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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Ernie Smith Community Park in Sonoma features a ball field, basketball court, off-leash dog park, children's accessible play area, group picnic area, and a paved walking trail. The park is named after…
Sonoma Raceway, located in the Sonoma Valley, is Northern California's premier motor-sports destination, featuring a world-class road course, drag strip and karting center. It's annual race schedule…
The aircraft you will be riding in is a beautifully restored 1926 Travelair biplane which seats two adult passengers plus the pilot. It is one of the rarest and best examples of the Golden Age of…
Come fly with us. Take a trip back in time in our restored vintage airplanes. Fly over world renowned vineyards and majestic Pacific Coast.Saturdays and Sunday, walk-in, no appointment needed or…
This small park is in Annapolis, a remote community in the hills of northwestern Sonoma County, about 10 miles east of The Sea Ranch. Short walking paths pass through giant redwoods and along Soda…
Hudeman Slough Boat Launch is located in the Carneros region of southeastern Sonoma County and provides paddlers access to the tidal waterways that link to San Pablo Bay. The remote site is owned by…
In response to rapidly disappearing wetlands and its prime location within the Pacific Flyway, the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1974 to protect migratory birds, wetland…
Sonoma State Historic Park is the site of the northernmost Franciscan Mission in California and birthplace of the California State Bear Flag. Unlike most parks with a single plot of land and a…
The Montini Open Space Preserve is covered with oak woodland, large rock outcroppings (including an historical rock quarry), and open grassland. The trails offer beautiful views of Sonoma Valley, San…
Our regularly scheduled lunch tours travel to some of the most outstanding wineries in the Sonoma area, revealing the history and beauty of the countryside on quiet roads. Each tour is led by a local…