Beaches
8 Fun Things To Do in Gualala
Perched on the northern edge of Sonoma County’s Pacific Ocean coastline and nestled into craggy bluffs at the mouth of the Gualala River, the peaceful village of Gualala welcomes you with pleasant weather year-round. Known locally as the “banana belt,” Gualala’s unique location benefits from fresh ocean winds that clear the fog and allow the…
Read MoreIdeas for a Romantic Coast Getaway
For a romantic winter getaway, look no farther than the Sonoma Coast. The thundering waves, velvet gray clouds, and sparks of golden sun streaming through the sea air inspire cuddling with your love. Even in winter, this stretch of the Northern California coast is often mild and temperate, with plenty of off-season deals for gorgeous…
Read MoreHow to Get from Sonoma to the Beach
The breathtaking Pacific Ocean is only about an hour from the charming town of Sonoma, which means the beautiful coast is the perfect place to head for a fun-filled day. The drive to the beach is full of scenery like redwoods, cliffs, vineyards, orchards, farms, produce stands, and quaint villages. Here are two of the…
Read More5 Fun Things to Do in Monte Rio
Tucked away on the north end of the 10-mile Bohemian Highway, Monte Rio visitors are immediately greeted by a 1950s-style neon sign that marks this small town as a “vacation wonderland.” While visitors began flocking here by train in the 1870s, they started coming in droves in the mid-1900s when the era’s Big Bands played…
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