Sebastopol City Overview
Sebastopol is a city in Sonoma County, California. It is known for its liberal culture, apple orchards (specifically the Gravenstein apple), and The Barlow market district.
Location and Climate
Sebastopol is located west of Santa Rosa. It has a Mediterranean climate.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (Apple Blossom Festival) and fall (harvest) are best.
Best Ways to Get Around
A car is essential. The downtown is walkable.
Top 5 Things to Do
- Visit The Barlow: An industrial-chic outdoor market with breweries, wineries, and shops.
- Attend the Apple Blossom Festival: Celebrate the apple heritage (April).
- Explore Florence Avenue: See the whimsical "junk art" sculptures by Patrick Amiot.
- Visit the Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Experiment Farm: Tour the historic farm.
- Go Wine Tasting: Visit the wineries in the Russian River Valley.