49 Safari West - Santa Rosa’s “Serengeti”! 50 Live Theatre at 6th Street Playhouse
52 Laguna de Santa Rosa 53 Rent an e-Bike at Revel Cycles
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55 Shop, Dine, and Taste at The Barlow
56 West County or Joe Rodota Trail
57 Rent a Bike at Sebastopol Bike Center
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Upcoming Events & Live Entertainment
April 16 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater Music Hall presents The Meaty Ogres with The Mother Fathers
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April 16 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Mystic Theatre and Gate 52 present Yaima
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April 17 - April 26
Cloverdale Performing Arts Center presents Leading Ladies
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April 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides presents the 37th Annual Dinner with the Winemaker Series - GRGICH Hills Estate
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April 17 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Bohemian Highway with The Callie Watts Band
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April 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts presents Emmylou Harris
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April 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater Music hall presents Jerry’s Middle Finger
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April 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
JaM Cellars presents The English Beat
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April 17 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Mystic Theatre presents The ABBA Tribute Summer Night City
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April 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Petaluma Butter & Eggs Days Parade & Festival
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April 18 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Bob Marley + More for Kids
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April 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts presents Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour
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April 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Defeated Sanity
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April 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Fleetwood Mask
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April 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
JaM Cellars Presents Sierra Hull with support from Mason Via
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April 18 @ 8:00 pm - April 19 @ 2:00 am
Coyote Sonoma presents CASA Rave featuring CANNAHOU5E & Decibel Club
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April 18 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Mystic Theatre presents Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings
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April 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The California Theatre presents The Third Annual Prime Prine - Tribute to John Prine
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April 19 @ 4:20 pm - 6:30 pm
Sweetwater presents Moonalice Gathering of the Tribe
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April 19 @ 7:00 pm - April 20 @ 10:00 pm
The California Theatre presents The Dylan Black Project and The Jessie Street Band Jam Session
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April 19 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Mystic Theatre presents The Highwayman Show with Tony Suraci & Makayla Phillips
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April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Pro Jam with Special Guest Craig Caffall
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April 20 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents The High Green Chilly Winds
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April 20 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
JaM Cellers presents An Evening with Matisyahu
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April 21 @ 5:00 pm
Mystic Theatre presents Whiskey Tasting Night
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April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Open Mic
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April 22 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Back pOrchEstra with special guest Jesse DeNatale
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April 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center presents Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series: Dinosaur World Live
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April 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Green Music Center presents Sonoma Guitar Series New Century Chamber Orchestra
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April 23 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Griffin House
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April 24 - April 25
Hollywood Heads to Napa: Napa Valley StreamFest
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April 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The California Theatre presents Velvet Fog
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April 24 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents El Radio Fantastique with Damma Damma
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April 24 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center and ICON Concerts Presents Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
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April 24 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Mystic Theatre presents New Moon on Monday Duran Duran Tribute
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April 25 - April 26
80th Annual Apple Blossom Festival
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April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The California Theatre presents The Sun Kings
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April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Coyote Sonoma presents Country Line Dancing with Max Vogel & The Pickups
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April 25 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents MOMOTOMBO-SF
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April 26 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Petaluma Spring Antique Faire
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April 26 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Marin Bluegrass Sessions
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April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Americana
Afternoon: Local Legends & Rising Stars
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April 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Green Music Center presents Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
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April 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center presents Symphonic Genesis–Tribute to Phil Collins
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April 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sweetwater presents A Tribute to Jeff Beck
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April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
JaM Cellars Presents KT Tunstall with TOMI More Info
April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Pro Jam with Special Guest Fillmore Slim More Info
April 28 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Holly Bowling More Info
April 29 @ 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Mystic Theatre presents Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor More Info
April 30 - May 9
The California Theatre presents Into the Woods Jr. More Info
April 30 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Karla Bonoff More Info
April 30 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Mystic Theatre presents Flipper More Info
May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The California Theatre presents HUMOR.US - Anthony Poponi More Info
May 1 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mystic Theatre presents Creed Fisher More Info
May 1 - May 17
Spreckels presents Seussical the Musical More Info
May 2 - May 4
Green Music Center presents Shakespeare in Music with Santa Rosa Symphony More Info
May 2
Mystic Theatre presents Film Fest Petaluma More Info
May 2 @ 10:00 am - May 3 @ 5:00 pm 53rd Annual Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival More Info
May 2 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Volker Strifler More Info
May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Moonalice Sunday Matinee More Info
May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Joy of AstonishmentAn Afternoon of Magic and Mentalism
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May 3 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center presents Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series: Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends
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May 3 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Suss with Evann McIntosh
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May 7-31
Marin Theatre presents Pictures from Home
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May 8 - May 24
6th Street Playhouse presents The Lifespan of a Fact
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May 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center presents David Sedaris
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May 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm
The California Theatre presents Cartilage/Laceration/Burning Palace/Cultural Warfare
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May 9 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sweetwater presents School of Rock
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May 9 @ 2:00 pm - May 10 @ 9:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center presents Roustabout Theater’s Apprentice Program: Cabaret
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May 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center presents Bobby Rush & North Mississippi Allstars
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May 9 @ 8:00 pm - May 10 @ 12:30 am
The California Theatre presents RIVETED -- Industrial/Gothic/Post-Punk/DJ
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May 10 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Swifty- Taylor Swift Tribute
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May 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The California Theatre presents Powerhouse Ladies 3rd Edition
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May 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
JaM Cellar Presents Eric Johnson
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May 14 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Bread & Roses 2026 Spring Benefit Concert
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May 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center presents Napoleon Dynamite Live A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries
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May 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Coyote Sonoma presents Midlife Riot
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Petaluma Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival
“Americas’ Birthday – Petaluma Style” celebrates the nation’s 250th Birthday by honoring Petaluma’s deep agricultural roots and hometown spirit. This year’s Butter & Egg Days Parade recognizes the farmers, families, immigrants, makers, entrepreneurs, and creatives whose hard work, imagination, and ingenuity reflect the enduring American Dream. This celebration also pays respect to the Indigenous peoples who first stewarded this land, the courage of our founders, and the dedication of the dairy and egg farming community that shaped our town. Rooted in community, innovation, and in-
dependence, the parade celebrates the small-town spirit that continues to make Petaluma a vibrant place to call home. Head to Downtown Petaluma and celebrate with our community on this day of fun, history, and local pride!
Parade participants incorporate the theme “America’s Birthday – Petaluma Style” into their entry design. The theme gives nonprofits, businesses, organizations, and individuals lots of options for showing off their creativity in their designs. All parade entries will be judged on how well their entry portrays this year’s theme – winners announced on the website! Check back later to see which entries take home the prizes and earn bragging rights.
The Butter & Egg Days festivities kick off on Saturday, April 11 with the Opening Ceremonies at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum (20 Fourth St), from Noon to 1pm. Mayor Kevin McDonnell will read a proclamation honoring the Grand Marshal and Good Egg. Come enjoy this display that shows the heart of our community.
One week later on Saturday, April 18, the Butter & Egg Days Parade steps off at noon and marches through the historic downtown. The parade showcases over 100 units with approximately 3,000 participants and 200 volunteers. Clover Sonoma returns to lead the Clover Kids’ Parade, which precedes the main parade at 11:30am with a procession of preschoolers and primary grade youngsters and their families.
The parade is surrounded by a Festival that spreads over four city blocks from 10am-5pm offering a wide variety of food, crafts, beverage gardens featuring the Lagunitas Beverage Garden on B Street, two large kid areas featuring the Marin
Health’s Kid Zone, live music at the Farmhouse Artisan Market Music Stage, Rosie’s Organic Harvest Market, and more! New this year, the Festival will feature the Healthy Petaluma Com-
munity Relaxation Lounge, a quiet cool space to unwind and refresh, located at Blue Zones, 8 4th Street. This annual event aims to bring together the community for a day of fun and entertainment.
Petaluma Downtown Association 210 Lakeville Street, Petaluma 707.762.9348
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Petaluma Spring Antique Faire
Sunday, April 26, 2026 ~ 8 am - 4 pm Downtown Petaluma-Event will be held rain or shine!
Antique and collectible lovers throughout the Bay Area are welcome to come, browse, and shop the 40th Annual Petaluma Fall Antique Faire Sunday, April 26. Admission is free. The Faire will be located on Kentucky Street, Fourth Street, Western Avenue, B Street, and in the A Street parking lot.
“The Bay Area’s Premier Antique Center,” Historic Downtown Petaluma will transform into an antique marketplace. Amid the beautiful historic buildings, one-of-a-kind stores, an incredible array of restaurants and cafes, guests can find an incomparable selection of affordable antiques from over 200 dealers. The show has a nice variety of estate jewelry, linens, furniture, art, kitchenware, vintage décor, books, and all kinds of unusual collectibles to suit everyone’s budget. This show attracts over 8,000 discerning collectors as well as first-time buyers wishing to collect and invest in real antiques.
Petaluma Downtown Association 210 Lakeville Street, Petaluma 707.762.9348
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53rd Annual Fisherman’s Festival
Since 1973 the Bodega Bay community has hosted our annual Fisherman’s Festival, a festival packed with events for people of all ages – craft booths, live music, good food, entertainment and more. A favorite attraction is the wine tasting booth featuring more than 25 Sonoma County wines and a beer booth with several local ales. Plus we have something for every palate from barbecued oysters, local fish & chips, clam chowder and a variety of food trucks. Live music and entertainers perform on the main stage all day Saturday and Sunday. Artisans and vendors from all over California and beyond offer a wide selection of arts and crafts.
The festival has its origin as a celebration of the start of the Salmon fishing season and the annual Blessing of the Fleet. Each year’s theme is chosen by the Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Marketing Association. At the Festival site itself, you’ll see a wooden boat challenge where participating teams build a vessel and compete in a boat race.
The Fisherman’s Festival is a great venue for kids with a play area for face painting, spin paintings, games, a touch tank tide pool, and llamas (and guest pets) on parade.
Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival 2400 Westshore Road Bodega Bay 707.377.4459 • bbfishfest.org
There’s no place in the world quite like Bodega Bay on California’s beautiful coastline. From world class golf and sportfishing to relaxing beaches to ocean view wining and dining, you’ll find your coastal wonderland at Bodega Bay! Visit the site of Hitchcock’s classic film “The Birds”; fly a kite or relax on the beach. Surf one of West Coast Surfer’s favorite beaches or navigate the protected bay on a stand up paddle or kayak. Grab some fresh saltwater taffy or shuck some locally grown oysters. The following pages offer dining, lodging, shopping and activity options for the Bodega Bay area. Plan your Bodega Bay getaway now!
707.875.3200 • bodegabayrealty.com
Bodega Bay Inn
Family run since 1983. Originally built as an art gallery; we still feature local artists! 1588 Eastshore Rd., Bodega Bay 707.875.3388 • bodegabayinn.com
Bodega Bay RV Park
The only full-service RV Park on the Sonoma Coast. 2001 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay 707.875.3701 • bodegabayrvpark.com
The Casino Bar & Grill
Historic old style roadhouse! Great outdoor seating in historic Bodega. Serving lunch & Dinner. 17000 Bodega Highway, Bodega 707.876.3185 Fisherman’s Cove
Freshest Seafood on the Coast! Indoor seating and Outdoor Pet Friendly Patio! 1850 Bay Flat Rd, Bodega Bay 707.377.4238 fishermanscovebodegabay.com
Fishetarian Fish Market 2022 & 2023 First Place Winners of: BEST SEAFOOD, BEST CHOWDER & BEST EATS ON THE COAST! 599 Hwy. 1 Bodega Bay, CA Fishetarianfishmarket.com
Spend the Day in the Historic Town of Bodega Sonoma CoaSt
Just four miles from Bodega Bay, Historic Bodega is a destination you should add to your itinerary. Originally known as Bodega Corners, like Bodega Bay the town is named for its discoverer Juan Francisco Bodega y Caudra, who first sailed into the harbor in 1775.
Two Miwok Villages originally inhabited the area, one on the site of the current town, the other just north of Bodega. In 1859, shipbuilders constructed Saint Teresa of Avila Church. Open from 1856 to 1967, Watson School, once served as Bodega’s school, and is located in a Sonoma County Regional Parks Department historic park about 2 miles (3 km) east of Bodega.
In 1963, much of Bodega was used for exterior filming in Alfred Hitchcock’s film, The Birds, where it was presented as the nearby shore village of Bodega Bay. Bodega’s Potter School, now a private residence, was used as the Bodega Bay School in the movie; and Bodega’s general store also appeared “as itself”, though it has since been moved from its original site.
Start your day in Bodega with a stop at Colleen’s Coffee Shop. Perhaps you will find yourself hearing tales of the area from the locals.
No journey to Bodega would be complete without spending some time at Casino Bar & Grill. This iconic roadhouse offers lunch and dinner, with an inviting patio seating area. Their dinner menu changes daily with three different chefs and an occasional “pop-up” chef. Check for their periodic live music. 707-876-3185
Be sure to browse Jerry Dodrill Photography’s selection of breathtaking landscapes, people and wine country shots. 707-377-4732 • jerrydodrill.photoshelter.com
At Bodega Artisans Co-op, their eclectic works include everything from hand-tooled leather bags and sand dollar earrings to sheepskin slippers. 707-876-9830 | artisansco-op.com
Driftwood Cowgirl Boutique is a beachy western gift store. Shop there for the latest booties, candles, clothing and more! Driftwood Cowgirl Boutique is a beachy western gift store. Find them in the Mudd & Gold Building. 707-875-3333
Northern Light Surf Shop has been providing the Sonoma Coast with high quality surf gear since 1986. All gear is also available on their website. Two locations (Bodega and nearby Valley Ford). 707-876-3032 | northernlightsurf.com
Whether you have couple hours to kill, or you’re looking for a day-long adventure, spend some time in the Historic town of Bodega!
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icans or bald eagles. In late summer, bio-luminescent plankton attach to the fish and you can watch fish dart like fireworks under your kayak.
WaterTrek’s Living Classrooms Project helps students of all ages discover science and history firsthand.
Trained guides share Russian River Estuary history, such as Penny Island’s dairy or the Skywatcher, a Kashaya Pomo singing stone. Descended from a long line of Kashaya who live in the area, owner Suki Waters spent part of her childhood on the river and coast, learning to fish, harvest seaweed and how to identify the wildlife, flora and fauna of the estuary. WaterTrek’s Living Classrooms Project helps students of all ages discover science and history firsthand. Open seven days a week, you will find their booth across from Café Aquatica in Jenner. Kayak rentals also available daily. WaterTreks runs year ‘round, so call today to book your adventure! All reservations by phone.
...fabulous because of the panoramic views of the amazing Sonoma Coast...
The Beach Trail gently strolls through the sand dunes with beautiful views of the ocean before dropping down onto the beach. Ride along a long stretch of beach, capture some memories and continue through the dunes along the harbor. Truly an amazing ride! Safe for beginners and 8 years+. 90 minutes.
