North Bay: Freestone, Glen Ellen, Napa, Sebastopol, Sonoma, Sonoma, Bodega Bay
Osmosis Day Spa Gardens - Freestone
Location: 209 Bohemian Highway
Why Go There? A centering, healing day spa features enzyme baths, massage, sound therapy; set on five acre property with zen meditation garden, pond, creekside path to stroll. Close to Wildflour Bread (see food listing).
More Information: Osmosis
Quarryhill Botanical Garden - Glen Ellen
Daily 9:00am-4:00pm (closed some holidays)
Location: 12841 Sonoma Highway
Why Go There? Self-guided (map/app available) 25 acre wild, woodland garden features one of the most diverse botanic areas in Sonoma Valley; docent-led tours available (fee, must reserve); scheduled events include walks, yoga, lectures, fundraisers; active military, senior (65+), youth entrance discount (free first Tuesday for seniors, students, active military); garden/gift shop.
More Information: Quarryhill Botanical Garden
Skyline Wilderness Park - Napa
Daily 7:00am-5:00pm (Spring/Summer until 7:00pm)
Location: 2201 Imola Avenue
Why Go There? 25 miles of trails, some shared use, provide easy strolls to steeper hikes including to1,630 foot Sugarloaf with clear day views of Napa Valley vineyards, San Francisco Bay, Mt. Diablo, and Mt. Tamalpais; contains the Martha Walker Native Habitat Garden; campground; entrance fee varies.
More Information: Skyline Park + Martha Walker Gardens
Laguna de Santa Rosa Wetlands Preserve, Trails - Sebastopol
Location: Multiple trailhead parking lots, starting points within downtown and east of town
Why Go There? Flat, easy trail offers short strolls or several miles of loops, trail options; bird and wildlife viewing; some trails wind through, around farms, city parks. Scheduled walks, talks explore birding, botany, area topics (fees).
More Information: Sebastopol Walks + Laguna de Santa Rosa Walks
Sonoma Mountain Overlook Trail/Montini Open Space Preserve - Sonoma
Location: Trailhead (with parking) north of downtown plaza via First Street
Why Go There? Close to the downtown plaza (a few blocks), an easy, well-maintained trail, features spring wildflowers and views, with optional connection/extension to the Montini Open Space Preserve
More Information: Sonoma Hiking Trails + Overlook Montini
Coastal Prairie Trail - Bodega Bay
Location: 2251 Highway 1
Why Go There? Accessible 1.1 mile easy trail offers prairie and coastal views, wildlife viewing, connections to Sonoma Coast State Park, Salmon Creek neighborhood, and south Salmon Creek Beach
More Information: Coastal Prairie Trail
Additional Resources
Audubon Canyon Ranch Nature Preserves - Marin, Sonoma Counties
”5,000 acres are made up of tidal flats, marshlands, coastal prairie, oak woodlands, grassland, chaparral, mixed evergreen forests and redwood groves”
Napa Land Trust - Napa
Activities, hikes, list of public parks, trails
Sonoma Hiking Trails - Sonoma County
Parks and hiking trails
Sonoma Land Trust - Sonoma County
Outings
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods - Sonoma County
Hikes and Walks