Things To Do
Food and Farm Tours
Taste. Immerse. Connect. Food and 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 the community's local food shed. Email: info@foodandfarmtours.com
Barber Lee Spirits (Wine Tasting)
Barber Cellars is a family winery dedicated to hand crafted, high quality wines made from their small, organically farmed vineyards. Lorraine Barber started making wine with her husband Michael in San Francisco in 2005. His background was in wine retail, hers was in construction, and both were still working their day jobs when they formed Barber Cellars in 2007 with the intent to start a wine brand. Their Tasting Room is located in the Petaluma Cheese Shop, in the historic Hotel Petaluma. The first downtown tasting room in Petaluma, they serve glasses & tastings of their wines in their cheese shop next to dozens of local & international cheeses/charcuterie/breads – with plenty of dine-in options Email: info@barbercellars.com
Hog Island Oyster Farm
We all know the name, but did you know they offered tours as well? Delve a little deeper with a tour experience at their farm. Hog Island Oyster Farm offers different tour options depending on how deep into learning you want to go! So check out the website to learn more. Email: tours@hogislandoysters.com
Heidrun Meadery
Heidrun Meadery produces naturally sparkling varietal meads (wine made from honey rather than grapes) using the traditional French Methode Champenoise. Their unique and unparalleled Champagne-style of mead is light, dry, delicate and refreshing, with subtle exotic aromas and flavors found only in the essence of honey. These are meads that appeal to the modern, sophisticated wine palate. Bring friends and family for a picnic or drop in to wet your whistle after a refreshing hike in the national park next-door. Enjoy a guided tasting of their superlative sparkling meads or simply order a bottle on ice for an intimate sitting on their patio. Email: info@heidrunmeadery.com
Toluma Farms & Tomales Farmstead Creamery
Toluma Farms is a 160-acre goat and sheep dairy and educational farm in Marin County, just a few miles from the Pacific Coast, on the ancestral homeland of the Coast Miwoks. Their farm is home to 80 sheep and 200 goats that are rotated regularly to graze and roam. Public tours happen the first Sunday of each month from 1-3pm. Private tours are offered as well and they welcome groups both large and small for private tours at a time that is convenient for you! Private tours last two hours and include a guided tour of their farm and creamery, a visit with their animals, a cheeseboard of their 6+ cheeses including seasonal fruit and jams. Please note, pets are not allowed on the property. Private tours are $300 for up to 6 people, and $50 per additional guest. Tours are held on any day of the week at 11am or 1pm. Email: info@tolumafarms.org
Brewsters Beer Garden
Brewsters Beer Garden is located in the historic district of downtown Petaluma. It is an open-air dining restaurant with over 350 seats. Their cuisine is focused on technique driven dishes influenced by Southern Carolina BBQ and a smattering of locally sourced and sustainably raised Petaluma producers and ranchers. Think southern BBQ meets California produce with a refined touch of explosive flavors. The dining space compliments the food perfectly as guests are treated to outdoor seating in a historic setting, with the comforts of large heat lamps, fire pit and live music stage. They offer an array of over 30 revolving local craft beers on draft, Sonoma and Napa Valley wine, and a full selection of spirits and cocktails. Brewsters was built for people that want more than just a good meal when they eat, they want a dining experience. We are laid back, kid & dog friendly, and like to have fun. Email: info@brewstersgarden.com
Dillon Beach Coastal Kitchen
This intimate resort is a well-kept secret and local favorite for families, couples and solo travelers just two hours from San Francisco. This spot also doubles as a great restaurant. Inspired by Farm + Sea, Dillon Beach Coastal Kitchen highlights and celebrates local & seasonal cuisine. The Coastal Kitchen is an advocate for our local food shed, thoughtfully sourcing proteins, produce and products often directly from farmers, ranchers, foragers, and fishermen almost exclusively from Northern California. Our seasonally driven menu highlights the ingredients sourced from Marin and Sonoma Counties. Email: stay@dillonbeachresort.com
Rocker Oysterfellers
Tucked into the rolling hills of Valley Ford, Rocker's Roadhouse is where the land meets the table in the most delicious way. With its warm, intimate charm, this is the perfect spot for savoring fresh, locally inspired dishes that celebrate the bounty of Sonoma County’s farms. Whether you’re gathering for a cozy dinner, a memorable celebration, or a picturesque event, Rocker's Roadhouse offers the kind of hospitality that makes you feel right at home. From farm to coast, every plate here tells a story—and they can’t wait to share it with you. Email: Roadhouse@ffrsi.com
Seared
Experience Chef Joe O`Donnell’s Flavorful Change to the Average Steak and Seafood House. Voted Best Steak and Happy Hour in 2019. Reservations can be made on yelp.
Estero Cafe
Located in the heart of Sonoma County, Americana and Estero Cafe offer fresh, farm-to-table American comfort food at three convenient locations: Old Railroad Square in downtown Santa Rosa, Main Street in Sebastopol, and our flagship location of Estero Cafe in Valley Ford. They are dedicated to local sourcing, by procuring locally farmed proteins & vegetables for all our dishes. In that way they also support their community by providing healthy, delicious meals. They are also happy to feature beverages from regional producers. This spot is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch anytime of day. Email: office@esterocafe.com
Two Silos Mercantile
If you find yourself in the charming town of Tomales, be sure to visit Two Silos, tucked upstairs above the local general store. This hidden gem offers a thoughtfully curated selection of antiques at reasonable prices. The lovely women who run the shop are always warm, welcoming, and happy to share their knowledge. While you're there, enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Tomales and perhaps take home a piece of its rich local history.
Tomales Bay Trailhead
If you are into hiking, this is for you! The Tomales Bay Trailhead is located on the east side of Tomales Bay. The Tomales Bay Trail is an easy 2.6 mile (4.1 km) roundtrip walk through pastureland in which cattle graze. Remember to close cattle gates behind you. Tomales Bay Trail leads past two stock ponds that teem with bird life. The trail climbs up and over a bluff with an incredible view of Tomales Bay to the edge of the restored Giacomini Wetlands. Tomales Bay is a submerged rift of the San Andreas Fault. The trail is on the North American Plate. Inverness Ridge to the west runs along the eastern edge of the Pacific Plate.
