See why Jack London, Mark Twain, Ulysses S. Grant, Teddy Roosevelt, Robert Louis Stevenson and many other distinguished guests fell in love with this resort.
Welcoming visitors and world-wide travelers for 171 years
19 well-appointed rooms and 9 private cottages available for overnight stays
700 acre private reserve for walking, hiking and rejuvenation
Enjoy North America’s only naturally carbonated Vichy Baths in unique 165 year old tubs.
Indulge in first class massage treatments
No reservation needed for day use
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37 The California Theatre
Poppy Bank EpiCenter Family Fun Center 39 Children’s Museum of Sonoma Co.
Get a Taste of the Barlow
West County or Joe Rodota Trail
Rent a Bike at Sebastopol Bike Center
Rent an e-Bike at Revel Cycles 44 Luther Burbank Center for the Arts 45 Museum of Sonoma County
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Mystic Theatre presents Twain Tribute: The Shania Experience
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September 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Sunday Blues Open Jam Hosted by Mitch Woods
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September 7 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Salsa Sundays
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September 7 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents The Happys, Alvie & the Breakfast Pigs, Terence Jack Band
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September 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The California Theatre presents Hot Summer Singin’ Women
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September 11 @ 8:00 pm
Mystic Theatre presents Carmen Morales
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September 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Gold Dust Brothers
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September 12 - October 4
Bay Area Basket Makers Introduces –Traditional and Beyond
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September 12 @ 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Happy Hour - Vixen the Forbidden Magician
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September 12 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The California Theatre presents Hell Heim Goth Night
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September 12 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Black Uhuru with DJ Adam Twelve
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September 13 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival
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September 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The California Theatre presents EXTCXTC’s Terry Chambers and Friends
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September 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mystic Theatre presents Illeagles
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September 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts presents 49th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Semi-Finals
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September 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Dark N Stormy: A Benefit for Bread and Roses
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September 14 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
The California Theatre presents Kids Karaoke
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September 14 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts presents Fiesta de Independencia 2025
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September 14 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Russian River Chamber of Commerce presents Feast Above the River
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September 14 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
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September 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Graton Resort and Casino presents Manuel Turizo
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September 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The California Theatre presents Best of the West - Stand Up Comedy
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September 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sweetwater presents Fireside Collective
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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!
Featuring fine photography of Jerry Dodrill. 17175 Bodega Highway, Bodega 707.377.4732
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Shop & Play
Driftwood Cowgirl Boutique A coastal western boutique! 17135A Bodega Highway, Bodega • 707.875.3333
Horse N Around Trail Rides
Beach & Dune Horseback rides! Year ‘round daily by appointment. 17135A Bodega Highway, Bodega 707.875.3333 • horsenaroundtrailrides.com
Northern Light Surf Shop
Providing high-quality surf gear, and amazing apparel since 1986. 17191 Bodega Highway, Bodega 14435 CA-1, Valley Ford 707.876.3032 • northernlightsurf.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
Wine, Dine & Stay
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
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!
white pelicans or bald eagles. In late summer, bio-luminescent plankton attach to the fish and you can watch fish dart like fireworks under your kayak.
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.
the trail rides are rescued horses that were given a second chance.
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
Hike the Sonoma Coast Beaches and Trails
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-in (environmental) campsites are located near the creek.
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/
dega Bay or Salmon Creek. The Bay and estuaries offer protected 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 Kayaks offer 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 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!
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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 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
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.
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.
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
Johnson’s Beach
Historic Johnson’s Beach has been an historic and favorite destination for Russian River visitors for over a century.
ried 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.
The beach opens on Memorial Day and closes October 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!
Monte Rio Beach
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!
www.mrrpd.org
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.
