Sonoma is located in the heart of California's west coast wine country, the Sonoma Valley. Sonoma is incredibly picturesque: you'll want to look for the Sonoma Plaza, which is a National Historic Landmark and includes many famous buildings. Among Sonoma's many annual events, you'll find a renowned International Film Festival in April and an Olive Festival every winter. The Olive Festival gives you a chance to sample gourmet olives and learn how olives are grown and made. Tours of Sonoma's famous vinyards are available year-round. There are also many wonderful dining opportunities. Fans of French cuisine and seasonal cooking will enjoy The Girl and the Fig, which also has a wine club and is available for catering. For the finest in Northern Californian cuisine, The Applewood Inn is recommended by Gourmet and Wine Spectator magazine, as well as Zagat and Michelin. Less