At the northernmost point of Sonoma County, the small, friendly wine-country city of Cloverdale is a little bit cheaper and a whole lot warmer than Petaluma, Healdsburg and much of Santa Rosa. This vintage slice of small-town America sprawls just off Highway 101 and the cooling banks of the Russian River. Once home to the Pomo tribe and an early stagecoach stop, Cloverdale became an official town in 1872, the same year the San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad arrived. Citrus orchards thrived here for decades, but logging was even more long-lived; in a two-fisted blow during the early 1990s, lumber moved elsewhere and the 101 was rerouted around town. Civic revival efforts by devoted local officials have since proven successful, and Cloverdale is once again a happening place to be.
Wine country attractions near Cloverdale include Ferrari-Carano Winery and Vineyard.
Take in the beauty of the Russian River that flows right through Cloverdale, Ca.
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Lavender lattes at Plank Coffee
Residents have an array of smaller grocery options, including Grocery Outlet and Ray’s Food Place. Cloverdale resident Brooke Wright is especially fond of the small, upscale Dahlia & Sage Community Market. “Their organic produce is beautiful, and I love having so many local products to choose from, but just know that you’ll pay extra for everything to enjoy the privilege of not schlepping to Healdsburg to shop,” Wright says. April through November, Tuesday evenings bring the popular Cloverdale Farmers Market. Downtown offers women’s clothing boutiques, plant nurseries and the library, and dogs are welcome just about everywhere. Locals gather over house-roasted lavender lattes at Plank Coffee, where the tables to snag are those outside on the sidewalk. Pick’s Drive-In has been the go-to spot for burgers since 1923, and friends often meet at Wolf House Brewing for house-made beers like Therapy Session IPA and Inhale X-Pale.
Cloverdale locals enjoy grocery shopping at Ray's Food Place.
Heirloom varietals are featured at Dahlia & Sage Community Market in Cloverdale.
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The Citrus Fair and Cloverdale Wine Walk
“It’s amazing how much is going on in this tiny little town,” Wright says. “There’s the Friday Night Live concert series in the plaza on summer Fridays, which is like a big community block party, with folks dancing by the bandstand. The Citrus Fair has been held here in February since 1892, with a big carnival and a parade for the Citrus Queen. The Cloverdale Arts Alliance holds art exhibits and music performances all year, and in the spring, the local movie theater hosts part of the independent Alexander Valley Film Festival, always with some food and wine events.” Locals also flock to the Cloverdale Wine Walk, held the first Saturday of the month from May to October. “Wine Walk is so fun," Wright says. “You get a wine glass and walk around downtown to get tastes of wine at local businesses. When friends come to visit, it’s the perfect way to introduce them to the whole town.” The community continues to add new events like One Long Table, which debuted in May 2023. "There's this whole line of tables running along 1st Street downtown, and everyone who wants to come has to bring table décor and some brunch to share,” Wright says. “The idea is that people get a chance to meet and hang out with their neighbors, which is brilliant. I love living in a place with this kind of community spirit.”
The Cloverdale arts alliance is a downtown fixture.
The Cloverdale Central Plaza is a Summer hotspot for events.
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Historical and newer homes along sidewalk-lined streets
Cloverdale’s single-family homes come in a few styles: Victorian-era cottages and farmhouses, bungalows, mid-century and later ranch-style homes and Spanish- or Traditional-style houses from the 2000s on. People frequently walk along the well-paved sidewalks lining Cloverdale’s wide side streets, shaded by huge live oaks or studded with fluffy plums and crepe myrtles. The oldest homes are found downtown, and prices range from $550,000 to $1.3 million.
Historic Victorian style homes can be found all through out Cloverdale, Ca.
Cloverdale offer rows of two-story modern homes.
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Smaller class sizes at Cloverdale High
The Cloverdale Unified School District receives a B-minus rating from Niche. Children attend Jefferson Elementary School, which has a B-minus rating, and Washington Middle School, which has a C-plus, before moving on to Cloverdale High School. The high school has a B-plus rating and a student-to-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. It’s a big deal for students to make varsity football or softball teams, compete in track and field and raise animals or crops with Future Farmers of America.
Washington School offers a space where all people can learn and thrive.
Cloverdale High School offers a beautiful campus for students.
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Kayaking, fishing and horseback riding at Cloverdale River Park
Cloverdale River Park provides the only public, developed access to the Russian River between Healdsburg and Mendocino County, making it an outdoor haven for locals who enjoy kayaking, fishing and birdwatching. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are also popular on its 72 acres. Residents also enjoy hiking along the 250-acre Porterfield Creek Preserve’s well-maintained but sometimes steep trails. The 7-acre Cloverdale City Park offers a ballfield, basketball courts and one of several playgrounds in town.
View of the river at Cloverdale River Park located in Cloverdale, CA.
Children play along the forest edge at City Park.
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Highway access, upcoming SMART commuter train
Surrounded by some of the most gorgeous farms, vineyards and mountain views in Sonoma County, Cloverdale is far from just about anywhere, but the SMART rail commuter train will soon pull into the station that’s already there. Cloverdale has easy access to Route 128 and Highway 101, which brings residents to Healdsburg in just under 20 minutes and to Santa Rosa in about 35 minutes.
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