While Sonoma and Napa are most well known for their wine, there are far more activities that most don’t even know about. With a rich culture and history, beautiful scenery beyond the bountiful vineyards, gourmet food scene and more, Wine Country doesn’t fall short of being a little slice of heaven. Here are the top activities in Wine Country to do while you visit.
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Sonoma
Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley Including Lunch
453 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476
Take a unique ride in the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley modeled after iconic cable cars in San Francisco while your guide teaches you about historic landmarks you will pass. Visit three wineries with regional varieties and enjoy lunch from a local winery.
Join-in Flight in Sonoma
21870 8th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476
Mark off your bucket-list and take a hot air balloon over Napa and Sonoma and enjoy panoramic views of the rolling hills and wineries.
Sonoma Horseback-Riding Tour
100 Marina Rd. Lot A, Geyserville, CA
Ride from the Ranch at Lake Sonoma along the Southlake Trail. Enjoy up close views of vineyards and Lake Sonoma as well as Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Mt St Helena
Independent Hassle-free Bike Rental in Sonoma
1254 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476
Pedal around Sonoma at your own pace with a hassle free bike rental. Your rental includes a map, lock, handlebar bag, and helmet, and before you take off you can ask for tips on where to go.
Russian River Kayak Tour at the Beautiful Sonoma Coast
Visitor Center, 10451 CA-1, Jenner, CA 95450
Enjoy the outdoors of Sonoma on this paddling and beach walking expedition. Spend 3 hours exploring the Russian River where it meets the ocean and enjoy views of birds, seals, and maybe even whales.
Sonoma Wine Country Bike Tour
A Place to Play, 2375 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Cruise around Sonoma via bike and visit two to three wineries. Your guide will provide commentary on highlights of Sonomas viticultural history.
Sidecar Sonoma Valley Wine tours
Sonoma City Manager, 1 The Plz, Sonoma, CA 95476
This small group tour takes you to three wineries in Napa Valley where you’ll have time to taste various wines. After you explore the rolling hills via sidecar, enjoy a picnic style lunch.
Small Group Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour
Pick up from most central San Francisco hotels and hostels
Spend time admiring the redwoods via trails in Muir Woods then go to Sonoma and Napa Valley for wine and cheese tasting. On your tour you’ll also get to see views of San Fransisco, Alcatraz, and the Marin Headlands.
Napa
Half-Day Napa Valley E-Bike Tour
6500 Washington St, Yountville
Be under the open sunshine by exploring Wine Country’s Napa Valley by e-bike and the guidance of a knowledgeable tour guide. You’ll stop at a winery if you want a quick sip, before getting free reign to explore wherever you’d like on the bikes.
Napa Valley Redwood Hike
Pickup from your hotel
Learn about all of Napa’s native flora and fauna while breathing in the crisp air of the redwood forest and learning tidbits about the land’s history from your expert guide. The hike is about 3.25 miles long, with little elevation gain.
Napa Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
1275 McKinstry St, Napa
Explore a variety of Napa favorites, but with the fun twist of a scavenger hunt. Have your friends and family present to work all together and solve the 22 clues and sightsee at the same time.
Private Farm Workshop in Napa Valley
Soda Canyon Rd
Connect with nature by seeing where over 40 types of fruits, veggies and flowers are grown. There’s even a hands-on component of this tour, where you’ll get to learn how to build soil, plant seeds, harvest sustainably and more.
