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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Named after the Coast Miwok Native Americans who lived in this southern portion of Sonoma County long ago, Miwok Beach is a tiny beach north of Bodega Bay.
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…
WELCOME TO THE SONOMA SERENGETI. Since our founding in 1993, Safari West has been one of the premier wildlife destinations in the United States. Between our expansive wildlife collection and the…
Wine Country Balloons - Celebrating 35 years of five-star-rated FAA Safety Certified hot air ballooning over the spectacular Sonoma Valley. Sailing gentle wind currents, you can often view the Pacific…
The Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail offers those interested in viewing wildlife a unique opportunity to see a new side of Bodega Bay. The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department has revitalized a salt…
Monte Rio Beach is the largest public beach on the lower Russian River and is ADA accessible. East of the Monte Rio Bridge and known locally as Big Rocky Beach, this is the location of the…
Think of this biking tour as a rolling theater of wine country life that changes with the seasons, rather than a set point-to-point trip. It’s a hands-on opportunity to discover all the hidden…
Discover why Sonoma Valley Bike Tours' shop location (just 1 mile south of the historic Sonoma Plaza) is the ideal place to start your wine country bike ride! With direct access to local bike paths…
Triple Creek Horse Outfit offers guided horseback tours in the heart of the Northern California Wine Country at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen, in Sonoma’s famed Valley of the Moon.
The Coastal Prairie Trail is a 1.1-mile bike and pedestrian trail between the Bodega Bay Community Center and Keefe Avenue. This accessible trail offers prairie and coastal views, wildlife viewing…