Things to Do

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Beaches

Sonoma County beaches are just 15 minutes away on one of the most revered country roads in all of the USA! You can also go north to Jenner through Monte Rio or south to Dillon Beach, Point Reyes and/or Bodega or Tomales Bay. http://www.sonomacounty.com/destinations/beaches

Russian River

The Russian River is for those who prefer canoeing. http://www.burkescanoetrips.com/

Cycling

Out the front door for experienced cyclists. Or drive into Healdsburg and rent bikes or tour the Dry Creek Valley or try this bike company tours http://winecountrybikes.com/

Hiking

Hike of the old grove. Armstrong Redwoods. http://www.sonomahikingtrails.com/

Wineries

There are many wineries in the area, Russian River appellation is known for its Pinot Noirs.

http://www.wineroad.com

Spa

Osmosis Day Spa is 8 minutes away in Freestone. http://www.osmosis.com/

Adventure

Ziplining http://www.sonomacanopytours.com/

EATS

Hazel's, 3782 Bohemian Highway Occidental 707-874-6003

Howard's Café, 75 Main St., 874-2838. Breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Freestone Artisan Cheese 380 Bohemian Highway, Freestone

Wild Flour Bread, 140 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone, 874-2938. Oven-hot bread Friday through Monday

FURTHER OUT OPTIONS

GRATON: Willow Wood Market Café, 9020 Graton Rd., Graton, 823-0233. Polenta dishes with soft cheeses, grilled vegetables, and pork tenderloin make the wait (no reservations) and 10-minute drive worthwhile.

Underwood Graton Road, American food with a great bar atmosphere.

BODEGA BAY 

Fisherman's Cove 1850 Bay Flat Road Bodega. Fresh crab, oysters, fish tacos.

Spud Point Crab Company 1910 Westshore Road Bodega Bay award-winning chowder.

Drake's at Bodega Bay Lodge Drinks and Sunset by firepits.

Terrapin Creek Cafe Michelin Star restaurant 

Rocker Oysterfeller's 595 South Highway 1, Bodega Bay 707-772-5760

Nick’s Cove, 23240 California 1, Marshall CA 415-663-1033 on Tomales Bay great for lunch or cocktails with a water view.