Sonoma Plaza
Sonoma, United States
The central plaza, home to MacArthur Place Inn & Spa and Layla, steps from dining, shops, and tasting rooms.
Places in Sonoma Plaza
- Wit and Wisdom Chef Michael Mina's restaurant at The Lodge at Sonoma, featuring a large wood-fired hearth with hearth-roasted seafood, handmade pastas, and steaks.
- Layla at MacArthur Place A Forbes Travel Guide 2026 Star Award winner at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa in Sonoma.
- Sonoma Plaza tasting rooms Wine tasting rooms clustered around the plaza, steps from dining and shops.
- The Lodge at Sonoma wine tasting Daily wine tasting with local winemakers at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection.
Practical notes for Sonoma
- Best time to visit
- September to October offers wine harvest season, while spring brings mustard blooms across the vineyards.
- Getting around
- Sonoma Plaza sits at the heart of town, with Healdsburg and Forestville a short drive north for additional wine country dining and lodging.
- Currency
- US Dollar ($)
- Language
- English. Spanish is widely spoken across the county.
- Timezone
- PST (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Current trends
- Sonoma County's dining scene continues to earn national recognition, with SingleThread's Michelin-starred farm-inn-restaurant concept and MacArthur Place's Layla among Forbes Travel Guide's 2026 Star Award winners, reflecting the region's rise as one of America's most decorated culinary destinations.
Other neighborhoods in Sonoma
- Healdsburg district — Home to Hazel Hill and Montage Healdsburg, both Forbes 2026 Star Award winners.
- Forestville area — Home to Farmhouse Inn and Farmhouse Inn Restaurant, a Forbes 2026 Star Award winner.
Read the full Sonoma guide