The Dunes Trail is an easy going trail with incredible panoramic views of the Bodega Harbour and Sonoma Coastline. Walk through sand dunes decorated with colorful ice-plant, waving dunes grasses and Coastal Blacktail Mule deer peeking through the grass. Safe for beginners & Kids 8 years+. 60 minutes.
Horse 'N Around Trail Rides 18401 S Highway 1, Bodega Bay, Ca 707.875.3333 •horsenaroundtrailrides.com
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Sonoma Coast hiking options are diverse and plentiful, from sand dunes to peaks with trails offering vistas as far away as the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge.
Sonoma Coast State Park There are three areas of the park that offer hiking opportunities. Most of the hikes along the headlands are not that strenuous as you are walking across fairly flat ground that is essentially an open prairie.
South Sonoma Coast Bodega Head has a relatively short hiking trail that goes around the headlands. This trail has spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, Bodega Harbor, and the town of Bodega Bay. There is another trail that connects with the trail system found in the Bodega Dunes section of the park. Here you can walk along the headlands and on the beach. (On clear nights, Bodega Head is an excellent place for star gazing!)
Sonoma Coast Trail is a pretty bluff-top route that connects to some wonderful secret beaches. During spring, wildflowers brighten the bluff: blue lupine, Indian Paintbrush and sea sage. Sonoma Coast Trail begins on the bluffs above Blind Beach, but the walker can also begin at Goat Rock, located a half mile north of the trailhead. The rock is connected to the mainland by a causeway. During the 1920s, Goat Rock was quarried, and used to build a jetty at the mouth of the Russian River.
A mile north of the trailhead, and 0.5 miles north of Goat Rock, you will find the mouth of the Russian River. The 110 mile-long river is one of the largest on the North Coast. At the river mouth, you can observe ospreys nesting in the treetops. The California brown pelican is one of several species of birds that breed and nest on Penny Island, located in the river mouth.
Directions to trailhead: From Highway 1, ten miles north of the town of Bodega Bay, turn west on Goat Rock Road. Signed Sonoma Coast Trail begins at a small parking lot on the left of the road. If you’d like to begin this walk at Goat Rock, continue to road’s end at a large parking area.
Sonoma Coast Trail heads south along the edge of the bluffs. Soon, you’ll step over a stile and head across a pasture. The trail climbs to a saddle on the shoulder of Peaked Hill (elevation 376 feet). You then descend to the bluff tops and cross a bridge over a fern-lined ravine. It’s a pastoral scene with grassy bluffs and a weathered old barn in the distance. After crossing another ravine, the path reaches the Shell Beach parking area. A short trail descends the bluffs to Shell Beach. Another trail extends northwest, crosses the highway, and reaches redwood-shaded Pomo Canyon. Picnic tables and walk-
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Sonoma Coast Trail continues south, detouring inland around a private home, then doubling back seaward. The trail plunges into Furlong Gulch, then switchbacks back up to the bluffs. You can follow the trail or the beach to Wright’s Beach Campground.
Further north in Sonoma Coast State Park are two other trails. The Kortum Trail extends from Blind Beach to Wright’s Beach. Access (parking) is midway along the trail at Shell Beach at Wright’s Beach. The trail travels along headlands and down to a few beaches. You can also travel inland from Shell Beach by taking the Pomo Canyon Trail. It begins at Route 1, just across the pull-off entrance to Shell Beach and ends at Pomo Canyon Environmental Camp.
Another trail of note is at the northern edge of the park. Vista Point is a short loop trail that goes to breathtaking Vista Point. There is a parking lot and picnic tables at the trailhead.
Sonoma Coast Beaches: Miles of sandy beaches, rugged headlands with spectacular vistas, and a rocky coast with secret coves and arches carved by the sea and wind make this area popular for Sonoma hiking. Sonoma Coast State Beach is not one beach, but many. You could easily overlook them, because most aren’t visible from Highway 1. The beaches are tucked away in rocky coves and hidden by tall bluffs.
Colorfully named locales are some of the highlights of Sonoma Coast State Beach, thirteen miles of coastline stretching from the Russian River to Bodega Bay. The summer morning fog will usually burn off by noon. Be aware of the danger of “sneaker waves,” frequent along this coast, that can sweep hikers off rocks.
For a list and descriptions of all Sonoma Coast Beaches go to www.sonomacounty.com/articles/beaches-sonoma-coast/.
Sonoma Coast State Park 3095 N Highway 1, Bodega Bay 707.875.3483 •parks.ca.gov/?page_id=451
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ed areas to explore the calm part of the Pacific. Or float down Salmon Creek, and marvel at the incredible wildlife... Migrating birds, seals, otters, rays, Bald Eagles and much more. Bodega Bay Kayak offers single and tandem kayaks and also a 20 minute onshore clinic covering safety techniques and an overall suggested route to take. Stand Up Paddle (SUP) boards are also available. Come give it a try! Estero Americano to Open Ocean to Bay: This tour is a longer distance tour for those seeking some serious distance paddling. Seal Rock Tour: This is an intermediate paddle to the inner part of the Bodega Head, next to Seal Rock and then back into the Bay. Fort Ross Cove Tour: Please allow time for driving 45 minutes to Fort Ross State Park. This is an intermediate tour well worth the drive. Put in at Fort Ross Cove and paddle the coves and inlets of the Northern Sonoma Coast. Plenty of seals and pristine beauty.
Bodega Bay Kayak 1580 Eastshore Dr., Bodega Bay 707.875.8899 • www.bodegabaykayak.com
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Bodega Bay Surf Shack
Surfing the Sonoma Coast can be one of the most sublime experiences of your life. But finding the right place to surf can be a challenge, as they are scattered northward from Bodega Bay to the Mendocino County border. According to surfertoday.com, the best of the surfing sites in Sonoma County is at Salmon Creek, an exposed beach break that has very consistent surf. Magicseaweed.com concurs, describing Salmon Creek as a “meaty beach break resembling San Francisco’s Ocean
Beach in terms of size and consistency”. South-facing Doran Park (also in Bodega Bay) is favored by beginners and anybody else looking for some relief from the persistent NW winds. Many of the best sites are kept a secret by avid local surfers, so our recommendation is to talk to Bob and crew at Bodega Bay Surf Shack. The best sites are also largely dependent on the prevailing winds and conditions, so the pros at the Shack can also provide tidal and weather conditions vital to your experience.
Need the gear? You can rent surfboards, Stand Up Paddle boards and wet suits at Bodega Bay Surf Shack. Surf's up, so head to Bodega Bay Surf Shack today!
Bodega Bay Surf Shack 1580 Eastshore Dr, Bodega Bay, Ca 707.875.3944 • www.bodegabaysurfshack.com
• Men’s & Women’s Clothing & Beach Accessories
• Rentals and Sales: Wet Suits, Surf Boards, SUPs
• • Open Daily 9am-7pm
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Spend the Day at Sonoma Coast State Park
Before you sip wine bayside, stock up on saltwater taffy or taste the finest seafood on the coast, take some time to experience at least one of the famous beaches that comprise Sonoma Coast State Park. Close your eyes and listen to the waves
Sonoma Coast State Park spans 17 miles from Bodega Head to Vista Trail..
crashing over the rugged shoreline. Smell the salt water and imagine the tall ships sailing into the cove. Take a deep breath and... relax.
Sonoma Coast State Park spans 17 miles from Bodega Head to Vista Trail (approximately 4 miles north of Jenner.) You can access the beach from more than a dozen points along coast Highway 1.
From Bodega Bay heading south:
South Salmon Creek Beach Two miles of scenic, sandy beach. Great for surf fishing, beach combing and picnicking. Trails lead across the dunes and adjacent to shore.
North Salmon Creek Beach Only 1/4 mile long; parking lot fills quickly. Recommended for experienced surfers.
Schoolhouse Beach Great viewpoint with a trail leading down to the beach. No facilities here.
Portuguese Beach Close to 1/3 of a mile long, the parking lot on the bluff overlooks the beach with a good trail leading down to the beach.
Shell Beach Unique rock layers and structures of this beach bring geologists and school children to this beach. About 2/3 of a mile long.
Goat Rock Beach A popular destination due to its great scenery and iconic Goat Rock, visitors will share the beach with a colony of harbor seals (please keep 50+ feet from seals). Restrooms and Picnic Tables are available here.
Sonoma Coast State Park
From Bodega Bay to 4 miles north of Jenner (707) 875-3483 • www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=451
photo courtesy Sonoma Coast State Park
Relax in the Redwoods at Armstrong National Reserve Sonoma
Visit the Giant Redwoods of Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. The ancient coast redwood is the tallest living thing on the planet! These remarkable trees live to be 500-1000 years old and can grow to a diameter of 12 to 16 feet. A few trees survive over 2,000 years and reach 350 feet in height. As you enter the park, you will feel your own pulse drop, and a strange calm will overtake you as you breathe in the fragrant aroma and stroll through the fog-shrouded trails. This “Nature’s Cathedral” is as close to magic as we mortals can imagine.
Sequoia sempervirens, also known as towering coastal redwoods, cover the hillsides of this 805-acre Reserve. With miles of nature trails, visitors can enjoy the forest by foot or horseback. The reserve has a large outdoor amphitheater and numerous picnic facilities (which are available for weddings!). There are no campgrounds in the Reserve, but there are camping facilities at the adjacent Austin Creek State Recreation Area.
Don’t miss Parson Jones Tree, the park’s tallest at 310 feet; The Oldest Tree, Colonel Armstrong Tree, estimated at over 1,400 years old; and the Icicle Tree, which displays unusual burl formations. The Discover Trail offers a wheelchair accessible pathway, interpretive panels in Braille and tree hugging platforms. Check in with Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods for docent led hikes.
In addition to the easy, level stroll through the park, numerous hikes are available, originating from within or just outside the park. These hikes range from 1-mile easy hikes to a moderate to strenuous 3.3-mile hike. Advanced level hikes begin in the Armstrong Redwoods and wind their way into the rolling hills, forests, and grasslands of Austin Creek Recreation Area. These hikes range from 5.6 miles with an 1100’ climb to 9 miles with a 1500’ climb. Guided Armstrong Nature Trail group hikes are available by appointment and are typically offered for larger groups.
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Russian River Resort Area
Russian River Resort Area is everything you remember... and more! Whether you came here with your parents or your grandparents; you brought your own kids here when they were young; or the area simply represents everything you always wanted in a vacation, the Redwood studded banks of this river
wonderland await you.
Rent a kayak and float the lazy river, hop on a Stand Up Paddle Board; stretch out under an umbrella at Johnson’s Beach; Stroll downtown and take an Art Walk, then sample some of Sonoma County’s finest culinary temptations.
Lace up your hiking boots and take a trail in Armstrong State Natural Reserve, where the giant centurion Redwoods will whisper their secrets. Or head up the Bohemian Highway and take a Zipline through the Redwoods.
Should you tire of the quiet and peaceful solitude, Russian River’s nightlife has much to offer, with a great selection of venues offering frequent live music and entertainment. In a short, but scenic drive you will find the Sonoma Coast’s rugged shorelines and alluring beaches. From the bay side shops and restaurants of historic Bodega Bay to the breathtaking sunsets of Jenner by the Sea; from the genuine fort at Fort Ross to the challenging seaside links of Sea Ranch Golf Course, you will take with you lasting memories.
Russian River’s nightlife has much to offer, with a great selection of venues offering frequent live music and entertainment...
Rather taste some wine? Dozens of great wine tasting options are quite close, from Korbel’s Champagne Tours to Westside Road’s many unique wineries, all on the road to Healdsburg. And now, right on Guerneville’s Main Street, you can taste wine at several tasting rooms. In Forestville, sample local wine at four different tasting rooms.
Whatever your agenda, or lack of agenda, Russian River Resort Area offers a wonderland of adventures... or the quiet you crave.
Russian River Chamber & Visitor Center 16209 First Street (at the historic bridge), Guerneville 707.869.9000 • www.russianriver.com
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Johnson’s Beach
Historic Johnson’s Beach has been an historic and favorite destination for Russian River visitors for over a century.
Accessible from downtown Guerneville, this storied beach in the midst of towering redwood groves, offers tent glamping in canvas cabanas, bungalows and tiny cabins, as well as day use of the beach.
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ber 1. Come and enjoy canoes, kayaks, beach chairs, inner tubes and umbrella rentals. Their snack bar offers burgers, hot dogs and ice cream as well as local beers and wines. Enjoy live music all day!
Started by Gertie and Ernie Johnson in 1918, Johnson’s Beach is a storied summertime sojourn in the heart of Sonoma County—built as a monument to the majestic history of its surroundings.
Come for the day, or stay the night in one of their inspired cabins or historic bungalows— they’ve got accommodations to fit all kinds. For the daytrippers, take a spin in a canoe or pedal boat.
Johnson’s Beach is just a short walk to the merchants and unique dining options of downtown Guerneville!
Johnson’s Beach 16215 & 16217 First St, Guerneville www.johnsonsbeach.com
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Spend the day on the largest public beach on the lower Russina River. This ADA accessible beach is known by the locals as Big Rocky Beach. Here you can rent a canoe, paddle board or kayak.
This beach has slow flow areas for beginners, but also offers some more challenging flows a bit further down river. Many kayakers choose this spot to put in
for a beautiful trip to the Jenner estuary where the river meets the sea.
Their food concession stand offers cold drinks, ice cream and lunch items. Volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are free to use.
The Wheeleez Sandcruiser all terrain beach wheelchair can take you from the parking lot to floating in shallow water. Please call 707 865 2487 to make a reservation.
West of the Monte Rio Bridge is Sandy Beach. This small beach is popular for fly-fishing and the adjacent boat launch provides access for small fishing vessels. Angling has long been a popular sport on the Russian River and even today the area is famous for Steelhead trout.
Sandy Beach is our dog-friendly beach and leashes are required. We ask that you respect the use of the area and clean up after your pet. Good river hygiene recommends that you bring fresh water for your pet to drink rather than river water, and bathe him/her upon arriving home.
Dutch Bill Beach is located across the river from Sandy Beach with access off of Main Street. It is a natural island in high water with Dutch Bill Creek to the south and the Russian River to the North. In the summer months it is a popular family beach for picnicking and fishing. There is a Park and Ride lot half a block south of the Beach entrance on Main Street.
This beach is open to the public Memorial Day weekend through the last weekend in September.
Check their website for upcoming live music events! Monte Rio Public Beach 20488 Highway 116, Monte Rio 707.865.2487• www.mrrpd.org
Go Antiquing!
Treasures await you among the antique stores of Wine Country! While the area’s antique stores can be found in most communities, there are clusters of stores that will make it easier to Go Antiquing and explore. Sebastopol and Petaluma present a nice grouping of long standing antique shoppes, as does Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. Below is a guide to antique stores in this area.
