Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, California is a popular area for outdoor adventurers and those who love to explore nature. With its scenic trails and activities, it's a must-visit for anyone looking for an adventure. Popular attractions include the Santa Rosa Creek Trail, Spring Lake Regional Park, and the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail. These trails provide visitors with the chance to discover the area's natural beauty. For those seeking more of a challenge, the Annadel State Park is ideal for a hike. The park also offers great views of the surrounding area. For a more leisurely activity, the Trione-Annadel State Park is an excellent spot for a stroll. The park is full of wildlife and provides many opportunities to observe the area's wildlife. No matter what type of outdoor activity you're looking for, Santa Rosa has something for everyone.
Top Spots in and near Santa Rosa
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Guerneville, California
East Ridge - Pool Ridge Loop
4.53.37 mi / 810 ft gainThis park most resembles Muir Woods, and if you're looking to get out of the tourist trap, head to Armstrong Redwoods and make a day of it. This 3-mile hike takes off from the sign pointing to East Ridge Trail. As you begin a slight climb up the trail, you'll be under the cover of the redwoods, s...Read more -
Sonoma, California
Sonoma Valley Wine Tour Bike Ride
This 12 mile bike path starts at a rental shop in Sonoma Country called Sonoma Valley Bike Tours and Rentals. Follow the trail through the quaint residential area and into the back country vineyards and dirt trails. This ride can be anything between a hardcore 2 hour cycling workout with a few in...Read more -
Guerneville, California
Parson Jones and Colonial Armstrong Redwood Trees
5.0The Parson Jones Tree is the tallest tree in the reserve, measuring more than 310 feet (94 m) in height. This is longer than the length of a football field! Named after a lumberman who chose to preserve this portion of the park in the 1870s, the Colonel Armstrong Tree is the oldest tree in the ...Read more -
Guerneville, California
Austin Creek State Recreation Area Loop
5.08.65 mi / 1722 ft gainThe hike starts at the Gilliam Creek Trailhead, halfway up Armstrong Woods Road on the way to Bullfrog Pond. There is an $8 fee to enter the park, to be paid at the ranger kiosk as you enter Armstrong Woods. HIKING Begin hiking by descending the Gilliam Creek Trail. The descent is long and ste...Read more -
Yountville, California
Bike the Napa Valley Wine Trail
12.5 mi / 100 ft gainThe Napa Vally Vine Trail is an ongoing project of the Napa Valley Vine Coalition which has the stated goal of creating a 47 mile long bike trail along the entire length of Napa Valley. Currently 12.5 miles of trail is available between downtown Yountville and Kennedy Park in the city of Napa. Yo...Read more -
Monte Rio, California
Islands in the Sky Vista Loop
4.03.83 mi / 883 ft gainThe Islands in the Sky Vista Loop in Monte Rio, California, is a moderately challenging hiking trail. Spanning approximately 3.83 miles, the loop offers a variety of terrain, including forested areas, open meadows, and rocky outcrops. The trail is well-marked and maintained, making it suitable fo...Read more -
Saint Helena, California
Hike the Lake Hennessey Loop
5.06.4 mi / 900 ft gainThe "lollipop" hike starts at the "Ranch House" parking lot off of Chiles Pope Valley Road - alternatively, you can access from Conn Valley Road for a shortened 5.6-mile loop. You turn off Chiles Pope Valley Road onto Moore Creek Trail, drive past a private house (you can see it on the map) and t...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 -
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 -
Marshall, California
Kayak Tomales Bay
5.0Kayak Beautiful Tomales bay and experience the bioluminescence ecology of the bay. Timed during the lowest crescent of the moon, and starting around sunset, you will paddle into the sunset and wait until it is completely dark, continuing on around the bay to experience the bio-luminescence natur...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 -
Napa, California
Alston Park Loop Trail
2.76 mi / 184 ft gainAlston Park Loop Trail, located in Napa, California, is a 2.76-mile loop trail that offers a moderate level of difficulty for hikers. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running and is accessible year-round. The trail is well-maintained and clearly marked, making it suitable for ...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 -
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 -
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 -
Sonoma County, California
Kortum Trail
9.27 mi / 968 ft gainThe Kortum Trail in the Sonoma Coast State Park connects Goat Rock with Wrights Beach, winding along the top of the sea cliffs and affording incredible views of the California Coast and its numerous sea rocks and arches. To get there take the Pacific Coast Highway / Highway 1 to either Wright's...Read more