Dove Place Antique Est • (415) 456-3683 3095 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael• doveplaceantiques.com
Fan Tan & Co
310 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo • (415) 383-2252
Lava Creek Trading Company• (415) 488-6206 369B 3rd St #311, San Rafael• lavacreek.com
MirrorAntique • (415) 459-7840
55 Larkspur-San Francisco Ferry Bldg, San Rafael
Murphy’s Curiosity Shop • curiosityshop.org 1593 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax • (415) 272-0503
Sentimental Journey Antiques 902 Grant Ave, Novato · (415) 892-0640
Sienna Antiques • (707) 763-6088 119 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma
The French Market Marin • (415) 383-2252 10 Avenue Of The Flags, San Rafael • thefrenchmarketmarin.com
Upper Road West LLC • (415) 439-0326
23 Ross Cmn, Ross• upperroadwest.com
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, from musicals to classic comedies and dramas.
Their 53rd season will be performed “On the Road”
at Sonoma State University’s Warren Theater while they continue building their permanent performing arts center at the Petaluma Village Outlet Mall.
This season’s performances include:
Sept 12–28, 2025
Dec 19–21, 2025
Jan 23–Feb 8, 2026
Apr 10–26, 2026
June 19–July 5, 2026
Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Holiday Songbook
My Fair Lady
The Christians
The Secret Garden
Season subscriptions are now available!
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.
The Floathouse, located on docks floating in the downtown turning basin in Petaluma has the widest variety of people-powered water craft anywhere. Boats include pedal & paddle kayaks, pedal & paddle SUPs, Hydro-bikes, Schiller water bikes, outboards, canoes. and rowboats of all kinds.
Rent a boat, take a tour, sign up for summer camp, or join an event on the water. Private outings available! Anytime, any boat: weekday, weekend, or night time.
Contact them to arrange - choose any watercraft you like, $40/person, 90 minutes, 6-person minimum.
Access is via the gate and gangway between Water Street Bistro and Central Market on Water Street. Use 50 Water Street for GPS directions. The Floathouse is a project of Petaluma Small Craft Center, a nonprofit organization, and was built with donations from the community and local businesses.
Open 10am-3pm Fridays, 9am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays, and by appointment for group outings anytime.
The Floathouse Boat Rental Center 50 Water St (Petaluma City Center), Petaluma 707.971.3640 • www.thefloathousepetaluma.org
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. The north 18, recently reopened after extensive reconstruction, is a first-rate public course, which you will find both golfer-friendly and challenging. Lo cals can take ad vantage of mem bership rates for 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
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. Now in its thirty-second year, the Performing Arts Center continues to present award-winning theatre, music and dance. The Spreckels Per-
forming Arts Center comprises 41,000 square feet and houses two theatres designed and built exclusively for dance, music and theatrical performances.
See Feather Baby Aug 29-Sep 14; Into the Woods Sep 26-Oct 12; It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play Nov 21-Dec 14; All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 Dec 12-14; Hands on a Hardbody Feb 13-Mar 1 and Seussical May 1-17.
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
See Weird Al Yankovich Aug 27
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 20 25:
Aug 8 Tower of Power
Aug 21 Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Aug 27 “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
Sep 28 Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Nov 13 Vienna Boys Choir Strauss For Ever
Nov 22 Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience
Green Music Center 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park 866.955.6040 • gmc.sonoma.edu
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. Grab a Summer Skate Pass and skate all summer for just $95!
Check out their website for Party Packages and other summer deals.
Cal Skate of Rohnert Park 6100 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park 707.585.0494 • calskate.com
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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
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-of-the-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 707.303.3131 • www.centerline33.com
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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.
Graton Casino
288 Golf Course Dr W, , Rohnert Park 707-588-7070 • gratonresortcasino.com
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 “oneof-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 proveds 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
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, mini golf, and an 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.
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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 Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing, was introduced to the West. The program now has expanded all over the world. The Association of Forest Therapy supports the park by leading a monthly forest-bathing walk here at the park, generally the 4th Sunday of the month.
You will want to stop at the Visitor Center, where you will find useful information about the park, including history of the park and the area, maps and guides. Be sure and pick up some unique gifts in their gift shop. The Visitor 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.
Sugarloaf State Park
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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.
