SONOMA VALLEY HISTORY

Located within a few blocks of the Historic Sonoma Plaza

this fully furnished Cottage provides short term, temporary housing

to the traveler on business or holiday in the

Northern California, Sonoma and Napa Valley Wine Country.

Sonoma Plaza The eight-acre Sonoma Plaza was originally laid out in 1835 by General Mariano Vallejo for troop maneuvers and remains the heart of Sonoma's unique historical district. The Sonoma City Hall forms the centerpiece of the Sonoma Plaza surrounded by shade trees, grassy areas, a rose garden, duck pond and picnic spots. Today the Plaza is ringed by historical buildings, shops, spas, restaurants, cafes, galleries, and wine tasting rooms. Throughout the year the park-like Plaza is the site for art shows, concerts, farmers market, wine auction, and delightful festivals.
	General Vallejo's Home Home of General Vallejo, the last Mexican commandante before the coming of American rule. This Gothic style home, built in 1851-52, was sailed around Cape Horn prefabricated and erected on its current site. The home is furnished as in Vallejo's time.
Sonoma Mission Founded in 1823 under Mexican rule, the Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma was the last and most northerly of the 21 Franciscan California missions. It marked the end of "The King's Highway," El Camino Real.
	Bear Flag Revolt On June 14, 1846, American horsemen rode into Sonoma and proclaimed independence from Mexican rule. The independent Republic of California was declared and the original Bear Flag was raised. It was the Bear Flag Revolt and eventually resulted in American rule throughout California and the first state flag. A monument marks the site where the flag was first raised in the Sonoma Plaza.
Jack London's Beauty Ranch Home of author and adventurer Jack London where he spent his final years and also wrote "Valley of the Moon." Today this approximately 800 acre state historic park is open to visitors who wish to hike, picnic, stroll, go horseback riding or become immersed in Jack London memorabilia.