We were entranced with the beauty of the rolling, coastal hills, dotted with vineyards, apple orchards and dairy ranches. We love the versatility of this area. On any chosen day we can go to a gorgeous Sonoma Coast beach, walk through an old growth redwood forest, hike past thundering waterfalls to a viewpoint on a high ridge overlooking the ocean, mountain bike to swim in a lake, or backpack along the coast.
If you enjoy water adventuring, we can point you to the outfitters who offer kayak and canoe rentals for exploring the Russian River and nearby Tomales Bay. And please don't forget, we are less than a half-hour drive from Point Reyes National Seashore—an actual, local National Park (https://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm).
But there are also artisans of all varieties, live music and theater, gourmet food, and boutique shopping. And to top it all off, the Sierras are only three hours away, and San Francisco is an hour down the road.