Sonoma, California blends small‑town charm and world‑class wine‑country living with tree‑lined plazas, farm‑to‑table restaurants, easy hiking and cycling, and a lively weekly farmers’ market—comfortable and engaging for multi‑week stays between assignments.
Within easy reach are Santa Rosa (about 20 miles north; larger hospitals, arts and shopping) and Napa (about 25 miles east; iconic wineries and dining), with San Francisco an hour away for big‑city culture and an international airport.