Bay Area’s Best Gardens, Farms & Nurseries

Our guide to Agriculture Tourism in the Bay Area provides information on area gardens, organic farms, demonstration farms, greenhouses and more.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California’s first state park, and, it is with a heavy heart, I must say that it has been devastated by the August 2020 wildfires.

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Sonoma Valley Wine Tasting

Sonoma Valley Wine Tasting

The perfect combination of amazing wine, breathtaking Valley of the Moon views, and quaint towns and villages make Sonoma Valley a must visit for anyone wanting to go wine tasting.

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Napa Valley Balloons, Inc.

Napa Valley Balloons' rrrr classic balloon flight package ($275 per guest) includes: A 40 minute to 1 hour hot air balloon flight and free round-trip transportation from select Napa Valley hotels. For me, the downside of hot air ballooning is you have to go so early...

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Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards is a winery in Sonoma County, California that specializes in sparkling wines, as well as Pinot noir and Chardonnay wine. It was the first sparkling wine producer in Carneros. It was also the first to plant Champagne grape clones in...

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Buena Vista Winery

Founded in 1857, Buena Vista is California’s first premium winery. Located just five minutes from Sonoma, the original winery is now a California Historic Landmark and houses their winery, tasting room, and visitor’s center. The grounds and buildings are beautiful....

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Winery Sixteen 600 Tasting House

The tasting room is located just off the Sonoma Plaza in a small intimate house that lends itself to a wonderful tasting experience. All of their small batch wines are made with meticulousness and care. The Sixteen 600 Tasting House is open by reservation only. All...

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Three Sticks Wines

Located just off the northwest corner of the Sonoma Plaza in the historic Vallejo-Casteñada Adobe, the boutique winery is now offering private wine tastings for their latest 2018 Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Tastings and bottle prices can be expensive, so be sure to...

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The Girl and the Fig

The Girl and the Fig

Sonoma, CA — Located on the northwest side corner of the Sonoma Plaza, the restaurant has been serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch since 1997. With a quaint interior and a good sized patio, it's a perfect restaurant for just about any occasion. The food ranges...

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The Girl and the Fig

The Girl and the Fig

Sonoma, CA — Located on the northwest side corner of the Sonoma Plaza, the restaurant has been serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch since 1997. With a quaint interior and a good sized patio, it's a perfect restaurant for just about any occasion. The food ranges...

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