All you need is love! But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. - Charles Schultz

What is more romantic than Valentine’s Day in Sonoma County? It’s the stuff that dreams are made of. Here are a few of our favorite ways to celebrate the most romantic day of the year. And YES, chocolate is involved! To learn more about any of these great Valentine's Day suggestions, just click the link and tell them Trish sent you!

Looking for a Winery Experience?

Breathless Wines: It’s time for Hearts & Bubbles! Visit the Breathless Tasting Room to celebrate. Sparkling wines are for celebrating—and for sharing with best friends.

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens: Looking to celebrate a little bit on the decadent side? Enjoy five exquisite dessert wines each accompanied by its own seasonally focused sweet taste. Can you say YUM?

Hanna Winery Valentine's Weekend: Wine & Food Luncheon Featuring Chef Heidi West, the winery welcome parties of 2 to 6 for a seated, three course farm to table luncheon complete with curated wine pairings.

Restaurants

TIPS Roadside: How about champagne, smoky meats and homey sides? Eat your heart out and enjoy a special Prix Fixe menu with your loved one. Begin with a glass of champagne and a Cobb salad. Your entrée is a choice of Smoked Chicken or Smoked Prime rib. Sides include creamed spinach, smoked mushrooms, baked potatoes sourdough rolls. Red velvet cake for dessert creates a perfect meal!

Salt & Stone: Seeking love and a view? You will adore this iconic Sonoma Valley roadhouse--Kenwood's gathering place--with beautiful outdoor views of the Mayacama mountains. Enjoy American bistro classics, and cocktails, beer, and wine.

There’s Always Room for Dessert

Crumbl Cookies: At Crumbl, the cookies are always oversized, gooey, and fresh out of the oven. Crumbl Santa Rosa is offering special Valentine Day’s flavors like Red Velvet White Chip, Nutella Sea Salt, and Birthday Cake.

Sift Dessert Bar: Macarons! Cupcakes! Chocolates, yes chocolates! Be still my heart. Valentine's Day treats for everyone!

Activities

Safari West: Wild Jungle Love - "Amour" Adults Only Safari. Or take other Valentines in your life—kids, grandparents, your Aunt Betty—on a wonderful daytime wildlife safari in the open-air jeeps. Fun for every age!

Charles M. Schulz Museum: Join Charlie Brown to celebrate Valentine’s Day Peanuts-style. Make special cards and crafts, watch Peanuts specials on the big screen, and take a photo op with Charlie Brown himself!

Bodega Head Park & Beach: How about heading to a beautiful picnic area and hiking trail to enjoy scenic views with your special someone? Grab a sandwich and head out for a practically perfect day.

Donut You Know I Love You Sip + Paint: Someone just came up with the most brilliant idea ever: Partnering with Johnny Doughnuts and Taft Street Winery to host a donut and wine pairing Sip + Paint!

Although Valentine's Day is special, Sonoma County is full of fabulous options for spending quality time with loved ones any day of the year. Everyday I 'count my lucky stars' to live here!