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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Vista Point is the northernmost point of the 17-mile long Sonoma Coast State Park located 4 miles north of Jenner. There is no beach access, simply a gorgeous view along the one-mile long hiking…
Creekside Park is an unusual mixture of activity and quietude, fun and art, farming and transportation, conservation and natural beauty all packed into a small and beautiful designed Public Park.…
The Laguna de Santa Rosa is the largest freshwater wetlands complex on the northern California coast. In a state known for extraordinary biological diversity, it is located in the second-most…
Quality folding rental bicycles delivered to your door in Sonoma County! Great for travelers. Easily folded and stowed in the trunk of your car, these road-seasoned bikes offer an exceptional travel…
Wine Country Balloons - Celebrating 35 years of five-star-rated FAA Safety Certified hot air ballooning over the spectacular Sonoma Valley. Sailing gentle wind currents, you can often view the Pacific…
Voted Best Bike Tour by locals in 2017. Come try the award winning, bike, hike and kayak adventures in beautiful Sonoma County! Our Dry Creek and Calistoga Sip n Cycle are available daily from…
The Miss Vic has plenty of space to fish, a heated cabin, and is fully equipped with fishing gear, tackle, and bait. We are a single boat operation. This means that when you book with us, you can rest…
Located along the Russian River, Riverfront Regional Park is just minutes from downtown Windsor and Healdsburg and surrounded by classic Wine Country scenery. The park features a lovely redwood grove…
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…
The 11-acre park features tennis courts, ball fields, multi-use fields, lawns, picnic tables, and two playgrounds, with swings, slides, climbers and sandbox. Drinking water is available, but there are…
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