Sonora Essential Info
Overview
Sonora is a city in Tuolumne County in California's Gold Country.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
58 °F
Clear
Fun Facts
- Sonora was named after the miners from Sonora Mexico who settled the City in 1848.
- Sonora is the closest city to Yosemite National Park.
- Sonora was known as the “Queen of the Southern Mines”.
- The Tuolumne County Film Commission describes Sonora as "one of the country's most versatile locations", where more than "300 film and television series" have been made.
- Vaughn Armstrong, known for his work in the movies on Clear and Present Danger, The Net, and The Philadelphia Experiment, was born in Sonora.
Popular Foods
- Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Shrimp Tacos