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THINGS TO DO IN WINE COUNTRY

Explore the Neighborhood

Sonoma County is renowned not only for its world-class wineries, but also for its vibrant attractions that cater to thrill seekers, nature enthusiasts, and food lovers alike. As a guest at The Sandman, you can even enjoy complimentary wine tastings at our Sandman Sips partner wineries. Ready for more? Start planning your visit by exploring other deals nearby through Sonona Country Tourism. 

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  • Outdoor seating area overlooking a swimming pool with shaded lounge chairs, tables, and plants, surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.
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    Flamingo Lazeaway Club

    2777 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

    The Lazeaway Club’s Cal-Pacific cuisine taps the spices, heat, sweet and savory of far-flung travel destinations, combining them with the best fresh, local ingredients.

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    Vintage Space

    2777 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

    Vintage Space is a retro-futuristic music lounge hosting a cosmic array of live music, stand-up comedy, dancing, DJ's, karaoke, trivia nights, and more. Originally built in 1957, when the public’s imagination was captivated by the dawn of the space race, atomic power and American ingenuity – Vintage Space melds the past with a bright tomorrow. A bastion of good vibes, far-out sounds and stellar cocktails that’s been sending it since Sputnik.

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    Safari West

    3115 Porter Creek Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

    Safari West is a 400-acre private wildlife preserve located 12 miles north of the city of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, California.

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    The Spa at Flamingo

    2777 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

    Pamper yourself with a day of wellness at The Spa at Flamingo. From pampering massages to rejuvenating facials and waxing, the road to serenity begins here.

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    Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

    50 Mark West Springs Rd #500, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    Founded in 1981, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is the North Bay’s premier arts and events center presenting world-class performances, nationally-recognized education programs, contemporary visual art, and many popular community events. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Center, a leading performing arts center, hosts performances in music, theater, dance, comedy, family programming and renowned speaker events; and serving more than 50,000 children and adults annually through its Education Through the Arts programs.

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    Charles M. Schulz Museum

    2301 Hardies Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    Hang with Snoopy and the gang at the Charles M. Schulz Museum - Opens in a new tab in Santa Rosa, Ca. View the largest collection of original Peanuts artwork in the world, laugh at Schulz’s original comic strips, learn about the art of cartooning, watch animated Peanuts specials, and more!

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    Hobo Wine Company

    412 Timothy Rd suite c, Santa Rosa, CA

    Hobo Wine Company is a family-run and certified organic winery close to Railroad Square. Cozy up in their winery's living room and taste through a flight of cellar favorites. Whether you're looking for something classic or a bit more unique, they have something for everyone to enjoy. Ask the Sandman Front Desk for more details on how to reserve your complimentary tasting!

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    Muscardini Cellars

    9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452

    Bottled with love, for the joy of living. Muscardini Cellars exclusively invites guests of The Sandman to enjoy a VIP tasting experience. Guests will enjoy their Signature Tasting Flights accompanied by a curated of local salami, cheese, and olive oil. Ask the Sandman Front Desk for more details on how to reserve your 2-for-1 tasting!

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    Battaglini Estate Winery

    2948 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

    Battaglini Estate Winery invites guests of The Sandman to escape to a little piece of Italy and enjoy complimentary tastings at their Tuscan-inspired, family-owned and operated vineyard. This multiple award-winning estate boasts some of the oldest vines in the United States, dating back to 1885. Ask the Sandman Front Desk for more details on how to reserve your complimentary tasting!

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    Seghesio Family Vineyards

    700 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

    Seghesio Family Vineyards invites guests of The Sandman to enjoy a Classico Flight, featuring a curated selection of their critically acclaimed Zinfandels and Italian heritage wines. Your host will personally connect with you, sharing stories about their wines, vineyards, family, and friendships. Ask the Sandman Front Desk for more details on how to reserve your complimentary tasting!

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    Hamilton Family Wines

    8860 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452

    In the heart of Sonoma Valley surrounded by vineyards, Hamilton Family Wines exclusively invites guests of The Sandman to sip with us. Sit and relax in the dappled shade of our back patio, surrounded by mature olive trees, and enjoy our current release of small-production, low-intervention, and hand-crafted wines. Family, pet, and picnic friendly. Ask the Sandman Front Desk for more details on how to reserve your 2-for-1 tasting!

