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.
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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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...
Traveling doesn’t have to mean simply taking a trip. When done with intention, traveling can feed your soul, enrich your life, help you relax, rejuvenate and restore inner peace. Traveling is about...
Traveling with intention can feed your soul, enrich your life, help you relax, rejuvenate and restore inner peace. Enter soulful tourism. Soulful tourism is not only about making memories but lasting...
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Recently ranked by Golf World Magazine as the #3 Nine-hole course in America!Built in 1928 by famed golf architect Alister MacKenzie, noted for his work at Augusta National and Cypress Point, and in…
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…
Sebastopol Golf Course is a 9-hole executive golf course located in the beautiful Town of Sebastopol. This short layout measures 2,992 yards from the back tees and offers undulating fairways, several…
Designed by Robert Muir Graves and completed in 1974, the first nine holes at The Sea Ranch Golf Links jumped onto the list of exciting and scenic golf destinations. In 1995 this “Gem of the Seaside”…
Nestled in beautiful Sonoma Valley Wine Country, Valley of the Moon Club boasts some of the most picturesque views in the region. With two golf courses we provide experiences for golfers of all ages…
Petaluma Golf & Country Club is a private club offering a wide range of golfing opportunities and a venue for special occasions and events. The nine-hole course is configured with numerous tee…
Surrounded by scenic vineyards and open countryside, Rooster Run Golf Club offers the ideal setting for your golf round or annual golf tournament. Our excellent drainage system makes golfing at…
Our story begins in 1960 when Fairgrounds Golf Course opened to the public. Our 9-Hole Santa Rosa golf course features two sets of tees for a golfing experience not unlike an 18-hole executive course.…
Sonoma Golf Club, in the heart of the Sonoma Valley Wine Country, is a treasured 'core golf' experience set on 177 acres of rolling terrain highlighted by massive oaks, lakes and sweeping vistas of…
The Links at Bodega Harbour is one of Northern California’s most impressive and affordable coastal golf courses. Experience the beauty and challenge of a true Scottish style links course. Combining…