Sonoma County stands out as a family friendly wine and food destination, owing to its diverse landscape, variety of attractions, and history as a family farming community.While some wineries welcome well-behaved children, most family activities are geared towards active, outdoor fun.
Wading in rivers, beach-combing and walking gentle paths among massive redwood trees lets kids work off energy, and gives parents a chance to relax. More than 100 family farms are open to explore as part of Farm Trails, many of which include the chance to feed animals, see how bees make honey, or pick your own fruit and vegetables. Families can also saddle up with some of the horseback riding outfitters in the County, hitting trails along the ocean or through hills covered with oaks and grapevines.
Sonoma County has long been a summer getaway for San Francisco families looking for respite from the City’s seasonal fog. The warm springs of Sonoma Valley invite families to spread out a blanket and spend the day swimming and relaxing.
There are great picnic spots on the grounds of wineries as well as the many parks in the area.
Indoor activities include a museum dedicated to all things Snoopy, ice-skating, and even a tour of the largest sticker factory in the United States.