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    D'Argenzio Winery

    1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

    At D'Argenzio Winery, they believe wine has the power to unite people. Their tasting room is a warm, welcoming space where family values and knowledge-sharing are at the heart of every visit. Discover the rich details of their handcrafted Italian and Sonoma County wines: Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Old Vine Zinfandel, Falanghina orange wine, and Chardonnay. Ask theSandman Front Desk for more details on how to reserve your complimentary tasting!

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    ACTA Wine

    7505 CA-128, Healdsburg, CA 95448

    ACTA proudly offers a complimentary Introduction to Membership Tasting for our guests, featuring your choice of four current-release wines, plus a welcome wine. Visitors can enjoy their indoor tasting lounge, private wine cellar, third floor viewing tower and outdoor patio with 360-degree views of the Alexander Valley. Ask the Sandman Front Desk for more details on how to reserve your complimentary tasting!

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    Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

    2191 Laguna Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

    Experience Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery set on the Laguna Ridge in the heart of Russian River Valley. With a rich history and continued dedication to making terroir-driven wines from iconic appellations from the Russian River, Napa Valley, and Santa Cruz Mountains you will understand the true definition of an exploration of place. Ask the Sandman Front Desk for more details on how to reserve your complimentary tasting!

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    Ridge Vineyards

    650 Lytton Springs Rd, Healdsburg CA 95448

    Experience a unique setting like no other as you enjoy our Estate tasting overlooking the century-old vines of Lytton Springs. The tasting flight will include selections from our critically acclaimed single vineyard zinfandels and Bordeaux varietals, as well as small production, winery-exclusive gems. Ask the Sandman Front Desk for more details on how to reserve your complimentary tasting!

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    Michel-Schlumberger

    4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg CA 95448

    Michel-Schlumberger invites guests of Flamingo to come enjoy a selection of our small-production, estate-grown wines at our Spanish-mission style winery located on West Creek Road in beautiful Dry Creek Valley. Ask the Flamingo Front Desk for more details on how to reserve your complimentary tasting!

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    Noble Folk Ice Cream & Pie Bar

    539 4th st Santa Rosa, California 95401

    Sweet treats galore at this top-rated LGBTQIA+, locally owned and operated business. From ice cream, pies, cupcakes, and more, there’s nothing your sweet tooth won’t love. Visit Noble Folk in Downtown Santa Rosa or in Healdsburg on the Plaza.

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    Russian River Brewing Company, Windsor Campus

    700 Mitchell Lane Windsor, CA 95492

    Russian River Brewing Company, Windsor Campus boasts a large indoor and outdoor dining area, world-renowned tap list, brewery tours, and more!

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    Young & Yonder Spirits Tasting

    449 Allan Ct. Healdsburg, CA

    Young & Yonder Spirits is an artisan craft distillery led by husband and wife team Joshua and Sarah Opatz with a grain-to-shelf philosophy. Visit Saturday and Sunday to imbibe in one of their classic or seasonal cocktails or tasting flight of four.

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    Wild Flour Bread

    140 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone, California, 95472

    Indulge in artisanal baked bread at Wild Flour Bread on your way to the Sonoma Coast. Featuring brick oven-baked sourdough bread, scones, and coffee drinks. Working with a wood-fired brick oven Wild Flour produces beautiful hard crust bread that guests come from miles around to taste. Founded in 1998, in beautiful Freestone Valley, a village of just 26 houses, the bakery looks out onto fields dotted with barns and ofter a herd of cows.

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  • A grand mansion with landscaped gardens and a curved driveway, featuring the name "Kendall-Jackson" on the building facade.
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    Kendall Jackson Estate & Garden Tour

    5007 Fulton Road Fulton, CA 95439

    In the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, visit for a taste of their exquisite estate wines, can’t-miss food and wine pairings, and a rousing game of bocce – all with stunning views of world-class gardens.

