Sonoma Plaza, part 2

This stately building in the center of the plaza is City Hall. A concentration of interesting buildings and sights are found in and around the plaza.

Mission San Francisco Solano

Founded in 1823, Mission San Francisco Solano was the last and northernmost of the 21 Alta California missions. North of here, Spanish and Mexican control gave way to Russian and American expansion.

Sonoma Barracks

Also known as the Presidio of Sonoma.

Sonoma State Historic Park

I don't remember any of this, but I love the history. 

Sonoma Plaza stroll

Maybe it was the dim evening light but I had a hard time connecting this experience of the famous Sonoma Plaza with my earlier ones. They weren't matching up. In my memory the plaza was smaller with fewer trees and more sunshine. I get it that trees will grow over time, but do streets do that?

the girl & the fig

There's no question that this is a fine dining venue on Sonoma Plaza. I only regret that, due to its popularity, we had to be squeezed into a small patio table between two noisy parties. This is why I left New York City, although in the restaurant world the comparison is probably a compliment. Having said all that, I enjoyed my mocktail - a "fig hug" - and the crunchy garbanzo beans.

Inn at Sonoma, part 3

The lobby was the real heart of this inn - a pleasant seating area where a person could enjoy water, coffee, reading, games, and every afternoon wine and cheese.