The Sonoma Valley is located 45 miles north of San Francisco in beautiful rugged woods. It hosts some of California's oldest wineries, and historically important California locations....The town of Sonoma is home to the Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma, the last of the California missions. Historic buildings surround the town and its central Plaza along with unique shops and cafes...Nearby is the well preserved home of Mexican commandante, General M.G. Vallejo, a name remembered for his part in the early history of California...The author, Jack London, did much of his writing at Glen Ellen, now a state park,where a museum and the remains of his beloved Wolf House can be seen....Downtown mansions reflect the early successes of the wine industry.