Brandie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful places to visit while in gorgeous Sonoma County
The Redwood Empire Ice Arena is truly the most beautiful Ice Arena in the world. The Arena opened on April 28th, 1969 with a gala event starring the 1968 Olympic Gold Medallist Peggy Fleming and the Vince Guaraldi trio. Just as with this opening ceremony so it has been for its entire history, the Redwood Empire Ice Arena has stood for quality. The grand opening was the culmination of almost a year of construction.
Nestled among towering Redwoods, with faithful reproductions of Swiss chalet facades and panoramic scenes from the Swiss Alps Snoopy's Home Ice feels like an Alpine village in a Redwood Forest. It is truly a magical place.
https://www.snoopyshomeice.com/home
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Snoopy's Home Ice
1667 W Steele LnThe Redwood Empire Ice Arena is truly the most beautiful Ice Arena in the world. The Arena opened on April 28th, 1969 with a gala event starring the 1968 Olympic Gold Medallist Peggy Fleming and the Vince Guaraldi trio. Just as with this opening ceremony so it has been for its entire history, the Redwood Empire Ice Arena has stood for quality. The grand opening was the culmination of almost a year of construction.
Nestled among towering Redwoods, with faithful reproductions of Swiss chalet facades and panoramic scenes from the Swiss Alps Snoopy's Home Ice feels like an Alpine village in a Redwood Forest. It is truly a magical place.
https://www.snoopyshomeice.com/home
It's impossible to visit Sonoma County's Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and not be transformed, however briefly, by the magnificence of nature.
Beneath this redwood forest's magnificent, soaring canopy you'll feel silenced by the trees' majesty and humbled by their endurance.
And there's simply something about being surrounded by trees that have lived more than a thousand years that slows you down and causes you to reflect. When you leave a redwood forest, the world is never quite the same, at least for a little while.
https://www.sonomacounty.com/articles/armstrong-redwoods
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdIt's impossible to visit Sonoma County's Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and not be transformed, however briefly, by the magnificence of nature.
Beneath this redwood forest's magnificent, soaring canopy you'll feel silenced by the trees' majesty and humbled by their endurance.
And there's simply something about being surrounded by trees that have lived more than a thousand years that slows you down and causes you to reflect. When you leave a redwood forest, the world is never quite the same, at least for a little while.
https://www.sonomacounty.com/articles/armstrong-redwoods
Sonoma Coast State Park Sonoma Coast State Park (SP) is located between Jenner and Bodega Bay on Highway 1. This 10,000+ acre park was established in 1934 and includes over 19 miles of trails. It is actually a series of beaches separated by rock bluffs and headlands extending 17 miles from Bodega Head to Vista Trail 4 miles north of Jenner. The long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural rock arches and secluded coves are features that make this State Park one of California's most scenic attractions. Beachcombers, fishermen, sunbathers and picnickers can access the beach from more than a dozen points along the coast from Hwy. 1. The Rangers' Station is located on the north side of Salmon Creek on Hwy 1.
https://www.stewardscr.org/sonoma-coast-state-park.html
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3095 CA-1Sonoma Coast State Park Sonoma Coast State Park (SP) is located between Jenner and Bodega Bay on Highway 1. This 10,000+ acre park was established in 1934 and includes over 19 miles of trails. It is actually a series of beaches separated by rock bluffs and headlands extending 17 miles from Bodega Head to Vista Trail 4 miles north of Jenner. The long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural rock arches and secluded coves are features that make this State Park one of California's most scenic attractions. Beachcombers, fishermen, sunbathers and picnickers can access the beach from more than a dozen points along the coast from Hwy. 1. The Rangers' Station is located on the north side of Salmon Creek on Hwy 1.
https://www.stewardscr.org/sonoma-coast-state-park.html
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens is where world-renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank lived and experimented with plants for most of his 50-year career.
This Registered National, State & City Historic Landmark is a unique city park located at the corner of Santa Rosa and Sonoma Avenues in Santa Rosa, California - across the street from City Hall and Juilliard Park.
