Amelia Edelman Centered in the heart of town, historic Sonoma Plaza is a must-see. Once a Mexican military station and a Spanish mission village, the 8.5-acre park is now lined with more than 100 ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Fuel up for your state park explorations at nearby Boat House, where Captain Rick Powers hauls in the freshest seafood via schooner, right from the Sonoma Coast.