Sonoma County is the northernmost county of the San Francisco Bay Area located north of Marin County and encompassing cities such as Santa Rosa. The famous county is known for its world-famous Sonoma Valley wine production region, which features 13 designated American Viticultural Areas.

More than 425 wineries are showcased throughout the region, which offer tasting rooms and tours and may be explored as part of a number of wine country excursion trips.

Museums throughout the region include the Pacific Coast Air Museum, the Sonoma County Museum, and the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, while historic attractions include 19th-century Spanish Mission San Francisco Solano. More than 50 state and regional parks are located throughout the county, including Jack London State Historic Park, preserving the former home and gravesite of the American author.

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