New Family Friendly Hotels in Wine Country:

Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn: Sonoma, California

Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn: Sonoma, California

Property Yes, it's a Best Western, but there is a lot to love about this quiet, friendly downtown Sonoma hotel.  Continental breakfast is included (and delivered to your room every morning).   There is coffee and iced tea available in the... ...more »


Cottage Sonoma: Sonoma, California

Cottage Sonoma: Sonoma, California

Property The perfect Sonoma accommodations for families (and a great hotel alternative)! This sweet, well-maintained cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a bright and spacious fully equipped kitchen, a securely fenced backyard, redwood deck, barbecue, and a jacuzzi. The decorations... ...more »


Larson Family Winery: Sonoma, California

Larson Family Winery: Sonoma, California

Property The Captain's House is a comfortable Civil War era 4-bedroom house set on the pretty 70-acre Larson Family Winery in Sonoma.  It's so lovely and laid back, you'll never want to leave!  Families will especially appreciate the gas barbecue, laundry... ...more »


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A Weekend in Sonoma

A Weekend in Sonoma

Visiting Sonoma and California wine country with kids Let's play a word association game.  I'll say a phrase, and you say the first thing that springs to mind.  Ready? California wine country. Did you say "family vacation"?  I'll bet you a case of... ...more »

Sleeping with the Enemy

Sleeping with the Enemy

The average American family has two kids. My family has two kids. Theoretically we should fit just fine in the average hotel room or vacation rental home. A couple months ago, we rented a charming house in Sonoma for a post-holiday... ...more »

Hotels with Petting Zoos

Hotels with Petting Zoos

Regular readers of this blog will have noticed that our family loves animals.  So it should come as no surprise that we've visited a petting zoo or two in our travels. The Going Places blog at Cookiemag.com has a cool list... ...more »