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 Zipline Adventures. 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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WELL BEYOND A VACATION
Travel without intention is just a trip. Whether your goal is to eat clean, commune with nature, or simply...
Trip Ideas
Sonoma County has dozens of picturesque hiking trails, and encouraging responsible recreation is key to protecting these outdoor spaces – and maintaining a positive visitor experience. Sonoma County's...
Camping in Bodega Bay, one of the most gorgeous spots on the Sonoma County coast, is an experience unlike any other. Here you can hike epic beach trails, go fishing or sail the bay, paddle a kayak...
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...
Here in Sonoma County, laid-back luxury meets a deep commitment to the tenets of sustainability — supporting a healthy economy, society, and planet. We encourage you to fly to Sonoma County more...
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...
Late fall through winter is considered off-season at the Sonoma Coast, but we consider them ideal times to visit our 55 miles' worth of gorgeous coves, trails, and beaches. Here are 7 great reasons...
Soulful Travel is more than simply taking a trip. When traveling with intention, the experience can feed your soul, enrich your life, help you relax, rejuvenate and restore inner peace. Traveling is...
Walk around — and in some cases on, under, or through — unique and colorful artwork in northern Sonoma County, where the communities of Geyserville and Cloverdale both host sculpture trails. Stroll...
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Sonoma County Agriculture Preservation and Open Space District began its efforts to protect the lands that now make up Healdsburg Ridge from development in 1996. As part of this effort, the District…
Shell Beach is a favorite location for beachcombing and tidepooling. Stewards' School Group Tide Pool Education Program offers docent-led tour tidepool tours for schools as an outdoor classroom for…
Steelhead Beach is a destination for summer fun on the Russian River. Swimming, paddling, sunbathing, picnicking, and barbecuing are favorite activities here during warm months. Fishing, birding, and…
Windsor Golf Club, a former stop on the PGA Nationwide Tour, represents Wine Country golf at its best. The challenging layout carves through a gently rolling landscape dotted with lakes, a meandering…
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…
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park was the main residence of Rancho Petaluma, the agricultural empire that General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo one of the most powerful men in the Mexican Province of…
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park in southeast Windsor features a rugged landscape in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains and offers nearly 8 miles of trails for hiking, bicycle and horseback…
To the north of Arched Rock Beach you can find the big rock with a hole in it which is actually right next to Marshall Gulch Beach, but from there it isn’t possible to see the arch. The parking lot is…
Take a 3-hour sailing tour of Bodega Bay on our beautifully maintained 33' sailboat. Our boat is Coast Guard inspected and everyone wears a life jacket. Kids are welcome and make the trip even more…
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…

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