Sonoma County has been a family destination for years. Connect with the land and with each other when you visit the Pacific Ocean, rivers, redwood forests, and more than 60 regional and state parks. Fly a kite at the coast. Go on safari at a wildlife preserve.Â
Tour the museum dedicated to Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. Explore the hands-on magical Children's Museum of Sonoma County.
Ride on one of the best scale railroads in the country at Train Town.
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Many parÂents think their days exploring Northern California's Wine CounÂtry must be put on hold while their kids are small. Not so in Sonoma County. With its exceptional variety of natural attributes...
Just because you're visiting a winery doesn't mean you have to leave your kids at home! From swimming pools and farm animals to outdoor games and scavenger hunts, these 11 wineries go a step further...
Whether your family enjoys relaxing by the pool, spending ample time in the great outdoors, or discovering local shops and hidden gems, these family-friendly hotels and campgrounds put your crew in...
Camping in Bodega Bay, one of the most gorgeous spots on the Sonoma County coast, is an experience unlike any other. Here you can hike epic beach trails, go fishing or sail the bay, paddle a kayak...
As an 18-year-old in Sonoma County, your options for fun activities can seem limited. You can drive, sure, but you can’t take full advantage of the Wine Country culture — the tasting rooms and tap...
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Since our inception in 1993, Safari West has proudly stood as one of the foremost wildlife sanctuaries in the United States. Nestled amidst the enchanting woodlands and rolling hills of Sonoma County,…
Stargazing through observatory quality huge telescopes, about 10 minutes from Healdsburg in the beautiful hills of vineyards in Dry Creek Valley. A dark sky magical tour of Milky Way, star clusters,…
The Ridgway Swim Center boasts a 25 yard by 25 yard, 9 lane competition pool; and a 2-3.5 foot deep instructional pool. Ridgway features rim flow gutters, expanded deck space, tumble buckets, 140 feet…
At Vertex we offer classes that will please a wide audience, from the newbie who wants to try out climbing for the first time, to the experience climber who wants to get to the next level.
Recreation Swim offers a fun time in the water for all ages. All facilities will be open for use during recreation swim times and lifeguards will be on duty for your safety. Lockers are available for…
The Visitor Center and Fish Hatchery are located at the park entrance and are open to visitors year round. Here, exhibits tell the story of Warm Springs Dam, explain the natural and early history of…
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is the home of Robert Ferguson Observatory, Northern California’s most active public observatory. It is also the largest observatory in the western United States completely…
Sonoma County’s first retro arcade bar, The Rewind, has arrived at The Barlow. The Rewind Arcade features 80s and 90s arcade and pinball machines with a mix of newer arcade and pinball for the modern…
Public Viewing Nights at the SSU Observatory. Everyone is invited to view the skies through the telescopes of the SSUO at these monthly events. Visit our website for public viewing times at the Sonoma…
Enjoy trout fishing at our old fishing pond which has been stocked with rainbow trout for over 35 years. Our pond is nestled in the hills on our 219-acre sheep and cattle ranch, between the towns of…