Enjoy the area's festivals, history and live music and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Sonora. Renowned for its shopping, restaurants and biking, this city welcomes all visitors. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or friends trip, vacation rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Sonora is a small city crammed with old-school charm. Book a Sonora vacation rental in the historic downtown, and you'll have a wealth of antique shops, restaurants and the farmers' market right on your doorstep. Sonora is proud of its rich arts scene, and is home to the Central Sierra Arts Council, which looks after a clutch of artists studios now open to the public. As a nod to its gold-panning history, there are several gold mines still open in Tuolumne County. The closest is in Jamestown, 3 miles southwest of Sonora.
Surrounded by the peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Sonora is a favourite base for fans of rugged outdoor pursuits. Beginners should start with the Dragoon Gulch Trail, a fun 2.5-mile romp through Mother Lode's ancient oak woodlands. It follows the path of a natural creek and boasts Sonora's most impressive views of the Sierra Nevada. If you don't fancy getting muddy, book a Sonora vacation rental close to the historic downtown and potter around the 19th-century shops and buildings. After dark, catch a musical or a show at Sonora's legendary Sierra Repertory Theatre.
Sonora benefits from the classic Southern California climate, which feels more Mediterranean than Mexican. Think cool, damp winters, and dry, hot summers with more than 250 sunny days a year. Peak season in Gold Rush Country tends to be in summer, from June to August, when prime Sonora vacation rentals are booked up well in advance. Winter is low season in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Hiking and biking activity starts up again in the spring, when the snow starts to melt from the trails.
Tucked away on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the small city of Sonora is surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty. It's a 20-minute drive from Stanislaus National Forest, which offers a plethora of scenic hiking and biking trails, waterfalls and caves which will sate even the hardiest of outdoor types. Keep your peepers open in the pine forest for resident bald eagles, peregrine falcons and wolverines. Named after the Stanislaus River, which runs through it, the forest is home to numerous lakes, rivers and streams, which are great for rafting and kayaking.
The nearest airport is in Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), located 37.7 mi (60.7 km) from the city center.
The heart wants what it wants, and right now it wants to go on vacation. It's time to pack your suitcase and zip off to one of these top vacation rentals in or near Sonora:
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Pick a lovely log cabin from the many dotted in or around Sonora and you'll soon be inside your wooden sanctuary, tasty tipple in hand, sitting in front of a blazing fire. But adventure will be right there on your doorstep too. These cabins offer the perfect blend of comfort and fun:
If you've been busier than a squirrel in a nut factory, you deserve to escape for a couple of glorious days. Skip out of work early on Friday and head to one of these weekend getaways in or near Sonora:
You sure can. If you're tracking down a simple but stylish stay, you can't go wrong with a studio apartment. These compact properties ooze charm and are often conveniently placed in the center of town. Take a look at the following options in or near Sonora:
From simple apartments to sprawling vacation homes, Vrbo has your quick escape sorted. Here are just two of our top picks in and around Sonora:
Whether spent in a cabin, a cottage or a condo, a romantic weekend getaway is a fantastic way to spice up your love life. Whisk your other half off for a few days at one of these top escapes in or near Sonora:
Big groups mean gigantic fun. They also mean finding someplace that'll comfortably fit your whole gang. Browse our large group vacation rentals in or around Sonora and get everybody together under the one roof:
Of all the amenities a vacation rental can offer, a pool promises the most fun. Have a look at these houses for rent with a pool in or near Sonora and spend your time splashing about. Just remember to take your inflatable unicorn:
Sonora has a mediterranean climate, with average summertime temperatures hovering between 60 ºF and 90 ºF. But there's no need to wait until summer to visit. Take a look at the search bar at the top of the page and adjust the filters to find the ideal Sonora vacation rental and plan your escape for whatever season you like.
Every family get-together should be memorable. Whether you're planning a getaway with the kids or a party with relatives, our large family vacation rentals in or near Sonora offer a home away from home with plenty of space for everyone:
If you're looking for family-friendly attractions in the area, you're spoiled for choice. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Twain Harte Miniature Golf and Wapama Falls at Hetch Hetchy promise lots of fun for all the crew.
Nothing is more important than family, which is why we'll help you find a space where you can truly connect. Rent one of these family cabin rentals in or near Sonora and create wonderful memories with the ones you love:
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