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Best Things to Do in Sonoma County This January

Best Things to Do in Sonoma County This January

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Looking for the coolest things to do in Sonoma County in January? We’ve got you covered. From New Year’s fireworks to Chinese New Year and beyond. Even once the celebrations wane, there is still plenty to do. We’ve done the deep research for you on the best things to do in Sonoma County including museums, cultural events, food tours, golfing, hikes and more. Speaking of food, we also have an extensive list of our best restaurants in Sonoma, and if you’re planning a weekend, the the best places to stay. 
 
January is cold in Sonoma County, with temperatures in the 40s-50s and eight days of rain on average. You can still hit the trails, however, and if you stick to the coast, there’s a chance you could see a gray whale, as their season begins in Dec/Jan.
Featured Photo: @WineRoad
A group of approximately thirty people is gathered outdoors on a grassy hilltop in Sonoma, posing for a photo. Dressed in colorful outdoor attire, they smile and cheer with arms raised. The background features a scenic view of rolling hills, valleys, and a partly cloudy sky—one of the best things to do in January.
Photo courtesy of Deborah Large, 2017.

Jack London State Historic Park Annual First Day Hike

January 1

Welcome the new year with a round-trip, eight-mile hike to the summit of the park. Considered moderately strenuous, guides will be available to help hikers return to the parking lot at any time, so all fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Reservations are required; meet in the Ranch parking lot to the right of the park’s entrance kiosk. (Rain cancels the hike.)

More info: jacklondonpark.com

Two ducks swimming on a calm body of water. The back duck has a bright blue bill, dark head, and reddish-brown body, while the front duck is smaller with a muted brown and mottled feather pattern. Both ducks have their bills pointed in the same direction, reminiscent of exploring the best things to do in Sonoma come January.
Photo courtesy of Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, Ruddy Duck by BD.

Bird & Nature Walk

Led by docents from the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, you could see egrets, herons, shorebirds and more at Shollenberger Park. 

More info: petalumawetlands.org

Two bottles of white wine and two wine glasses are set on a wooden table outdoors near a pond. A small round cheese board with grape clusters and cheese wedges completes the scene. The background features trees and a blurred view of a structure, capturing one of the best things to do in Sonoma this January.
Photo courtesy of Landmark Vineyards.

Winter Wineland

Dates TBD

More than 50 wineries are taking part in this annual weekend of wine tasting in Sonoma County. Ticket holders can visit four wineries a day. Tickets and reservations are required.

More info: wineroad.com

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy vegetable soup, perfect for warming up after enjoying the best things to do in Sonoma this January. The soup contains visible chunks of carrots, celery, and potatoes and is garnished with a sprig of fresh thyme. A spoon is placed in the bowl, ready for eating.
Photo courtesy of Bodega Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

Chowder Day

Date TBD

Armed with a map, ticket holders get to explore Bodega Bay one taste of clam chowder at a time. Tasting begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.

More info: visitbodegabayca.com

Event Venues

Looking to see what’s happening right now in Sonoma County? Our comprehensive list of venues across the city below will help you find what you need to know what’s going on.

Music Venues

Sonoma Speakeasy and American Music Hall

Green Music Center

Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Hopmonk Tavern

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Theaters

Sebastiani Theatre

Museums

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 

Depot Park Museum 

Museum of Sonoma County 

The California Missions Museum

Multi Use

Amphitheater at Gundlach Bundschu

The Lodge 

Sonoma Community Center

Comedy

Sebastiani Theatre

Movie Theaters

Prime Cinemas 

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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