Connect with the land in Sonoma County, one of California’s most diverse natural destinations. More than 60 regional and state parks beckon travelers to hike through redwood forests, paddle along the coast or down rivers, or just sit down and enjoy the sounds of nature.
More daring explorers may opt to zip line with Sonoma Canopy Tours. Check out our guides to outdoor activities, cycling, hiking, camping, and backpacking in Sonoma County.
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One of the best ways to get familiar with Sonoma County is to check out its superb natural wonders. These marvelous twists of nature, all of them in beautiful locations scattered around the county...
Sonoma County's thriving regional park system consists of more than 50 parks — including trails and open spaces — and encompasses nearly 60,000 acres. Parks run the length and breadth of the county...
With its mild Mediterranean climate, mountains, valleys, forests, and more than 50 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, Sonoma County offers a generous range of outdoor activities. Among the most popular...
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The Montini Open Space Preserve is covered with oak woodland, large rock outcroppings (including an historical rock quarry), and open grassland. The trails offer beautiful views of Sonoma Valley, San…
Bennett Valley Golf Course (BVGC) opened in 1969 and is located at the base of Bennett Peak where Matanzas Creek meanders throughout the tree-lined course. Native oaks, Redwood and Pine trees further…
California claims some of the most stunning views America has to offer, both land and sea. There's no better way to experience the natural vistas and hundreds of vineyards Sonoma County has to offer…
Voted Best Bike Tour by locals in 2017. Come try the award winning, bike, hike and kayak adventures in beautiful Sonoma County! Our Dry Creek and Calistoga Sip n Cycle are available daily from…
A quarter mile one way–Passes through a large Monterey cypress grove to a quarter-mile beach reached by a bluff-top staircase. Sonoma County Regional Parks manages six public access trails in The Sea…
The West County Regional & Joe Rodota Trails are built along land that was once the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway, a line that linked Petaluma and Santa Rosa with Sebastopol and Forestville. The…
Open daily to the public, 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. The grounds surrounding the chapel as well as the structure itself were the gifts of Sea Ranch residents, Robert and Betty Buffum.…
Sonoma County is ranked one of the best places to ride a road bike year after year. Find out why on the best-selling Trek Domane. We have the largest carbon bike rental fleet in the North Bay ready to…
Sandy Beach Cove lies below Fort Ross. The principal port of the settlement remained 19 miles to the south at Port Rumiantsev (Bodega Bay). There was frequent travel and transport of goods between…
King's Sport & Tackle is located on Main Street in Guerneville, CA. We carry all your River and Ocean fishing needs! As the Russian River meanders through valleys of Sonoma Wine Country, it creates an…
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