The Carriage House Gift Shop and Museum is open and walk-in docent-led tours are available April through October. The grounds are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to dusk year-round for self-guided tours and reserved Group and Children's Tours.
https://www.sonomacounty.com/cultural-arts/luther-burbank-home-gardens
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Luther Burbank Home and Gardens
204 Santa Rosa AveLuther Burbank Home & Gardens is where world-renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank lived and experimented with plants for most of his 50-year career.
This Registered National, State & City Historic Landmark is a unique city park located at the corner of Santa Rosa and Sonoma Avenues in Santa Rosa, California - across the street from City Hall and Juilliard Park.
The Carriage House Gift Shop and Museum is open and walk-in docent-led tours are available April through October. The grounds are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to dusk year-round for self-guided tours and reserved Group and Children's Tours.
https://www.sonomacounty.com/cultural-arts/luther-burbank-home-gardens
100% Certified Sustainable Winery and Vineyards featuring Award-Winning Wines, acclaimed Wine & Food Pairings, breathtaking Private Event settings, and an illustrious Wedding venue. For more than four decades, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards has hand-crafted fruit forward, luscious and full-bodied wines from the superior mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County's most prestigious appellations.
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St. Francis Winery and Vineyard
100 Pythian Rd100% Certified Sustainable Winery and Vineyards featuring Award-Winning Wines, acclaimed Wine & Food Pairings, breathtaking Private Event settings, and an illustrious Wedding venue. For more than four decades, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards has hand-crafted fruit forward, luscious and full-bodied wines from the superior mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County's most prestigious appellations.
Jenner Beach in Jenner, California
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Jenner Beach is the main beach at the north side of the Russian River mouth in the town of Jenner. This driftwood strewn beach can be accessed via steep paths from various pullout parking spots on Highway 1. The safest is behind four steel yellow bollards (posts) that mark the trailhead next to the highway. It’s also possible to get down to the north end of Jenner Beach from the trail at Fish Head Beach. If the river mouth is closed (when the river is not flowing through the beach), then you can get here by walking north from Goat Rock Beach but stay back 50 yards from harbor seals and sea lions if present.
https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/jenner-beach/
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Jenner Beach
Jenner Beach in Jenner, California
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Jenner Beach is the main beach at the north side of the Russian River mouth in the town of Jenner. This driftwood strewn beach can be accessed via steep paths from various pullout parking spots on Highway 1. The safest is behind four steel yellow bollards (posts) that mark the trailhead next to the highway. It’s also possible to get down to the north end of Jenner Beach from the trail at Fish Head Beach. If the river mouth is closed (when the river is not flowing through the beach), then you can get here by walking north from Goat Rock Beach but stay back 50 yards from harbor seals and sea lions if present.
https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/jenner-beach/
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park in southeast Windsor features a rugged landscape in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains and offers nearly 8 miles of trails for hiking, bicycle and horseback riding.
The 850-acre park includes oak woodlands, forests of mixed evergreens, ridges with sweeping views of the Santa Rosa Plain, canyons, rolling hills, a shaded creek, and a pond. The parking area features a large lot for horse trailers.
A looped trail system offers moderately difficult hiking on unpaved trails and allows hikers to create routes of varying lengths and intensity. The Ridge Trail features panoramic views of north-central Sonoma County.
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Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
5750 Faught RdShiloh Ranch Regional Park in southeast Windsor features a rugged landscape in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains and offers nearly 8 miles of trails for hiking, bicycle and horseback riding.
The 850-acre park includes oak woodlands, forests of mixed evergreens, ridges with sweeping views of the Santa Rosa Plain, canyons, rolling hills, a shaded creek, and a pond. The parking area features a large lot for horse trailers.
A looped trail system offers moderately difficult hiking on unpaved trails and allows hikers to create routes of varying lengths and intensity. The Ridge Trail features panoramic views of north-central Sonoma County.
Foothill Regional Park in east Windsor is a 211-acre wilderness park in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains. The park features thick oak woodlands, rolling hillsides, ridge-top views of northern Sonoma County, three ponds for bass and bluegill fishing, grassy meadows, and spring wildflowers.
Nearly 7 miles of multi-use trails cover varied terrain, offering easy to challenging options for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.
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Foothill Regional Park station
Foothill Regional Park in east Windsor is a 211-acre wilderness park in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains. The park features thick oak woodlands, rolling hillsides, ridge-top views of northern Sonoma County, three ponds for bass and bluegill fishing, grassy meadows, and spring wildflowers.
