land adventures in sonoma

Santa Rosa's municipal course: a 150-acre parkland layout at the base of Bennett Peak. Eighteen holes, par 72, mature oaks, driving range, the most affordable serious round in the county.

Owner Andrew Loose and daughter T have run guided trail rides at Point Reyes National Seashore for over 20 years. Five Brooks expanded to Bodega Bay's Chanslor Ranch in 2017: coastal trails, sand dunes, beach rides south of Salmon Creek.

Founded 1991 by Randy Johnson. Longest continuously owned bike tour company in the region. Sip 'n Cycle (easy), Velo 'n Vino (advanced), kayak Russian River and Jenner Coast, hiking, multi-day 2-7 day combinations.

A 1928 Alister MacKenzie design (the architect of Augusta National and Cypress Point) laid out among 150-foot redwoods on the Russian River. Nine holes, par 36, walkable, affordable.

Operating since 2010 at Alliance Redwoods. Sonoma's only redwood canopy zipline. 7 zip lines (longest 1500 feet up to 40 mph), 2 sky bridges, spiral staircase, 45-foot rappel descent. Treehouse glamping available.

A Robert Trent Jones Jr. Scottish-style links above the Pacific: ocean views from all 18 holes, a dramatic three-hole coastal finish, four-star Golf Digest rating.

A former PGA Nationwide and Nike Tour stop: eighteen holes through lakes, creek, and oaks, uncluttered by homes. Championship pedigree at a public-course price, open twelve months.

Opened August 2002 by Jean Schulz. World's largest collection of original Peanuts artwork. Three exhibition galleries, biographical gallery, studio replica, movie theater, outdoor Snoopy-head labyrinth.

Founded 1985 by Michael Stusser. Cedar enzyme bath, pagoda massages, organic facials, 5-acre Kyoto-style gardens. Voted Best Spa in Sonoma County 17 years running.

Open-air electric trike tours from Sonoma Plaza covering boutique wineries, vineyards, hiking, and Sonoma Ashram meditation. 100% five-star reviews and Viator Top 10 Beverage Tours award.

French chef and tour guide Jérôme Ribeiro's vintage Vespa-inspired sidecars. 2-passenger custom tandem sidecars with vintage helmets and two-way radios. Pickup at Sonoma Plaza or El Pueblo Inn.

400-acre AZA-accredited wildlife preserve, 900+ animals, 90 species. Founded 1993 by Peter and Nancy Lang. Three-hour Classic Safari in Vietnam-era M37 Power Wagons. Overnight tent-cabins from Botswana.