Wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike will find a great base of operations in the town of Kenwood (pop. 1,028), located in eastern Sonoma County at the north end of the picturesque Sonoma Valley.
Wine tasting — and more — is available at in-town tasting rooms or in the world-renowned wineries along the outskirts of town.
Shop for hand-made folk art, artisan wine racks, and garden and pet supplies at Swede's Feeds. You'll recognize it by the colorful metal-welded animal sculptures standing in the store's front yard: at times the metal menagerie has included a 10-foot-tall dinosaur or 12-foot-tall giraffe.Â
Explore the outdoors at nearby Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, home to miles of trails, a waterfall, and Bald Mountain. It's also home to the Robert Ferguson Observatory.
South of town, Wildwood Nursery features sculptures scattered on trails throughout five lushly-forested acres. The nursery showcases more than 250 varieties of Japanese maples, many of them rare, as well as dogwoods, ginkgos, conifers, edible plant starts, and bonsai-style beech, maple, and evergreen trees.
Kenwood offers a range of lodging options, including bed and breakfast inns, vacation rentals, and winery cottages. The Kenwood Inn and Spa, a Mediterranean villa-style resort, consistently receives awards from Conde Nast Traveler and other travel publications.
When dining out, enjoy farm-to-fork Wine Country comfort food inspired by southern cuisine at Tips Roadside, or burgers, barbecue, pizza, and other New American cuisine at Palooza Brewery & Gastropub, or the global California eatery and oyster bar, Salt & Stone.
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Wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike will discover a great base for exploring Sonoma County in the picturesque town of Kenwood. Perched on the northern end of the Sonoma Valley, Kenwood is world...
Wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike discover a great base of operations in the tiny (population around 1,000) and picturesque town of Kenwood. Perched on the northern end of California's Sonoma...
The lush Sonoma Valley unfurls between two mountain ranges along Sonoma County's eastern edge. Abundance is the norm here, offering visitors a delightful mix of beautiful vistas, wine tasting, farm...
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The stunning grounds of Chateau St Jean provide an elegant, memorable location for the perfect wedding or rehearsal dinner. Depending on the size of your party, we offer a gorgeous 1920’s Chateau, a…
We have a number of spaces for hosting private events both small and large, up to 75-150 people depending on whether it is an indoor or outdoor event. We have hosted showers, receptions, fundraisers,…
Designed with hand-crafted artistry, the Inn has the allure of a Mediterranean villa. Located amidst the vineyards, the Kenwood Inn and Spa is the premier destination for visitors seeking gracious…
Boutique Wine Tours is a locally owned and family operated wine tour and transportation company. As locals of the wine country for over 30 years, the right nuances are essential to make a wine tour an…
Nestled in a secluded setting in Sonoma County’s renowned Valley of the Moon, Kenwood Oaks Guest House invites you to experience our local hospitality while visiting Wine Country. And, once you’re…
At VJB Vineyards and Cellars tasting room and marketplace in Kenwood, California, visitors will experience a taste of Italy in the heart of the beautiful Sonoma Valley. Guests can enjoy Italian wine…
Winemaker and proprietor, Csaba Szakal, is a fourth generation winemaker from Hungary. He has a deep passion for Cabernets of high elevation sites in the Napa Valley: Diamond Mountain District, Mount…
Kenwood's gathering place with dining, cocktails and oyster bar! Salt & Stone offers outdoor and private dining.
Kenwood's gathering place. Dining, cocktails and oyster bar!
Golden Bear Station is an Italian American restaurant that offers a unique perspective through the lens from the owners of Animo and Mu Ramen.