Top Santa Rosa Outdoor Activities

Go where cars can't and soak up the scenery of California wine country on a horseback ride in Sonoma County. With a guide, you'll have the chance to admire the vineyards of Dry Creek Valley and the waters of Lake Sonoma as you traverse the rolling wilderness on horseback. This experience takes you well beyond the beaten path and doesn't require any prior experience.

See the Pacific from a whole new perspective on this kayak tour on the Sonoma Coast. Adventure on the water and make memories with your closest friends. Mingle with local wildlife including birds and seals. Paddle alongside a whale, if you're lucky. Admire the rugged coastline from an oceanic vantage point.

When visiting Sonoma, take a break from wine tasting to walk on the wild side at Safari West! Home to more than 700 exotic animals, the open-air wildlife preserve offers the experience of an African safari without leaving California. Get an up-close encounter with species like cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests and flamingos on a 3-hour Jeep and walking tour, while a friendly ranger offers insight into the amazing animal kingdom and the park’s conservation programs. Bring the kids for this fun and family-friendly adventure!

Discover a side of Napa Valley beyond the vineyards—and enjoy a nature immersion most other visitors miss—on this small-group hiking tour. Your destination is Ritchey Canyon, home to soaring, old-growth redwood trees. Don’t worry about rugged or remote terrain: This laid-back 3.25-mile (5.2-kilometer) hike takes the guesswork out of finding the right trail, while round-trip transit from Napa or Sonoma makes getting there easy.

No visit to Sonoma is complete without trying some of the beautiful region’s world-famous wines, and there’s no better way to get around than by bike. Not only for wine buffs, this tour offers scenic views of iconic redwood trees, local farm animals, interesting murals, and more. Cruise in style and comfort on high-quality regular bikes and enjoy the heart of Sonoma.

Zombie Scavengers in Santa Rosa challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in Santa Rosa today!

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Combine wellness and wine on this full-day private tour in Napa Valley. Spend the morning hiking through the Valley’s lush redwood forests, discovering the scenic secrets of the local mountains. Afterwards, enjoy a food and wine pairing at a boutique winery, followed by a tour and tasting at a second boutique winery.

Discover the perfect balance of Sonoma wine and nature on this private Russian River experience. Begin your day with an intimate tasting at a boutique winery before heading into the towering redwoods of Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Here, enjoy a peaceful hike and a gourmet boxed lunch from award-winning Costeaux French Bakery. In the afternoon, continue your adventure with two more hand-selected winery visits, chosen to match your varietal preferences. With safe, comfortable transportation for up to six guests, this tour blends world-class wines, breathtaking landscapes, and a personalized itinerary you won’t find anywhere else.

With surrounding wine country, green urban spaces, and tree-lined streets, Santa Rosa is ideal for exploring on two wheels. This electric-bike rental makes it easy, even offering a self-guided tour app with routes deeper into Sonoma County wine country. Follow the app along the Joe Rodota Trail to Sebastopol and Forestville, visiting restaurants and top beer and wine stops along the way.