17 Family-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County
There’s nothing better than a day of wine tasting shared with others, especially those closest to you – wine with family time is one of the best ways to make memories, and Sonoma is one of the best regions for family-friendly wine experiences.
Here at Bricoleur Vineyards, we pride ourselves on the true spirit of Sonoma – providing a casual yet elevated experience that is perfect for families. We are family-owned, Sonoma county locals ourselves, and strive to preserve a family experience of sustainable, handcrafted, small production wine paired with the best food .
Sonoma is a huge wine region, with so many welcoming wineries. Here are some of our Sonoma neighbors that are particularly family-friendly, that also are more convenient , spacious , flexible , or have larger group accommodations that suits families well:
Abbot’s Passage Winery & Mercantile
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777 Madrone Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Th – M: 11:00 am – 4:30 PM
CLOSED Tues & Wed
A community-oriented winery in Glen Ellen under the leadership of Katie Bundschu, with a chic tasting room, mercantile, gardens, and games.
Bacchus Landing
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14210 Bacchus Lndg Wy, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Th – M: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
CLOSED Tues & Wed
Healdsburg’s curated collective of five boutique wineries in one site, also featuring bocce ball courts, lawn games, and an open patio.
Bartholomew Estate
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1000 Vineyard Ln, Sonoma, CA 95476
DAILY 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Close to downtown Sonoma, featuring a historic house, art gallery, horseback riding, beautiful vineyard views, expansive grounds, picnic tables, and hiking trails well-loved by locals and visitors alike.
Belden Barns
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5561 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Currently by Appointment Only
Family-owned and operated, Belden Barns is an intentionally family-focused winery, providing a fun wine experience for all, from events such as the Fall Grape Stomp and Spring Cork Hunt, to an on-site basketball hoop, corn hole, and scavenger hunt adventure backpacks.
Buena Vista Winery
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18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476
M – F: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat – Sun: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Buena Vista is among the most storied of California wineries, with history on display all around the property for educational experiences on the evolution of CA wine. The winery is also close to Sonoma’s town square, and features interesting property tours of the wine caves and more.
Chateau St. Jean
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8555 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452
DAILY 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
This historic chateau and gardens offers some experiences that guests under 21 can be present around, most notably the bocce court and Burgundy experiences. There is also a deli, an informative visitor’s center, and educators on staff to provide a more informative take. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are encouraged.
Cline Family Cellars
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24737 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476
M – F: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat – Sun: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Cline Cellars has spacious grounds where families can enjoy picnics, many events, and family time. Guests are allowed to bring their own snacks, especially for kiddos to enjoy. The “Sip and Stroll” tour experience, lasting about 30 minutes, is free for children under 10.
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
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300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville, CA 95441
Th – M: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
CLOSED Tues & Wed
Not many wineries have their own recreational pool and movie memorabilia exhibit, and if that sounds like your style, Francis Ford Coppola is right up your alley.
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
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2000 Denmark St, Sonoma, CA 95476
DAILY 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
With the casual feel of a German biergarten, Gundlach Bundschu (“Gun-Bun” to locals and enthusiasts) is a special experience offering vineyard views, first-come first-served picnic tables, wine by the bottle, and live music events perfect for a group or family.
Landmark Vineyards
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Landmark Vineyards | Russian River Valley – at Hop Kiln Estate
6050 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Th – M: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
CLOSED Tues & Wed
Landmark Vineyards | Sonoma Valley
101 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA 95452
DAILY 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Children are welcome at either of Landmark’s properties provided they are closely supervised. Tastings are available in laid back, beautiful indoor and outdoor settings.
Larson Family Winery
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23355 Millerick Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476
Th – Sun: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
CLOSED Mon – Wed
Larson has an old West feel both in theme and warm family hospitality. The winery features animals to see on-site, including the three winery dogs Ollie, Rosko, and Louie, as well as bocce ball, corn hole, and picnic areas with vineyard views.
Matanzas Creek Winery
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6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
M – TH: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
F – Sun: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
This winery is a gem for its beautiful lavender gardens, outdoor seating, walk-ins-welcome policy, bocce ball picnic area, and picnic and bottle service.
Preston Farm & Winery
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9282 W Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
T, Th – Sun: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
CLOSED Mon & Wed
Cat-friendly and family-friendly are the hallmarks here, with a focus on sustainable farming that grows the roots of a community from the ground up through local produce and minimal intervention estate wines.
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
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100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
DAILY 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
St. Francis produces familiar, great value wines from the region, and their estate has the same welcoming warmth, opening up to wide vistas of the rugged mountain slopes over their outdoor lawn and vineyards. Children are permitted with supervision apart from the wine and food pairing, estate pairing, and the self-pedaled wine trolley tour.
Truett Hurst
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5610 Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Th – M: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
CLOSED Tues & Wed
The winery’s Picnic Table, close to the farm animals and lawn, is the perfect spot for youngsters, provided there is close supervision near the creek and all through the gardens.
Viansa Winery
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25200 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476
DAILY 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Viansa features reserved tastings, private events, and by-the bottle, drop-in picnic tables, all with gorgeous views over the southern end of the Sonoma valley. Guests under 21 are always welcome with supervision, and the winery offers a range of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy as well.
Bricoleur Vineyards: The Premier Family-Friendly Sonoma Winery
7394 Starr Rd, Windsor, CA 95492
Th – M: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm