Don’t miss

There’s plenty to do in Central Sonoma County. The Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, north of Guerneville, is packed with ancient redwood trees and laced with secret trails waiting to be explored. To get an above-ground view, check out Sonoma Canopy Tours in Occidental, where you’ll zip high above the ground through 2,000 year-old redwoods trees.

Business and culture revolve around the thriving city of Santa Rosa. Fun-for-any-age activities include the Charles M. Schulz Museum – home to the largest collection of Peanuts comic strips in the world.

Wine tasting is a must, of course, and MacPhail Tasting Lounge at the Barlow in Sebastopol offers flights of their small-batch Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs in a low-key atmosphere.

Looking for options to stay? Book a room at any number of places including Safari West, and Vintners Inn.

See our restaurant guide of the top 25 restaurants around Sonoma County.

Guides & Itineraries

• Guide

  Russian River Valley

• Itinerary

  Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

• Guide

  Go Wine Tasting in Forestville

Popular Lodging

• Guide

  Hotels in Santa Rosa

• Guide

  Guerneville Bed & Breakfasts

• Guide

  Stay in Occidental