Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by Columbia Airport (COA).
History
Sonora is the only incorporated city in Tuolumne County, California, United States, of which it is also the county seat. Founded during the California Gold Rush by Mexican miners from Sonora, the city population was 5,003 during the 2020 census, an increase from the 4,610 counted during the 2010 census.
Where to stay
19400 Tuolumne Rd N, Tuolumne, CA 95379, United States · blackoakcasino.com
253 Knowles Hill Dr, Sonora, CA 95370 · knowleshill.com
340 Sonora Ave, Sonora, CA 95370 · villasierra.us
56 Bradford St, Sonora, CA 95370 · bradfordplaceinn.com
18153 Main St, Jamestown, CA 95327 · thejamestownhotel.com
11551 Yankee Hill Rd, Columbia, CA 95310 · marblequarryrvpark.com
128 S Green St, Sonora, CA 95370 · hotellumberjack.com
160 S Washington St Ste C, Sonora, CA 95370 · thesonorainn.com
286 S Washington St, Sonora, CA 95370 · gunnhousehotel.com
11175 Washington St, Columbia, CA 95310 · parks.ca.gov
18239 Main St, Jamestown, CA 95327 · sonesta.com
19551 Hess Ave, Sonora, CA 95370 · bestwestern.com
480 W Stockton Rd, Sonora, CA 95370 · thegoldlodgesonora.us
14260 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370 · aladdininn.com
350 S Washington St, Sonora, CA 95370 · heritageyosemite.com
18730 CA-108, Jamestown, CA 95327 · countryinnsonora.com
10382 Willow St, Jamestown, CA 95327
Restaurants & places to go
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1191 Sanguinetti Road, Sonora, 95370 · locations.jamba.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 09:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1031 Sanguinetti Road, Sonora, 95370 · pandaexpress.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 665 South Washington Street, Sonora, 95370 · restaurants.subway.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:30-02:00 Features: takeaway · 13770 Mono Way, Sonora, 95370 · locations.tacobell.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 13783 Mono Way · habitburger.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Closed · roundtablepizza.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 133 Old Wards Ferry Road, Sonora Crossroads, 95370 · starbucks.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 851 Sanguinetti Road, 95370 · restaurants.applebees.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 70 West Stockton Street, Sonora, 95370 · yoshokuonlineorder.shopsettings.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1001 Mono Way, Sonora, 95370 · locations.kfc.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 18148 Main Street, Jamestown, 95327 · moreliamexicanrestaurantjamestown.com
Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:00-17:00
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-21:00
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · 22263 Parrotts Ferry Road, Columbia, 95310 · facebook.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · thewillowsteakhouse.com
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 18183 Main Street, Jamestown, 95327 · national-hotel.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food
Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Mongolian Grill restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 13050 Mono Way, Sonora, 95370 · locations.wendys.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1031 Sanguinetti Road, Sonora, 95370 · pizza.dominos.com
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Argentinian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-14:30 Features: outdoor seating · 230 North Washington Street, Sonora, 95370 · yelp.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · 824 Mono Way, Sonora, 95370 · facebook.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 770 Mono Way, Sonora, 95370
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1183 Mono Way, Sonora, 95370
Restaurant · restaurant · 18153 Main Street, Jamestown, 95327 · thejamestownhotel.com
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1075 Mono Way, Sonora, 95370 · locations.carlsjr.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 22815 Italian Bar Road, Columbia, 95310 · stcharlessaloon.com
Coffee Shop, Pastry, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00,Sa-Su 08:00-14:00 · 19051 Standard Road, Sonora, 95370 · schnoogs.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-20:30,Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 19040 Standard Road, Sonora, 95370 · standard-pour.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 07:00-14:00,19:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 100 South Washington Street, Sonora, 95370
Restaurant · restaurant · 208 S Green St · armorysonora.com
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 13751 Mono Way, Sonora, 95370 · locations.jackinthebox.com
29 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Columbia Airport (COA) 3.5 mi to the centre
Columbia, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Calaveras Co Maury Rasmussen Field 18 mi to the centre
San Andreas, CA, US
Red Hills Airstrip 10 mi to the centre
Jamestown, CA, US
Hermitage Airport 13 mi to the centre
Groveland, CA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Columbia Airport (COA); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sonora, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Stanislaus County, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach