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Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
Picnic facilities, hiking trails & tours. Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours.
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Campground & seasonal pool near wineries. Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space.
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
3,900-acre park & astronomy observatory. Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing.
Sharpsteen Museum
Calistoga-centric exhibits & artifacts. Local history museum with a stagecoach, simulated barn, working model train & other attractions.
Sonoma Botanical Garden
25 acres of flowering Asian plants. One of the largest collections of documented, wild-collected Asian plants in the world.
Old Faithful Geyser of California
Scenic site with a unique gift shop. Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods.
Napa Valley Museum
Regional art, science & history exhibits. Heritage museum features regional art, science & history exhibitions, educational programs & events.
The Petrified Forest
Preserved redwood trees & trails. Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago.
Environmental Discovery Center of Sonoma County
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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.
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.
Jack London's Wolf House
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The Caves At Soda Canyon
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Rincon Ridge Park
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Pepperwood Preserve
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Safari West
Plush tents within a wildlife preserve. Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast.
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.
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
Vintage quarter with shops & dining. Heart of old town Santa Rosa, with restaurants & antiques shops in restored late-1800s buildings.
DeMeo Park
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Children's Museum of Sonoma County
Hands-on exhibits & an outdoor garden. Cheerful museum for kids featuring interactive educational activities, plus an explorative garden.
Golis Park
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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.
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
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American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary 501c3
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Penngrove Power and Implement Museum
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West County Museum
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Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Experiment Farm
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Ragle Ranch Park
Scenic spot for outdoor pursuits. Public park with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus picnic areas, playgrounds & a dog park.
Petaluma Wildlife Museum
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Hallberg Butterfly Garden
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Lake Solano County Park
Camping, kayaking & fly-fishing. Wooded lakeside park for canoeing, kayaking & fly-fishing, plus camping, short hikes & birdwatching.
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.
Newell Open Space
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Vintage Green Valley Park
Neighborhood basketball, picnics & play. Residential recreation site with a basketball court, 2 playgrounds, an open field & picnic tables.
Candy Cane and Lollipop Lanes
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Capay Open Space Park
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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.
Mother Earth Sculpture
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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.
Park Winters
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Jack Hume Grove
Multi-use trails through redwoods. Nature park featuring walking/biking paths amid redwood trees & other native California plants.
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.
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
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Sonoma Zipline Adventures
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Vacaville Museum
Small museum for local heritage. Intimate gallery featuring changing exhibits related to city & county history, plus a gift shop.
Andrews Park
Charming park with trails & a creek. Verdant park with ambling trails, shaded picnic areas, a children's playground & a creek.
Odin's Temple of the Tiger
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Thrilla Gorilla
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Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum
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Laurel Creek Park
Green space with fields & a playground. City park with green space, baseball fields & a playground, plus an after-school program center.
Al Patch Park
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Suisun Waterfront
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Hawkins Park
City park with a playground & BBQs. This public park has many picnic tables & grill stations as well as a playground & basketball court.
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.
Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve
Nature preserve with hiking trails. Nature preserve overlooking Carquinez Bay featuring stunning landscape with native grasses & views.
Lawler Falls Park
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Rush Ranch Open Space
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Bear Flag Farm
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Gravity Vault Marin
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Araceli Farms
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China Camp State Park
Campgrounds with hiking & biking trails. Park with reservable picnic & camp sites, plus 15 mi. of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Lagoon Park
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Hall Memorial Park
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