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Sonoma Travel Tips
for Day Trips
Here are a few simple Sonoma travel tips to help you plan a perfect Sonoma day trip adventure.
Don't forget the most important of the Sonoma day trip travel tips: top off the gas tank at the start of your day. Some of the rural roads won't have gas stations. (Note: Most of the wineries have restroom facilities.) Click here for
Sonoma County best gas prices.
Take a county street map. The five day-trip maps are specific routes, but only indicate the main roads along each route. You may want to wander off onto your own backroad now and again. The visitors' centers mentioned in the day trip intineraries carry a selection of Sonoma County maps, from simple and free, to detailed highway and street maps for sale.
Sonona County offers many beautiful picnic spots, at wineries and parks, along sunny beaches, and beside vineyard pathways. One of the Sonoma day trip travel tips that will insure a memorable day is to include at least one picnic lunch during your visit. The visual pleasure of toting a picnic lunch in an attractive basket is a plus, but use the travel checklist below to include the practical items that will make your day more comfortable.
Sonoma travel tips include the suggestion that you take plenty of bottled water. Not only will water keep you hydrated, but it will cleanse the palate between wine tastings. Wet wipes and a roll of paper towels in the car are a good way to keep fresh. If you plan to buy wine from a winery for lunch, purchase an inexpensive corkscrew at the market ahead of time. Of course, winery gift shops have all the latest in wine gadgets. Winery deli shops and country markets will tempt you with local artisans' gourmet foods for your special lunch, but stop at the local supermarket for non-perishable essentials, like paper picnic goods, at supermarket prices.
Day Trip Travel Checklist
- Self-guided day trip itineraries and free maps
- county street map
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- cap or sun hat
- hand wipes
- fanny pack or light backpack
- sturdy walking shoes
- camera
- binoculars
- bottled water
- corkscrew
- picnic blanket
- paper plates, plastic cups, plastic flatware, napkins
- light jacket or windbreaker
- swim suit, beach towel
One of our favorite Sonoma travel tips is getting the most out of your wine tasting experience by becoming savvy about wine at
the Wine Tasting Cellar.
Learn easy steps to proper wine tasting, and other great suggestions to make the most of your wine-tasting experience.
Is a Professional Wine Tour the Right Choice for You?
Many professional wine tours are fashioned to cater to those come to Sonoma County specifically for wine-tasting, rather than scenic touring. Wine tours can be arranged for the most discerning enophile or for the novice just beginning to enjoy the adventure of learning about wines. These trips are educational, convenient, and, most importantly, will provide a driver so you can savor a full day of tasting with safety. I strongly recommend a professional wine tour for visitors who plan a full day of tasting. Click here to
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