Antique Society With over 125 dealers selling under one roof, the Antique Society is both a treasure hunt and a curated shopping experience. Slightly off the beaten path in beautiful Sebastopol, they are proud to be a favorite West Coast destination for serious collectors, industry professionals and novice shoppers alike. Open every day from 10am to 5pm, their 20,000 square foot single story marketplace is welcoming, accessible and dog-friendly. Come for a visit and check out their on-site bakery and cafe. 2661 Gravenstein Hwy. So, Sebastopol. 707.829.1733 • antiquesociety.com
Shoffeitt’s off the Square
Take a break from wine tasting and discover this eclectic, spacious collection of fabulous antiques, ladies’ frills and unique novelties from more than 30 vendors. Located just off the new roundabout coming into Healdsburg, Shoffeitt’s is right on the path to Healdsburg’s many downtown tasting rooms, restaurants and boutiques. Open daily 10am-5pm. 208 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg • 707.433.5556.
Whistle Stop Antiques This 10,000 s.f. collective houses 36 antique dealers, a specialty bookstore and one of the county’s best jewelers. Find a great selection of antique furniture, jewelry, vintage toys and more, right in the heart of historic Railroad Square. Open daily 11am-5pm. 130 4th St, Santa Rosa. 707.542.9474 • whistlestop-antiques.com
Beautifully displayed antique furniture, collectibles, vintage furnishings, local art, jewelry and much more from over 30 vendors in a clean, comfortable, well-lit environment located just “off the square” and just off the new roundabout! The styles run from Antique and Vintage to Shabby Chic and just about everything in between.
Shoffeitt’s Off The Square Collective • 707.433.5556 208 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg (South of the Plaza Marketplace)
Dove Place Antiques (415) 456-3683• doveplaceantiques.com 3095 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael
Fan Tan & Co (415) 383-2252 • 310 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo
Lava Creek Trading Company (415) 488-6206• lavacreek.com 369B 3rd St #311, San Rafael
Maison Rêve (415) 298-7775 • www.maisonreve.com 27 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley
MirrorAntique • (415) 459-7840 55 Larkspur-San Francisco Ferry Bldg, San Rafael
Murphy’s Curiosity Shop (415) 272-0503 • curiosityshop.org 1593 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax
Paisley Curated paisleysa.com• (415) 793-0936 2 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo
Sentimental Journey Antiques (415) 892-0640 • 902 Grant Ave, Novato
Sienna Antiques • (707) 763-6088 119 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma
The French Market Marin (415) 383-2252 • thefrenchmarketmarin.com 10 Avenue Of The Flags, San Rafael
Upper Road West LLC (415) 439-0326• upperroadwest.com 23 Ross Common, Ross
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Cinnabar Theatre
Cinnabar Theater is an award-winning, critically acclaimed theater company and arts organization. Visitors can enjoy a variety of exciting performances, ranging from operas to original productions, ater while they continue building their permanent performing arts center at the Petaluma Village Outlet Mall. This season’s upcoming performances include:
Petaluma Arts Center
From contemporary installations to traditional paintings, Petaluma Arts Center’s exhibitions offer something for everyone. Conveniently located by the train station and Petaluma Visitor Center, the PAC also offers events and classes designed to inspire, educate and connect.
The Center schedules six juried exhibitions per year. Check their website for the current exhibition.
Past exhibitions have included Forest Unseen, celebrating precious forests; For the Love of Art; Claiming our Space: Contemporary Art and IDD, a collective contemporary exhibition that draws art from studios supporting artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Gallery Boutique features high quality and affordable ceramics, jewelry, textiles, note cards and other mediums/materials created by Petaluma Arts Center member artists. Visit the boutique during PAC open hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
Rooster Run Golf Course
Petaluma Museum
The former library now houses Petaluma poultry, dairy, and Miwok Indian history exhibits from the 1850s. The cornerstone for this stately Carnegie Library was laid in 1904. The
building, designed by local architect Brainerd Jones and built from locally quarried stone, features the largest free-standing leaded glass dome in Northern California. The building is in the neoclassical style, featuring original fan-glass windows, round leaded-glass windows, original interior wood paneling and columns. It also houses a fine research library.
Exhibits change periodically, and the upstairs exhibits are always free. They also offer FREE walking tours of historic Petaluma, led by costumed docents. Come hear the history of Petaluma from the mouths of early settlers of Petaluma. Most Saturdays, May through October, meet on the steps of the Museum at 10:30 a.m. to begin. The museum will customize tours for groups traveling together, local groups or associations and schools. Open Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm.
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Mystic Theatre
Mystic Theatre in Petaluma will not disappoint, with at least one band playing almost every night. Built in 1911, The Mystic Theatre originally was host to live Vaudeville entertainment and in 1992 was renovated to accommodate live music performances for up to 500 guests. There is a full bar and restaurant access making The Mystic Theatre first choice for a great night out.
Check their website for a complete list of upcoming events, or click on the entries below for more information.
Upcoming:
April 16 Yaima
April 17 Summer Night City (ABBA Tribute)
April 18 Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings
April 19 The Highwayman Show
April 21 Whiskey Tasting Night
April 24 New Moon on Monday - Duran Duran Tribute
April 29 Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor
April 30 Flipper
May 1 Creed Fisher
May 2 Film Fest Petaluma
May 5 Kameron Marlowe
May 9 Petty Theft (Tom Petty Tribute)
May 15 Strangelove - The Depeche Mode Experience
MY 16 You Should Be Dancing- Bee Gees Tribute
Foxtail Golf Club
Foxtail Golf Club, just off of Highway 101 in Rohnert Park, offers two 18-hole championship golf courses at competitive green fees.
unlimited play and reciprocal play at Metropolitan (Oakland) and Crystal Springs (San Francisco) courses.
Join the Players Club for discounts on green fees and merchandise. Relax after play or in between rounds at the Sports Bar. Foxtail is an ideal location for your tournament or event, with banquet facilities that accommodate up to 280.
Their Sunset Club offers steep discounts on green fees & range balls after 12 PM!
Foxtail Golf Club
100 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park, Ca 707.584.7766 • www.playfoxtail.com
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Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Park and Family Fun Center is Rohnert Park’s premiere family entertainment facility and is the best place for birthday parties! Enjoy a massive combination jumper with 75 trampoline beds, elevated Ninja Warrior Course, a mini-Ninja floor course for the smaller kids, 14’ Xtreme Jump Tower, a 4-lane foam pit, 4-lane basketball slam, trampoline dodgeball, an enormous 3-level indoor playground and toddler park for children 2-10, arcade and skill games with redemption toys, a cafe and parents’ lounge with free Wi-Fi, fitness classes, and family and kids’ programs! During Parents’ Night Out you can leave the kids with them and go out on the town! With AirXercise Fitness classes, you can get a full body workout with low impact, lots of cardio, core, and balance! A truly unique workout that’s lots of fun!
Rebounderz Family Jump Center 555 Rohnert Park Expy W, Rohnert Park 707.416.4445 • www.rebounderz.com/city/rohnert-park/
Spreckels Performing Arts Center
Spreckels Performing Arts Center is a cultural gem strategically located on the Green Music Center/ Sonoma State corridor of Rohnert Park Expressway in Rohnert Park, presenting award-winning theatre, music and dance. The Spreckels Performing Arts Center comprises 41,000 square feet and houses two theatres designed and built exclusively for dance, music and theatrical performances.
Upcoming Productions:
May 1-17
Seussical the Musical
June 29-July 13 The SpongeBob Musical -Youth Edition
For more information on upcoming productions, please see their website.
Spreckels Performing Arts Center 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, Ca 707.588.3400 • www.spreckelsonline.com
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Centerline 33 Pickleball Courts
With the skyrocketing popularity of Pickleball, we are happy to include Wine Country’s first indoor/outdoor pickleball courts.
Centerline 33’s state-ofthe-art 33-court pickleball facility offers 17 indoor courts and 16 outdoor courts for year-round play. The facility also includes ping-pong, corn hole, a 2,000 s.f. workout area with men’s and women’s saunas and locker rooms. Their recovery room offers massage, salt water float, saunas, cold plunge tub and stretching rooms. Grab the gear you need at their retail center and fuel up at their food and beverage bar.
Centerline is located in the former Reading 16-screen Cinemas building in Rohnert Park. Check their website for updates.
Centerline 33 Pickleball Courts
555 Rohnert Park Expressway, Rohnert Park, Ca 707.303.3131 • www.centerline33.com
Scandia Fun Land
Scandia Fun Land is a wonderland of fun for you and your kids! Enjoy 2 mini-golf courses, with obstacles around every corner. Visit the Grand Arcade and enjoy one of the largest arcade selections, with over 100 games! When you are ready to get soaked, take a ride on the Blaster Boats! Want a little racing action? Take a spin around the Lil’ Indy Raceway. And don’t miss out on 65 feet of thrills when you take on the action of Vertical Boom! Ahoy mateys! Come and escape the heat on one of our pirate themed Blaster Boats. Mini Golf Courses Scandia offers two award winning miniature golf courses. Both of our 18-hole courses feature ponds, fountains, and a variety of obstacles to overcome.
Scandia Fun Land 5301 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park (707) 584-1398 • www.scandiafunland.com
www.scandiafunland.com Open 10 a.m. daily
Scandia Family Fun center
At Scandia, we strive to provide your family with the greatest possible experience in family entertainment! Cool your jets with our Tidal Wave Bumper Boats. Get behind the wheel and feel the rush at our Lil’ Indy Raceway! Mix it up in our Spin Zone Bumper Cars. Get a hole-in-one at our Fabulous Mini Golf Course. Work on your swing at the Batting Cage. Or spend some quality time with the hottest video games at our Grand Arcade! Stay fueled with pizza and more at our Snack Bar. Spend an hour... spend a day!
Green Music Center
The centerpiece of the Green Music Center, Sonoma State University’s ambitious and sprawling fine arts project, is the 1400-seat Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall. The Hall features three floors of handcrafted, European steamed beech maple seats, each seat crafted to gain optimum acoustics. There is literally not a bad seat in the house. The modular
rear wall of Weill Hall opens fully, extending the concert experience to an outdoor audience of up to 3,000. The beautifully landscaped outside area includes a “jumbotron” video for those who would prefer complementing their experience with a picnic.
Upcoming:
April 23 Sonoma Guitar Series New Century Chamber Orchestra
April 26 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
May 16 Sonoma Bach Music for Modern Times
May 31 The Complete Beethoven Symphonies, Road to 100, Year 3
July 17 Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler with Spin Doctors
Aug 16 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and St. Paul & the Broken Bones
Cal Skate
Cal Skate is Sonoma County’s only indoor roller rink, and it is everything you remember from your youth!
You can rent your quad/inline skates or bring your own. Cal Skate offers Adult Skating nights and Private Skating. They also offer skating classes.
Special events include: Community Parties: Check to see if your Zip Code gets you free admission. Father’s Day Free Admission for Dads.
Check out their website for Party Packages and other special deals.
Cal Skate of Rohnert Park 6100 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park 707.585.0494 • calskate.com
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REED Between the Lines Escape Rooms
Choose from five different escape room themes, then you will be timed to determine how good an escape artist you are! REED's Gingerbread Cottage is perfect for beginners, with an 80% escape rate. Run, run, run as fast as you can! With a degree of difficulty of 3 out of 5, Babysitter's 68% escape rate offers a slightly more difficult puzzle. Let your inner child run free exploring a playroom designed just for you by your favorite mischievous babysitter, Aunt Reed! Go for a real challenge with The Pirate's Treasure! Recommended for groups of 4 – 8 with at least a hand and a hook’s worth of experience. The Pirate’s Treasure has 3 difficulty levels from which to choose.
The Philosopher’s Stone: A Portable Escape Room is perfect for team building events or private parties!
REED Between the Lines Escape Rooms
5800 Redwood Dr., Suite C, Rohnert Park, CA 707.595.5550 • www.reedbetweenthelines.com
Graton Resort & Casino
California’s newest and largest casino also includes a luxury hotel! Graton Casino’s resort includes 200 hotel rooms and suites, a luxurious spa, outdoor pool area and 20,000 square feet of event and convention space. Live entertainment is available nightly. See their schedule online for nightly live entertainment.
The gaming options are almost endless, with 3,000 slot and video poker games; a broad range of your favorite games, including Baccarat; Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker; Ultimate Texas Hold’em; a live Poker Room and even Chinese Gaming. Latest slot games include Zodiac Lion, Willie Nelson Shotgun Willy and Wild, Wild Gems.
Graton’s Award Winning Resort includes 200 Premium King & Double rooms and is flush with luxurious amenities, like their full-service Spa & Salon and resort-style pool. Dining options range from casual dining in their food court to fine dining.
Upcoming Events:
April 3 Chelsea Handler
April 4 The Beach Boys
April 10 U’ng Hoang Phuc
April 18 Three is a Crowd
April 25 Banda Machos
May 7 E-40
May 8 Kehlani
May 9 Hey Brother
May 16 Matt Rife (Two Shows)
May 28 Jessica Simpson
May 29 Dogstar: All in Now Tour
May 30 Bailey Simmerman: Different Night Same Rodeo
June 13 Martin Lawrence
June 26 Atsuko Okatsuka
June 27 Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters
July 24 Lee Brice
The Lounge at Mercy: North Bay’s 1st Cannabis Lounge
At last... you don’t have to go to Amsterdam to have a Cannabis Lounge experience! Mercy Wellness has opened North Bay’s first and only Cannabis Lounge, a “one-of-a-kind space designed for cannabis lovers to smoke, chill and connect”. You can buy and sample on site, from premium flower to potent concentrates. Whether you are a seasoned cannabis enthusiast or just canna-curious, you will find the Lounge a safe, comfortable and legal environment to enjoy quality cannabis products. The lounge is both tobacco and alcohol free, but offers table service with cannabis mocktails, indoor seating and outdoor ares coming soon.
While you cannot bring your own product, you are welcome to bring your favorite smoking device. It is highly recommended that you catch a Lyft/Uber; there is a designated Ride Share Pickup/Dropoff area. The Lounge anticipates your needs and provides
great food trucks and events like DJ’d Music, Trivia/ Games nights, Comedy (Funny Jokes & Big Tokes) and even Puff ‘n Paint. Check their website for upcoming events and “Dank Deals”.
So grab some friends and get yourself to the ONLY Cannabis Lounge in the area! They are open Thursday through Saturday 3pm to 10 pm. Check out their blog for some valuable info: mercywellness.com/blog Upcoming:
Puff n’ Paint
Tokes & Jokes
Nitro City Racing
Boasting the fastest indoor go carts in Northern California, Nitro City Racing offers one of Wine country’s top family-fun entertainment venues! There is no waiting patiently for your next race; you will fill your time with Axcelerate Axe Throwing, Mystic Canyon Mini-Golf, and an Amped Arcade. Shoot hoops, play air hockey, or shoot some pool.