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    Hog Island Oyster Company

    20215 Shoreline Highway Marshall, CA 94940

    “Shuck Your On Picnic” at Hog Island Oyster Company. Choose your favorite picnic table with the best view and enjoy the freshest oysters you have ever tasted!

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  • People are canoeing on a calm body of water, with three canoes visible in a single file line, paddling under the sun.
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    Burke’s Canoe Trips

    8600 River Rd, Forestville, CA

    Located in the heart of the redwoods on the Russian River, Burke’s is a ten-mile self-guided canoe trip through the Redwoods.

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  • A vineyard with rows of grapevines is set against a backdrop of hills and a partly cloudy sky, framed by two trees in the foreground.
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    Kunde Family Winery

    9825 Sonoma Hwy. Kenwood, CA. 95452

    Hike through Kunde’s 1,850 acre volcanic and vertical estate. This is a remarkable opportunity to see sustainable winegrowing practices at work while taking in spectacular scenery. Saturday’s your furry friends can accompany you!

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  • Three people are kayaking on a body of water with a hilly, tree-lined shore in the background.
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    Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour with Blue Waters Kayaking

    Explore the beautiful shoreline between Hog Island and where the waters of Tomales Bay open up to the Pacific Ocean. Or book an evening tour and experience the tranquility and magic of sunset, watching the day change to dusk along the shoreline of the Point Reyes National Seashore. Kayak rentals are also available.

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  • The image shows a signpost with several business names beneath a large sign reading "The Barlow," set in an outdoor area with buildings and foliage.
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    The Barlow

    6770 McKinley Street, Sebastopol, CA

    Head west to The Barlow and enjoy 12 acres of open-air marketplace. Filled with boutique shops, art, tasting rooms, breweries, and more!

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    Museum of Sonoma County

    425 7th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

    The Museum of Sonoma County, located in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa, resides in the historic 1910 Santa Rosa Post Office. The museum features a collection of Sonoma County artifacts, a contemporary art gallery, and a lovely sculpture garden.

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  • A colorful hot air balloon is flying over a scenic landscape of vineyards and fields with a clear sky and distant mountains visible.
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    Hot Air Ballooning

    Up up and away with a Hot Air Balloon ride over Sonoma’s Wine Country. Get the best view of Wine Country, from up in the air! Book an early morning trip in a hot air balloon to catch these breathtaking birdseye views.

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  • People are in a garden, with one person bending to look at flowers and others standing in the background, all under a clear blue sky.
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    Food & Farm Tours

    Join Food & Farm Tours for unique and intimate day excursions connecting you to the renowned agricultural destinations of Marin and Sonoma Counties. Go behind the scenes to meet the makers and taste the wide array of artisanal food and libations coming from our local foodshed.

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  • A serene outdoor setting with a wooden picnic table under shade trees, overlooking a green field and distant trees in the background.
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    Bartholomew Park

    1695 Castle Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476

    This 374-acre property, run by the Frank H. Bartholomew Foundation is dedicated to keeping this beautiful space open for everyone to enjoy. The park includes areas for picnics, walking/hiking trails, and in true Sonoma County fashion a winery and tasting room.

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  • A scenic view of a bridge spanning over a large body of water surrounded by tree-covered hills and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
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    Lake Sonoma

    3333 Skaggs Springs Road Geyserville CA, 95441

    During peak season this scenic lake has more than 2,700 acres of water and 50 miles of shoreline. It is the perfect setting for any water sports. Whether you hike, swim, ride, boat, camp, fish, or hunt you can do it all at Lake Sonoma.

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  • A scenic landscape shows rolling green hills under a clear blue sky with wispy clouds, dotted with trees and distant mountains in the background.
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    Helen Putnam Regional Park

    411 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma

    This compact wilderness park southwest of Petaluma has 6 miles of trails featuring grassy hillsides weaving through oak woodlands. Ridge-top trails provide panoramic views of Sonoma County.

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  • A yellow house with white trim, ornamental gables, green shutters, and a fruit tree bearing orange-colored fruit in the front yard.
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    General Vallejo’s Home

    Third Street and West Spain Street Sonoma CA, 95476

    A Victorian wood frame house is the center piece of this historic landmark. Part of the Sonoma State Historic Park, this park is chock full of history and well preserved rooms fill with antiquities. Take a peak into California’s history.

