Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Napa

The Caves At Soda Canyon

The Caves At Soda Canyon

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Napa Valley Museum

Napa Valley Museum

Regional art, science & history exhibits. Heritage museum features regional art, science & history exhibitions, educational programs & events.

Newell Open Space

Newell Open Space

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Rockville Hills Regional Park

Rockville Hills Regional Park

Park for walks, biking & mountain views. Area with volcanic-rock hills & a grass valley for nature-watching hikes, bike rides & scenic views.

Vintage Green Valley Park

Vintage Green Valley Park

Neighborhood basketball, picnics & play. Residential recreation site with a basketball court, 2 playgrounds, an open field & picnic tables.

Mother Earth Sculpture

Mother Earth Sculpture

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Odin's Temple of the Tiger

Odin's Temple of the Tiger

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Thrilla Gorilla

Thrilla Gorilla

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Sonoma Botanical Garden

Sonoma Botanical Garden

25 acres of flowering Asian plants. One of the largest collections of documented, wild-collected Asian plants in the world.

Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center (Dunnell Park)

Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center (Dunnell Park)

Venue with play areas & nature programs. Park offering a playground, creek & grasslands, plus conservation-themed learning programs.

Children's Wonderland Park

Children's Wonderland Park

Many whimsical playscapes for kids. Park featuring children's play structures in unique shapes, such as a castle, teapot & fire truck.

Jack London's Wolf House

Jack London's Wolf House

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Suisun Waterfront

Suisun Waterfront

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Jack London State Historic Park

Jack London State Historic Park

Famed author's grave, a museum & trails. Vast park dedicated to Jack London featuring his gravesite, a museum, historic buildings & trails.

Laurel Creek Park

Laurel Creek Park

Green space with fields & a playground. City park with green space, baseball fields & a playground, plus an after-school program center.

Lagoon Valley Park

Lagoon Valley Park

Recreation area with an off-leash park. 470-acre park offering boating, fishing, hiking & picnicking, plus an off-leash area for dogs.

Peña Adobe Regional Park

Peña Adobe Regional Park

Historic, sprawling recreation area. Large park offers hiking, BBQ areas, bike trails, fishing & a dog area, plus a historic adobe house.

Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

Nature preserve with hiking trails. Nature preserve overlooking Carquinez Bay featuring stunning landscape with native grasses & views.

Jack Hume Grove

Jack Hume Grove

Multi-use trails through redwoods. Nature park featuring walking/biking paths amid redwood trees & other native California plants.

Rush Ranch Open Space

Rush Ranch Open Space

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Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

3,900-acre park & astronomy observatory. Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing.

Candy Cane and Lollipop Lanes

Candy Cane and Lollipop Lanes

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

Beat the Room - An Escape Room Experience

Beat the Room - An Escape Room Experience

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Lawler Falls Park

Lawler Falls Park

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Vacaville Museum

Vacaville Museum

Small museum for local heritage. Intimate gallery featuring changing exhibits related to city & county history, plus a gift shop.

Andrews Park

Andrews Park

Charming park with trails & a creek. Verdant park with ambling trails, shaded picnic areas, a children's playground & a creek.

Al Patch Park

Al Patch Park

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American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary 501c3

American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary 501c3

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Hawkins Park

Hawkins Park

City park with a playground & BBQs. This public park has many picnic tables & grill stations as well as a playground & basketball court.

Lake Solano County Park

Lake Solano County Park

Camping, kayaking & fly-fishing. Wooded lakeside park for canoeing, kayaking & fly-fishing, plus camping, short hikes & birdwatching.

Petaluma Wildlife Museum

Petaluma Wildlife Museum

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Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Picnic facilities, hiking trails & tours. Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours.

Penngrove Power and Implement Museum

Penngrove Power and Implement Museum

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MarTEEnez Minigolf and Arcade

MarTEEnez Minigolf and Arcade

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Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Campground & seasonal pool near wineries. Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space.

Golden Labyrinth | mARTinez Public Art

Golden Labyrinth | mARTinez Public Art

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Golis Park

Golis Park

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Spring Lake Park

Spring Lake Park

A campground, lake & multi-use trails. Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails.

Environmental Discovery Center of Sonoma County

Environmental Discovery Center of Sonoma County

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John Muir National Historic Site

John Muir National Historic Site

Hiking trail with peak & valley views. A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views.

Gravity Vault Marin

Gravity Vault Marin

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China Camp State Park

China Camp State Park

Campgrounds with hiking & biking trails. Park with reservable picnic & camp sites, plus 15 mi. of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.

Western Railway Museum

Western Railway Museum

Rides in electric trains & streetcars. Unique facility offering rides in restored electric trains & historic streetcars, plus exhibits.

Scandia Family Fun Center

Scandia Family Fun Center

Amusement park with mini-golf & go-karts. Compact amusement park offering mini-golf, batting cages & go-karts, plus an arcade & pizza counter.

Fundemonium

Fundemonium

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ZyLand

ZyLand

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Lagoon Park

Lagoon Park

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Matteo's Dream Playground

Matteo's Dream Playground

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Juilliard Park

Juilliard Park

Community garden, play area & public art. A playground, community garden, public art & live bands in the summer are the draw at this park.

Sharpsteen Museum

Sharpsteen Museum

Calistoga-centric exhibits & artifacts. Local history museum with a stagecoach, simulated barn, working model train & other attractions.

Bayer Park & Gardens

Bayer Park & Gardens

Garden, skate park & picnic facilities. 6-acre space with a community garden, a picnic area with outdoor ovens, a skate park & a playground.

Museum of Sonoma County

Museum of Sonoma County

Rotating exhibits with a local focus. Small, stately facility with a collection of exhibits documenting aspects of the region's past.

Railroad Square Historic District

Railroad Square Historic District

Vintage quarter with shops & dining. Heart of old town Santa Rosa, with restaurants & antiques shops in restored late-1800s buildings.

Araceli Farms

Araceli Farms

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Rincon Ridge Park

Rincon Ridge Park

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DeMeo Park

DeMeo Park

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Pixieland Amusement Park

Pixieland Amusement Park

Whimsical park with rides for young kids. Whimsical amusement park offers a range of carnival rides for young kids, party space & casual fare.

Museum of International Propaganda

Museum of International Propaganda

Global political propaganda museum. Museum displaying political propaganda from more than 12 countries, including posters & memorabilia.

Falkirk Cultural Center

Falkirk Cultural Center

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