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• 1. Andy's Produce Markets

  1691 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  Andy's is the largest open produce stand in Northern California. They carry Gravenstein apples from the local farms and bottle Gravenstein cider.

• 2. Dutton Ranch

  10717 Graton Rd, Sebastopol, CA

  Dutton Ranch is open Mon-Fri from 8 am - 5 pm during the season. They were not open on my visit. The Dutton Family farms over 1,300 acres, 1,100 acres of grapes and 200 acres of apples, half of the acreage is organic

• 3. Gudino Farms

  1675 Bloomfield Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  This farm stand has the lowest prices for Gravensteins. In 2009 it was 50 cents lb. They also sell cider and applesauce. The stand sells produce from other farms and not all of it is local.

• 4. K&K Orchard

  1350 Gail Ln, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  Organic and conventional apples are sold in the driveway of this family farm. Upick is available

• 5. Kozlowski Farms

  5566 Hwy 116, Forestville, CA

  In addition to apples, this store sells jams, jellies, syrups, and baked goods. There is lots of sampling

• 6. Ratzlaff Ranch

  13128 Occidental Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  This ranch is closed on Saturday so was closed on my visit. They sell apples, pears and juice. Upick is available

• 7. Walker Apples

  10955 Upp Rd, Graton, CA

  It is a VERY long, narrow and winding road through the hilly orchards where 27 varieties of apples are grown.

• 8. Sebastopol Berry Farm

  9201 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  This is a don't miss stop. This farm has lucious blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. They also make ice cream.

• 9. Smiling Sun Farms

  4950 Gravestein Hwy, Sebastopol, CA

  This free-range organic egg farm is open when there is a sign board on the highway.

• 10. Mom's Apple Pie

  4550 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA

  It's all about the pie at Mom's.During the season, they use Gravensteins for the apple filling. They also sell Gravenstein apple juice.

• 11. Ace In the Hole

  3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  This pub makes hard cider from local apples. A sample of five ciders is $5. There is probably better food elsewhere, but the sampler is fun and worth a stop.

• 12. BBQ Smokehouse

  6811 Laguna Park Way, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  Some of the best bbq in the Bay Area. There is a charming outdoor eating area.

• 13. Fiesta Market

  550 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  Don't miss the BBQ tri-tip that is grilled outside on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is also BBQ Chicken, pork ribs, smoked turkey, corn on the cob and baked potatoes. The family-owned market is also a good source of picnic supplies

• 14. French Garden

  8050 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  Dan Smith and Joan Marler opened French Garden in 2006 to feature the year-round harvest from their 30 acre Sebastopol farm. This is on my to-try list.

• 15. Antojitos La Texanita

  1667 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

  A Mexican restaurant with many positive reports

• 16. Restaurant Eloise

  2295 Gravenstein Highway South, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  The focus is on southern French cuisine. The retaurant’s garden provides the produce for the menu. This is on my to-try list.

• 17. Underwood Bar & Bistro

  9113 Graton Rd, Graton, CA 95444

  Underwood opened in 2002, and is run by the proprieters of the Willow Wood, which happens to be right across the street in tiny Graton, just west of Sebastopol. It’s a neighborhoody place, drawing lots of wine industry folks (who live in the neighborhood, of course) —which necessitates a good wine list. It’s a little off the beaten track for wine country tourists. They have an afternoon small plates menu, which you can graze from as you play bocce ball in the back. Bocce ball. The food is general trans-Med bistro, meaning French-Ital-Spanish-north African. A sampling: hamburger, steak frites, serrano ham, white anchovy crostini. Mediterranean Roasted Chicken is a favorite, with its tangy preserved lemon action. Order the figoun cocktail. It’s made with fig aperitif, vodka, and lemon. The Lulu is a gin and tonic made with Junipero (not sure if that justifies the $8.50 pricetag?).This is on my to-try list

• 18. Willie Bird Turkeys

  5350 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA

  This is mainly a market selling turkey and turkey products such as smoked turkey and sausages. The make some simple deli sandwiches at a good price. Half sandwiches are available. The fresh turkey apple sausage is my favorite and would be nice to buy with Gravenstein apples.

• 19. Infusions Teahouse

  6988 McKinley Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  This new age tea shop has a large selection of loose leaf teas. They also sell Sonoma chocolates

• 20. Antojitos La Texanita Taco Truck

  1080 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol, CA 95472-4529

  Located in the parking lot of a gas station, this truck carries many of the same items as the restaurant. Next door is another truck selling raspados.

• 21. Screamin' Mimi's

  6902 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472

  Excellent organic ice cream made from local produce vendors and dairies. .

• 22. Sebastopol Farmers' Market

  Petaluma Ave and McKinley St, Sebastopol, CA

  Check the links for lots of reports on this excellent small Sunday Market

• 23. Village Bakery

  7225 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol, CA

  During the season they sell Graventein apple tea bread and pies

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