Sebastopol is a town in Sonoma County, California, approximately 52 miles north of San Francisco. The population was 7,774 at the 2000 census. It is about a 20-minute drive from the Pacific Ocean, between Santa Rosa and Bodega Bay, and is known for its progressive politics and small-town charm. It was once primarily a plum- and apple-growing region; wine grapes are now predominant.