Enjoy Scenic Backroads Of Historic Sonoma Wine Country

The California wine country in and near Sonoma County is noted for its world-class wines, but you don't have to be a wine aficionado to marvel as of this area's scenic backroads and the abundance of historical attractions all within a short drive. Case in point: a push up the central part of the county that begins in the historic city of Petaluma.

We'd spent a pleasurable weekend on a previous trip in town of Sonoma - the best-known visitor destination in the county and a less corporate, less developed version of nearby Napa - but this time we wanted to get off the beaten path a bit and go through the Sonoma County countryside. Because we'd found out about the historic downtown buildings there, we decided our first stop would be Petaluma, a city of approximately 60,000 people that's about 32 miles north of San Francisco.

Driving up from Southern California, we went straight to the Sheraton Petaluma to rest up and begin each day of exploration these day. This specific hotel is on the Petaluma River with its full-fledged marina providing both moorage for local boaters and ambiance for the hotel. The river also provides a pleasant backdrop for hiking trails that begin at the hotel and get you several miles into the local marshland - the perfect begin to a warm day in Sonoma County.

After a brisk morning walk we drove just a couple of miles to Downtown Petaluma, which was just like advertised. Fortunately, the downtown area survived the Big San Francisco earthquake of the early 20th Century. The result is a great number of historic buildings, both business and residential. It's all within easy walking distance and it had been fun to grab local publications and do our own historic walking tour of the area. The river adds a special feeling to the downtown area and it's apparent that the locals have put great focus on creating boardwalks, special docks and other amenities to enhance the area's overall charm.

Once we ventured outward a couple of blocks from the downtown, we were awed by rows and rows of Victorian homes, most in good repair. The historic downtown of Petaluma is so treasured that it's on the National Register of Historic Places. It soon became apparent why so many individuals choose to use Petaluma as a base of operations for exploring nearly 200 wineries in Sonoma County.

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