If you're looking for something fun to do with youngsters (for free), the Environmental Discovery Center (EDC) in Santa Rosa is always a safe bet. Maintained by the Sonoma County Parks and Recreation Department, this public space inspires little imaginations with its nature-oriented exhibits. Many local kids love the EDC's tide pool, probably because they're […]
Nature lovers and athletes alike take to the Laguna de Santa Rosa Regional Trail to get some exercise and explore Sonoma County's biggest freshwater wetland. It's home to many small critters and plants you won't find anywhere else in the area, including the California tiger salamander, which is named for its black body with spots […]
Founded in 2005 with a mission to inspire creativity and stimulate curiosity, the Children's Museum of Sonoma County first operated as a mobile exhibit that brought hands-on art and science experiences to local schools. In 2010, the group signed a lease for their first permanent location and received a grant from the California Parks and […]
Santa Rosa nearly overflows with nature. Oak woodlands, grassy meadows, wildlife-rich wetlands—they all reside within its boundaries. You can lay eyes on most of the area's topography from the summit of Taylor Mountain, the centerpiece of Taylor Mountain Regional Park. You'll have a fun hike ahead of you if you decide to go all the […]
Copperfield’s Books continues to thrive. With a location in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center, Copperfield’s is an operation run by people who love books, who hire people who share the same love. Whether you’re looking for a bestseller, a classic or something more obscure, you will really like the selection of both new and used […]
Explore wine country with a vineyard tour from Terrific Tours. Sonoma and the Napa Valley is well known for its wineries and beautiful views. That’s why it’s fun to get take a van excursion with Terrific Tours. A comfortable van will take you from winery to winery, where you’ll learn about grape cultivation and the […]
Visitors to Matanzas Creek Winery in Santa Rosa notice the extensive lavender fields surrounding the vineyards before they even set foot on the property. Founded in 1977, Matanzas Creek sits aside three picturesque mountain peaks and provides scenic views of the surrounding valley. The land is home to the aforementioned lavender fields, vineyards, as well […]
Santa Rosa’s Cane Creek Regional Park showcases 128 acres of public space for visitors to explore. The sprawling park, located in the Sonoma Valley foothills, offers scenic vistas of both Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park. Though less famous than nearby Redwood-forested parks, Cane Creek is home to stands of beautiful California trees like Buckeye, White […]