You can tell who are the parents of teens and ‘tweens who are visiting Sonoma County just by looking.
They are harried and have a slightly glazed look that says, “How can I keep these kids entertained and still have a knock-out vacation in wine country?”
Never fear; Sonoma Insider is here. Bumper boats, anyone? Tearing up the track in an Italian sports car? Paint ball wars? Hole-in-one off the windmill or on the seventh tee? Bowling your first strike?
Rohnert Park is the destination that caters to children and adults alike. The entire family can enjoy Driven Raceway, Scandia Family Fun Center, Escape, Double Decker Bowling, and Foxtail Golf Course.
And, for the after-party that’s sure to please everyone: Send the teens and older kids to Mary’s Pizza Shack, while the parents head across the parking lot to Latitude Grill, a tropics-inspired eatery that is sure to please.
Activities in Rohnert Park:
Watch the video of Driven Raceway
Driven Raceway
4601 Redwood Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-585-3748
www.drivenraceway.com
Driven Raceway is Sonoma County’s premiere indoor kart racing and family entertainment facility. This European-style racing has the most sophisticated and high-speed electric karts available today. Watch the video to see for yourself the thrills of the indoor track!
Escape
5195 Redwood Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-585-8000
www.escapesonomacounty.com
Just opening this week, Escape offers indoor paintball and equipment rental. The facility will soon have Q-Zar (laser tag) and Airsoft Arenas. There is more than 25,000 square feet of indoor paintball playing fields. For paintball, must be 10 years old; Q-Zar, must be at least 6 years old.
Scandia Family Fun Center
5301 Redwood Drive,
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-584-1398
www.scandiafunland.com
Tee off on one of two miniature golf courses and try your luck against the feared windmill. Besides miniature golf, there’s a grand arcade that boasts the hottest new games, batting cages, Lil’ Indy Raceway and bumper boats. There’s more than enough to keep the entire family busy.
Double Decker Lanes
300 Golf Course Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-585-0226
www.doubledeckerlanes.com
Double Decker Lanes is the largest and most modern bowling facility in the North Bay, featuring 50 state-of-the-art lanes with bumpers and automatic scoring. A full-service lounge and sports bar with big screen TVs, a snack bar serving everything from burgers to pizza, a banquet/meeting room available for all events, and a video arcade of the coolest games – complete with pool tables.
Foxtail Golf Club
100 Golf Course Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-584-7766
www.playfoxtail.com
You can also schedule a lesson at the Greg Anderson Golf Academy. There are special lessons for young golfers too. Summer specials, group and private lessons are available at this popular wine country links. www.gregandersongolf.com
Dining
Latitude Island Grill
5000 Roberts Lake Road
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-588-1800
www.latitudegrill.com
Chill out on the patio at Latitude Island Grill, overlooking Roberts Lake and a nice view of the mountains. It’s a fun lively atmosphere reminiscent of the tropics, with a cascading waterfall bar.
Happy hour is every day from 4 to 8 p.m. Listen to jazz under the palms every Friday.
Mary’s Pizza Shack
101 Golf Course Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-585-3500
MarysPizza.com
Sonoma County legend, Mary’s has the best in Italian homemade food including pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups, and salads. With the open kitchen, you can watch the chefs make the pizza and pasta. It’s a friendly atmosphere with a little touch of home.
Other fun places for kids and teens outside of Rohnert Park
Sonoma Canopy Tours
6250 Bohemian Highway
Occidental, CA 95465
888 4 ZIP TOUR (4 947-8687)
www.SonomaCanopyTours.com
Nestled off the coast of Northern California and deep in the redwood forest, Sonoma Canopy Tours is high adventure and completely unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Come enjoy a two-and-a-half hour guided tour that includes seven zip lines, two sky bridges, a majestic spiral staircase, an 80-foot rappel, and the unparalleled beauty of the world-famous California coastal redwoods.
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Safari West Wildlife Preserve & African Tent Camp
3115 Porter Creek Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-579-2551
www.safariwest.com
On 400 acres in the heart of California’s wine country, Safari West is home for more than 400 exotic mammals and birds. Not a zoo, not a drive-through park, it’s a wildlife preserve where the whole family can experience some of nature’s most beautiful animals in a natural habitat. This is an extraordinary world where people have the rare opportunity to feel the spirit of Africa, right in the heart of northern California’s wine country.
Lodging
With a new and expanded playground – with a bounce pillow, rock wall – fabulous pool, bicycle rentals, activities, and tours, the Petaluma KOA/San Francisco North is the perfect spot for active families. If camping isn’t your thing, the resort has a lodge and cabins available. It’s only seven miles from Rohnert Park.
Petaluma KOA/San Francisco North
20 Rainsville Road
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-763-1492
www.petalumakoa.com
Other lodging in Rohnert Park
Doubletree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country
One Doubletree Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-584-5466
www.dtsonoma.com
Hampton Inn & Suites – Rohnert Park
6248 Redwood Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-586-8700
www.hamptoninn.com
Budget Inn
6298 Redwood Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-584-4448
www.budgetinn.com
Good Nite Inn
5040 Redwood Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
800-648-3466
www.goodnite.com/rohnert-park
Motel 6 Rohnert Park
6145 Commerce Blvd.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-585-8888
www.motel6.com
Rodeway Inn Wine Country
6288 Redwood Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-584-1600
www.rodewayinn.com
