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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The quarter-mile Black Point Trail is the southernmost of the six Sea Ranch public access points. It is also the longest beach among the access trails. Black Point Beach is a sandy shore that curves…
Triple Creek Horse Outfit offers guided horseback tours in the heart of the Northern California Wine Country at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen, in Sonoma’s famed Valley of the Moon.
This 21-acre sports complex in the Larkfield area of north Santa Rosa features multi-use baseball and soccer fields. The fields are predominately used by youth sports organizations. The fields are…
Nestled among the apple orchards of Western Sonoma County, the Hallberg Butterfly Gardens cover nine acres of overgrown vines and thickets, flowering pathways and meadows. We welcome individuals,…
Discover why Sonoma Valley Bike Tours' shop location (just 1 mile south of the historic Sonoma Plaza) is the ideal place to start your wine country bike ride! With direct access to local bike paths…
One of the best parks for wildlife viewing of the many species of birds and other wildlife that can be seen here. The park features a two-mile circular trail and a one-mile cutoff trail across an iron…
Named after the Coast Miwok Native Americans who lived in this southern portion of Sonoma County long ago, Miwok Beach is a tiny beach north of Bodega Bay.
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…
Western Hills Garden is nestled among the towering redwoods in Occidental, California, near Bodega Bay and the wineries of the Russian River. The “landmark” garden has been extensively renovated.The…
Doran Regional Park features a wide, 2-mile stretch of beach on Bodega Bay and is ideal for walking, picnicking, playing in the sand, flying kites, surfing, and bird-watching. A boat launch provides…