Sonoma California Map

About Sonoma, California

Sonoma is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. It has a population of 10,670. The population density is 1509.5 people per km². Sonoma is located at 38.2919°N, 122.4580°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95476.

Sonoma rests in a valley where the air, even in mid-afternoon, carries a faint, sweet whisper of ripening grapes and damp earth. It lies 9.4 miles west of Napa, CA (from Napa, CA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 2.0 miles south-east of Boyes Hot Springs. Rolling hills, cloaked in vineyards that stretch like green velvet to the horizon, cradle the town, their curves softened by the late afternoon sun. The light here, especially as dusk begins its slow descent, possesses a burnished quality, turning the stucco walls of the historic buildings to a warm, honeyed hue. The broad, open plaza, a generous public heart, draws people in, its ancient oaks casting dappled shadows that shift with the gentle breeze, creating a sense of unhurried permanence. This is a place where history breathes in the very architecture, a legacy of Spanish missionaries and early American settlers, most notably General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, whose grand adobe home still stands as a silent sentinel. The local economy, deeply rooted in the fertile soil, thrives on the world-renowned wines produced from the surrounding vineyards, a bounty that spills into charming tasting rooms and bustling farmers' markets. Beyond the vines, Sonoma’s character is shaped by a quiet appreciation for the land and its produce, a tradition that fosters a palpable sense of community, where the pace of life often mirrors the slow, steady ripening of the fruit that defines this beautiful corner of California.

About This Sonoma Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sonoma, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sonoma and Sonoma County.

Detailed location data for Sonoma includes the ZIP code (95476), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa), and school district assignment (Sonoma Valley Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sonoma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.