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FultonFulton, California

Skip Fulton as a destination: it's a roadside stop with a wine-tasting room and an art gallery, best visited as a 30-minute detour from Santa Rosa or Windsor.

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Fulton is an unincorporated community in Sonoma County, a former railroad stop that now functions as a quiet suburb of Santa Rosa. With no hotel, no restaurant and no public transit stop, it offers two attractions — a wine estate and an art gallery — that can be seen in under an hour. Most travellers use it as a brief stop on the way to Healdsburg or the coast.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
May–Oct
avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, some outdoor tastings limited)
Airports
STS · OAK · SFO
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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Emergency numbers for Fulton911 ▾
  • Police, Fire, Ambulance911
  • Sonoma County Sheriff (non-emergency)707-565-2121

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Fulton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & GardensFulton Crossing Art GalleryUrban Tree Farm
Airports
STS Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (About 10 min by car; no direct bus to Fulton.) · OAK Oakland International (About 1.5 h drive via US-101.) · SFO San Francisco International (About 1.5–2 h drive via US-101.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    21°C (70°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Fulton: next 7 days

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Jan

14°C (57°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

Feb

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Mar

18°C (64°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Apr

21°C (70°F)

6°C (43°F)

6 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

8°C (46°F)

4 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

11°C (52°F)

1 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

12°C (54°F)

0 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

12°C (54°F)

0 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

10°C (50°F)

2 rd

Oct

24°C (75°F)

8°C (46°F)

4 rd

Nov

18°C (64°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Dec

14°C (57°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car is the only practical option. Sonoma County Transit Route 62 passes through but does not stop in Fulton (check). Roads lack sidewalks; walking is not safe.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Santa Rosago

Door to door: 5 min

Car, 5 min via Fulton Road

Largest city in Sonoma County; dining, museums, and Charles M. Schulz Museum.

Windsorgo

Door to door: 10 min

Car, 10 min via US-101 N

Town with a historic green and a Saturday farmers market.

Healdsburggo

Door to door: 15 min

Car, 15 min via US-101 N

Wine country hub with tasting rooms and restaurants.

Bodega Baygo

Door to door: 30 min

Car, 30 min via River Road

Coastal town; seafood and beaches.

Petalumago

Door to door: 25 min

Car, 25 min via US-101 S

Historic downtown with antique shops and riverfront.

Sebastopolgo

Door to door: 20 min

Car, 20 min via Bodega Avenue

Artsy town with apple farms and a Sunday farmers market.

Rohnert Parkgo

Door to door: 15 min

Car, 15 min via US-101 S

Suburban city with shopping and a university campus.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Santa Rosa (5 min drive)

Closest lodging; motels and hotels along US-101.

Windsor (10 min drive)

Quieter option with a few chain hotels.

Healdsburg (15 min drive)

Upscale inns and B&Bs; pricier.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$0–35 (just a stop)
Mid
$35–80 (tasting + picnic)
High
$80+ (garden tour + wine purchase)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
No overnight stay needed2 × 1 night × US$0US$0
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$35US$70
Kendall-Jackson estate tasting2 × US$35 · Reservation required; checkUS$70
Kendall-Jackson garden tour2 × US$55 · Thu–Sun, 90 min; checkUS$110
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$25
Trip total≈ US$138 per person per day, bed includedUS$275

Fulton has no hotel; sleep in Santa Rosa or Healdsburg.

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Prices of common things

Wine tasting (estate)check$35
Garden tour with tastingcheck$55
Bocce court rental90 min max; check$40
Picnic at Kendall-Jackson2 h max; checkcheck

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Fulton is a quiet rural area with very low crime. The main risk is traffic on River Road and Fulton Road, which have no sidewalks; walk only on the shoulder facing traffic.
  • No SMART train stop in Fulton; the nearest station is Santa Rosa.
  • Kendall-Jackson requires advance reservations for tastings and garden tours.
  • No restaurant or café in Fulton; eat before or after in Santa Rosa or Windsor.

Emergency numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance
911
Sonoma County Sheriff (non-emergency)
707-565-2121

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Emergency

  • Police, Fire, Ambulance911
  • Sonoma County Sheriff (non-emergency)707-565-2121

Embassy

Nearest consulates are in San Francisco. For emergencies, contact the US Department of State.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Santa Rosa → Fulton (car): 5 min, no toll
  • STS Airport → Fulton (car): 10 min, no toll

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  • Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
  • How much for a tasting? — How much for a tasting? (how much for a tasting)
  • Do I need a reservation? — Do I need a reservation? (do I need a reservation)
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (where is the restroom)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fulton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, some outdoor tastings limited) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a wine-tasting page for Kendall-Jackson with reservation link and garden tour details.
  2. Add a gallery page for Fulton Crossing with artist roster and seasonal hours.
  3. Add a transit page for Sonoma County Transit Route 62 with real-time stop data.

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