Nitro City Racing Rohnert Park runs OTL Superleggero Go Karts, the fastest carts in California, with top speeds of up to 45mph. The Superleggero has adjustable pedals, adjustable steering, LED lighting, and F1 inspired kart suspension making it the perfect kart for immersing you in the action!
Nitro City Racing is also a great spot for a birthday party or corporate event.
Sugarloaf State Park
Spend the day or the week at Sugarloaf State Park, and enjoy the plentiful hiking trails, by foot, by mountain bike or horseback. Surrounded by ancient redwoods and lush ferns, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park contains the headwaters of Sonoma Creek. It runs through gorge and canyon, across the meadow floor, beneath scenic rock outcroppings.
With 47 family-sized campsites and 25 miles of hiking trails, it is the perfect place to spend time outdoors!
Sugarloaf Park is where the Japanese practice of
itor Center is open 9am-5pm every day. They stay open until 7pm on Fridays in the summer. Day use passes are available 6am-8pm daily.
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Sonoma Adventures
Sonoma Valley offers some of the best views and unique wineries in Wine Country. Why not experience Sonoma Valley on a Pedal Assist bicycle, with a guided lunch tour? Sonoma Adventure’s guides are well versed in local history and wine knowledge.
Have a leisurely paced tour, winding through quiet country roads, stopping at historically rich wineries, whose wines boast as much character as their winemakers. Your trip will include helmet and water. Tasting fees are not included.
The Half Day Bike Tour spans 3.5 hours.
The Full Day Bike Tour includes a gourmet lunch (at the second stop) and stops at several wineries.
Or tour Sonoma Valley at your own pace and select your own adventures!
Sonoma Adventures offers very reasonable bicycle rentals, by the hour and by the day. Bike route maps, customized for Sonoma Adventures are available.
Vehicle Tours are also available, including customized tours to explore Wine Caves, Tour the Vines in the Vineyards themselves; Behind the Scenes of Winemaking Tours; Food/Wine Pairing; and Beer Tasting.
Just off Highway 12, in Glen Ellen, lies a woodland experience where East meets West. The 25acre Asian garden features wild collected trees & shrubs, and includes magnolias, dogwoods, maples, birch, roses, lilies, rhododendrons and more, each with a unique identifier (accession number), species name, and source information. This information and the specimens themselves are used by the broader botanic garden community to advance conservation and horticultural efforts. Once a quarry, the varied topography of the Garden offers the perfect foundation for a self-guided leisurely walk, a hike to see expansive views of the Valley, or the perfect wine country picnic spot.
the Garden offers the perfect foundation for a self-guided leisurely walk, a hike to see expansive views of the Valley, or the perfect wine country picnic spot.
Explore on your own or reserve a guided tour in advance (available seasonally). Groups of 8 or more are also asked to make reservations in advance. Open 9am-4pm daily, closed Tuesdays. No admission fee to shop at the gift shop!
Sonoma Valley Museum
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art features intimate galleries, a 1500-volume art library, an art studio, workshops and events year-round.
Current exhibitions include (through 01/04/2025)
“Last West: Dorothea Lange’s California Revisited” and “Last West: Roadsongs for Dorothea Lange”. Coinciding with the 90th anniversary of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), Last West uplifts current movements for dignity in the lives of migrant populations upon which California’s robust economy and agriculture depend. This exhibition touches on the eerily contemporary issues that Dorothea Lange photographed nearly a century ago—mass migrancy and shelterlessness, damage to soil and landscapes, and internment.
Great Places, Great Spaces is a curated program that offers intimate gatherings at exclusive destinations, celebrating art, architecture, design, and epicurean excellence. Each event provides guests with unique experiences, such as private tours of art-filled homes, studio visits with local artists, and elegant dinners in architecturally significant settings. Check their website for specific dates and locations.
Tickets are non-refundable, and non-transferrable unless SVMA is notified 48 hours in advance. Contact Jack Etherington, jetherington@svma.org.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art is located one half block from Sonoma’s historic Town Plaza. Free 3-hour street parking within close walking distance of the Museum. Open Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. Admission is FREE every Wednesday.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 551 Broadway, Sonoma (707) 939-7862 • www.svma.org
Nancy Genn, Patagonia #54, 2022, oil on canvas
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Toward Los Angeles, California, 1937, by Dorothea Lange
Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma Raceway brings world class auto racing to Sonoma County. A great family fun destination, you will be thrilled by the sight, sounds, and feel of professional racing.
SPRINT KARTING California’s Fastest Karts on California’s Longest Track! Today’s breeding ground for tomorrow’s champions, go karting represents that vital first step for most motor sport careers. Far from being the exclusive domain of the career-minded driver, however, this exciting, affordable form of racing attracts enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds.
BAY AREA GO KART RENTALS Sprint Kart Rentals (Lo206 & Tony Karts) Open Practice sessions at the Sears Point Racing Karting Center are now open with LO206 and ROK sprint go karts—complete with complimentary standard safety gear—available to rent for as little as $40 per session. LO206 Sprint Kart Rentals: $40 per 15-minute session. (Drivers MUST HAVE PREVIOUS OUTDOOR KARTING EXPERIENCE = Kart Racing School or similar experience are eligible to rent.)
May 27-29, 2026 GT World Challenge America
June 27, 2026 Sonoma 250 Sonoma Raceway 29355 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, Ca (800) 870-RACE • www.sonomaraceway.com
Broadway Under the Stars
Broadway Under the Stars is an evening of pure magic, featuring world-class talent from the stages of New York and Hollywood. The night begins with a delightful Wine Country Picnic, where you can indulge in gourmet food and sip local wines. As the sun sets, the excitement builds, leading into a breathtaking Broadway performance under the stars. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Field of Dreams, just steps away from Sonoma Plaza, this is an extraordinary night you won’t want to miss!
Pre-Show Picnic
Every night, the Pre-Show Picnic will feature pre-order food options, food vendors on site, wine pouring from local winemakers, and tastings from local Sonoma purveyors. Friday and Saturday nights will also feature a specialty cocktail.
Transcendence Theatre Company 151 1st Street West, Sonoma 877.424.1414 • transcendencetheatre.org
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Experience a Tuscan Villa at VJB Cellars
Don’t miss your chance to taste wine on the plaza of an authentic Tuscan Villa, right in the heart of Sonoma Valley! Capitalizing on the popularity of the Belmonte family’s popular Santa Rosa Italian restaurant, brothers Henry and Victor Belmonte harvested their first wine crop in 1999.
When brother Victor Joseph Belmonte unexpectedly passed away before the wine was first bottled, Henry and his parents named their enterprise VJB Vineyards and Cellars in Victor’s honor.
In 2002, the Belmonte’s sold their restaurant, focusing on their burgeoning wine business. The family was gratified by their success, but the family had even more dreams.
In late 2010 they broke ground for their current tasting room and marketplace, turning the existing ranch-style home on the property into what became a stunning and authentic Tuscan-style villa that houses their tasting room, marketplace and deli, plus an outdoor pizza kitchen and a fabulous piazza where visitors can enjoy the wonderful Sonoma Valley climate and believe that they are indulging in a Tuscany getaway. Make VJB Cellars a must-stop and experience for yourself their unique portfolio of Italian varietals.
“SPRING MIGHT JUST BE MY FAVORITE SEASON. EVERYTHING STARTS WAKING UP AGAIN—NEW GROWTH IN THE VINEYARDS, THE CELLAR BUZZING AS BARRELS GET EMPTIED AND A NEW VINTAGE GETS BOTTLED.
Mitch Blakeley Estate Director, Fourth Generation
See a Live Show at The California Theatre
See a show and enjoy local beer, wine and cocktails at The California Theatre. This revitalized cultural hub opened in 2022 and pays homage to the original vaudeville theater that served the community from 1923 to 1977. The California Theatre is home to Left Edge Theatre and Young Actors Studio which also offers theatre classes and stage performances. Featuring an eclectic range of live music, theater, comedy and dance productions, you will love the intimate setting of their bar and cabaret style seating. Take advantage of their unique Membership Program and save up to 50% off most events!
Always Something Happening at The California Theatre
Live Events • Bar & Grill • Community Stage In addition to an exciting lineup of concerts, plays, and special events, The California Theatre hosts a variety of beloved recurring series that keep the community coming back week after week:
Every Monday: Monday Pro Jam
Strong blues grooves every Monday with hosts the Blues Defenders
Happy Hour: Live music, drink specials, and surprise pop-up acts
First Sundays: Salsa Sunday Dance to live Latin rhythms
Second Sundays: Open Mic & Karaoke Featuring guest artists
Monthly: Forbidden Kiss Live A daring and dynamic burlesque show
Resident Company Left Edge Theatre Bold, contemporary stage productions
Year-Round: Young Actors Studio Theatre training and youth performances
Check out their full calendar of live shows, special events, and performances at caltheatre.com
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Poppy Bank EpiCenter
Poppy Bank Epicenter is the North Bay’s largest all-in-one destination for sports, recreation, entertainment, dining and nightlife, all packed under one roof! Epicenter delivers a unique mix of attractions built for adults but fun for kids – sports bar and restaurant featuring the most and largest screens in Sonoma County, upscale
bowling lounge, 100+ game arcade, two story laser tag arena, multi-sensory adventure ride, interactive kids play area, trampoline park, indoor sports, fitness center and Starbucks.
Game On Arcade features 20,000+ sf of interactive games and attractions! Clubhouse Grill, located at the Arcade, offers pizza by the slice, nachos, dogs, brats, pretzels, churros, dippin’ dots and more. XD Dark Ride combines full motion seats, synchronized wind, immersive surround sound and cutting-edge 3D graphics to deliver a multi-player gaming experience. In Delta Strike Laser Tag. You will be instantly transported into an urban combat zone at night in their advanced, two-story arena.
Little ones will enjoy the Ballistics Play Structure, featuring two stories of tubes, slides and more. Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park offers dodgeball and basketball jumping areas, a jousting beam over a pit of foam squares, a floor of trampolines, and even a stunt bag arena where enthusiasts can try out flips and flying tricks. For adults, Victory House delivers unparalleled sports viewing on dozens of HD screens, fresh, great tasting food from their scratch kitchen and a showcase of craft beer and cocktails. Indoor, outdoor, semi-private, and group seating areas provide the perfect atmosphere. 7Ten Social puts a new spin on an old favorite, combining an upscale bowling experience with a plush lounge featuring signature cocktails, tasty shareables, exciting party games, and several semi-private group seating areas. Relax in easy chairs while waiting for your turn and watch sports and music videos on the 60foot video wall over the lanes.
Poppy Bank Epicenter features Sports City’s state-of-the-art soccer arenas and multi-sport court and the largest Anytime Fitness in California. The fitness center provides top-of-the-line equipment, great classes, and panoramic views.
Children's Museum
The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County provides hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities in a
safe environment that are custom designed for families with children aged ten years old and younger. Areas range in perspective and imagination, including Science & Imagination Gallery; TOTopia; Mary’s Garden and Ella’s Art Studio.
“Flavortown” Kids Café and Kitchen In the Kitchen, children will be delighted by what appears to be a kidsized diner – complete with a table to sit at and a “real” kitchen to prepare food in.
Jesse’s Train Station The miniature train station is a hub for the two HO model trains that continuously travel overhead in the Science and Imagination Gallery.
Farm Stand & Edible Garden Explore how farms work in the Farm Area of Mary’s Garden. Learn how plants grow, what foods are grown in California, what tools and water are needed to farm, how certain foods grow, and how foods are harvested!
AirMazing A 15-foot high floor to ceiling air maze where children can direct the maze airflow and watch yarn balls whiz by, through, up, down, and out! Children will play at this exhibit for hours while simultaneously learning about air pressure.
Russian River Waterway The miniature Russian River begins with a naturally filtered spring as the head water cascades down a gently sloping hill through a series of small rocky waterfalls, culminating in a shallow basin at the bottom. Children are encouraged to catch and release life-like simulated salmon fish as they swim down the river.
Children's Museum of Sonoma Co. 1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa (707) 546-4069 • www.cmosc.org
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, formerly Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is Santa Rosa’s premier arts center, offering top shelf performances of music, comedy and children’s entertainment throughout the year.
Upcoming Performances:
April 17 Emmylou Harris
April 18 Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour
April 23 Dinosaur World Live
April 24 Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
April 26 Symphonic Genesis–Tribute to Phil Collins
May 3 Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series: Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends
May 8 David Sedaris
May 9 Cabaret
May 9 Bobby Rush & North Mississippi Allstars
May 15 Napoleon Dynamite Live A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries
Call or visit their website for more events and to reserve tickets.
Explore the Museum of Sonoma County
Located in Downtown Santa Rosa, the Museum of Sonoma County welcomes visitors to experience regional history and contemporary art. The 7th Street campus includes two buildings, multiple galleries, and a sculpture garden. The Museum opened its doors in 1985 as the Sonoma County Museum, housed in the historic 1910 post office, a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. With multiple changing exhibitions per year, there is always something new to experience at the Museum!
The Art Museum of Sonoma County presents national and international exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. The Museum’s collection features artists who have lived and worked in Northern California. With diverse education programs, the Museum serves as a creative forum and public gathering place.
Current and upcoming exhibitions include Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through November 3; CRUISIN’Cruisin’-Sonoma County Lowriders and the Art of Justin Favela through Nov. 24; Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific November 15 - March 22, 2026.
Sonoma County Stories is a permanent Sonoma County history exhibition engaging with the past in a brand-new way: through the power of storytelling.
The museum’s garden was designed by landscape architect Frederic Warnecke. The garden’s elements were chosen to evoke the landscape of Sonoma County: its rolling hills, grass, and trees. Plants, such as the olive and ornamental plum trees, reference the region’s agricultural heritage. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
Sonoma County Museum
425 7th St, Santa Rosa. (707) 579.1500 • www.museumsc.org
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Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
Over the course of his 50-year career, famous horticulturist Luther Burbank experimented with and developed numerous plant varieties. At Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, you will learn about this amazing man’s life by visiting the Museum, his Greenhouse and the home he lived in from 1884 through 1906.
The museum is located in the Carriage House. See exhibits on Burbank’s life and influential work, visit the Gift Shop,
and sign up for a Docent-led tour. The Greenhouse, designed by Burbank himself in 1889, is still used by the Gardeners for seed propagation.
The Museum, Gift Shop and guided tours of the Burbank Home and Greenhouse are available to the public Tuesday through Sunday from April-October. Wander through the gardens and admire the beauty Burbank studied and to which he dedicated his life.
The Carriage House Museum exhibits feature a variety of subjects, all with an underlying theme: Yesterday and Today at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, where important things have been happening for more than a century! The Gardens are open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk.
◊ Gardens open every day, free of charge, from 8am - dusk.
