Sonoma County has been a family destination for years. Connect with the land and with each other when you visit the Pacific Ocean, rivers, redwood forests, and more than 60 regional and state parks. Fly a kite at the coast. Go on safari at a wildlife preserve.Â
Tour the museum dedicated to Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. Explore the hands-on magical Children's Museum of Sonoma County. Ride on one of the best scale railroads in the country at Train Town. Plan your family’s vacation today with our free Visitors Guide.
July 2020 Update: During the current COVID-19 pandemic, many Sonoma County experiences and activities are still available and ready for you to enjoy, such as lodging, outdoor activities and outdoor dining. However, certain activities, such as indoor museums are temporarily restricted or unavailable. See What’s Open. Sonoma County Tourism is encouraging everyone to follow public health authorities’ recommendations  and to review the Safe Travels Promise as a way to keep our community and visitors safe.
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Known for its award-winning wines, luxury inns, and romantic honeymoon vacations, Sonoma County also serves as the perfect place for an unforgettable fun-filled family vacation. Many parÂents think...
Summer time, and the livin's easy … especially when you're with your family in Sonoma County. With more than a million acres to explore, the landscape brims with variety, be it sandy beaches and...
While all areas of Sonoma County are family friendly, there's something magical about the craggy Pacific coastline and sandy California beaches that entices families to pull over the minivan and...
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Step back in Time, over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country. Come take a walk with…
Our goal is to expand learning opportunities about wild cats and increase awareness of the impact of human behavior on the habitat and survival of these rare species. Spend 2 1/2 hours touring our…
Located just one mile south of the Plaza in Sonoma, TrainTown features a quarter scale railroad on 4 miles of track. Each train trip lasts 20-minutes and goes through tunnels, over bridges and makes a…
Located in the middle of beautiful Sonoma County, Cal Skate is one of the North Bay Area's only roller skating rinks. We host parties, school events, free skate, roller derby bouts, and more. There's…
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is the home of Robert Ferguson Observatory, Northern California’s most active public observatory. It is also the largest observatory in the western United States completely…
Game the Room is an immersive escape room in Rohnert Park. You’ll have an amazing time working with your group to complete challenging puzzles, crack cryptic locks, and solve the mystery before time…
The Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake Regional Park is a natural history center featuring hands-on displays and exhibits designed primarily for children in elementary school. At the…
Driven Raceway is Northern California’ s premiere Indoor Kart Racing and Family Entertainment facility. Come experience firsthand European-style racing with the most sophisticated and high speed…
Public Viewing Nights at the SSU Observatory. Everyone is invited to view the skies through the telescopes of the SSUO at these monthly events. Visit our website for public viewing times at the Sonoma…
Celebrating 30 Years! Founded in 1989 Pacific Coast Air Museum is a unique collection of authentic, well-cared-for aircraft, and a non-profit community based organization with a dedicated base of…