Fun Things to Do in Freestone, California

Nestled in a picturesque valley amid the scenic hills of western Sonoma County, the tiny town of Freestone (pop. 32) is worth a stop. As Sonoma County’s first historic district, its buildings offer an array of western outpost and small-town charm, housing an array of shops and businesses.

You’ll find Freestone at the southern end of the Bohemian Highway — a 10-mile, two-lane, scenic road that also winds through the small villages of Occidental and Monte Rio. Freestone is a popular stop for cyclists and travelers headed out to the Sonoma Coast and the seaside town of Bodega Bay. 

Relax With Spa Treatments

For a delightful bit of relaxation and pampering in Freestone, visit Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary. This retreat is beautifully situated along the banks of Salmon Creek, where the salmon really swim. It’s a peaceful place with a wide range of healthy, rejuvenating treatments and the only day spa in the United States to feature a Japanese-style cedar enzyme bath. At Osmosis, you’ll also find a variety of massage therapies, organic facials, skincare, and more, as well as an authentic meditation garden. 

Discover Exceptional Baked Goods

Across the street, Wild Flour Bread attracts customers from miles around to taste its beautiful hard-crust breads, baked in a wood-fired brick oven. Other treats at this destination bakery include scones, biscotti, sticky buns, cheese fougasse, and coffee drinks. The onsite garden supplies the fruit, herbs, and vegetable ingredients that go into the baked delights. The garden is also a great place to sit and nibble on fresh-baked goodness like sourdough, cinnamon rolls, or ginger-pear scones.

Sample Local Cheese

Just up the street, BlueGoat offers offer an exceptional range of artisanal cheese to sample along with wine and local art. Taste the region from the freshest chèvre to the stinkiest blues. Every bite is an adventure and the shop isn’t shy about sharing its love for cheese with you.

Unwind

Extend your stay in the Freestone area at nearby vacation rentals that include the memorable Owl Hill Cottage and Sonoma Cottage in the vibrant adjacent town of Sebastopol.

Less than five miles south of Freestone, you’ll find the historic Valley Ford Hotel, built in 1864 and updated with modern amenities and luxury bedding in the quaint village of Valley Ford.

North along the Bohemian Highway, you can relax in the pool at The Occidental Lodge, a 1970s motor lodge that is pet-friendly. Or enjoy a luxury experience at the Inn at Occidental, with 16 guest rooms in a graceful clapboard mansion as well as a two-bedroom guest cottage.