◊ Tours, Museum & Gift Shop open Apr-Oct, Tues-Sun
◊ Check our website for Special Events including Holiday Open House
Charles M. Schulz Museum
Enjoy a day of nostalgia and fun for all ages while exploring the world of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, creator of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the Peanuts gang. In the late 1950s, Schulz and his family moved to Sono-
ma County, and Schulz spent his days where the Charles M. Schulz Museum is located today. The Museum features the largest collection of original Peanuts comic strips in the world, with variety of changing exhibitions to explore within its two-story building. Also, see a re-creation of Schulz’s art studio, enjoy screenings of Peanuts animated specials in the 100-seat theater, draw your own comics in the Education Room, and enjoy photo ops and surprises around every corner. Be sure to snap a photo with the enormous Peanuts tile wall, composed of 3,588 comic strips, and look out for the Kite-Eating Tree in the courtyard!
The small but well-stocked Museum Store features items only sold at the Museum. Visit the Snoopy Pressed Penny Machine in the lobby to make your own special souvenir!
The Museum is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 pm. (closed on Tuesdays yearround), and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check their website for holidays.
Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa 707.579.4452 • www.schulzmuseum.org
Bring the Family & Skate on Snoopy's Home Ice
For over fifty years Snoopy’s Home Ice (a.k.a. The Redwood Empire Ice Arena) has literally been the coolest place in Sonoma County. A popular destination for Peanuts fans from across the globe, the arena complex is also home to the Warm Puppy Café and Snoopy’s Gallery & Gift Shop. With over 15,000 square feet of smooth ice and a unique alpine atmosphere, Snoopy’s Home Ice is a great place for families to enjoy recreational ice skating, casual dining, or souvenir hunting.
There are public skating sessions daily so call ahead for details, prices, and session times. Don’t want to skate? Spectators are welcome, and it’s always free to watch the graceful moves of the figure skaters or the action of Ice Hockey from the comfort of the fireside tables at the Warm Puppy Café. Free WiFi is available!
Find a memento of your trip at Snoopy’s Gallery & Gift shop. And don’t miss the mezzanine level, with rotating displays of Peanuts memorabilia and collectibles and continuous showings of Peanuts animated specials for kids, and kids at heart. Snoopy’s Home Ice is the perfect place for family fun and is just across the street from the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa.
Shop, Dine or Stay at Historic Railroad Square
In Old Town Santa Rosa, restored turn-of-the-century buildings are filled with specialty shops, antique stores, fantastic restaurants and elegant hotels. This area is known as Railroad Square and was developed in the 1880s when the first trains arrived in Santa Rosa. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The 1904 train depot has been restored and is home to the California Welcome Center as well as the Santa Rosa Convention and Visitors Bureau. There you will find everything you need to plan your trip and maximize your stay. You’ll find dining for all tastes and budgets, plenty of diverse and charming shops and inviting tasting rooms and wine shops.
Railroad Square’s specialty shops offer trendy fashions, sporting goods, enticing gifts and furnishings for your home.
Railroad Square’s specialty shops offer trendy fashions, sporting goods, enticing gifts and furnishings for your home. For those who love browsing and collecting antiques, Railroad Square is Santa Rosa’s Antique Row, with many shops to choose from. Looking for glitz? Railroad Square jewelery shops offer a full array of shopping choices, from vintage and estate to contemporary designs. Christmastime is a special delight in Railroad Square, with festivities throughout the month of December, including free carriage rides and a holiday tree lighting. Railroad Square is a wonderful central location for exploring the entire county, and you will find a number of places to stay, from a national hotel/spa to a charming historic hotel and award winning restaurants. In fact with over 18 restaurants, wine bars and coffee shops, your choices could not be more diverse. Railroad Square is located in Santa Rosa, off Highway 101 at the Downtown exit.
Historic Railroad Square
Off Highway 101 at the Downtown Exit, Santa Rosa (707) 578.8478 • www.railroadsquare.net
4th St. Cellars Sip with us daily at our cozy wine bar & tasting lounge. Featuring the fine wines of Bonneau, Egret & Opal Moon. 127 Fourth Street. • 4thstreetcellar.com 707.806.2779
A’Roma Roasters Coffee & Tea A’Roma Roasters has been rocking the county since 1991. Serving food, award winning coffee and featuring local musicians and artists. Outside seating available. 95 5th St. • aromaroasters.com 707.576.7765
Chevy’s Fresh Mex California inspired, mesquite fired flavor and farm fresh ingredients. Chevy’s serves up delicious simplicity in a casual, energized atmosphere. Happy Hour Specials 3-9pm in the Cantina. 24 4th St. • chevys.com 707.571.1082
Jackson’s Bar & Oven Jackson’s Bar & Oven is Santa Rosa’s “go-to” restaurant. A true local favorite featuring classic American cuisine and creative dishes from their wood-fired oven. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-5pm. 135 4th St. • jacksonsbarandoven.com ............................ 707.545.6900
La Gare French Restaurant
Traditional French cuisine in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere. Open daily at 5pm. Gluten free and private party options. Wine Bar. 208 Wilson St. • lagarerestaurant.com ............................
LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica
Outstanding rustic Italian cuisine, named “Best Italian Restaurant” year after year. Come “mangia” with us in our beautiful little slice of Italy right here in Railroad Square. 117 4th St. • lococos.net
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Olde Towne Jewelers
Stunning collections of antique & estate jewelry, diamonds & Rolex watches–expert jewelry + watch repair. 125 Fourth St. • oldetownejewelers.com
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Energize Hot Yoga
Voted best Yoga Studio for 15 years in a row, Energize Hot Yoga + Hot Pilates is located in the heart of Railroad Square in downtown Santa Rosa. They offer a variety of virtual, outdoor and in-studio class options to accommodate many different people and comfort levels at this time.
Friday Night Happy Hour $15 / Class. EVERY Friday night for 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm and 6:30pm classes. These classes are 60-minutes each and offer a wonderful mind and body balance. Hot Yoga Express at 5pm is led by Erin and is the perfect way to end the work week- with a deep
hot active stretch and a feeling of renewal. Inferno Hot Pilates, at 3:30pm and 6:30pm, is a very fun and challenging workout in a party-like atmosphere! All classes are very beginner friendly! Pre-registration is suggested but not required-first come first serve.
Hot 26 Yoga: 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises intended to purify and cleasne the mind, body and soul. 45 minute; 60 minute and 90 minute classes.
Introductory Special: 3 Classes for $30!
Howarth Park
This 25-acre lake is perfect for fishing and boating. A softball field and six lighted tennis courts are also available. For hiking, biking or jogging, there are miles of winding trails that connect with the scenic Bay Area Ridge Trail.
Ride a miniature train, take a spin on the carousel in the amusement area, or ride a pony in the animal farm. The simulated 1863 C.P. Huntington steam train takes guests on a quarter-mile train ride through the haunted tunnel, down to the pond where “Alfred the Alligator” lives, across the 100-year-old bridge and into the enchanted forest where Manny the Monkey likes to hang out! Children 12 months or younger may ride for free but must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years of age. Their whimsical carousel houses 30 horses, 2 chariots and over one thousand lights! Trails at Howarth Park link to Spring Lake Regional Park and Annadel State Park trail network.
Howarth Park is open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, on Summerfield Road in eastern Santa Rosa.
Howarth Park
630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa 707.543.3282 • www.howarthpark.com
Santa RoSa 48 Pacific Coast Air Museum
Founded in 1989 Pacific Coast Air Museum is a unique collection of authentic, wellcared-for aircraft, and a non-profit organization with a dedicated base of aviation experts who are giving back to the Sonoma County Community. The Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft. Visit the museum to view the educational exhibits and walk among the static aircraft displays including the F-4 Phantom, F-14 Tomcat, F-86 Sabre, AV-8C Harrier and UH-1H Huey. Sit inside the cockpit of historic military aircraft the third weekend of each month and talk to knowledgeable docents and aircraft crews, many of whom served our country in these same aircraft.
Pacific Coast Air Museum
1667 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa (707) 579.4452 • www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org
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Spring Lake Regional Park
Amid the foothills of eastern Santa Rosa, the 320acre Spring Lake Regional Park features a three-acre swimming lagoon and 72-acre Spring Lake. Here excellent fishing and boating opportunities abound. Those without a boat can rent a canoe or paddle boat. There are also miles of trails for horseback riding, walking, hiking and biking throughout the park— all with beautiful views. Equestrian trails connect with trails in nearby Annadel State Park.
The Spring Lake Water Park runs from memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The water park on the Spring Lake Regional Park swimming lagoon is an inflatable, floating playground featuring slides, climbing walls, bridges, balance beams, jumps, an in-water sports court and more.
The swimming lagoon has lifeguards, a sandy beach, a snack bar, showers and picnic areas. Plenty of campgrounds around the park allow a peaceful night’s sleep. At the educational Visitor’s Center, you’ll find lots of information on the animals and plant life that inhabit the park, as well as maps for a variety of trails.
Spring Lake is next to Howarth Park in eastern Santa Rosa. Spend a day there tomorrow.
Spring Lake Regional Park 391 Violetti Drive, Santa Rosa • 707.539.8092 www.Sonoma-county.org/PARKS/pk_slake.htm
Safari West
Have you ever pictured yourself on the Serengeti, traveling by jeep in the open air, being able to observe African wildlife at close range? Now, you don’t have to be transported to another continent to have the experience – you can go on a safari in Sonoma County!
Nestled between Napa and Sonoma, Safari West is an authentic African wildlife preserve and luxury tent camp— home to over 900 exotic, endangered and extinct-in-the-wild African mammals and birds.
Guests may explore the Sonoma Serengeti on an African wildlife safari led by trained naturalists, or relax in a luxury tent under the gaze of a graceful giraffe... the most unique adventure in wine country. It’s the ultimate in Glamping! Adventure abounds as you set out in a rugged, open air safari vehicle in search of zebra, blue wildebeest, springbok, Cape buffalo, Watusi cattle, kudu and more! Crossing terrain that ranges from steep and rocky to rolling savanna, the journey transports you to an environment much like the exotic and untamed lands of Africa, with our herds roaming virtually undisturbed over hundreds of acres. And, with a little luck, you might find yourself eye-to-eye with a towering, curious giraffe!
The on-site restaurant, the Savannah Cafe features chic dining and delicious safari ranch style barbecue meals prepared by their chef on a giant African fire pit called a boma, fueled by hardwood. They offer local wines featuring Sonoma and Napa Counties, selected South African wines, plus local featured brews and selected South African beers.
For a total immersive experience, spend a night or two in a luxury safari tent. There is nothing more magical than falling asleep to the sounds of a kookaburra and waking to the resounding love-songs of the sarus cranes. The only distraction is the majestic beauty of the natural world and its most exotic inhabitants!
Safari West
3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa (707) 579.2551 • www.safariwest.com
6th Street Playhouse
6th Street Playhouse is a performing arts theater located in the historic Railroad Square district in Santa Rosa, CA that engages, entertains, and inspires a diverse community. 6th Street Playhouse has been named “Best Theatre Troupe” by the North Bay Bohemian readership, and “Best Local Theatre Company” by the Press Democrat Best of Sonoma County Awards. The Playhouse was named “Theatre of the Year” by Broadway World San Francisco 20122014.
Apr 10-May 3: Head
Over Heels
Get ready for a wild, laugh-out-loud adventure with HEAD OVER HEELS—the electrifying musical comedy from the creative forces behind Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q, and Spring Awakening! Nominated for Outstanding New Broadway Musical in 2019 and powered by the chart-topping hits of the legendary all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, this high-energy show features beloved anthems like “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”
May 8-24: The Lifespan of a Fact
Join a spirited royal family on a whirlwind quest to save their kingdom from doom—only to realize that the key to their future isn’t written in fate, but in their own hearts. Packed with irresistible music, over-the-top comedy, and a whole lot of love, HEAD OVER HEELS is a dazzling, feel-good spectacle that will have you dancing in your seat!
May 29-Jun 21: Sister Act
Sister Act is the high-energy musical comedy based on the beloved 1992 film. Featuring an electrifying Alan Menken score infused with disco and gospel beats, this feel-good show is a celebration of music, sisterhood, and second chances.
6th Street Playhouse 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa (707) 523-4185 • www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
Laguna
Santa Rosa
Laguna Wetlands Preserve in Laguna de Santa Rosa is the largest freshwater marsh in Northern California. The oak woodland and vernal pool complex surrounding the wetlands of the Laguna ecosystem once provided food to antelope, elk and deer herds. The Laguna is now a premier bird-watching area, though other wildlife is occasionally spotted.
A short walking trail adjoins the Laguna channel and loops around the City’s former wastewater ponds. From late Spring to early Fall, a floating pedestrian bridge is in place to connect to a trail on the east bank of the Laguna channel. The trail runs on the east side of the Laguna channel between Highway 12 and Occidental Road, with trailheads and parking areas located off both roads.
Revel Cycles
The brothers Howes, Daniel and Dominic, are natives of Sebastopol. Their great-grandfather Jesse Edwards founded renowned bicycle and motorcycle company, Edwards & Crist in the 1920s. Who better to advise you on the best bicycling routes for experiencing West Sonoma County like a native? The brothers wisely opened their
new shop in the Barlow Market, a thriving shopping district right at the entry to famed Joe Rodota Trail (see #56). It’s a great place to start your journey and a great place to end it, with excellent options for dining, wine tasting and breweries.
Revel Cycles provides E-Bikes and cruisers which can be easily booked online and rented by the hour, by the
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day or by the week. They also provide repair and maintenance for your bikes, and carry a wonderful line of custom clothing and apparel.
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The Rewind Retro Arcade
Revisit the great moments of your youth, mastering 80’s and 90’s arcade and pinball machines, with a mix of newer arcade and pinball challenges!
Constantly rotating, self-pour beer taps will keep you focused on the task at hand, featuring local and regional craft brews. Rewind Arcade also offers a variety of Japanese snacks and drinks.
Check their calendar for upcoming events and activities, including pinball tournaments, Super Smash Brothers tournamenst, $20 All You Can Play Wednesdays, Karaoke Night, Video Game Tournaments, Be Kind, Rewind: Video Mix Party and more.
The Barlow is a 12-acre Bay Area outdoor market district in Sebastopol, California featuring local food, wine, beer, spirits and crafts made onsite by Sonoma County artisans. Stroll through this industrial-chic, dog-friendly campus and savor the organic edible landscaping — a nod to the rich agricultural history of The Barlow. There’s always something happening at The Barlow: everything from pop-up shops, craft and artisan workshops, trivia nights, live music and more. Rent an e-bike at Revel Cycles! The Barlow Market District in West Sonoma County’s downtown Sebastopol is a community in motion; come down and be a part of it!
