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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Sonoma

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Sonoma, California

Updated July 14, 2023
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Donum Estate

This world-class vineyard has a peculiar collection of contemporary sculptures scattered across the property.
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The Wolf House - Jack London State Park

The haunting ruins of Jack London's dream house.
5 miles from Sonoma

Napa, California

The Cayetano Juárez Adobe

Napa's oldest building is now a Mexican restaurant.
9 miles from Sonoma

Petaluma, California

‘A Fine Balance’

A public art installation featuring clawfoot bathtubs on stilts sparks admiration and controversy from locals.
10 miles from Sonoma
Rancho Obi-Wan

Petaluma, California

Rancho Obi-Wan

The largest Star Wars collection in the world is its own galaxy of collectibles.
10 miles from Sonoma

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Crane Melon Barn

This California family's ancestral melon is sold only here.
13 miles from Sonoma
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