Welcome To Sonora, CA, “Queen of the Southern Mines”

Welcome To Sonora California

In the beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills, in the heart of California’s “Gold Country” lies Sonora, named after the miners from Sonora Mexico who settled the City in 1848. Known as the “Queen of the Southern Mines”, Sonora still holds on to its historic downtown charm while thriving as the commercial, government and cultural center for the region. The City of Sonora is accessible year round and conveniently located near Yosemite National Park and other regional favorites, including Columbia and Railtown State Historic Parks. Every season brings a natural beauty to this City and there are numerous opportunities to enjoy the splendor of the outdoors, including the City’s Dragoon Gulch Trail.

If you are here for a day or here to stay, enjoy Sonora!

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  • FIRE SAFE
    The City of Sonora, PG&E, and the California Fire Foundation wants to remind you that evacuating from your home ...
  • Sonora Christmas Parade39th ANNUAL HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SONORA CHRISTMAS PARADE
    The City of Sonora’s 39th Annual Christmas Parade will take place Friday, November 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. We look ...
  • City of Sonora LogoPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
    PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, November 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ...
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