Monte Rio, California
Monte Rio, California offers some of the best trails and outdoor activities for those seeking scenic outdoor adventures. A must-visit is the Bohemian Grove Trail, a moderate difficulty hiking route that spans 1.8 miles. Enjoy the sight of towering redwood trees and the sound of the Russian River flowing nearby. For a more challenging hike, the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve offers 805 acres of coast redwoods, some towering over 300 feet high. Kayaking and canoeing are popular on the Russian River, and Monte Rio Beach is a top spot for swimming and picnicking. Nearby, the Pacific Coast Highway offers scenic drives with ocean views. These outdoor attractions make Monte Rio a top destination for those seeking scenic outdoor adventures.
Top Spots in and near Monte Rio
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Forestville, California
Canoe the Russian River via Forestville
5.0Starting at Burke's Canoe in Forestville, CA this is a 10-mile self-guided canoe trip down the Russian River. You can rent your canoe from Burke's and launch from their beach. Burke's will also pick you up 10 miles down-river and shuttle you back to their parking lot.This canoe trip features lo...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Camp at Wright's Beach Campground
/ 32 ft gainThis campground is defined by the scenery: rugged headlands, craggy coastlines, natural arches, and quiet coves.Wright's Beach Campground features primitive camping - basic tent sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and amazing ocean views. This is a great location for Bay Area campers who want t...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Portuguese Beach
4.0Portuguese Beach in Bodega Bay is a scenic gem along the Northern California coastline, offering visitors a tranquil retreat amidst stunning natural beauty. Nestled between rugged cliffs, this beach is known for its expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and its serene atmosphere. It's a popular sp...Read more -
Sonoma County, California
Salmon Creek State Beach
4.0Salmon Creek State Beach located is located just off Highway 1, north of Bodega, California. This beach has a parking lot and restroom on the cliff side, just a short walk down to the beach. DogsBoth North and South Salmon Creek sections of the state beach are not dog friendly due to the Federa...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Camp at Bodega Dunes Campground
These kind of getaways shouldn't be planned many weeks before the trip. So we didn't booked a campground. And from this experience we learn that you don't have to reserve a campground. Just go there - don't panic when you see campground is full sign in the entrance. There are always available spo...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Bodega Dunes Beach
4.0Bodega Dunes Beach is located through the same entrance as Bodega Dunes Campground. There is a fee to enter the parking area for day use, but you can also access it without payment if you have a CA State Parks Pass. From the parking area heading toward the beach, you will see two picnic areas wi...Read more -
Sebastopol, California
Thistle - Creek Loop
5.01.45 mi / 69 ft gainThe Thistle - Creek Loop is a loop trail at Ragle Ranch. This trail is used for hiking and running and offers some cover/shade as well as great views of foliage especially in the fall months. This trail is located near Sebastopol, California.Read more -
Sebastopol, California
Ragle Ranch Extended Loop
5.01.86 mi / 82 ft gainRagle Ranch Extended Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Sebastopol, CaliforniaRead more -
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Sebastopol, California
Ives Park
4.0Ives Park is the oldest park in Sebastopol, California, and is located only 2 blocks from downtown Sebastopol. The park has many picnic tables with barbecues, a baseball diamond, a playground, and a community pool. Amenities: Parking for the park is on the street surrounding the park. There is ...Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Miwok Campground at Doran Regional Park
5.0Doran Regional Park is located along the coast just south of the town of Bodega Bay, California. There are 5 campgrounds at Doran and Miwok is the tent-only campground with 13 campsites. There is a parking lot at the campground and bathrooms with coin-operated showers. FEES: If camping, your e...Read more -
Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Creek Trail: Willowside Road to Fulton Road
4.2 mi / 46 ft gainSanta Rosa Creek Trail: Willowside Road to Fulton Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sebastopol, California.Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Doran Beach
5.04.02 mi / 75 ft gainDoran Beach is nestled within the picturesque landscape of Doran Regional Park near Bodega Bay, California. Offering pristine shores and captivating vistas, this is a coastal gem that allows visitors a more protected coastal landscape than nearby Salmon Creek State Beach. Explore sandy beaches ...Read more -
Sebastopol, California
Laguna de Santa Rosa Loop Trail
4.03.95 mi / 115 ft gainLaguna de Santa Rosa Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Sebastopol, California.Read more -
Bodega Bay, California
Bodega Head Nature Trail
4.71.67 mi / 121 ft gainSitting west of the San Andrea fault, the Bodega Head is a massive chunk of granite from the Salinian Block, a geological terrane that contains Point Reyes and the Farallon Islands, and shares its origins with the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Head itself having been carried hundreds of miles to t...Read more -
Santa Rosa, California
Joe Rodota Trail
4.012.67 mi / 174 ft gainJoe Rodota Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Sebastopol, California.Read more
