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 largest community park in Windsor and the home to the Fourth of July fireworks and the Hot Air Ballon Classic. Features include picnic area, barbecues, restrooms, concession stand, hardball…
The Santa Rosa Creek Trail runs along the creek for 2.14 miles between Willowside Road and the City of Santa Rosa's Prince Memorial Greenway into downtown Santa Rosa. This paved trail is on a raised…
This 21-acre sports complex in the Larkfield area of north Santa Rosa features multi-use baseball and soccer fields. The fields are predominately used by youth sports organizations. The fields are…
Visit and explore new, unusual, and rare plants in a park-like setting nestled in the Valley of the Moon. Highlights of the nursery are 250 different Japanese maples, 50 varieties of dogwoods, and…
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park in southeast Windsor features a rugged landscape in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains and offers nearly 8 miles of trails for hiking, bicycle and horseback…
Sunset Beach offers easy access to the Russian River and is a summer destination for swimming, paddling and picnicking and a year-round spot for fishing and bird watching. From the parking area, a…
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens is where world-renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank lived and experimented with plants for most of his 50-year career. Docent-led Tours and the Carriage House Museum…
Western Hills Garden is nestled among the towering redwoods in Occidental, California, near Bodega Bay and the wineries of the Russian River. The “landmark” garden has been extensively renovated.The…
Nestled among the apple orchards of Western Sonoma County, the Hallberg Butterfly Gardens cover nine acres of overgrown vines and thickets, flowering pathways and meadows. We welcome individuals,…
The park is located northeast of Kenwood in the Mayacamas Mountains between the Sonoma and Napa valleys. Elevations within the 3,900 acre park range from 600 feet at the entrance to 2,729 feet at the…