Sonoma Plaza

Sonoma · the plaza

The eight-acre public plaza at the centre of town, ringed by City Hall, shops and restaurants.

Golden hour through the year

Month Morning Evening
January 7:26 AM – 8:06 AM 4:34 PM – 5:14 PM
February 7:01 AM – 7:38 AM 5:12 PM – 5:49 PM
March 7:22 AM – 7:57 AM 6:42 PM – 7:17 PM
April 6:35 AM – 7:10 AM 7:11 PM – 7:46 PM
May 6:00 AM – 6:37 AM 7:37 PM – 8:15 PM
June 5:47 AM – 6:26 AM 7:56 PM – 8:36 PM
July 5:59 AM – 6:38 AM 7:55 PM – 8:34 PM
August 6:25 AM – 7:02 AM 7:29 PM – 8:05 PM
September 6:52 AM – 7:27 AM 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM
October 7:19 AM – 7:55 AM 5:57 PM – 6:33 PM
November 6:52 AM – 7:31 AM 4:20 PM – 4:59 PM
December 7:20 AM – 8:02 AM 4:10 PM – 4:51 PM

Taken mid-month for this area, in local time. Terrain and cloud shift it — the app shows today's exact window and live conditions.

Before you go

Parking
Free parking on perimeter or square where indicated.
Walk from parking
About 1 minutes

Local knowledge, not official guidance — rules change and this may be out of date. Always check on site. Last checked 13 Sep 2026.

Good for

  • couples
  • groups
  • portraits
Approximate location of Sonoma Plaza

Approximate area. The exact location, and a photographer who knows it, are in the app.

Shoot here

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