Sonoma Valley is a legendary winemaking region, but there is much more to do than winetasting, exploring a winery’s beautiful grounds and wine caves or making a sport out of paring the perfect wine and cheese combination.
Sonoma has an amazing history that can come alive by visiting the Sonoma State Historic Park. Fly over Napa Valley in a hot air balloon. Hike and nature walk one of Sonoma’s many parks and open spaces.
Here is a list of some of the most popular activities in the area. For a complete list, please be sure to visit our “All Recreational Activates” page.
The Villa
The Villa has wonderful grounds perfect for picnicking or taking a nature walk through the spaces property.
Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Farmers Markets
Located on the Historic Sonoma Plaza in downtown Sonoma, this market takes on a festival feel as locals and visitors take part in one of the most fun farmers markets that I have been to. A family favorite--both adults and children will have a great time. Features...
Spring Lake Regional Park
This is one of Sonoma County's most popular parks. It features hiking trails, boating, a campground, picnic areas, natural history center, and a lagoon for summer swimming. The park has 31 campsites and three permanent sleeping cabins. Tent, trailer, and RV campers...
Hood Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
The 2,000-acre wilderness park on the edge of the Sonoma Valley, about 5 miles southeast of Santa Rosa. The park offers more than 19 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Campsites are available. They include: Environmental campsites are...
Maxwell Farms Regional Park
A wonderful park that has something for the entire family. It features soccer and baseball fields, tennis and volleyball courts, a large playground, picnic sites, and 2.5 miles of level nature trails that travel through meadows, woods and along Sonoma Creek. Dogs are...
Larson Park
The park features a playground, picnic area, restrooms, community garden and wonderful views of Sonoma Creek. It also has: a baseball/softball field, a basketball court, a soccer/multi-use field, and Four tennis courts. Dogs are allowed on leash. Address: 329 DeChene...
Hudeman Slough Boat Launch
Located 10 miles from Sonoma, the boat launch paddlers access to the slough that links to San Pablo Bay. The boat launch can accommodate non-motorized boats up to 24 feet long. The slough is also a great place for bird watching, and dogs are welcome on leash. Please...
Ernie Smith Community Park
The park features a softball field, basketball court, a children's accessible play area, ans a wheelchair-accessible group picnic area. It also has a 1/2 acre off-leash dog park with picnic tables and a pet drinking fountain. The park has a little over 1/2 mile trail...
Sonoma Adventures
If you’re looking for one of the most fun and adventurous activities in Sonoma, Sonoma Adventures bike and Segway tours (guided and self-guided) and rentals allow you to see all of the best sights up close and personal. They will deliver rented equipment directly to...
Wine Country Cyclery
They offer the latest fleet of bikes available in the valley. They replace their comfort/hybrids every year, and their road bikes every 2-3 years (depending on use) to ensure they can provide the latest equipment and features. They rent a variety of bikes such as...