Sonoma Botanical Garden
Just off Highway 12, in Glen Ellen, lies a woodland experience where East meets West. The 25-acre 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.
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 9/07/2025)
“Nancy Genn: The Nature of Being” and (9/20/2025 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
Toward Los Angeles, California, 1937,by Dorothea Lange
Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma Raceway brings world class auto racing to Sonoma County. A great family fun des-
tination, 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.)
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.
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
August 7-10 & August 14-17
Broadway’s hit musical tells true story of Carole
King’s remarkable rise to stardom, featuring “I Feel The Earth Move”, “A Natural Woman”, “You’ve Got A Friend” and more. Featuring Sarah Bockel, who played Carole King on Broadway and across North America.
Ladies of Broadway
September 4-7 & September 11-14
A celebration of dreams, stories, and the magic of live theater! Featuring beloved Broadway performers, inspired by the legends of musical theater. Get tickets at BestNightEver.org!
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!
Aug 2 Choppin Broccoli
Aug 7 The Sound Field
Aug 8 Fargo Brothers
Aug 10 Kids Karaoke
Aug 15 Panic: A Chat with Oliver Graves
Aug 16 Aki Kumar
Aug 19 Treasvre with Gas Money
Aug 24 Creature Comedy
Aug 28-30 Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
Aug 31 3 Acre Holler
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
California
528 7th St, Santa Rosa (707) 664-PLAY • www.caltheatre.com
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 Struc-
ture, 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 60-foot 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 kid-sized 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! The Farm Stand is a child’s opportunity to participate in a farmer’s market! Choose from pretend fresh produce while learning about healthy choices. There are endless amounts of imaginative play opportunities as children immerse themselves into the Sonoma County farming world.
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
Get a Taste of The Barlow
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!
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. Features 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
See sebastopolbike.com/recommended-bike-routes/ for a comprehensive list of bike routes, ranked from Easy to Hardcore!
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.
Sebastopol Bike Center 6731 Sebastopol Highway, Sebastopol (707) 829.2688 • www.sebastopolbike.com
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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 #36). 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 day or by the week. They also provide repair and maintenance for your bikes, and carry a wonderful line of custom clothing and apparel.
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:
Aug 13
Buddy Guy
Aug 15 The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Aug 16 Bohemian Queen
Sept 3 Chicago
Sept 13 49th Annual San Francisco
Comedy Competition Semi-Finals
Sept 14 Fiesta de Independencia 2025
Sept 19 Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome
Sept 21 Eden Muñoz: Como En Los Viejos Tiempos Tour 2025
Sept 26 A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
Sept 27 Dawes (Duo) Tour with special guest Sam Weber
Oct 4 An Evening with Samin Nosrat
Oct 5 Get the Led Out
Oct 12 Endzone y Amplify Presentan Intocable Antologia Tour 2025
Oct 19 Symphony Pops: TV Classics!
Oct 24 Steve Trevino: The Good Life Tour
Oct 25
Kathleen Madigan
The Day Drinking Tour
Oct 26 Pipirin + Rogelio Ramos Somos Hombres o Payasos
Nov 1 Ira Glass – Seven Things I’ve Learned
Nov 7 Vigil Presentan Jesse & Joy El Despecho Tour 2025
Nov 8 Golden Girls The Laughs Continue
Nov 12 Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights
Nov 21 World Ballet Company Presents The Great Gatsby Ballet
Call or visit their website for more events and to reserve tickets.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa (707) 546-3600 • lutherburbankcenter.org
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) Sept. 13 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, 2025 - 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
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 Sonoma 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 100seat 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 year-round), 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 fire-side 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.
1667 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa (707) 546.7147 • www.snoopyshomeice.com
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. 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 707.528.4355
6th Street Playhouse
Nimble & Finn’s
Handmade organic ice cream, gourmet grilled cheese, beer, wine, and champagne floats. 123 4th St. • nimbleandfinns.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 707.523.2227
Stonemason Cellars
Come taste our Best of Class & Gold Medal Honors from the 2025 SF Chronicle Wine Competition. Sample our limited production wines. 390 Davis St. • stonemasoncellars.com........
