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.
Sonoma County is an outdoor destination in all seasons. Relaxation and adrenaline can coexist through experiences like ziplining, hiking, biking, stargazing, birding and more.
Check out our guides to outdoor activities, cycling, hiking, camping, and backpacking in Sonoma County.
In fall and winter, Sonoma County offers unique and compelling experiences, featuring intimate wine tastings, olive harvesting tours, Dungeness crab culinary delights, festive events, scenic drives and hikes in lush landscapes, a vibrant art and culture scene, wildlife viewing, holiday decorations, historical exploration, captivating foggy landscapes, and wellness retreats against the backdrop of natural beauty.
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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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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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…
Portuguese Beach is a beautiful sandy beaches surrounded by rocky headlands. Rock fishing and surf fishing are popular here. Dogs allowed on leash.
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…
Sonoma County Regional Parks manages six public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community south of Gualala. Trails start at Highway 1 parking areas and cross bluff-top meadows and forests to…
Tolay Lake Regional Park is located about 8 miles southeast of Petaluma, bordered by hills between the Petaluma River and Sonoma. At 3,402 acres, Tolay Lake is the largest of Sonoma County's regional…
This 1.8-mile multi-use trail lets visitors experience some of the biologically diverse landscape of Sonoma County's largest freshwater wetland. Dry in the summer and fall, the Laguna de Santa Rosa…
See Sonoma from a unique perspective! We sell and offer guided tours on fully electric, three wheel trikes. They are super fun, safe and easy to drive. Come by for a test drive or book your…
Explore the beauty of California’s Wine Country by bike! Ace It Bike Tours offers several Sonoma bike tour options that give you the opportunity to explore the breweries and wineries of this…
Whether you wish to book a tour or rent your own stand up paddle board, Russian River Paddle Boards makes it easy for you to enjoy some of the most beautiful and undisturbed stretches of the Russian…
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…
Discover how a moment of mindfulness in Sonoma County can help you reset, renew, and feel the joy of being more connected than ever.