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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 Zipline Adventures. Check out our guides to outdoor activities, cycling, hiking, camping, and backpacking in Sonoma County.
Together, we can protect and preserve the beauty and natural resources of Sonoma County for generations to come. Check out our page on Sustainable Travel, and look over the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.
The quaint coastal towns of Sonoma County give you a front-row seat to the impressive Pacific Ocean and some of…
Goat Rock Beach in Jenner offers endless opportunities for exploration and beach walks; it’s also one of the most popular and best…
Sonoma County has so much extraordinary geography, from the Pacific Ocean, rivers, and lakes, to mountains, and California redwoods, that…
Whether it’s a romantic getaway for two, an unforgettable family vacation, or a gathering of friends, Sonoma County is the…
Each June Sonoma County blossoms with lavender, and celebrates with lavender events, lavender sales, and lavender farm tours. For many…
Swimming in the Russian River and playing along the stunning Pacific Coast beaches are fun summer activities in Sonoma County…
Tucked away on the north end of the 10-mile Bohemian Highway, Monte Rio visitors are immediately greeted by a 1950s-style…
Dogs can run, splash, and swim without their leashes at the annual Water Bark, held on weekends each September in…
The trails at the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge offer some of the most rewarding and unusual Sonoma County hikes, with…
The Sonoma Wine Country lifestyle is luxuriously full and rich – but that doesn’t mean it has to be expensive;…
Beautiful state, regional, and community parks are located in Sonoma County’s most scenic spots where locals and visitors come to…
There’s nothing like standing on the deck of a boat, heading out for a day on the water. Whether you…
As the largest freshwater wetlands complex on the northern California coast, the Laguna de Santa Rosa offers a mosaic of…
Every year, towards the end of winter, many Sonoma County vineyards come alive with a brilliant carpet of mustard blossoms…
Western Sonoma County offers its visitors a delightful mix of rolling hills, vineyards, redwood trees, charming small-town main streets, fine…
Sonoma County boasts more than 50 scenic parks that include nature trails and open spaces that cover nearly 60,000 protected…
Enjoy the spectacular spring flowers in Sonoma Wine County. Visit any of Sonoma County’s state parks for a brilliant display…
Sonoma County is gorgeous year-round, but spring is particularly pretty, inviting locals and visitors to have fun in the golden-green…
Whether you like cycling through abundant flat wetlands and wildlife, the shaded majesty of a redwood forest, or undulant vineyards…
Beneath the soaring redwood canopy of Sonoma County’s Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, you’ll be awed by ancient, majestic trees. …
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Westside Regional Park
Bodega Bay
Wild Cat Education and Conservation Fund
Occidental
Windsor Golf Club
Windsor
Wine Country Balloons
Santa Rosa
Wine Country Cyclery
Sonoma
Wine Country Trekking
Glen Ellen
Wine Country Zoological
Santa Rosa
Wohler Bridge Fishing Access
Forestville
Wright’s Beach
Bodega Bay
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