| unfussy rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities, microwaves and minifridges. suites have living areas and kitchenettes. theres an informal restaurant/bar, and a seasonal outdoor pool with a sundeck. some add balconies. kids age 12 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off us-101, this down-to-earth hotel is 4 miles from helen putnam regional park and 8 miles from sonoma state university
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 1
Sonoma Plaza (22 min)
Town hub featuring a green space lined with 1800s buildings, restaurants, tasting rooms & shops. Shollenberger Park (7 min)
This park with 165 acres of wetlands offers paths for walking & cycling, plus a fishing pier. Quarryhill Botanical Garden (31 min)
One of the largest collections of documented, wild-collected Asian plants in the world. Jack London State Historic Park (33 min)
Vast park dedicated to Jack London featuring his gravesite, a museum, historic buildings & trails. Helen Putnam Regional Park (13 min)
Rustic area featuring several steep hiking trails, some leading to a pond, plus wildlife viewing. Matanzas Creek Winery (23 min)
Scenic winery in a remote environment with lavender gardens, a bocce court, tasting bar & gift shop. Sonoma State Historic Park (23 min)
Historic Franciscan mission founded in 1823, with exhibits & a collection of watercolor paintings. Olompali State Historic Park (17 min)
This tranquil former Coast Miwok village offers hiking & equestrian trails & a picnic area. Buena Vista Winery (28 min)
Landmark circa-1857 winery with historic buildings, formal gardens, tastings & picnic spots. Sonoma Mountain (41 min)
Low mountain topping out at 2,463 feet, with hiking trails through oak woodlands & chaparral. Scribe Winery (23 min)
Reservations are required at this palm-flanked hacienda that offers wine flights & seasonal bites. Ram's Gate Winery (22 min)
Tastings & wine-&-food pairings in a range of settings, including a veranda with an open fire. Viansa Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room (20 min)
Tours & tastings at a hilltop wine estate overlooking a wetland habitat for herons, egrets & geese. Sonoma TrainTown Railroad (20 min)
Quarter-scale, old-timey train making 20-minute trips to a mini town with a petting zoo & rides. | 