Upcoming:
Thursday Night Trivia - Golden State Cider Freeman x Kosho Paired Dinner at Sushi Kosho Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am : Barlow Builders @ the Grass Area in front of Sarmentine Bakery
The Barlow 6770 McKinley Street, Sebastopol (707) 824.5600 • www.thebarlow.net
Ride the West County and Joe Rodota Trail
The West County Trail between the towns of Sebastopol and Forestville is a paved path and is relatively flat with a few gentle climbs. An unpaved horseback riding trail runs parallel to the trail.
The Joe Rodota Trail, a segment of the West County Trail, is paved and runs between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. Built on a former railroad right-of-way, several bridges have been constructed over the old trestles. The trail is especially popular in the spring with the vivid blooming of the wildflowers. It is also an excellent place for bird watching.
The West County Trail and the Joe Rodota Trail offer beautiful farm and agricultural views. Both trails can be picked up from just outside Gravenstein Station and the Barlow Center, and there is ample free parking.
In Santa Rosa, the trail begins at the pedestrian/bicycle bridge intersection with the Prince Memorial Greenway between West 3rd Street and Railroad Street. In Sebastopol, the trail begins near the intersection of Mill Station Road and Highway 116. Additional trail access is located off public streets along the trail.
Don’t have your bike with you? Stop into Sebastopol Bike Center, located in the Gravenstein Station center and rent a bike for an hour, for a day or for a weekend. Or rent an e-bike at Revel Cycles in the Barlow. Each shop is located right at the starting point for either Joe Rodota Trail or West County Trail.
Both the Joe Rodota Trail and the West County Regional Trail, which runs between Sebastopol and Forestville, are built along land that was once the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway. The rail line linked Petaluma and Santa Rosa with Sebastopol and Forestville. Together, the trails total 14 miles and feature 8.5 miles of paved gently sloped trail. Accessible parking is provided at the west end of Sebastopol Road.
West County Trail & Joe Rodota Trail parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Visit/joe-rodota-Trail/ parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Visit/West-County-Regional-Trail/
Sebastopol Bike Center
Strategically located at the intersection of Hwy 12 and Morris St, Sebastopol Bike Center can rent you a bike and put you on a trail right from their own parking lot. From there you can go west on the West County Regional Trail to Forestville, or east to Santa Rosa on the Joe Rodota Trail. Or you can ask them to help you customize a trip for you, based on your level of experience and your preferred view, whether it is past vineyards and tasting rooms, bucolic pastures, oceanside vistas or challenging mountain terrain.
Choose from casual cruiser models to hybrids.For experienced road cyclists there are lightweight high performance über-bikes. Sebastopol Bike Center also delivers and picks up your rental bike, so they can get bikes to you even if you cannot get to them. You’ll find a great selection of new and recycled bicycling gear as well as new and refurbished bikes for sale. See sebastopolbike.com/recommended-bike-routes for a comprehensive list of bike routes, ranked from Easy to Hardcore!
Sebastopol Bike Center 6731 Sebastopol Highway, Sebastopol (707) 829.2688 • www.sebastopolbike.com
Windsor Bike ‘N Beer Tour
While Windsor is right in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, this charming community is becoming know more and more for its growing craft beer experience. It is a town worth exploring and what better way to explore Windsor and sample its craft brew than by bike?
Ace It! Bike Tours’
Windsor Bike ‘n Beer Tour offers a half-day adventure through vineyards and Windsor’s Old Town, including a visit to Russian River Brewing Company; Barley & Bine Beer Cafe; Barrel Brothers and Cuver and other craft beer destinations, on high quality hybrid bicycles.
Ace It! also offers bicycling tours in Healdsburg, Santa Rosa and Bodega Bay.
Ace It! Bike Tours
367 Windsor River Road, Windsor 707.394.4114 • aceitbiketours.com
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Barrel Brothers Brewing
Just a stone’s throw from Windsor Town Green, Barrel Brothers Brewing, Kitchen & Cocktails should be on your radar, if you are looking for local brew, craft cocktails and fresh, locally sourced food.
Why wait for a bartender to pour you a drink? Pour as much, or as little, as you like. With 39 self-pour taps, showcasing their award winning craft beer, you can choose between craft beer, craft non-alcoholic beer, craft cocktails, wine & cider.
Their new look Taco Tuesday offers handcrafted Tequila and Mezcal Margs, plus specials on tacos, featuring a different taco of the week each week!
Check their website for an upcoming Comedy Night. On Wednesdays you can test your knowledge with Trivia Night from 6:30-8:30pm, hosted by North Bay Trivia.
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Foothill Regional Park
Foothill Regional Park is located in east Windsor, in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains. A former ranch, the 211 acres feature beautiful oak woodlands on rolling hillsides, scenic overlooks of central Sonoma County, three ponds for bass and bluegill fishing, grassy meadows, and spring wildflowers. Nearly 7 miles of trails cover varied terrain, offering easy to strenuous hiking options. Some trails are open to hikers only while others are available to equestrians and cyclists as well. Trails range from uneven single-track to wide ranch roads. One gravel trail is moderately accessible for visitors in wheelchairs.
Sonoma County Regional Parks recently completed construction on new gathering areas, trails and parking lot improvements inside the main park entrance and in the Arata Lane parking lot at Foothill Regional Park. Renovations and improvements focus on “climate adaptive design” to make the park more resilient to future wildfires and offer greater protection to surrounding neighborhoods. Please avoid recently planted areas to allow the vegetation time to regrow.
Tasting Notes is a brand new wine tasting experience in downtown Windsor. Pouring samples from J. Cage Cellars and Oak Tree Winery, Tasting Notes is also offering live music and other events including Sip & Paint; Karaoke and Comedy Nights. Upcoming: Apr 18 (5-8pm) For Each Other Apr 25 (5-8pm) The AJs Band May 2 (5-8pm) Peter Filice May 9 (5-8pm) Callie Watts & Kris Dilbeck May 23 (5-8pm) The Jeremy Gorman Project May 30 (5-8pm) Tami Gosnell Check their website for more upcoming events!
Every year starting the first Friday in February, since 2005, savvy craft beer connoisseurs line up around the block to sample Russian River Brewing Company’s annual release of “Pliny the Younger”. For two weeks, this Triple IPA brew is available in their original Santa Rosa location, and now in their Windsor location.
Tours of the brewery are available daily. In this complete sensory experience, you will observe the brewing process, smell the fermentation, and taste three of their selected brews from your very own souvenir glass! The self-guided tour is open Saturdays and Sundays.
Old Downtown Windsor is home to many casual and fine dining restaurants. Find shopping choices from fashion jewelry and clothing to sporting goods, toys, books and more.
Annual events include the Windsor Chili Cookoff in March in Downtown Windsor and Windsor Green Half Marathon in May; Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic in June at Keiser Park; Summer Nights on the Green bring outdoor kids’ movies on Tuesday nights, plus live concerts, classic car shows, and weekly Farmers Markets each Thursday night. Valet parking is provided for bicyclers. Cinco de Mayo festival is May 5. Check their website for additional events. There’s something happening all the time in Windsor! Spend the day and explore!
Old Downtown Windsor 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa 707.708.3742 • www.windsorchamber.com
Mutt Lynch Winery
If you are looking for a winery where you and your best friend can sip together, look no further! Winemaker & Owner Brenda Lynch welcomes you and Fido to Mutt Lynch Winery. You will taste award winning wines and a portion of what you spend will go to help save pets' lives in rescue organizations. Mutt Lynch was voted Most Pet Friendly Winery in Sonoma County by Bohemian Best of the Northbay Readers Poll. Mutt Lynch produces limited production, handcrafted wines from vineyards located in Sonoma County and neighboring wine growing regions. Each wine has its own unique and dog-inspired label. Choose from an amazing selection of wines that include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Come sample Wags & Whiskers, Unleashed Chardonnay, HellHound, Nectar of the Dogs, and more.
Windsor’sChampionship Par 72 course can be both forgiving and challenging. The 6650-yard course winds around a year-round creek, lakes and oak trees.
Windsor Golf Club’s well manicured practice facilities are available to all wishing to improve their game. Their staff of PGA professionals is available for a wide range of instruction covering all aspects of the game. Clinics and group lessons are also available. This public course offers two levels of Annual Membership program with unlimited golf. Pay once and play all year!
Charlie’s Restaurant at the Windsor Golf course offers indoor and outdoor dining options, overlooking the lake. Their celebrated menu includes steak, seafood, pastas, pizza, entree salads and more. Join them Wednesdays on the patio for live entertainment!
Raven Theater maintains a calendar of concerts, live performances, stage plays and musicals for locals and visitors. Season tickets are available for the current and upcoming season.
Upcoming Performances:
April 17 An Almost Famous Evening with Cameron Crowe
April 18 Best of San Francisco
Stand-Up Comedy
April 25 Circle of Life: Healdsburg Chorus
May 8-24 Angels in America, Part 1 Millenium Approaches
6-26 - 7-12 Hairspray
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Play or Musical | Concert or Comedy (See website for more info)
Raven Theater 115 North Street, Healdsburg (707) 579-2551 • www.raventheater.org
Bike Healdsburg Party Bike
Eat, drink, and bike your way through the charming town of Healdsburg, located in Sonoma County’s wine country, on a party bike tour with 13 of your closest, or newest, friends! Great for all occasions! From corporate
retreats or off-sites for team building, to birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, engagement and wedding parties, graduation celebrations, retirement parties, and family reunions, you are sure to have a great time! Don’t have enough people to fill the bike on your own? Don’t worry, you will meet other riders and make new friends!
Hand Fan Museum
The Hand Fan Museum is the first museum in the United States dedicated solely to hand fans, and displays a permanent collection, as well as a rotating exhibit, that tell, often in beguiling detail, the stories of the cultures and individuals who used them. The fans themselves have been used for centuries as fashion accessories, in religious and ceremonial rituals, and even in battle. The fans depict a diverse variety of beautiful scenes in many mediums and patterns that tell the stories of the cultures and individuals who have used them.
The Hand Fan Museum provides educational and cultural enrichment by utilizing the hand fan as a vehicle for teaching history, art and geography, via publications, lectures and the establishment of a museum where actual hand fans from around the world are exhibited. This endeavor is intended to be both educational and fun - bringing enjoyment to participants of all ages.
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The Ranch at Lake Sonoma
Perched atop a hillside above Lake Sonoma, and boasting an expansive view from the redwood barn and bar, The Ranch at Lake Sonoma is both an incredible event center and horseback tour operation.
The Ranch at Lake Sonoma offers scenic horseback tours overlooking world class Dry Creek Valley, Lake Sonoma and the Rockpile AVA. Located only 15 minutes from downtown Healdsburg, The Ranch offers a wilderness experience on horseback, wandering through Sonoma County’s largest 17,000 acre park.
Tours range from 45 minutes to 100 minutes, for ages 8+. For Children 3+ and under 70 lbs, hand led donkey rides are just $10. After your tour, walk to the amenities of the Park from the Ranch. Stay in the campground next door, go fishing, swimming, or rent a boat at the Marina just down the hill. Advanced reservations recommended. Open Year Round. Event space available. The Ranch at Lake Sonoma has a fully operational wine and beer bar!
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Glamping at Wildhaven
So you want to revisit the thrill of being in the midst of nature, under the stars, but without the misery of erecting the tent and enduring the often cold and damp ground. At Wildhaven in historic Healdsburg, you can select whatever level of comfort you desire. Choose Riverside, Premium or Standard.
Located right off the banks of the Russian River, this ideal location is both off the beaten path, and very near all the great activities for which Healdsburg and Sonoma County are known.
Call and ask about the Midweek Specials, Sweet Treats Package, Wine Lovers Package and Locals Discount and other offers!
Sonoma County 2411 Alexander Valley Rd, Healdsburg 707.283.7773 • wildhavensonoma.com
Owner/Guide Lara Laba has been a passionate river-rat for over 40 years. Larry designed and has pas been producing these SOAR Inflatable Canoes since 1993. Built to endure the rigors of remote rivers in faroff lands, these sturdy crafts now convey enthusiastic Russin River visitors through breathtaking Wine country.
Cruise through sweeping landscapes with The Game Changer Electric Bike Tour. Their bluetooth integrated bike helmets allow you to communicate and hear local stories, enhancing your trip! Now you can combine the SOAR Inflatables river adventure with the Game Changer Electric Bike Tour for the ultimate adventure: the Roads 2 River Combo!
Russian River Adventures 20 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg 707.433.5599 • russianriveradventures.com
Get a Taste of Live Music at Coyote Sonoma
If you thought Healdsburg rolled up the sidewalks at night, you clearly have not discovered Coyote Sonoma!
When you find yourself at this “ultimate nightlife destination”, located in the new Mill District, you can not only sample wine and local beer, you can experience top shelf entertainment, most nights.
Coyote Sonoma has a profound goal – to serve as a vibrant gathering place for the Healdsburg and Sonoma County community. For Ken Wilson, this venture is also a personal journey that reconnects him to his past as a musician during the late 60s and early 70s.
Owner Ken Wilson also owns Wilson Artisan Wineries, a family of local boutique wineries. In 1971, Ken Wilson was a driving force in the Psychedelic Rock and Indian Classical fusion band, Saddhu Brand. The band released their album “Whole Earth Rhythm,” showcasing Wilson’s songwriting talent on six of the seven tracks and his virtuosity with the bamboo flute.
Now Ken is combining his love for music and his passion for wine, for a unique fusion of music, entertainment and community.
Upcoming:
April 18 CASA Rave featuring CANNAHOU5E & Decibel Club
April 25 Country Line Dancing with Max Vogel & The Pickups
May 15 Midlife Riot
Check their website for more information.
Cloverdale Performing Arts Center
Plan now to attend a live performance at the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center. This intimate 99seat venue features high quality musical and stage performances throughout the year.
Upcoming:
April 17-26
- Leading Ladies
In this hilarious comedy, two English Shakespearean actors, Leo and Jack, find themselves so down on their luck that they’re performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. But then, what luck! They hear that dear old Florence of nearby York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews whom she has never seen.
May 2
Mendocino Dance
Project-Surface Tension
Mendocino Dance Project’s newest work in theaters uses contemporary dance to express the times we are currently living.
May 9
Comedy Night
Featuring Clara Bijl
Clara Bijl is an internationally unknown stand-up comedian. She’s performed around the world and is a regular at comedy clubs across the Bay Area.
May 27
The Young People’s Chamber
Orchestra
Under the infectious and passionate leadership of director Aaron Westman, this standout ensemble from the Santa Rosa Symphony youth program brings a fresh, high-energy approach to classical and contemporary masterpieces.