The Goose & Fern-A Pub
Stop in for a Ploughman’s Platter or traditional Fish & Chips. Top it off with a pint of Stout! 116 5th St • thegooseandfern.com ...................
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 $10 / Class. EVERY Friday night for 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
Hotel La Rose
Extending a warm welcome to visitors since 1907. Historic ambiance and timeless hospitality. 308 Wilson St. • www.hotellarose.com
Olde Towne Jewelers
Stunning collections of antique & estate jewelry, diamonds & Rolex watches–expert jewelry + watch repair. 125 Fourth St. • oldetownejewelers.com
OldTown Furniture/Furniture Depot
2 quality stores, 2 unique looks. 1 stop shopping. Serving Sonoma County since 1980. 100+110 Fourth St. oldtownfurnitures.com | oldtown@sonic.net
Whistlestop Antiques
Celebrating 50 years in business. Voted “Best Antique Shop in Sonoma County year after year!”. 130 Fourth St. • whistlestop-antiques.com ........
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.
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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 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
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Pacific Coast Air Museum
Founded in 1989 Pacific Coast Air Museum is a unique collection of authentic, well-caredfor 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
photo by Thomas Belka
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.
Barrel Brothers Brewing
9238 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor 707.687.5815 • www.barrelbrothersbrewing.com
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Summer Nights on
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The 23rd Annual Summer Nights on the Green Concerts happen every Thursday night through August 28, kicking off May 29 with Beatles Tribute band Hey Jude. Concerts go from 6pm to 8pm. This is a family friendly event, including food vendors, farm fresh produce from the Windsor Farmers Market (5pm-8pm) and Family Lawn Games. Restaurants and some shopping will also be open. Check their website for parking options.
Aug 7 Fast Times
Aug 14 Cassie B
Aug 21 Big Blu Soul Revue
Aug 28 Kenny Metcalf as Elton John
photo Courtesy Windsor Chamber
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. The renovations and improvements focus on “climate adaptive design” to make Foothill Regional 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.
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.olddowntownwindsor.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 yearround 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.
This dynamic monthly event celebrates Healdsburg’s vibrant art scene! In partnership with the Healdsburg Chamber & Stay Healdsburg, 16 downtown galleries will extend their hours every first Thursday of the month, creating an expanded ArtNite experience that includes retail businesses, along with perks from restaurants and tasting rooms. This free event runs through December 4th, 2025, from 5-7pm. Check their website for Special Offerings and Pricing with First Thursday ArtNite Partners.
707.484.6613 • www.artnitehealdsburg.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! Book your flight today!
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!
Wildhaven Sonoma County
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.
River’s Edge Kayak & Canoe can take you and your family on a canoe or kayak trip on the upper and lower Russian River. From a morning trip to a 7-Day voyage, River’s Edge has a packagefor you.
Day Use River’s Edge Beach: Guests can rent spaces in the new Sandbox or Waterfront areas. Each space accommodates up to 4 people. Rental comes with umbrella, 4 chairs, and a small table. Hourly kayak and SUP rentals available on a first come basis. Give River’s Edge a call today!
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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100 Marina Road, Lot A, Geyserville, Ca (707) 494.4449 • www.theranchatlakesonoma.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 stream-laced 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.
Lake Sonoma Resort Area
Friday Night Live at the Cloverdale Plaza
Looking for a free family-friendly event with live music? Look no further as the Cloverdale Arts Alliance is bringing it with an impressive lineup of entertainers!
This summer concert series happens from 7pm to 9:30pm every Friday throughout the summer.
In addition to high-caliber, party and dance bands, FNL visitors will find many other attractions. Dinner is available from a variety of food vendors and nearby restaurants, and premium Sonoma County wines and craft beers can be purchased by the glass. Hand-crafted arts, crafts and other unique, locally made items are available, along with a variety of kids’ activities. The street-fair starts at 6pm and be ready to dance by 7pm when the concert kicks off.
