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    Sonoma Zipline Adventures

    Sonoma Zipline Adventures in Occidental, CA, offers premier, high-adrenaline zipline eco-tours through the Northern California Redwoods. Located roughly 30 minutes west of Santa Rosa, they feature 7-line canopy tours (including a 1,500+ ft line), sky bridges, and rappelling. Options include the high-thrill "Tree Tops" tour or the "Forest Flight".

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    Northwood Golf Club

    Northwood Golf Club is a historic, public 9-hole course in Monte Rio, California, designed in 1928 by renowned architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie. Situated along the Russian River, it is famous for its intimate, challenging layout cut directly through towering coastal redwood trees. The course offers a scenic, affordable, and unique MacKenzie experience.

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    The Links at Bodega Harbour

    The Links at Bodega Harbour is a scenic 18-hole, Scottish-style links course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in Bodega Bay, CA. It offers dramatic Pacific Ocean views from every hole, featuring challenging winds, rolling fairways, and native coastal rough. Renowned for its challenging, natural landscape, it is often rated among Northern California's top courses.

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    Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

    Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve offers serene, old-growth coast redwood hikes near Guerneville, CA. Popular, easy routes include the 1.5-mile ADA-accessible Pioneer Nature Trail and the 1.2-mile Armstrong Redwoods Grove Loop, both featuring massive trees like the 300-foot-tall Parson Jones. For more challenge, connect trails for a 5-6 mile trek up to ridges.

  • View of a rocky coastline with waves hitting the shore, cliffs in the distance, and a few boats offshore on a mostly clear day.

    Goat Rock Beach

    Goat Rock Beach, located in Jenner, CA, is a scenic Sonoma Coast destination famous for where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean. It is renowned for a large, accessible sandy shore, a resident harbor seal colony (March–July), and dramatic views of Arch Rock.

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    Burke’s Canoe Trips

    Burke’s Canoe Trips offers a popular, 10-mile self-guided canoe or kayak trip along the Russian River, starting in Forestville, CA, and ending in Guerneville. The trip typically takes 3.5 to 5 hours of leisurely paddling, featuring scenic redwood scenery, wildlife, and opportunities for swimming or picnicking. The experience is considered a long, full-day excursion.

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    Russian River Kayak Tours

    Russian River kayak tours offer scenic, relaxing paddling through Sonoma County wine country or along the estuary in Jenner, typically featuring calm Class I waters suitable for all skill levels. Tours often include wildlife viewing—otters, herons, and seals—plus opportunities for wine tasting, picnics, and swimming.

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    King's Sport & Tackle

    King's Sport & Tackle in downtown Guerneville offers kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, serving as a one-stop shop for Russian River recreation, including fishing gear, water shoes, and, by special arrangement, shuttle services for trips. Located at 16258 Main St., they facilitate easy access to paddling the Russian River and nearby areas.

  • Three paddleboards are on a pebble beach beside a river, with a sign that reads 'Stand Up Paddleboard SUP Odyssey Lesson Rentals Trips,' surrounded by greenery and trees.

    SUP Odyssey Paddleboards

    SUP Odyssey in Guerneville provides stand-up paddleboard rentals, lessons, and self-guided downriver trips on the Russian River. The operation is known for its friendly service, often accompanied by the owner Jeff's dog, Zen, who is a favorite among visitors.

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    River's Edge Kayak and Canoe

    River's Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips in Healdsburg, CA, offers highly-rated, self-guided, 5-mile kayaking and canoeing experiences on the Upper Russian River from May through October. Known for friendly service and scenic wildlife, they provide kayaks, canoes, and gear, making it ideal for families, couples, and dog owners looking for a relaxing, scenic 3-hour paddle with swimming and picnic stops.

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    WaterTreks Kayak EcoTours

    WaterTreks EcoTours is a professional kayak outfitter and educational guide service located in Jenner, California, where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean. Founded and owned by Suki Waters, a local Native American descendant and certified guide, the business focuses on wildlife viewing and ecological education within the Russian River Estuary and Sonoma Coast State Park.

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    e-Venture Sonoma West County E-Bike Tours

    eVenture Sonoma offers guided and self-guided electric bike tours and rentals in Santa Rosa, specializing in exploring Sonoma County's vineyards and scenery with ease. They focus on safety and fun, providing high-quality class 2 e-bikes for small and large groups, with mobile delivery services available for tours.

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    Adventures in Cycling

    Cycling in Sonoma County offers diverse adventures, ranging from leisurely vineyard tours through Dry Creek Valley to challenging climbs on coastal routes like Coleman Valley Road. Cyclists can explore redwood forests, rugged mountain biking trails in Trione-Annadel State Park, or participate in major events like Levi’s GranFondo.

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    Ace It Bike Tours

    Bike along the famous Bodega Harbor and its marina, then hike along the iconic Bodega Head trail, two captivating activities seamlessly woven into one exciting experience. Cycle through the harbor’s sailboats and beautiful beaches, stop at Sonoma County’s #1 Clam Chowder house for some clam chowder on us, and take a leisurely hike along one of the world’s most breathtaking coastlines. Ebike & hybrid (non-electric) bikes available.

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    West Wine Tour

    West Wine Tours offers unique, intimate, and scenic wine tours in the Russian River and Sonoma Valley areas using vintage VW buses. The tours feature curated, boutique winery visits, a picnic lunch, and local insights, often with pickups in Sonoma or Healdsburg. It’s ideal for small groups seeking a relaxed, stylish, and guided experience.

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    Sonoma Valley Bike Tours

    Sonoma bike tours offer a leisurely, sensory-rich way to explore California's wine country, featuring guided rides through vineyards, redwood forests, and quiet country roads, often combined with wine tastings and gourmet food. Tours, such as those by Sonoma Valley Bike Tours, typically feature scenic, low-traffic routes with stops at wineries.

