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.
Montini Open Space Preserve
The Montini Open Space Preserve is covered with oak woodland, large rock outcroppings (including an historical rock quarry), and open grassland. The trails offer beautiful views of Sonoma Valley, San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. Protecting the Montini property has...
Napa Valley Balloons, Inc.
Napa Valley Balloons' rrrr classic balloon flight package ($275 per guest) includes: A 40 minute to 1 hour hot air balloon flight and free round-trip transportation from select Napa Valley hotels. For me, the downside of hot air ballooning is you have to go so early...
Sonoma Children’s Creative and Performing Arts
Featuring eight different camps ranging from Fashion Design Camp to Dance Camp to Authors & Illustrators Workshop, they strive to enrich, educate and inspire our children through art. Unfortunately, their summer camps for 2020 are cancelled due to Covid-19. They...
McDonald Ranch
This summer camp offers a multitude of activities for kids 5-12. You can also add a day or two of horseback riding to your child's summer camp experience. (Children over 8-years-old can do a full-time equestrian program.) Some of the activities include: Swimming...