Discover Chanslor Ranch Regional Park and Open Space Preserve on a challenging 4-mile hike through rolling coastal grasslands, panoramic ridgelines and Salmon Creek wetlands, with sweeping views and plenty of opportunities for birdwatching along the way.
Visiting the Sonoma Coast in summer? Know that you’ll likely meet banks of damp, gray fog in mornings and evenings. Learn why this natural seasonal feature occurs, why summer fog is vital for coastal plants and trees and discover the best Sonoma County beach parks to visit in summer.
Fall is a special time to get outdoors in Sonoma County, and one of the best features of the season is the spectacular weather along the Sonoma Coast. Autumn is ideal for visiting beaches in Bodega Bay, The Sea Ranch, and Gualala.
In Sonoma County, fall brings colorful trees and vineyards, the hope for rain, and saying goodbye to the intense summer heat. It’s a great time of year to get out from under the shady trees and explore some sunny trails that offer sweeping views of the changing landscape.
Driving Highway 1 along the Sonoma Coast is an iconic experience, and part of the adventure is discovering Sonoma County's northernmost beaches. Here are some suggestions for exploring the oceanfront trails at Stillwater Cove, The Sea Ranch and Gualala Point Regional Park.
Tolay Lake Regional Park features nearly 12 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding across mostly open grasslands and ridgetops about 8 miles southeast of Petaluma. From the hilltops, visitors can see San Pablo Bay, the Petaluma River, the San Francisco skyline and other Bay Area peaks. Learn more about the trail options and unique features of the park.
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