Performers include David Luning Band, Roy Rodgers and the Delta Rhythm Kings, Tommy Castro and many more. For a full lineup go to: cloverdaleartsalliance.org/fnlmusic.
Music Lineup:
July 11 The Great North Special
July 18 Roy Rogers & the Delta Kings
July 25 Moonalice
Aug 1 Tommy Castro & the Painkillers
Aug 8 High Step Society
Aug 15 Surfer Girl
Aug 22 Joe Samba
Aug 29 La Misa Negra
Russian River Railbikes
Here is an experience that may not have been on your checklist. Thanks to the Golden Gate Railroad Museum, you can take in the sites of Cloverdale, the Russian River, and Railroad History on a Russian River Railbike. You will pedal through the trees, fields, and hills of Northern Sonoma County on the historic Northwestern Pacific Railroad, a vital transportation link for over 100 years! Railbikes are 100% people-powered and fit up to 4 riders each - keep your hands free and pedal along the tracks. A Picnic rest area offers river access at the midway turnaround point of your 6-mile journey. Highlights include a 450-foot long tunnel under Cloverdale Cemetery; views of the Cloverdale River Park; local farms; trackside communities; vineyards, and the glorious Russian River. Railbikes are departing every weekend, from April through October, Saturday/Sunday. Reservations are encouraged to guarantee your spot. Box lunches are available for noon departures.
Russian River Railbikes
425 Asti Road, Cloverdale 888-655-8950 • russianriverrailbikes.org
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. Notably, Saddhu Brand also featured the legendary sitar player Peter Van Gelder, known for his contributions to the Great Society. This little-known chapter in the history of one Sonoma County’s largest family-owned winery group adds a fascinating dimension to Ken Wilson’s journey.
Now Ken is combining his love for music and his passion for wine, for a unique fusion of music, entertainment and community.
Coyote Sonoma is also a winery, with a tasting room open weekends from 11-5 featuring Coyote Sonoma wines made by winemaker Antoine Favero of Mazzocco and Chris Barrett of Pezzi King. The Coyote Sonoma Locals Club is a unique wine club offering that
offers just one bottle of wine per month at a $25 flat rate, and comes with a discount on wine purchases, and complimentary tastings for up to four guests at Coyote Sonoma and each of the Wilson Artisan Wineries: Wilson, Mazzocco, Pezzi King, deLorimier, Matrix, Soda Rock, Rockpile Vineyards, St. Anne’s Crossing, Greenwood Ridge and Jaxon Keys. In addition, Coyote Sonoma Locals Club members get 2 free or discounted tickets to almost every live music performance.
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. Check with the state park on the island to find out if guided tours are now being offered again. In addition to its history as a detainment site for immigrants, the island’s history includes the use of the island over 3,000 years
ago as a fishing and hunting site for Miwok Indians. Later, was a cattle ranch and then a U.S. Army post. While you are welcome to bring your own lunch or dinner to the island, you will find food available on the island. Angel Island Café offers delicious food made to order, including their house specialty sandwich: The Way Down South, a barbeque pork sandwich made with all-natural Snake River pork shoulder and their secret sauce.
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-yearolds 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.
Bay Area Discovery Museum 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito 415.339.3900 • www.bayareadiscoverymuseum.org
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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!
Cat Ballou Sailing
205 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, CA 855.724.5736 • www.sanfranciscosailing.com
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
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
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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County 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
SF Bay Adventures is the premier boating, event, and tour resource for the San Francisco Bay. Headquarters are located on the North side of Golden Gate Bridge, in beautiful downtown Sausalito. SF Bay Adventures has been helping people experience the water from another vantage point for over 20 years.
The flagship vessel, Schooner Freda B, is one of the Bay's most popular sailing yachts for locals and visitors alike. Schooner Freda B is an 80' sailboat built along the same lines as the traditional tall-ships from the 19th Century, known for their upright, comfortable and stable sailing. The hospitality onboard Freda B is unmatched on the San Francisco Bay. Book your adventure today!
