Sights · Sonoma

Sonoma Plaza

Phone: (707) 938-3681
Address: 1 The Plaza, Sonoma, CA 95476
Website: www.sonomacity.org

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The heart of the town of Sonoma and the largest town plaza in California, laid out in 1835 by Mariano Vallejo around what is now the stone City Hall. Tasting rooms, restaurants, inns and shops line all four sides, and the Mission and Barracks of Sonoma State Historic Park are across the street. The phone number is Sonoma City Hall.

What they offer

Sonoma City Hall at the center
Shady lawns and big trees
Tasting rooms, restaurants and shops on all four sides
Mission San Francisco Solano and the Sonoma Barracks across East Spain Street
Where the Bear Flag was raised in 1846

Google reviews

4.7★★★★★4,551 reviews on Google

★★★★★ Cara Coletti-Span · 3 months ago
Sonoma Plaza was a stop we made on the Sonoma/Napa wine tour from San Francisco. There are plenty of eateries and eclectic shops to experience. Live music is played in the park on weekends. The rose garden was especially beautiful and the roses were so fragrant.

★★★★★ Antonio Chian Wong · 3 months ago
Sitting in the shade of old trees and listening to Tommy Thomson and the Ambassadors of Western Swing, Sonoma Plaza shines with its history and glory of the old days when California was emerging as a place where dreams come true. Now Music in Place gives us a time to refresh and enjoy the music 🎶 and the atmosphere of this beautiful city.

★★★★★ Dan Nichols · 4 months ago
Since I live just one blocked off of this tremendous plaza, I come here nearly every day. What a retreat it is to walk through these beautifully kept gardens and pathways with over 500 species of trees. It’s a sanctuary for the birds and people come in, linger and listen to fountains and gather with friends for parties and celebrations. The playground is filled with families and children on the swings every day what …

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Details come from City of Sonoma (sonomacity.org) and California State Parks. Last checked October 16, 2026. Things change, so please confirm before you visit. Is this your business? Send us a correction.