Kenwood, California

Kenwood
Kenwood
Location within the state of California
Coordinates: 38°24′50″N 122°32′46″W / 38.41389°N 122.54611°W / 38.41389; -122.54611
Country United States
State California
CountySonoma
Area
  Total
5.167 sq mi (13.382 km2)
  Land5.167 sq mi (13.382 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
423 ft (129 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
852
  Density160/sq mi (64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
95409/95452
Area code707
FIPS code06-38156
GNIS feature ID226527

Kenwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California, located on Sonoma Highway (State Route 12) between the cities of Santa Rosa and Sonoma. It lies east of Sonoma Creek in the upper part of Sonoma Valley, a region sometimes called the Valley of the Moon. Bennett Mountain lies west of the town, and Sugarloaf Ridge to the northeast. The population was 852 at the 2020 census.

Kenwood is considered part of the Wine Country. Viticulturally, it lies in the Sonoma Valley AVA. The Kenwood area is known for vineyards and wineries, restaurants, and a European-style resort. An area landmark is the Kunde Estate Winery on Sonoma Highway, which was first planted in 1879.