How to Find Cheap Hotels in Sonoma California

Tiny Sonoma, California, is at the heart of one of the best wine-producing areas in the world. Like its slightly more famous neighbor, Napa, Sonoma Valley is a region of beautiful rolling green hills, fertile soil, and a relaxing, outdoorsy atmosphere. The town of Sonoma offers visitors an inviting respite from busy California cities such as San Francisco, less than 100 miles to the south.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A phone
• A credit card to book your accommodations
• A computer with Internet access

Know Your Destination

1. View the Mission San Francisco Solano while you're in Sonoma. It's the northernmost of all the Spanish missions established in California and it sits in all its glory right on the main plaza of Sonoma.
2. Come for the wine, stay for the rest. Sonoma is visited heavily each year by wine fans from near and far. About 40 top wineries produce wine in Sonoma Valley and you can reach nearly all of them via a beautiful 17-mile drive through the valley.

Choose Your Cheap Accommodations in Sonoma, California

3. Branch out your search for cheap accommodations to the wider Sonoma County area. You'll find beautiful campgrounds, RV parks, and less expensive motels and hotels outside of Sonoma itself.
4. Get a bed and your breakfast at many charming local B&Bs in and around Sonoma. Ask about off-peak room rates for a cheaper stay.
5. House-sit in a vacation rental. Many of Sonoma's residents are only there part-time and offer their condos and houses as vacation rentals to visitors.

Do Something Different in Sonoma, California

6. See Sonoma from the sky. Hot air ballooning is popular in this area, where the pace of ballooning seems to suit the pace on the ground. Several local companies can take you up, but be ready for an early-morning lift-off.
7. Bike off those extra calories with a trip through Sonoma Valley. Wine country cycling tours are a popular way to really get out and see the beauty of this area. Each typically comes with a professional guide and a gourmet lunch to be eaten en route.
8. To book accommodations in Sonoma, California, call Hotel Guides at 800-359-2522 or visit the link below.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose a designated driver for your group if you'll be sampling the local wines. Small tastes can quickly add up to several glasses worth of wine, especially on an empty stomach.
• Plan smartly. The Sonoma Valley is an exclusive place, which usually translates to high price tags. Winter is their slowest time, so if you're looking to keep things on the cheap, book way ahead for a winter vacation.