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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Well Trained Horses, a North Bay Area 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing horses, while offering low cost education to many. These horses have…
The nursery and gardens are open all year and visitors are welcome to tour our eight acres of demonstration gardens. With over one and half miles of pathways to explore, there is so much to see that…
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…
California Carnivores is the largest carnivorous plant collection in the United States. Our nursery has over 11,000 square feet of growing space and we have greatly expanded our display and retail…
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…
Come visit our sustainable family run bamboo nursery and demonstration gardens on 7.5 acres in Sebastopol, California. With over 30 years of experience, high quality and vitality of our plants is…
Ragle Ranch Regional Park in west Sebastopol features soccer and softball fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, a playground, off-leash dog park, peace garden, and group and individual picnic…
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…
Rollin F Ranch is a private working ranch in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County. We grow Pinot Noir and Petite Sirah wine grapes as well as organic apples and wild blackberries. Come for a private…
Luther Burbank bought his 15-acre farm on Gold Ridge in 1885 in Sebastopol. During his career he introduced over 800 varieties of fruits, flowers, vegetables, and grains. He developed many of…