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    Five Brooks at Chanslor Ranch

    Five Brooks at Chanslor Ranch, located in Bodega Bay, CA, is a full-service equestrian operation providing guided horseback rides across 378 acres of coastal terrain. It offers scenic, family-friendly rides to the beach, along Salmon Creek, and through rolling hills. Experienced guides lead tours, featuring coastal views, wildlife viewing, and well-trained horses for all skill levels.

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    Horse N Around Trail Rides

    Horse N Around Trail Rides in Bodega Bay, California, offers guided horseback riding on a family-owned ranch and along the Sonoma Coast beach, catering to all experience levels. Open year-round, they provide scenic, safe, and curated rides through dunes, beaches, and rolling coastal hills, featuring well-trained horses and knowledgeable guides.

  • Group of people riding in an open-top safari vehicle with a sign that reads 'Safari West,' on a dirt road near a lake and trees with cloudy sky in the background.

    Safari West Jeep Tours

    Safari West is a 400-acre private wildlife preserve in Santa Rosa, California, known as the "Sonoma Serengeti," which offers guided open-air jeep tours to see over 900 exotic animals from 90+ species, including giraffes, rhinoceros, and cheetahs. Founded in 1993, this accredited sanctuary features luxury glamping tents for overnight stays.

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    Helico Helicopter Tours

    Our experienced pilot will take you west through the hills that overlook the Russian River as it flows to the Pacific Ocean. You’ll be immersed with mountain views as an expanse of coastal redwoods gives way to majestic ocean scenery at the seaside town of Jenner. You’ll then head south over Goat Rock state park and follow the shoreline. The helicopter will descend over the sandy dunes of Bodega, where Point Reyes National Seashore extends to the horizon.

  • People performing a play on stage with a set designed to look like a garden or outdoor patio, decorated with flowers, plants, and outdoor furniture.

    Curtain Call Theatre

    Curtain Call Theatre is the premier intimate, all-volunteer community theater in the Russian River area, located in Monte Rio, CA. It features a diverse season of performances, including modern dramas, comedies, and Shakespearean classics. The venue is known for blending veteran actors with new performers in a quaint, historic setting.

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    The Occidental Center for the Arts

    The Occidental Center for the Arts (OCA) is in West Sonoma County, California, dedicated to enriching the community through diverse cultural, visual, and performing arts. Located at 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, the venue hosts concerts, art exhibits, and workshops in an intimate setting featuring an auditorium, gallery, and outdoor amphitheater.

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    The Spa at Boon Hotel

    Boon Hotel + Spa in Guerneville offers a tranquil, adult-only (21+) boutique experience featuring, massages, and facials. Guests can enjoy a rustic-modern, intimate setting with specialized treatments like deep tissue and "Boon Bliss," alongside a saline pool, 103-degree hot tub, and poolside bar service for a relaxing, luxurious stay.

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    The Spa at Dawn Ranch

    The Spa at Dawn Ranch in Guerneville is a holistic wellness center housed in a converted classic California bungalow that once served as the estate owner's residence. The facility blends indoor and outdoor spaces to offer treatments deeply connected to the surrounding Russian River Valley environment.

  • A backyard patio with two orange wooden chairs and a small matching table with a flower vase, overlooking a green grassy yard, a black metal fence, trees, hills, and a gazebo in the distance.

    The Spa at West Sonoma Inn

    The West Sonoma Inn & Spa in Guerneville is an on-site, full-service facility designed as a tranquil escape amidst vineyards and redwood trees. It features four treatment rooms, including dedicated spaces for couples, and is open daily. Treatments include classic Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and specialized prenatal care.

  • Two men and a woman relaxing in a traditional Japanese onsen bath filled with natural mineral spring mud, with a staff member helping one person.

    Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary

    Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary is a renowned Japanese-style retreat in the historic village of Freestone, California. Established in 1985, it is famous for being the only spa in North America to offer the authentic Cedar Enzyme Bath, a traditional heat treatment from Japan. The spa is set on five secluded acres featuring award-winning Kyoto-style meditation gardens and tranquil forest trails.

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    The Wellness Barn at Farmhouse Inn

    The Wellness Barn at Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma is a tranquil, light-filled, and pastoral spa designed for holistic, nature-based healing. Situated on a 19th-century homestead, it offers bespoke services including Moon Milk baths with locally made CBD salts, floral readings, and restorative massages like the Gems & Stones treatment.

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    The Spa at The Lodge at Bodega Bay

    The Spa at The Lodge at Bodega Bay is a tranquil, coastal-inspired retreat on the Sonoma Coast, offering customized massages, facials, and signature body treatments like the Cabernet Grape Seed Scrub. Open daily, the spa features a hot tub, sauna, and a heated pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests can enjoy romantic packages, including couples massages.

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    Cottage Massage

    Cottage Massage in Forestville, CA, located at 6450 1st St, is a cozy, downtown, and highly-rated therapeutic massage practice operated by Barbra Friedman. Known for a personalized, caring approach in a relaxing cottage setting, it offers tailored massage therapy aimed at pain relief and deep relaxation.

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    June Bug Skin & Body

    Located in the heart of the Russian River area, June Bug Skin & Body is a beauty boutique described as a calming, inviting space designed for tranquility offering Body Contouring, Eyelash Extensions, Facials & Peels, Spray Tanning and Waxing. It is owned by Heidi Schulte, an experienced esthetician.

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    River Nails and Spa

    River Nails and Spa is a highly-rated, family-owned salon in Guerneville, California, primarily known for its meticulous service and the friendly husband-and-wife team, Dan and Diane. It is a local staple for residents and visitors seeking a relaxed, small-town atmosphere for nail care.