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Things to do in West Sonoma County

Vineyards, golf courses, nature, cultural heritage, and guided excursions...

OUR FAVORITE WINERIES

One of the highlights during a trip to the Russian River is a well planned wine tour.  Years of research into our local boutique tasting rooms has enabled us to create custom itineraries specifically for you.  Wine maps and luncheon suggestions are happily provided. 


Here's a few of our favorite's within a 20 to 30 minute drive:


Moshin Vineyards

Porter Creek Vineyards

Paul Mathew Tasting Room

Korbel Winery


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MONTE RIO PUBLIC BEACH

 is the largest public beach on the lower Russian River. Rent a canoe, paddle board or kayak for very reasonable prices. The food concession stand is stocked with cold drinks, ice cream and lunchable items.


The beach is open to the public Memorial weekend through the last weekend in September each year.  You can get to the beach directly from our property by walking through a lovely, dog friendly, meadow which leads you onto the beach.

MONTE RIO PUBLIC BEACH LOCATION

SONOMA CANOPY TOURS

Sonoma Canopy Tours is completely unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. With two unique courses, each a two-and-a-half hour guided eco tour that include multiple zip lines, sky bridges, a majestic spiral staircase, a rappel to the forest floor, you will be immersed in the unparalleled beauty of the world famous California Coastal Redwoods.  They are located about five miles away from the inn, less than 10 minute drive.




SONOMA CANOPY TOURS LOCATION
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Armstrong Redwoods State Park

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is a beautiful state park established to preserve 805 acres of coast redwoods. The reserve is located about 6 miles from our inn, 10 mins drive. The reserve is in a temperate rainforest and has great hiking trails from easy to challenging.  The park also has picnic tables and BBQ pits. 



ARMSTRONG REDWOODS STATE PARK LOCATION

Fort Ross State Historic Park

Fort Ross State Historic Park is heaven for history buffs plus it's a great coastal drive from the inn. Covering the natural history, the centuries past and present of resident Kashia Pomo people, the Russian colonization periods (1812-1842), the Ranch era (1842-1972), and the over one hundred year era of this area as a protected resource as a State Historic Park. 


FORT ROSS HISTORICAL PARK LOCATION
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Goat Rock State Park

Goat Rock Beach is located on highway one, south of the town of Jenner, and about a 20 mins drive from our inn. The park and surrounding land is part of 

Sonoma Coast State Park .  Dogs are allowed on Blind Beach  south of Goat Rock.  This is one of my favorite beaches, with the calm Russian River meeting the wild Pacific Ocean.  You can rent kayaks in the town of Jenner and get out for a relaxing paddle on the Russian River.  If it's windy you can stay warm in the dunes.  Bathrooms and picnic tables. 



GOAT ROCK STATE PARK LOCATION
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