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    Sonoma Botanical Garden

    12841 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen, CA 95442

    Find peace and tranquility at this non-profit botanical garden, home to one of the largest collections of Asian plants in North America and Europe. Open for self-guided tours daily, closed Tuesdays.

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    Buena Vista Winery

    18000 Old Winery Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476

    Visit the oldest commercial winery in California. Founded in 1857 and still located on the original grounds this tasting room will satisfy wine enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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  • A person's hand is using a slotted spoon to lift a piece of white curd or tofu from a container with a cloth-lined bowl beside it.
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    The Epicurean Connection – Cheese Making Class

    19670 8th Street East, Suite A Sonoma, CA 95476

    Join award-winning cheesemaker Sheana Davis for a hands-on cheese-making class. This 90-minute class kicks off with a Sonoma or Napa wine and an artisanal cheese tasting, allowing guests to explore different types of handcrafted cheeses prior to creating their own.

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  • The image shows a building with "Korbel Winery" written on it, covered in greenery, and flags flying above, surrounded by trees under a blue sky.
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    Korbel Winery

    13250 River Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446

    The original California sparkling wine producer, Korbel has been making bubbles since 1882. Head west to the redwoods and visit this beautiful property featuring tours, tasting, a deli and more.

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  • A woman and a child are playing by a shallow stream with rocks, under colorful umbrellas, on a sunny day.
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    Children’s Museum of Sonoma County

    1835 W. Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    Ignite your child’s imagination at The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County! Providing hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities in a safe environment that are custom designed for families with children aged ten years old and younger.

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  • A man is hugging a goat in a field while another goat stands nearby, with a background of green grass and a fence.
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    Charlie’s Acres

    3201 Napa Road, Sonoma, CA 95476

    Charlie’s Acres, located just east of the Sonoma Plaza, is a dedicated animal sanctuary for rescued farm animals. The sanctuary serves as a home where animals can live out their natural lives in peace, and as a venue for showing the general public that these intelligent beings deserve love and compassion.

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    Matanzas Creek Winery

    6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

    Explore Matanza Creek in the Bennett Valley growing region with sustainability farmed vineyards, breathtaking views, and lavender fields.

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  • A small, white fishing boat with an American flag is anchored in calm waters, with other boats and a hazy horizon in the background.
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    Whale Watching at Bodega Bay

    1500 Bay Flat Road, Bodega Bay, CA 94158

    Offering whale watching tours, marine excursions, deep-sea and inshore fishing charters throughout Bodega Bay, Point Reyes, and many other areas throughout the Marin and Sonoma Coast. Enjoy catching ​Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, Tuna, and Halibut in the deep sea with North Bay Charters.

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    Bees N Blooms

    3883 Petaluma Hill Road Santa Rosa, CA 95404

    Experience the connection between flowers, trees, birds, pollinators, humans, and the biosphere at Bees N Blooms. Enjoy the 11-acre organic farm featuring a lavender labyrinth and lavender-scented pathways. As well as a variety of homegrown products, including honey, fresh-cut flowers, and more!

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  • A person wearing a helmet and safety gear is zip-lining through a lush forest with tall trees in the background.
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    Sonoma Zip Line

    6250 Bohemian Highway Occidental, Ca 95465

    Nestled off the coast of Northern California and deep in the Redwood forest, Sonoma Zipline Adventures is high adventure and completely unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. With two unique courses, each a two-and-a-half hour Guided eco-tour that includes 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.

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  • Two people wearing helmets are riding horses on a scenic countryside trail with rolling hills and a building in the background.
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    Horseback Riding at Jack London State Park

    Triple Creek Horse Outfit offers guided horseback riding experiences in the heart of the Northern California Wine Country on some of the finest riding trails in the world, past acres of vineyards for premium wines, through open oak woodlands and through shady groves of tall redwoods at two locations: Jack London State Historic Park in Sonoma Valley and Yulupa Mountain Ranch in Bennett Valley.

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