Things To Do
West Marin Food and Farm Tours
West Marin Food & Farm Tours offer unique and intimate day excursions connecting you to the renowned agricultural destinations of Marin and Sonoma Counties. Go behind the scenes to meet the makers and taste the wide array of artisanal food and libations coming from our local food shed. Experience the bounty of Northern California's Coastal Corridor.
Hog Island Oyster Farm Tour
Delve a little deeper with a tour experience at the Hog Island Oyster farm. They offer different tour options depending on how deep into learning you want to go.
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese co.
Reserve a private table, receive an assortment of cheeses and house-made accompaniments, be guided by a cheese concierge, interact with the herd, and much more – select from several different packages and customize your cheesy event with your group.
Point Reyes Safaris
Join professional wildlife photographer Daniel Dietrich on a custom wildlife safari to find, watch and photograph bobcats, coyotes, badgers, gray fox, river otters, tule elk, elephant seals, raptors, owls, shorebirds and whales – as well as some of the most beautiful California coast the state has to offer. Point Reyes National Seashore is also the #1 National Park for bird diversity with over 50% of North America’s birds having been documented here. Starts at $495 per group for a half-day.
Viewing Elephant Seals in Point Reyes
Bring Your Binoculars! From the Elephant Seal Overlook, you can witness the fascinating behavior of these animals, including male dominance contests, birthing of pups, and the interactions of mothers and pups. You will hear the distinctive vocalizations of females and pups, as well as the powerful trumpeting of the adult males (referred to as “bulls”), which can be heard for over a mile.
Tomales Bay Kayaking Expeditions
Kayaking in the pristine waters of Tomales Bay, California offers an exhilarating and picturesque adventure for nature enthusiasts and water sports lovers alike. Check out: Day Tours -One of the best ways to experience the wonder of Tomales Bay is to take a tour with an experienced local guide. Our guides love to share the joy of boating on this amazing waterway and are able to identify and discuss the myriad of local wildlife therein. Some of the animals commonly seen by participants on our tours include; osprey, kingfishers, cormorants, bat rays, harbor seals and river otters. Bioluminescent Night Tours - Tomales Bay is a world class location to witness the amazing phenomenon known as bioluminescence. From the comfort and safety of an expedition style sea kayak, participants can watch millions of luminescent plankton glow around their boats and paddles. Night tours also offer the chance to see and hear wildlife not usually seen during the day.
Barber Lee Spirits
Barber Lee Spirits is a small, craft distillery that specializes in harder to make, unique, and delicious spirits. "Grain to Glass - the Art of Distilling in Sonoma County. Visit Us and Enjoy Our Craft Spirits and Cocktails!"
Stellina Pronto Bakery
Italian cafe and bakery offering sweet and savory pastries, espresso drinks, and wood-fired pizza. Delicious!! We highly recommend, but you are forewarned, it's a local's favorite spot and can be busy. Standing room only.
Stockhome restaurant
Stylish, family-owned counter serve featuring contemporary Swedish & Middle Eastern dishes. See website for opening hours and details.
Brewster's Beer Garden
Laid-back, open-air beer garden featuring modern BBQ, local craft beers, fire pits & live music. A local's fav place to hang out!
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Home of Lagunitas beer, known and sold internationally! Lively taproom offering beer tastings, snacks, a retail store & regular live music.
Washoe House
Hidden Gem of a dive bar. The place is eccentric, warm and FUN!
L'Oro Di Napoli
Delicious Italian cuisine! Consider reservations.
McNear's Saloon & Dining House
Sports bar. A local's favorite for late night and after party's :)
Sundrop Sauna
An outdoor Bathing experience designed to help you relax and recharge. A little further out of town from downtown Petaluma. Car or Uber required. By appointment only. Please book online ahead of time to secure your spot. The sauna can comfortably seat up to 7 people at a time. More if you’re ok getting a little close! :)
Scribe. Winery
Inquire about reservations to visit this beautiful winery! Highly Recommend!!
Gundlach Bundschu - winery
Named one of Travel + Leisure’s best wineries in Sonoma, Rhinefarm Estate has been owned, farmed and operated by our family since 1858. This winery makes approachable, unpretentious wines of outstanding quality. Visit for a wine tasting, vineyard experience or live music to get to know their laid-back Sonoma vibe. Open every day, 11:30am – 5:30pm Mon-Thur and 11am – 5:30pm Fri-Sun for tours and tastings, with the last seating at 4pm. Reservations are encouraged, especially on the weekends. If you prefer to walk-in, we recommend stopping by on a weekday for your best chance for a seated tasting. The property is family and dog friendly. Please, no outside food. They offer an assortment of cheeses and charcuterie.
Bedrock Wine Co. Tastings on the Sonoma Plaza
They make wines from an array of old vineyards from around the state, so tastings at Bedrock are structured to show a breadth of style while focusing on history, particularly that of Sonoma Valley. They endeavor to create an experience that is a reflection of how they view thier wines: the foremost priority is for them to be delicious, but they can also provide great intellectual fodder if you choose to go that route. By appointment Open 7 days a week Opening at 10:00 am Last appointment at 3:30 pm email: tastings@bedrockwineco.com with your requested date, time, and number of guests.
Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah!
Ability to host walk-in visitors varies by the day and appointments are highly recommended. To request another day or time for a reservation, please email kate@winecoyeah.com. make nature-filled wine for moments that count. "Extradimensional" means "outside of the known universe." These wines are created to enhance your world, sitting at the crossroads of nature and luxury. They're vessels that take you on a journey to places you'll be eager to talk about. They help wine lovers connect to the natural world, sparking meaningful moments with those around your table. Yeah! wines are meticulously made so that you never have to second guess.
Kivelstadt Cellars & WineGarden
From flights and bites at our Sonoma garden tasting lounge to an intimate vineyard tour and tasting, they've got an experience fit for everyone.
Ram's Gate Winery
Tastings & wine-&-food pairings in a range of settings, including a veranda with an open fire. Choose a tasting experience!
Brooks Note Winery and Tasting Room
Open Daily 11am-6pm (7pm on Fridays). Reservations are appreciated, but not required. Same day reservations and walk ins are welcome. After 4:30 PM, they serve wines, mocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks by the glass or bottle until closing. No reservations required.
McEvoy Ranch
McEvoy Ranch: a small, family-owned working farm in Petaluma, CA, known for the world’s best organic, estate-produced, Extra Virgin olive oil. Open Daily all year-long. Join for Olive Oil and Wine Tastings, stay for lunch or book a tour of the Ranch. Family and dog friendly. The best kept secret in Marin and Sonoma County.