Cloverdale Performing Arts Center 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale 707.894.2214• cloverdaleperformingarts.com
Spend the Day on Lake Sonoma
Located at the upper end of Dry Creek Valley, Lake Sonoma offers a nice family area for picnicking, swimming, bank fishing, and picnics. Yorty Creek is located far up the Dry Creek arm and can be accessed by car from the city of Cloverdale. Facilities include chemical toilets, free sheltered picnic areas, a car-top boat launch (no trailers allowed), and a swim beach. Note: no drinking water is available at Yorty Creek. Yorty Creek is managed as a day use area. Boat-in campers wishing to launch and park overnight at Yorty Creek must check in with the visitor center and obtain a parking permit to avoid receiving a citation. Swim at your own risk, as there is no lifeguard on duty and please keep an eye on your children. Please, no glass or dogs on the swim beach.
Rent ski boats, fishing boats, canoes and kayaks at the Lake Sonoma Marina. You can even have a floating party on a pontoon Patio Boat, which can be rented up to 24 hours at a time! The store/deli has handmade sandwiches, drinks (beer, water, soda, etc.) and camping supplies.
Stop at the Visitors Center and The Don Clausen Fish Hatchery, the most modern fish hatchery in the State of California. The lake preserves much of the scenic natural sprawl of the two drainages and their numerous streamlaced side canyons and supports an array of wildlife that includes golden eagles, mountain lions, and even a pair of endangered peregrine falcons. Forty miles of trails lead through continually varying terrain. You can traverse open grasslands dominated by the complex silhouettes of ancient oaks, climb canyons shaded by thickly growing redwoods and bays, or explore woodlands dappled with sunlight filtering through a wild scramble of red-trunked madrones.
A 4-mile sampler of the park’s diverse habitats starts at the Little Flat trailhead. That trail also gives fine views of both arms of the lake. See more at www.parks.sonoma.net/laktrls.html
Lake Sonoma Resort Area & Marina 4200 Skaggs Springs Rd, Geyserville (707) 433.2200 • www.lakesonoma.com
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Cloverdale Wine Walk
Enjoy wine, beer, music and more at 10+ Downtown Cloverdale businesses, every Saturday from 11am-3pm, October 4 - May 2, 2026.
Your ticket includes complimentary wine & beer tastings; olive oil tasting and/or delicious treats; a complimentary wine glass; Live Music and a lunch ticket. All for just $40 if purchase in advance online, $45 at each event. Season tickets are $200. Desig nated Driver Tickets are $20 per event. Check in and tickets will be available at I. SEE.Optical Company or Kelley & Young Tasting Room.
Cloverdale Wine Walk Downtown Cloverdale (888) 667-2259• www.cloverdalewinewalk.com
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Norcal Skydiving
Nestled in the heart of world famous wine country, NorCal Skydiving boasts some of the best views anywhere in California. From our plane and during your skydive you can often see from the Pacific Ocean to the Sierra Nevada Mountains! Stunning views include Pt. Reyes National Seashore, California’s largest natural lake, The San Francisco Bay, Napa Valley, and the Russian River.
If you are experienced in skydiving this is the place for you! And if you are not, this is the best place to start, with their tandem skydive. Don't worry that you friends and family won't believe you... you will have video evidence to prove it, which you can use to re-experience your jump again and again!
Kids can find hours of entertainment and learning at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, an indoor/outdoor, hands-on children’s museum located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito. Toddlers to 10-year-olds have the opportunity to learn about the region’s natural and cultural environment through interactive exhibits, programs, workshops and performances. The Wave Workshop recreates the habitat under the Golden Gate Bridge, both underwater and on the sandy shores. Kids become sea creatures by donning costumes. They can get a feel for engineering and design by testing various shapes in special water. At the Tot Spot, toddlers and preschoolers can explore animal homes.
Explore Angel Island
There is much to do on Angel Island… plan to spend the day! Ride the ferry over from Tiburon to this historically rich island with breathtaking 360° views. Rent a segway (a self-balancing, electric, personal transportation device with two wheels that travels paths and trails of the island with ease) and explore the 3.107 square miles. Climb
to the top of 788 ft. tall Mt. Livermore and see San Francisco Skyline, Marin Headlands, Mount Tamalpais and across the bay! There are over 13 miles of hiking trails and 8 miles of biking trails ranging from beginner to advanced. Explore the barracks where immigrants from around the world were detained. From 1863 to 1962, the U.S. Immigration Station, Angel Island was an entry point for hundreds of thousands of immigrants, the majority from China. During World War II, Japanese, and German POWs were held on the Island, which was also used as a jumping-off point for American soldiers returning from the Pacific. Take some pictures of the Chinese poetry and other inscriptions written on the walls.
To get to Angel Island, take the Angel Island/Tiburon Ferry. It is a beautiful 15-minute ferry ride from downtown Tiburon. The Angel Island Ferry also offers Bay Cruises, including romantic Sunset Cruises, Wildlife Tours, and special events. They also have multiple vessels available for private charter.
Angel Island Tiburon Ferry 21 Main St. , Tiburon (415) 435-2131 • www.angelislandferry.com
Charter an Adventure with Cat Ballou Sailing
Enjoy the San Francisco Bay with a catamaran charter on our magnificent sailing yacht, Cat Ballou. With over 20 years of bay and coastal experience, our catamaran will go almost anywhere on our coast. When you charter Cat Ballou, your party is the only one on the catamaran. That personal experience is what makes this adventure the memory of a lifetime. You can bring up to 12 guests. Board and drop off in Sausalito, at Schoonmaker Marina. Experience the San Francisco bay like never before. Breathtaking views of wildlife, national landmarks and interesting boats greet passengers on every tour. Book a tour with family or friends, or let them create a team building experience with a corporate charter. Book your adventure today!
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205 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, CA 855.724.5736 • www.sanfranciscosailing.com
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Bay Breeze Charters
Come Aboard the luxury sailing yacht “Glory Days” and experience our exceptional service as they sail the San Francisco Bay! Enjoy romantic sunsets under the Golden Gate Bridge, the thrill of gliding past historic Alcatraz, Sausalito and the Breath-taking San Francisco skyline. Help hoist the sails and take a turn at the helm, or sit back, relax and enjoy the sights while professional staff crews the yacht. This 51-foot Morgan ketch is comfortable, exciting and fun! Glory Days is a U.S. Coast Guard certified passenger vessel for up to 42 passengers. Perfect for Corporate events, private sailing charters, Bay tours, memorials at Sea (ash scatterings) weddings, team building activities, BBQs on Angel Island, sunset and full moon sails.
Bay Breeze Charters 1001 Bridgeway #154, Sausalito 415.336.0392 • www.sailsfbay.com
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Take the ferry or Uber on over and rent one of Sausalito Bike Rentals' many electric, tandem, mountain or road bikes in Sausalito, CA. They’re Just one block from the ferry landing!
It’s family fun, and they have rides for everyone! Grab your co-workers and for your next company outing jump on a bike and see the sites. It’s great for team-building exercises. Couples can hop on a tandem bike and take a romantic ride.
Tours include:
• Day Trip to Tennessee Valley • Fort Baker National Park
• Bay Area Discovery Museum • Marin Headlands
• Marine Mammal Center • Muir Woods National Park
• Plaza Viña del Mar Fountain and Park • Sam’s Anchor Cafe
• San Francisco Bay/Delta Model • Mill Valley Depot Park
Sausalito Bike Rentals & Tours 34 Princess Street, Sausalito, CA 415.332.8815 • www.sausalitobikerentals.com
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Seaplane Adventures
Imagine flying high over San Francisco in a seaplane, seeing miles in every direction, gazing down upon familiar landmarks. It’s a magical experience offering panoramic views of the coast, the bridges, Alcatraz, the city, Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere and Muir Woods. Flights depart from the Mill Valley Seabase.
Available flights:
Norcal Coastal Seaplane Tour (60-minute)
Golden Gate Seaplane Tour (25-30 min)
Greater Bay Area Tour (45 minute flight)
Sunset Champagne Helicopter Tour (40 minutes)
Golden Gate Helicopter Adventure (25-30-minute)
Muir Woods & Aerial Adventure (7.3 hours)
Seaplane Adventures
242 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd, Mill Valley 415-332-4843 • www.seaplane.com
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Sea Trek Kayaks, Canoes and SUPs
Spend a day or evening kayaking on the waters of San Francisco Bay. No experience necessary! Sea Trek’s professional guides can take you on a number of routes around the Bay Area, and will personally instruct you on how to use your kayak. They use 2- and 3-person fiberglass kayaks, lightweight paddles, and comfortable lifejackets on all trips. Create a sensational outdoor adventure with Sea Trek kayaks, Canoes and SUPs today!
Sea Trek Bay Model-2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito (415) 332-8494 • www.seatrek.com
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84 Marin Theatre
Marin Theatre Company had modest grassroots beginnings. In 1966, 35 Mill Valley residents came together under the leadership of Sali Lieberman to create the Mill Valley Center for the Performing Arts [MVCPA]. The nonprofit organization brought arts as diverse as film, theater, poetry, dance and concerts of classical, jazz and folk music to Marin County for a decade. After a number of successful community theater productions, MVCPA began to exclusively produce and present theater performances in 1977.
Now rechristened Marin Theatre, the company is the leading professional theater in the North Bay and premier mid-sized theater in the Bay Area. In the fall of 2023, Lance Gardner was appointed artistic director. Gardner is well known to Bay Area audiences for his many leading appearances on stage at Marin Theatre Company, as well as at Berkeley Rep, California Shakespeare Theater, Magic Theatre, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, and others.
Upcoming:
May 7-31
June 15-20
June 22-27
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Theatre Camp: Alice in Wonderland
Theatre Camp: Shrek the Musical
Marin Theatre 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley 415.388.5200 • www.marintheatre.org
SoutheRn maRin County Tour Muir Woods
National Monument
Have you ever been anywhere that was magical? When you enter Muir Woods, that will probably be your initial impression. It is quite simply, magical! The majestic coastal Redwoods, which have held reign over this woodland kingdom for 600-800 years, stand as tall as 258 feet. The oldest of these trees is over 1,200 years old.
The coastal redwood forests and fern-coated canyons of the Muir Woods National Monument attract nearly one million people each year. This fascinating area was made a national monument in 1908 by Teddy Roosevelt. As early as 1892, the area was used by the local “Bohemian Club” as a summer encampment. Bohemian Grove still stands in memory of this group. Later, threatened by actions that would have destroyed much of the area, local philanthropists William and Elizabeth Thacher Kent donated much of the area to the government, saving the natural beauty and allowing it to become a National Monument. Preferring not to have the area named for them, the Kents opted to have it named for naturalist John Muir. The abundant plant and animal life add to the exquisite scenery.
Along the many miles of gentle and winding hiking trails, visitors can see tanoak trees, redwood sorrel, stellar jays, black-tailed deer and banana slugs. Fortunate fall visitors may see a carpet of ladybugs in select areas as the insects come to mate. Some of the trails are paved, making it easier for wheelchairs, strollers and young children.
Muir Beach and Overlook is about three miles away. This beach is a semi-circular cove with pristine views of the California coast. Ten miles down the road is Stinson Beach, a splendid sandy beach at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais. Avid hikers can access a number of longer, more challenging hikes from within Muir Woods. Muir Woods National Monument is north of the Golden Gate Bridge on Highway 101. Take the Highway 1 exit and follow the signs. But the best way to get there is to take the Muir Woods Shuttle (Golden Gate Transit Route 66), which departs from the Marin City Transit Hub and Manzanita Park-and-Ride every half hour each Saturday, Sunday and holiday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Parking is limited at Muir Woods, and you should expect a long walk to the entrance, especially on weekends. Don’t forget the camera.
To avoid difficult parking and maximize your visit, go to www.muirwoodstoursf.com
Marin Symphony
The Marin Symphony hosts world-famous guest soloists, performing time-honored classical favorites, from Beethoven to Gershwin. Between October and May, the symphony offers performances on Sunday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., plus two Christmas holiday events. The Youth Orchestra’s Sit-In Concerts are performed three times a year and are free of charge. The Marin Symphony has become a respected cultural presence in the Bay Area. The Auditorium, built in 1957, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and was his last work. Upcoming Performances:
Upcoming:
April 11 & 12
www.marinsymphony.org
CentRal & noRtheRn maRin County McInnis Golf Center
McInnis Park Golf Center offers nine holes on a par-31 executive-links course, which features expansive, well-bunkered rolling greens with water hazards on three holes. The double-decker driving range is the most popular driving range in Marin. Toptracer Range features modes and games suited for all ages and levels of experience, so you can enjoy new twists on a traditional day at the range. Beyond displaying shot-shape, it also collects data such as distance (carry and total), ball speed, launch angle, and height. Players of any skill level can compete against friends and family in fun skills games or play virtual golf on simulated courses.
• Batting Cages with 9 baseball/softball stations
• 18- Hole Miniature Golf Course with Patio Cafe
• Gourmet Terrace Dining
McInnis Park is located at the end of Smith Ranch Road, east of Highway 101 in northern San Rafael.
McInnis Golf Center
350 Smith Ranch Rd., San Rafael (415) 492-1800 • www.mcinnisparkgolfcenter.com
CentRal & noRtheRn maRin County Falkirk Cultural Center
Just outside downtown San Rafael, situated on 11 tree-shaded acres is a fully restored 1888 Victorian mansion that is listed as a National Historic Landmark. The Falkirk Cultural Center is a multi-dimensional structure. In the middle of
the building is a contemporary art gallery with changing exhibits that feature prominent Marin and Bay Area artists. There are frequent public events such as the Alice in Wonderland Egg Hunts, Mad Hatter Tea Party, Victorian Holiday and Dickens Celebration.
Take some time to stroll through the beautiful gardens of native California plants. They are spectacular!
Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael 415.485.3328 • www.falkirkculturalcenter.org
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Pond Farm Brewing
Pond Farm Brewing is an open, casual, airy brewery and taproom located in the West End of downtown San Rafael. Kid-friendly, dog-friendly (on the patio). Snacks for sale at the bar & rotating food pop-ups in our beer garden. Trevor and Stephanie Martens are a husband-and-wife team who live in San Rafael with their two sons, Jack and Desmond. They share a passion for excellent craft beer, the outdoors, and adventures with friends. Come for a visit and a tasting. Bring the kids or the mutt and let them explore the patio or play area. Pond Farm Brewing 1848
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Start or End your Day at Split Rock Tap & Wheel
Make Split Rock Tap & Wheel your alpha and omega when you venture into the mountain biking paradise that is Mt. Tamalpais! Begin with coffees and teas, breakfast burritos and yummy crepes, delicious salads and sandwiches, hand made pizzas, and an ever changing selection of the West Coast’s best beers!
You can also stock up on sandwiches and snacks for the road. Didn’t bring your bike? Select one of Split Rock’s top trail bikes and rent it for up to 24 hours! They offer a full selection of suspension and hard tail trail bikes as well as electric bikes! They are just minutes away from Tamarancho and Mt Tamalpais State Park. Split Rock also has high quality transition and mountain bikes for sale, as well as all the gear you need.