For over 60 years, art, music and community have met under the majestic Redwoods of Old Mill Park in Mill Valley. At The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival you can explore 135 local and international artists from ceramics to jewelry to pottery and paintings.
Food vendors provide a great selection of culinary options. Puppet shows and wandering minstrels will keep the kids entertained. Follow the music to the live performance stage, as local and regional acts keep the crowd entertained throughout the festival. Don’t worry about Parking! We recommend you take alternative transportation to the Festival – walking, biking or riding our shuttle buses, which run continuously throughout the festival. The next Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival takes place on September 20 & 21.
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Valley Fall Arats Festival
64 Cascade Drive (Old Mill Park), Mill Valley www.mvfaf.org
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. These free public events feature a “petting zoo” where the musicians sit down with young audience members and allow them to try an instrument. The annual Family Concert delights audiences of all ages. 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.
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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
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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
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 4th Street, San Rafael 415.524.8709 • www.pondfarmbrewing.com
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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 10.3mile 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 (415-488-9897) 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.
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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.
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
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.
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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Castello di Amorosa
Tour an authentically styled 14th century Tuscan Castle and taste wine made on the premises! This great tour includes the Great Dining Hall, the “Torture Chamber”, and all the rooms you might expect to see in a 14th century castle. Select from several wine tasting options:
1. Seated Tasting
2. Diamond Estate Tour & Wine Tasting
3. Cheese & Charcuterie Wine Pairing Tour
4. Cabernet is King Special Tasting
Castello di Amorosa 4045 St Helena Hwy. Calistoga 707.967.6272 • www.castellodiamorosa.com
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.
Petrified Forest
4100 Petrified Forest Road, Calistoga, Ca 707.942.6667 • www.petrifiedforest.org
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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 Four-Horn 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 level, 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 beanshaped 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.
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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 round-trip 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. Hel-
ena, 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.
Choose from several packages:
The Legacy Experience: A 6-hour tour including a 4-course wine country inspired meal.
The Vista Dome Lunch: Choose either a 3-hour Lunch Journey, or the 2-hour Dinner Journey.
Gourmet Express Lunch: Embrace a slower pace and dine in sophisticated comfort, in stylishly refurbished antique Pullman rail cars.
Grgich Hills Estate Tasting: After a gourmet lunch aboard our elegant Wine Train, indulge in a seated 1-hour tasting at charming Grgich Hills Estate.
Tasting on the Rails Lunch: Elevated gourmet dining, indulgent wines drawn from select winery part-
ners, and expansive vineyard views.
Afternoon Tea X Chandon: Experience their newest Napa Valley adventure – Afternoon Tea service. Enjoy a 3-hour journey filled with all the delights of a traditional tea service but with our own wine country twist. Savor fine sips, delectable bites and glorious vineyard views on this elegant experience.
Vista Dome Dinner: This two and a half hour train ride through Napa Valley is an immersive journey aboard a 1952 Super Dome Pullman Railcar. Includes a 4-course wine country inspired meal prepared and served onboard.
Dressed To The Nines On The Lines: Join them in your finest attire for a decadent journey filled with exquisite teas and delectable bites in our best dressed experience. Murder Mystery: Mystery. Mayhem. Murder. Dinner. With jealous, jilted lovers, deadly secrets, and plenty of intrigue, their vintage train sets the stage for a devious game of cat and mouse as you search for a killer.
County Napa Valley Wine Train
www.winetrain.com
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:
Aug 8 Hotel California (Eagles Tribute)
Aug 9 Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (6pm and 9pm)
Aug 17 Keb’ Mo’ & Shawn Colvo
Aug 20 Glass Beams
Aug 27 10cc
Aug 30 Strangelove –The Depeche Mode Experience
Sep 5 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – Magic & Moonlight Tour
Uptown Theatre 1350 Third Street, Napa
707.259.0123 • www.uptowntheatrenapa.com
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. Includ-
ed 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.
