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    The Best Small Towns in the United States to Visit in 2023

    Sebastopol made Matador’s list of the Best Small Towns in the United States to Visit in 2023 - and the writer did a great job of capturing the town’s je ne sais quois.

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    Best Day Ever in Sebastopol

    Sebastopol is Wine Country's most quirky, laid-back destination — and it's getting incredibly hip. Get ready for Roman-style pizza, lemongrass fried chicken and more.

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    25 Best Things to Do in Sebastopol, Vacation Idea

    April 11, 2022, Sebastopol is packed with things to see and do. Check out the list of 25 attractions to visit. Once primarily a plum- and apple-growing region, Sebastopol is now famous for growing wine grapes and fruit and features beautiful patchworked landscapes of orchards and vineyards and many excellent wineries.

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    "Explore the Farm Trails of Sonoma County" NBC - L.A.

    March 31, 2022, Sebastopol’s Farm Trails caught the eye of an NBC reporter in Los Angeles. The Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies Spring Tour returns to Sonoma County after a two-year haitus on April 31 and May 1.

  • Flower Therapy: A Wine-Free Way to Relax, Afar

    March 22, 2022, Your experience at Monte-Bellaria di California, a lavender farm near Sebastopol, will vary depending on when you visit. The plants are at peak color in late June through July, but most fragrant in August.

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    Giant redwoods to Snoopy: five of the best places to visit in the Sonoma valley, The Guardian

    March 2022, From giant redwoods to Snoopy to Spirit Works Distillery here in Sebastopol. Come make an afternoon of it.

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    California's Russian River Valley is Full of Family-owned Wineries, Restaurants, and Hotels, Travel and Leisure

    February 21, 2022, In a quiet corner of Sonoma County, the Russian River valley still holds on to the old-school magic of the Golden State.

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    Charming American Towns You Haven’t Heard Of But Should Visit, World Atlas

    February 7, 2022, Sitting in the vicinity of the Russian River, with a Slavic vibe, the town of Sebastopol is wonderfully surrounded by charming apple orchards and vineyards calling in for a visit. The town's Barlow is a 220,000-square-foot culinary and arts center that is sure to interest the food-lovers and creative souls among the few tourists the town receives.

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    Where to Taste Natural Wines in Sonoma County, Sonoma Magazine

    February 2022, Natural wines, made in a low-intervention style, are growing in popularity among winemakers and wine drinkers alike. Swing by Horse & Plow’s tasting barn and the Pax Wines tasting room, in The Barlow in downtown Sebastopol

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    Have Art, Will Travel—Gallery 300 Goes National, The Bohemian

    February 1, 2022, Gallery 300 is more than the standard gallery; it’s a studio, showroom and collective all in one. Gallery 300, located in The Barlow in downtown Sebastopol, is a beautiful space with even more beautiful artwork.

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    Sebastopol glass artist brings breathtaking creations to The Barlow, Press Democrat

    January 21, 2022, Come and see glassmaker Michael Dickinson’s creations at the Dickinson Glass Studio and showroom in Sebastopol’s Barlow.

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    Beyond Wine: 8 Sonoma Tasting Rooms for a Taste of Something Different, Sonoma Magazine

    January 2022, Sonoma County may be known for its wine, but locals are concocting a variety of drinks, from vodka, whiskey and gin to cider and aperitifs — even mead. If you want to change things up in the new year, here are nine local tasting rooms to visit. Crooked Goat Brewing and Golden State Cider are in Sebastopol.

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    Where to Go Whale Watching on the Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Magazine

    January, 2022, Twice each year, some 20,000 gray whales pass along the California coast as they swim south to breeding lagoons on the west coast of Baja California during winter months, then back to their summer feeding grounds in the Arctic’s Bering Sea in spring. If you’d like to witness this epic journey, the peak months for whale watching are January through May.

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    "Sonoma in Winter," California Crossroads,

    October 12, 2021, Sebastopol’s charms played a big part in this article about things to see and do in Sonoma County, from quaffing in the Barlow to antiquing at the town’s many antique and second-hand stores.

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    Explore downtown Sebastopol, Press Democrat

    October 20, 2021, Take a tour of downtown , where spirituality and fall vibes are abundant. Visit four stops along the way: Retrograde Coffee, Sagestone Gallery, Boho Bungalow, and Milk & Honey.

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    Eat, Drink And Shop: Sebastopol Is Your Next Sonoma County Must-See, Forbes

    July 29, 2021, Sebastopol is an ideal pit stop to catch your breath outside of Sonoma County’s urban centers. Sebastopol does its best to introduce you to wine country on an intimate level.

  • Sebastopol’s new cutting-edge bar pours wine from nearly every Sonoma AVA

    May 31, 2022, Is this Sonoma County bar the future of regional wine tasting? Kerry Thedorf is co-founder of Region, a self-serve wine bar in Sebastopol that offers 50-plus wines on tap representing 14 of the county’s 19 appellations.

More articles on Sebastopol

2022

Top 25 Wineries, Spring 2022: Best Bay Area Wineries to Visit, San Franciso Chronicle, 3/22/22

Five of the best places to visit in Sonoma County, The Guardian, 3/3/22

The Ultimate Designer Lover's Guide to Napa and Sonoma, House Beautiful, 3/2/22

California's Russian River Valley is Full of Family-owned Wineries, Restaurants, and Hotels — Here's How to Plan Your Trip, Travel and Leisure, 2/21/22

It’s FeBREWary in Sonoma County. Here’s Where to Celebrate, Sonoma Magazine, 2/22

Where to Taste Natural Wines in Sonoma County, Sonoma Magazine, 2/22

Sebastopol Glass Artist Brings Breaktaking Creations to the Barlow, Press Democrat, 1/21/22

Where to get the best bagels in Sonoma County, Sonoma Magazine, 01/22

Sonoma County's Best Outdoor Dining Spots for Winter, Sonoma Magazine, 1/22

Tasting Rooms to Visit for a Taste of Something Different, Sonoma Magazine, 1/22

2021

Explore downtown Sebastopol, where spirituality and fall vibes are abundant, Press Democrat, 10/20/21

Where you can pick apples in the Bay Area and Northern California, San Francisco Chronicle, 9/10/21

Eat, Drink And Shop: Sebastopol Is Your Next Sonoma County Must-See, Forbes, 7/29/21

Two Women Leading Different Iconic Russian River Valley Wine Estates In California Discuss Neighborhoods Concept, 1/27/21

2019

The Work Diary of the Genius of Jam, New York Times, 11/1/19

A guide to the small towns of wine country, SF Curbed, 8/6/19

2018

The Sommelier Finds Room to Breathe, New York Times, 10/4/18

A Teetotaler’s Guide to Sonoma County, New York Times, 8/22/18

2017

36 Hours in Sonoma County, Calif., New York Times, 9/28/2017