Northern Sonoma AVA, Sonoma

#22 among attractions in Sonoma

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Northern Sonoma AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California, United States. The appellation covers most of the county with the notable exceptions of the Los Carneros AVA and Sonoma Valley AVA wine regions, which are located in the southern portion of the county. The creation of this AVA was largely based on the petitioning of the E & J Gallo Winery as part of their expansion of their Gallo of Sonoma brand. The viticultural area incorporates the Alexander Valley AVA, Chalk Hill AVA, Dry Creek Valley AVA, Knights Valley AVA, Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma Coast AVA, and parts of the Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA and Rockpile AVA valleys. ()

Coordinates: 38°30'0"N, 122°48'0"W

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Northern Sonoma AVA – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Redwood Empire Ice Arena, Santa Rosa Plaza, Charles M. Schulz Museum, Coddingtown Mall.

4.5 miSE
Shopping, Ice rink, Sport venue
Redwood Empire Ice Arena, Santa Rosa
115 min walk • The Redwood Empire Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink in Santa Rosa, California, United States. It was owned and built by Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, and it opened on April 28, 1969. It was originally conceived, designed, and operated by his first wife Joyce Schulz.
6.1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa
157 min walk • Santa Rosa Plaza is one of two enclosed shopping malls in Santa Rosa, California. Opened in 1983, it is anchored by Macy's and Forever 21. The mall is managed by Simon Property Group.
4.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa
113 min walk • The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is a museum dedicated to the works of Charles M. Schulz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip. The museum opened on August 17, 2002, two years after Schulz died, and is in Santa Rosa, California. The museum is home to many of the original Peanuts strips, as well as other artwork by Schulz.
4.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Coddingtown Mall, Santa Rosa
122 min walk • Coddingtown Mall is one of two enclosed shopping malls in Santa Rosa, California. Opened in 1962, the mall is anchored by JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom Rack, Target, and Whole Foods Market. It is fully owned and operated by Codding Enterprises.
0.5 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Pacific Coast Air Museum, Santa Rosa
12 min walk • The Pacific Coast Air Museum, in Santa Rosa, California, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving aviation history through the acquisition, restoration, and display of historic aircraft. The museum displays a varied collection of over 30 American military, propeller, and jet aircraft.
6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Garden
Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa
153 min walk • The Museum of Sonoma County, commonly known as the Sonoma County Museum, is a non-profit organization located in downtown Santa Rosa, California.
5.8 miSE
Park, Event space
De Turk Round Barn, Santa Rosa
147 min walk • The De Turk Round Barn in Santa Rosa, California, United States, was a round barn that was built in 1891 by Santa Rosa Winery owner De Turk. It was used for his champion trotter horses until his death in 1896. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
2.8 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Art gallery
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa
72 min walk • The Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, and previously known as the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts from March 2005 to March 2016 is a performance venue located just north of Santa Rosa, California, near U.S. 101.
4.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Fountaingrove Lake, Santa Rosa
115 min walk • Fountaingrove Lake is a reservoir in the city of Santa Rosa, California, United States. Formed by the Fountaingrove Dam, the lake is fed from the east by Piner Creek, which is also the lake's sole outlet. Fountaingrove Dam is an earthen dam built in 1953. It is 38 ft high, 500 ft long, and 15 ft wide.
1.4 miSW
38°28'57"N • 122°48'47"W
Tara Bella Winery & Vineyards, Santa Rosa
36 min walk • Wine tours, Winery
5.3 miSE
Museum
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa
135 min walk • Santa Rosa Junior College is a public community college in Santa Rosa, California with an additional campus in Petaluma and centers in surrounding Sonoma County.

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How to get to Northern Sonoma AVA by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northern Sonoma AVA:

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Sonoma County Airport (28 min walk)