From vineyard estates to fun festivals and events, there are many reasons to move to Cotati. Located about 45 miles north of San Francisco, this city has plenty to offer when it comes to natural scenery, real estate, and activities.
SCENIC WINE COUNTRY
If you love wine, you’ll enjoy living in Cotati. The city is home to vineyard estates and wineries offering award-winning wines and breathtaking views of the surrounding valley:
- Karah Estate Vineyard encompasses 144 acres of gently rolling hills and serves some of the finest pinot noir, chenin blanc, and chardonnay. Visit their wine tasting room and enjoy a picnic on the patio or lawn area.
- Field Vineyards started out as a sought-after grape grower in the 1980s before venturing into winemaking and producing an award-winning label. From cabernet sauvignon to zinfandel, the company offers an array of fine wine with sustainable and eco-friendly packaging.
- Libarle Vineyards is a family-owned business that produces finely crafted pinot noir in limited quantities.Visitors may tour the vineyard to learn about the winemaking process, sign up for wine delivery, and enjoy wine tasting in a rustic barn.
- Lombardi Wines was founded in 2013 and produces small lots of pinot noir and chardonnay with Winemaker Cabell Coursey and a family of growers in Petaluma. The company’s award-winning wines are crafted from some of the Sonoma Coast’s finest vineyards. Mailing list members receive personal wine allocation.
GORGEOUS HOMES
Developed in the mid-1800s, Cotati offers a mix of older and newer homes in established neighborhoods. Buyers can choose from an array of single-level detached homes and two and three-story townhomes with contemporary features. Some of the most coveted homes for sale in Cotati, CA provide access to clubhouse amenities, well-maintained parks, and reputable schools.
A UNIQUE AND VIBRANT DOWNTOWN
Cotati is known for its hexagonal downtown plaza, which is located near restaurants serving New American, Mexican, Italian, and Japanese cuisine. There are also several shops and boutiques nearby. Surrounded by mature oaks and redwood groves and majestic oaks, the plaza’s hexagonal street layout dates back to the 1890s and is only one of two in all of the United States.
COLORFUL FESTIVALS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
The city is also known for its festivals and parades, which includes the world’s shortest parade at just 60 to 100 feet in length. La Plaza Park, a designated California Historic Landmark, and other locations in the city host a variety of events throughout the year, such as:
- Cotati Accordion Festival
- Cotati Community Farmers Market (June to September)
- Cotati Music Festival
- Cotati Jazz Festival
- Oktoberfest
- Kids’ Day Annual Parade & Festival
- Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
These festivals and events feature live entertainment, children’s activities, and amazing food and drinks. The local farmers market offers an assortment of locally grown produce, fresh flowers, gourmet food products, and arts and crafts.
SMART AND PLANNED GROWTH
Cotati residents are determined to protect the city’s small town atmosphere. A majority of its nearly 8,000 residents voted to curtail growth in the 1990s, establishing a fixed urban boundary line and forbidding the annexation of land past that line. The move has made it possible for Cotati to retain its charm and character and has also helped protect home values in the city.
If you’re ready to make the move, please let me, PJ Lange of Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) Realty, help you find the perfect home. You can reach me at 415.794.1761, send me an email, or fill out this contact form for any questions you may have about home buying. I help individuals, investors, and businesses buy and sell properties in the area.