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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Sonoma County Winegrowers is proud to bring you Vineyard Adventures! Sonoma County Vineyard Adventures are complimentary, self-guided vineyard walks at various wineries throughout our diverse wine…
Hop in a kayak, lace up your shoes, and get ready to see why Sonoma County is so special!! Join our excellent and knowledgeable local guides and find the hidden corners of "Wine Country". Smart Tours…
Lavender bloom season is here! Lavender Daze (our bloom season) happen on most weekend days from May 21 through July 10, 10 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are required for farm entry, $20 per person over 12,…
North Coast Air has unique aerial tours that will take you above some of the most mesmerizing stretches of Northern California accessible only by air. Fly over Sonoma and Napa Wine Country. See the…
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…
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…
Bohemia Ecological Preserve is a 1,000-acre, LandPaths-owned community gem located near Occidental. This remote property offers visitors awe-inspiring views from vast coastal prairie meadows…
Discover Sonoma County’s Regional Parks, where the Sonoma Coast, the Russian River, the Sonoma Valley and other stunning landscapes are yours to explore. Sonoma County has more than 50 regional parks…
This 1.8-mile multi-use trail lets visitors experience some of the biologically diverse landscape of Sonoma County's largest freshwater wetland. Dry in the summer and fall, the Laguna de Santa Rosa…
The Sonoma Land Trust protects scenic, natural, agricultural and open land for future generations. It is a private, nonprofit organization funded largely by membership contributions. Since 1976, the…