Sonoma County boasts more than 50 state and regional parks. Explore Armstrong Redwoods, hike around Spring Lake, bike in Trione-Annadel State Park, marvel at the Pacific Coast, find Salt Point, or discover Jack London State Historic Park. Sonoma County offers many beautiful nature parks, with so many opportunities for outdoor activities. Plus, an astonishing variety of gardens flourish in Sonoma County, and many are open to visitors.

Sonoma County Leave No Trace Coalition

If visiting our coastal or river parks, please play it safe by reviewing these water safety tips. Check out our page on Sustainable Travel, and look over the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Together, we can protect and preserve this special corner of the world for generations to come.

Featured Trip Ideas

Tolay Lake Regional Park
Parks/Gardens

More than (just) a premier Wine Country destination, Sonoma County’s myriad of options allow travelers to connect with the destination…

Parks/Gardens

Sonoma County is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, painted with historic redwoods and biodiverse open spaces that are ideal for connecting…

Parks/Gardens

For generations, Sonoma County has been a place where people have paused to reflect on their surroundings. Once you pause,…

trails at jack london state park in glen ellen
Parks/Gardens

Sonoma County vacations provide an opportunity for longer pauses and meaningful moments of play. For generations, this has been a…

Parks/Gardens

When done with intention, travel can rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. The secret lies in the details. Take time…

Outdoor/Nature

Make your next trip a true experience. Unplug, unwind and appreciate every detail of your travel destination. Sometimes, by slowing…

Parks/Gardens

Go beyond the typical vacation and travel with intention. How do you want to feel when you return home? Relaxed,…

Outdoor/Nature

The following six Sonoma County gardens take a unique spin on your average “garden tour.” Hallberg Butterfly Gardens, Sebastopol Unlike…

Outdoor Activities

The beautiful setting of Sonoma County, California, makes it easy to enjoy nature on a walk in one of the…

Trione-Annadel State Park
Parks/Gardens

Get away from it all in Trione-Annadel State Park, which unfurls its 5,092 pristine and largely undeveloped acres on the eastern…

Responsible Travel

Sustainable Choices Make More Meaningful Experiences

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