Before you kick your heels off, you might need a new pair Whether you have a shoe fetish to feed or a craving for the perfect antique, Sonoma’s retail shops provide a truly authentic experience.

Locals shop here. Many run and own these stores, and pondering over a painting or browsing the bookshelves feels a bit like being part of the neighborhood. Sonoma’s historic Plaza is filled with unexpected nooks, crannies and cobbled alleyways, and some of our oldest adobe buildings have been reinvigorated by chic boutiques and retail establishments. Shopping hubs elsewhere in Sonoma Valley provide treasure hunting havens—from the cozy hamlet of Kenwood to Glen Ellen’s historic Jack London Village. (The chocolate’s to die for.) In the Springs Area along Highway 12, bohemian bargains abound at antique and consignment shops. Further south in the Carneros region, Cornerstone—a garden and retail hub—commands attention with innovative gardens, modern art galleries and salvage

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