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.
Sonoma County is an outdoor destination in all seasons. Relaxation and adrenaline can coexist through experiences like ziplining, hiking, biking, stargazing, birding and more.
Check out our guides to outdoor activities, cycling, hiking, camping, and backpacking in Sonoma County.
In fall and winter, Sonoma County offers unique and compelling experiences, featuring intimate wine tastings, olive harvesting tours, Dungeness crab culinary delights, festive events, scenic drives and hikes in lush landscapes, a vibrant art and culture scene, wildlife viewing, holiday decorations, historical exploration, captivating foggy landscapes, and wellness retreats against the backdrop of natural beauty.
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.
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Sonoma County has dozens of picturesque hiking trails, and encouraging responsible recreation is key to protecting these outdoor spaces – and maintaining a positive visitor experience. Sonoma County's...
Camping in Bodega Bay, one of the most gorgeous spots on the Sonoma County coast, is an experience unlike any other. Here you can hike epic beach trails, go fishing or sail the bay, paddle a kayak...
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...
Here in Sonoma County, laid-back luxury meets a deep commitment to the tenets of sustainability — supporting a healthy economy, society, and planet. We encourage you to fly to Sonoma County more...
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...
Late fall through winter is considered off-season at the Sonoma Coast, but we consider them ideal times to visit our 55 miles' worth of gorgeous coves, trails, and beaches. Here are 7 great reasons...
Soulful Travel is more than simply taking a trip. When traveling with intention, the experience can feed your soul, enrich your life, help you relax, rejuvenate and restore inner peace. Traveling is...
Walk around — and in some cases on, under, or through — unique and colorful artwork in northern Sonoma County, where the communities of Geyserville and Cloverdale both host sculpture trails. Stroll...
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Wine Country Trekking provides multi-day self-guided European style hiking, walking, and running vacations from the gateway city of San Francisco to the California Wine Country with a focus on superb…
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…
The Bluff Top Trail winds 3 miles one way from Gualala Point Regional Park to the Walk On Beach Trail. The trailhead at Gualala Point is a dirt path branching off from the paved trail south of the…
Coastwalk California offers guided hiking adventures to inspire people to steward the Coast and advocate for the completion of the California Coastal Trail-once completed it will be a 1200 mile ribbon…
The Sonoma Botanical Garden is a woodland experience where East meets West. Celebrating the beauty and importance of Asian and California native plants, the former quarry is home to a 25-acre Asian…
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 Bay Area Ridge Trail is a connected hiking, cycling, and equestrian trail on the ridge lines around the San Francisco Bay. When complete, portions of the trail will connect Hood Mountain Regional…
Voted Best Bike Tour by locals six years in a row (since 2017). Come try the award winning, bike, hike and kayak adventures in beautiful Sonoma County! Our Dry Creek and Calistoga Sip n Cycles …
Discover how a moment of mindfulness in Sonoma County can help you reset, renew, and feel the joy of being more connected than ever.