Actually, there's a river, some beaches and a place called Rohnert Park.

Kelly got her start in tourism via a circuitous route, but her start in Sonoma began with Sea Ranch and then a degree from Sonoma State University (Go Seawolves!) While we hear about her family drives up from LA, we also find out what there is to see and do in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Guerneville, Jenner, Healdsburg and more.

She also admits that her dad specialized in capturing sound for movies, so maybe we can hire him to help with our podcast.

Every week our podcast guests answer YOUR questions about wine country and visiting Sonoma.

This week she answers:

Next week, we'll be doing a split stay between Downtown Napa and Healdsburg. I'm looking for recommendations on a winery to stop at on our drive to Healdsburg. We're thinking of visiting a tasting room and having lunch in Downtown Sonoma, but we're open to all suggestions! (via Facebook)

Does anyone have any favorite bakeries and places to get cheese? I like going to farmers markets but would love to know of a good local place that i can always go to. Thanks!

You keep trying to hand me booklets and information when I walk by here – are you Jehovah’s Witnesses?

I have purchased a number of bottles of olive oil from Green String Farm, over the years. Suddenly, with their closing I am jonesing for a fix. Who has found an acceptable, and locally sourced alternative?

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