Split Rock Tap & Wheel
2020 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. , Fairfax, CA (415) 721-7644 • www.splitrocktapandwheel.com
Go Mountain Biking
The excitement of riding a mountain bike began in Marin County many years ago.
The Bay View Shoreline Trails in China Camp State Park (415-456-0766) provide a fairly easy 10.3-mile ride past oak-bay woodlands and provide views of scenic San Pablo Bay. The Ridge Trail to Mt. Barnabe in the Samuel P. Taylor State Park (415-4889897) is 7.4 miles of steep riding. It will provide you with excellent vistas of Tomales Bay, Point Reyes and forested valleys of West Marin. The Pine Mountain Loop is a hard ride along 13.4 miles of fire roads gliding past redwood and fir trees and lakeside canyons. For an extremely challenging ride, head to the Eldridge Grade to East Peak Loop for 17.7 miles of strenuous riding, and an elevation change of 2,800 feet. You will pass panoramic views of the bay, mountain lakes and meadows, and then finally reach the top of Mt. Tamalpais. For more information on trail locations and bike rentals, contact the Marin County Visitors Bureau at (866) 925-2060. Or stop in at a local bicycle store and pick up a copy of “Mountain Biking Marin… 40 Great Rides in Marin County,” written by Theresa Martin and Brian Simon. Also very helpful, the Marin County Bicycle Coalition’s Bike Trail Map, available in most bicycle shops.
Marin Museum of Bicycling
The Marin Museum of Bicycling is a premier bicycle history museum and cultural center in Fairfax, California. They display key examples from the 19th century Golden Age of Cycling; they are home to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, showcasing the birth and evolution of the mountain bike and they feature many more bicycles: road, track, racing, touring and everyday transportation. Open: THURSDAY—SUNDAY 11am-5pm.
Come tour the museum today!
Photo from Jim Hurd’s “The American Bicycle,” 1995, Motorbooks International.
Five Brooks Ranch
Five Brooks is a full service riding stable for the whole family, with activities for all ages of Buckaroos and Buckarettes who wish to enjoy the magnificent Point Reyes National Seashore in the company of their equine pals. With over 120 miles of trails that take you from forested mountain tops, grassy meadows, coastal scrub and miles of white sand beaches, the Point Reyes National Seashore is the perfect environment to enjoy horseback riding.
Stewart Trail: A pleasant, relaxing, slow-paced ride.
Fir Top Trail: Climb up to the Inverness ridge, about 1300 ft. Glen Trail: Experience the wilderness quality of the park.
Wildcat Beach Ride: The Ride of your dreams!
Private Picnic Ride: Lasts approximately 3 hours and includes a picnic lunch surrounded by natural splendor. Pony Rides: For the youngsters!
Five Brooks Ranch (415) 663-1570 • (415) 706-4450 Text 8001 Highway One, Olema • www.fivebrooks.com CoaStal maRin
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Blue Waters Kayaking
Rent a kayak on your own or with a group of friends or family and paddle along the granite cliffs and forested hills of Tomales Bay. Bring a picnic and enjoy one of the Bay’s secluded beaches accessible only from the water.
Tomales Bay is one of the most stunning kayaking destinations in California. Blue Waters Kayaking has single and double sit on top kayaks as well as stand up paddle boards for rent. You can take a vessel on your vehicle to one of the beautiful local launch locations, or you can let us drop them off for you. Perfect for larger groups & for waterside rentals. Tomales Bay typically gets higher winds after 12pm, and all rentals must be back by 4:30pm. Plan your kayaking trip on Tomales Bay today!
Blue Waters Kayaking 11401 CA-1, Point Reyes Station (415) 669-2600 • www.bluewaterskayaking.com
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Food and Farm Tours offer unique and intimate day excursions connecting you to the renowned agricultural destinations of Marin and Sonoma Counties. Go behind the scenes to meet the makers and taste the wide array of artisanal food and libations coming from their local food shed.
Flavors of Point Reyes Their most popular tour to taste the diverse offerings of our region, including stops at a renowned creamery, oyster farm, woodfire bakery, meadery, organic veggie farm and more! WED-FRI: 10am-3:00pm; SAT & SUN: 10:30am-3:30pm. Begins at Cowgirl Creamery, Pt. Reyes Station
Oyster Lover’s Tour Immerse yourself in the world of Tomales Bay oysters to taste different varieties & preparations. MON & FRI: 1:30pm - 5:00pm; Begins at Nick’s Cove, Marshall Cheese Lover’s Tour A behind-the-scenes look at artisanal cheesemaking. What’s Included: Transportation between the tour stops, tours & tastings at all locations, and a gourmet locavore picnic lunch with local libations.WED-FRI, SUN: 10am3:30pm. Begins at Cowgirl Creamery, Point Reyes Station.
Food & Farm Tours (415) 599-9222
www.foodandfarmtours.com
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Discover the Magic of Mount Tamalpais
Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge is Mount Tamalpais, Marin County’s iconic landmark. From this beautiful mountain peak the vista goes for miles over the rolling hills of Marin. It is possible to see the Farallon Islands 25 miles away or catch a glimpse of the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, more than 125 miles away. There are plenty of fun activities to do on and around the mountain. Numerous hiking and biking trails crisscross the area. The eastern summit features a
visitor’s center, picnic tables and a concession stand, the perfect place to go for a relaxing picnic after a busy day of exploring this beautiful mountain.
The park is home to the abandoned “crookedest railroad in the world” as well as the large stone amphitheater that plays host to the “Mountain Play” each year.
First-come/first-serve camping is available at Pantoll or Bootjack Campgrounds. Visitors can also reserve a group campsite at Alice Eastwood Group Camp or a rustic cabin or seaside campsite at the Steep Ravine Cabins and Environmental Campground through the agency Reserve California.
Hike Steep Ravine Trail: A perfect way to experience the natural beauty that is Marin County is to hike Steep Ravine in the Pantoll area. Majestic redwoods and lush fern-covered hillsides await you on this magical hike. You can park in the Pantoll Ranger Station parking lot (day fee required), and you will see the trailhead from the parking lot. The seven-mile hike will take you through lush, forested areas populated with coastal redwoods, Douglas firs, manzanita and bay trees, paralleling and crossing babbling creeks and crystal clear cascading waterfalls. Magnificent ocean and valley views await you on the hike. Your journey will end just outside scenic Stinson Beach, where you can either catch the bus back to your car, or turn around and climb back up Steep Ravine trail. Some hikers opt for taking legendary Matt Davis Trail for the return trip. This trail, while slightly longer than Steep Ravine, is not as steep, and ends near the Pantoll Ranger Station. The trailhead is located off Highway 1 on Panoramic Highway.
Mt. Tamalpais State Park
From Highway 101 take Highway 1 to the Stinson Beach exit and follow signs up the mountain. (415) 388-2070 • www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471
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Petrified Forest
Take a self-guided walking tour through a forest of giant majestic Redwoods turned to stone by a local volcano 3.4 million years ago! Take a naturalist led tour or take one on your own as a self-guided tour.
Main Trail: Petrified Redwoods, ½ mile, rated moderate. Enjoy a stroll through their beautiful forest trail where you will be able to observe the awesome spectacle of massive fallen fossil trees and the incredible detail of preservation they present. The trees were turned to stone due to an explosive local eruption in the vicinity of Mt. St. Helena.
Meadow Trail: View of Mt. St. Helena, Volcanic ash fall, ½ mile rated moderate. Go a little further and you will be rewarded with a view of the remains of the ancient volcano that buried these now fossilized redwoods 3.4 million years ago. After taking a break to enjoy the view of the mountain through a beautiful meadow, have a walk around the corner and you will discover the striking view of the ash fall that contains diverse deposits of volcanic debris such as tuff, rhyolite, iron concretions, obsidian, as well as the ubiquitous petrified wood shards.
Redwood Trail: Hike through a living redwood grove, 1 mile, rated moderately difficult. Their new trail provides a lovely walk that winds through a forest of pacific madrone, tan oaks, Douglas fir, and the beautiful groves of redwood trees providing an immediate comparison between the living and the petrified. They open this trail for guided walks every weekend at 11:15.
Tours: (Same price as general admission) 11am and 3pm tour of main trail and meadow trail, 1-1.5 hours, 1 mile
1:00 pm tour of the main trail, 45 minutes-1 hour, ½ mile. See their website for updated and additional information. Located between Santa Rosa and Calistoga.
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Old Faithful Geyser
In the historic and idyllic town of Calistoga—known for its mineral springs and the water that comes from the springs—is Old Faithful Geyser. One of three Old Faithful Geysers in the world, it faithfully erupts a blast of hot water that shoots up over 75 feet about every 30 minutes.
Maps for self-guided tours of the famous geyser are available, as well as a petting zoo where visitors can see the famous Tennessee Fainting Goats, Jacob’s FourHorn Sheep, Cameroon Pygmy Goats and Guard Llamas. Extend your visit by bringing in your favorite food & beverage items or purchase some lite bites & non-alcoholic beverages from their gift shop and enjoy having lunch either on the grass under a cabana, next to their lush botanical gardens.
The Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition is a grass-roots nonprofit with a vision to build a walking/biking trail system to connect the entire Napa Valley... physically, artistically, and culturally. They are working to design, fund, construct, and maintain 47 safe and scenic miles of lev-
el, paved, family-friendly, pet-friendly, free-access Class I trail, stretching from the Vallejo Ferry to Calistoga. Beginning near the Ferry Terminal in historic Vallejo (thus linking with the greater Bay Area), the Vine Trail continues north for 47 miles, through the world-renowned vineyards and towns of Napa Valley, to its northern gateway in Calistoga at the Oat Hill Mine Trail (Hwy 29 at Silverado Trail) at the foot of Mount St. Helena.
Located in the heart of wine country in Northern California is a sweet spot you and your family will not want to miss. Jelly Belly Candy Company’s Visitor Center in Fairfield, California welcomes everyone to take a self-guided tour of the factory and observe first-hand how the iconic Jelly Belly jelly beans are made. Known for flavors like Very Cherry, Buttered Popcorn, and Licorice, this self-guided factory tour is a multi-sensory experience that is sure to delight every member of your family.
Jelly Belly Candy Company is family-owned and operated by the fourth, fifth, and sixth generations of the original candy-making family. With candy-making roots dating back to 1869, it is safe to say that Jelly Belly has honed and perfected the craft of making jelly beans. Making these iconic beans is a long and involved process. It takes between 7 to 14 days to make a Jelly Belly jelly bean!
The tour ends with Jelly Belly’s own Jelly Bean Art Gallery. Jelly Belly jelly beans are known for having a variety of colors and flavors and talented artists have used these beans to craft truly awe-inspiring mosaics.
After the tour, ride aboard the Jelly Belly Express passenger train from the Visitor Center to the entrance of the Jelly Belly Museum, presenting the evolution of candy-making equipment and the growth of the family-owned Jelly Belly Candy Company.
Dine at the Jelly Belly Café and enjoy jelly bean-shaped burgers and pizzas. Browse the Jelly Belly store and grab some truly sweet souvenirs. Stop by the Chocolate Shoppe. The Chocolate Shoppe offers some of the finest hand-made caramel apples, marshmallow treats and, of course, chocolate in Solano County.
For adults seeking a more refined experience, walk up the colorful stairs by the jelly bean wall to take part in the Chocolate and Wine Experience. The confectionery experts at Jelly Belly have teamed up with local Suisun Valley wineries to provide you with a chocolate and wine tasting that is without rival. Expect to spend at least a couple of hours at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center. Calling in advance for large groups is appreciated, but not required as tickets for the tour and museum are only available for purchase on-site.
There is something for everyone at the Jelly Belly Candy Company’s Visitor Center in Fairfield. Plan your visit soon. Be sure to check their ad for a coupon!
photo courtesy Tomi Holt Ent.
Napa Valley Wine Train
The Napa Valley Wine Train has carried more than 2.5 million passengers since it began operating in 1989. The train runs from the historic town of Napa to St. Helena and back. On this lovely 36 mile roundtrip passengers relax in either vintage Pullman or Vista Dome rail cars that have been lavishly restored. Passengers wend their way through Napa, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford and St. Helena, while viewing many of Napa Valley's famous wineries through the large picture windows.
The Wine Train is a culinary experience that transports you back in time... back to a time when trains were the sophisticated and elegant way to travel. To a time when guests could explore the train as the land slipped by, relaxing comfortably in the opulent décor while they waited for dinner to be served. The dining cars were the heart of train life.
Daytime Journeys: Tasting on the Rails Lunch
The Legacy Experience: A 6-hour tour
Gourmet Express Lunch
Grgich Hills Estate Tasting Grape Stomp at Grgich Hills
Afternoon Tea X Chandon
Peppermint Tea
Evening Journeys: Vista Dome Lunch
Gourmet Express Dinner
Tasting on the Rails Lunch
Murder Mystery Dinner
Uptown Theatre
The Uptown Theatre Napa is downtown’s ultimate destination for live entertainment. Nestled in the famed West End district, this stunningly restored art deco masterpiece from 1937 showcases only the finest acts in music and comedy. A historic landmark, the Uptown offers a phenomenal, intimate live show experience with world class sound and site lines. Distance from the last row to the stage is only 98 ft. making every seat a great seat!
Upcoming performances:
April 17 The English Beat
April 18 Sierra Hull with support from Mason Via April 20 An Evening with Matisyahu
April 24 Hollywood Heads to Napa: Napa Valley StreamFest
April 26 KT Tunstall with support from TOMI
May 13 Eric Johnson
Welcoming visitors and world-wide travelers for 170 years
19 well-appointed rooms and 9 private cottages available for overnight stays
700 acre private reserve for walking, hiking and rejuvenation
Relax in a Champagne Bath at Vichy Springs Resort
Vichy Springs is a unique 157 year old historic mineral springs resort located in Ukiah, only one hour north of Santa Rosa. Vichy offers the only naturally warm and carbonated Vichy mineral baths in North America.
At Vichy Springs you’ll feel a million miles from your cares, and “your heart will sing a new song”. Vichy Springs’ history includes visits from the likes of Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and William Harrison, Teddy Roosevelt and daughter Alice, Mark Twain, Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson.
Vichy Springs Resort offers delightfully appointed rooms and cottages for overnight stays. Included in
their room rates are breakfast in the morning, full use of the naturally warm and carbonated “Vichy” mineral baths, hot soaking pool, Olympic size swimming pool in season and 700 private acres for walking and hiking (we recommend a hike to the waterfall!). Vichy Springs offers massage and facials between 8am and 8pm.
For the fit and firm the baths are simply one of the most relaxing feelings one can experience in water. The carbonation after three or four minutes dramatically dilates the body’s capillaries and gives the bather a feeling of warmth and peacefulness. Tranquility follows and usually the bather begins to gently float in the bath. Due to the unique properties of the water the bather’s skin is softened in the water and feels much like a baby’s skin. Vichy
