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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.
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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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyFulton is a quiet rural area with very low crime.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 707-565-2121 Sonoma County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSTS Charles M.
- Getting aroundCar is the only practical option.
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.
- 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
Jan
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fulton: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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: 5 min
Car, 5 min via Fulton Road
Largest city in Sonoma County; dining, museums, and Charles M. Schulz Museum.
Door to door: 10 min
Car, 10 min via US-101 N
Town with a historic green and a Saturday farmers market.
Door to door: 15 min
Car, 15 min via US-101 N
Wine country hub with tasting rooms and restaurants.
Door to door: 25 min
Car, 25 min via US-101 S
Historic downtown with antique shops and riverfront.
Door to door: 20 min
Car, 20 min via Bodega Avenue
Artsy town with apple farms and a Sunday farmers market.
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
- Budget
- $0–35 (just a stop)
- Mid
- $35–80 (tasting + picnic)
- High
- $80+ (garden tour + wine purchase)
Trip budget
| No overnight stay needed2 × 1 night × US$0 | US$0 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$35 | US$70 |
| Kendall-Jackson estate tasting2 × US$35 · Reservation required; check | US$70 |
| Kendall-Jackson garden tour2 × US$55 · Thu–Sun, 90 min; check | US$110 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$25 |
| Trip total≈ US$138 per person per day, bed included | US$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; check | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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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- Hello — Hello (hello)
- 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
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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
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, some outdoor tastings limited) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a wine-tasting page for Kendall-Jackson with reservation link and garden tour details.
- Add a gallery page for Fulton Crossing with artist roster and seasonal hours.
- Add a transit page for Sonoma County Transit Route 62 with real-time stop data.
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