Guide Note

Sonoma County is a county in the northwest region of California that is known for its picturesque landscapes, pleasant climate, and abundance of wineries. Established in 1850 and located about 60 miles north of the city of San Francisco, Sonoma County has a population of over 400 thousand residents and covers an area of roughly 290 square miles. As part of the "Wine Country" region of Northern California, Sonoma county boasts some of the most fertile land in the country - making it a perfect place for growing grapes and making wine. While it may not be as famous as neighboring Napa County, it still attracts over seven million visitors a year. The seat of Sonoma County is the city of Santa Rosa.

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Fast Facts

Founded: 1850
Country: USA
State: California
Population: 458,614
Established: 1881
Time Zone: PST
Seat: Santa Rosa
Government: Board of Supervisors

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Sonoma County

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Official Site: County of Sonoma and City of Sonoma
Wikipedia: Sonoma County, California and City of Sonoma
Public Buses: Sonoma County Transit
Local Airport: Sonoma County Airport
Higher Education: Sonoma State University
Local Newspaper: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
School System: Sonoma County Office of Education

Sonoma County Basics

Traffic: Santa Rosa Press Democrat - Sonoma County Traffic
Public Transportation: Sonoma County Transit
Weather: Weather Underground - The Weather Channel - National Weather Service
Map: Mapquest - Yahoo! Travel Map - Google Maps
Photos: Flickr - Google Image Search - Yahoo! Image Search

Sonoma County Government

Official Site: City of Sonoma
Official Site: County of Sonoma
Official Site: Sonoma Superior Court

Sonoma County Associations

Sonoma County History

Official Site: Western Sonoma County Historical Society
Sonoma County Library: History and Genealogy Resources
City of Sonoma: Sonoma History
National Registry of Historic Sites: Sonoma County

Sonoma County Parks and Recreation

Official Site: County of Sonoma Regional Parks Department
Sonoma County Parks: Jack London State Historic Park
Sonoma County Parks: Sonoma State Historic Park
City of Santa Rosa: Recreation and Parks
California.gov: Sonoma Coast State Beach

Sonoma County Facts and Information

US Census Bureau: Sonoma County QuickFacts
USA Cities Online: Sonoma County, California

Sonoma County News

Local Newspaper: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Alternative Newspaper: Sonoma Index-Tribune
Weekly Local Newspapers: Sonoma West Times & News
Topix: Sonoma County News

Sonoma County Radio

News/Talk: KSRO 1350
Public Radio: KRCB Online
Country/Rock: The Krush 95.9
Pop/Top 40: KZST 100.1

Sonoma County Colleges and Universities

State University: Sonoma State University
Junior College: Santa Rosa Junior College
Private School: Empire College

Sonoma County Sports Teams

Sonoma State University Seawolves

Sonoma County Rentals and Real Estate

Sonoma.com: Sonoma County Real Estate
The Press Democrat: Real Estate Search
The Real Estate Report: Sonoma County

Sonoma County Blogs and Podcasts

Blog: Birding Sonoma County
Real Estate: Sonoma County Real Estate Blog
TripAdvisor: Sonoma Forum

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