Sonoma Coast
Dramatic Coastal Bluffs, Wild Pacific Vistas & Fresh Ocean Harvests
Discover the Sonoma Coast
Spanning over 50 miles of untamed Pacific shoreline along Highway 1, the Sonoma Coast is a breathtaking landscape of sweeping sea bluffs, secluded sandy coves, and windswept headlands. From the historic fishing harbor of Bodega Bay in the south to the high-elevation maritime vineyards of Fort Ross-Seaview in the north, this region showcases the wild side of Sonoma County.
The collision of ocean currents and coastal mountains creates a cool, misty microclimate ideal for crisp Syrah, elegant Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Visitors can spend their days watching migrating gray whales, hiking dramatic coastal cliff trails, or savoring fresh Dungeness crab right off the docks.
Signature Sonoma Coast Experiences
Scenic Highway 1 & Ocean Trails
Hike along Bodega Head, explore the tidepools at Shell Beach, or walk the elevated headland trails at Sonoma Coast State Park for panoramic Pacific views.
Extreme Maritime Viticulture
Experience extreme cool-climate winemaking in the high-altitude Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, where vineyards sit above the fog line to produce distinctive coastal wines.
Coastal Heritage & Seafood
Sample authentic clam chowder and fresh-caught seafood in Bodega Bay, or visit Fort Ross State Historic Park to uncover 19th-century Russian-American trade history.