Nearly 7 miles of multi-use trails cover varied terrain, offering easy to challenging options for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.
The park, 60 miles north of San Francisco on the eastern edge of Santa Rosa offers miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail riding.
For wildflower lovers, Trione-Annadel State Park offers a great variety of flowers from early Spring until early Summer, especially on a hike around Lake Ilsanjo. The best months to see the park's wildflowers are April and May, but there are some plants in bloom as early as January and as late as September.
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Trione-Annadel State Park
6201 Channel DrThe park, 60 miles north of San Francisco on the eastern edge of Santa Rosa offers miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail riding.
For wildflower lovers, Trione-Annadel State Park offers a great variety of flowers from early Spring until early Summer, especially on a hike around Lake Ilsanjo. The best months to see the park's wildflowers are April and May, but there are some plants in bloom as early as January and as late as September.
Food scene
Coppola Family wines in a sprawling, stylish venue with a pool, bocce, seasonal fare & movie relics. A must see when visiting the Wine Country.
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300 Via ArchimedesCoppola Family wines in a sprawling, stylish venue with a pool, bocce, seasonal fare & movie relics. A must see when visiting the Wine Country.
It could be easy to discount Catelli’s as an old school red sauce joint, but that would be a mistake. First opened in 1936, Catelli’s is now under the firm guidance of third generation chef Domenica Catelli, who is cooking the heck out of the dishes first brought to the menu by her grandparents. It’s the kind of spot that satisfies those seeking modern California-Italian hybrids as much as those dreaming of a nice piece of chicken parm. Fresh housemade pastas and scratch sauces are hallmarks. A full bar, an outstanding selection of northern Sonoma County wines, and a lovely back patio round out the experience.
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Catelli's Restaurant
21047 Geyserville AveIt could be easy to discount Catelli’s as an old school red sauce joint, but that would be a mistake. First opened in 1936, Catelli’s is now under the firm guidance of third generation chef Domenica Catelli, who is cooking the heck out of the dishes first brought to the menu by her grandparents. It’s the kind of spot that satisfies those seeking modern California-Italian hybrids as much as those dreaming of a nice piece of chicken parm. Fresh housemade pastas and scratch sauces are hallmarks. A full bar, an outstanding selection of northern Sonoma County wines, and a lovely back patio round out the experience.
Tucked away in the South A Street artists’ district, Spinster Sisters features ever-changing original art on the walls and inexpensive County Line wines on tap, making it the perfect casual spot for Tuesday nights and Sunday mornings alike. Chef Liza Hinmann's delicious wilted kale salad outshines the typical versions, and her breakfasts often features surprise specials like homemade doughnut holes with fresh pear.
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The Spinster Sisters
401 S A StTucked away in the South A Street artists’ district, Spinster Sisters features ever-changing original art on the walls and inexpensive County Line wines on tap, making it the perfect casual spot for Tuesday nights and Sunday mornings alike. Chef Liza Hinmann's delicious wilted kale salad outshines the typical versions, and her breakfasts often features surprise specials like homemade doughnut holes with fresh pear.
Probably Sonoma County’s best Peruvian restaurant, this is your spot for giant portions of pollo a la brasa, lomo saltado, and a wide assortment of ceviches — all the classics. Save room for the lucuma ice cream for dessert.
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Sazón | Peruvian Cuisine
1129 Sebastopol RdProbably Sonoma County’s best Peruvian restaurant, this is your spot for giant portions of pollo a la brasa, lomo saltado, and a wide assortment of ceviches — all the classics. Save room for the lucuma ice cream for dessert.
This casual, counter-service spot serving high-quality Mexican food, from huevos rancheros to lamb tacos is a must-visit restaurant in Sonoma. The handmade tortillas are so good and fragrant, you can find them at various Bay Area farmers markets (under the Primavera brand name). They taste that much better here at the mother ship.
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El Molino Central
11 Central AveThis casual, counter-service spot serving high-quality Mexican food, from huevos rancheros to lamb tacos is a must-visit restaurant in Sonoma. The handmade tortillas are so good and fragrant, you can find them at various Bay Area farmers markets (under the Primavera brand name). They taste that much better here at the mother ship.