Healdsburg and Sonoma offer a lot more than just wine. From kayaking on the Russian River and biking through the exquisite countryside, to boutique shops and art galleries, there is plenty of opportunity for non-wine lovers to have an amazing vacation in a beautiful locale.

Antiquing

Antique Harvest, 225 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, (707-433-0223)

Healdsburg Classics Antiques, 226 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg, (707-433-4315) Over 20 Venders.

Bicycling

Getaway Adventures, Bike and/or kayake. (800-499-2453) or

Wine Country Bikes, Bike the wineries in guided tour or individually. 61 Front Street, Healdsburg 707-473-0610  http://www.winecountrybikes.com

Canoe Trips, Fishing & Boating

Russian River Adventures, Healdsburg, (707-433-5599) (A.K.A. SOAR)

River's Edge Kayak and Canoe Trips, Full and half day trips on the Russian River, 13840 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg, (707-433-7247)

Getaway Adventures, Pedal and Paddle tours. (800-499-2453) Full day kayaking, or combination biking and kayaking trips available.

Car Rental

Enterprise Rental Car, 1017 Vine St., Healdsburg, open Mon-Fri. 7:30-5:30 p.m. and Sat. 9-1 p.m. 707-431-9390 or 800-261-7331

Hertz Rental Car, 14 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, open Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5 p.m., Sat. 9-1 p.m. 800-654-3131 or (707)433-8993

Cocktail, Live Music, & Dancing

Tuesdays on the Plaza. Every Tuesday night, June through October, local bands play in downtown Healdsburg.Take a picnic and enjoy! Check out the events page for more information.

Affronti Wine Bar. 235 Healdsburg Avenue ( Behing La Crema tasting room)(707) 431-1113
 Live music every Thursday, and various other dates throughout the season.

Bear Republic Brewing Co., 347 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, (707-433-2337) Live music occasionally on Fridays. See website for times.

John & Zeke's Bar & Grill, 111 Plaza Street, Healdsburg, (707-433-3735) An upbeat cocktail lounge with pool tables and great music. Mon.-Sun. 10-2 a.m.

Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. Live music in the lobby Fridays & Saturdays (Hosted by Healdsburg Jazz Festival) (707-431-2800)

Michel-Schlumberger Friday night series, Check out the events page for local line-up for live music every Frdiday night during the summer in Michel-Schlumberger's courtyard!

Cooking

Relish Culinary School: 14 Matheson St, Healdsburg. Cooking classes and demonstrations, held at the culinary center, and at various wineries and locations throughout Healdsburg area. 707-431-9999

Farmers Market

June-Oct. (approx.) on the plaza Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; May-Oct. (approx.) at Vine and North on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., (707-431-1956). Meet local growers and savor some of their wonderful homegrown fruits and vegetables and other wine country specialties.

Fitness/Running

Healdsburg Health & Fitness, 1500 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, (707-433-9500) Maintain your fitness routine with state-of-the-art equipment at this local gym. Mon.- Thurs. 5-9p.m., Fri. 5-8p.m., Sat. 8-4p.m., Sun. 8-2 p.m.

Park Point Health Club, 195 Foss Creek Circle, Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-385-2500. Ask the concierge on duty for complimentary passes to use the gym. Mon-Fri 5:30a.m-9:00p.m. Sat-Sun 7:00a.m.- 7:00p.m

Galleries

Erickson & Elins Gallery, 324 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, (707-431-7073) Open 11-6 Thurs-Tues. Closed Tues and Weds in Winter.

Plaza Arts Center, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg (707-431-1970) open daily 11:00-5:00p.m.

Minerva Gallery, 303 Center St., Healdsburg (707-433-3446). Weds.-Sat. 11-5p.m.

Golf

Tayman Park, 927 S. Fitch Mountain Road, Healdsburg, (707-433-4275) Open 6 a.m.- dark, 7 days/week

Windsor Golf Club Inc., 6555 Skylane Blvd., Windsor, (707-838-7888) Open sunrise-sunset 7days/week.

Fountaingrove Country Club, 1525 Fountain Grove Parkway, Santa Rosa, (707-579-4653) Open Tues.-Sun. 6-7p.m.

Bennett Valley Golf Course, 3330 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, (707-528-3673) Open sunrise-sunset.

Bodega Harbour Golf Links, 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay, (707-875-3538) Open 6:30-5 or 6p.m. 7 days/week.

Oakmont Golf Club

West Course, 7025 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, (707-539-0415) Open 6-dark.

East Course, 565 Oak Vista Court, Santa Rosa, (707-538-2454) Open 6-dark.

Hiking

Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve, Guerneville, (1-800-253-8800) Hiking is a great way to appreciate the beauty in the Sonoma Wine Country including all of the rolling hills and breathtaking vineyards

Getaway Adventures, Hiking/Walking Tours. (800-499-2453)

Lake Sonoma, Healdsburg, (707-433-9483)

Petrified Forest, 4100 Petrified Forest Road, Calistoga (707-942-6667). Winter hours are 9-5p.m. Summer hours are 9-7p.m.

Spring Lake, 5589 Newanga Avenue, Santa Rosa (707-539-8092). Open 7-sunset, 7days/week.

Horseback Riding 

Wildfire Stables, Bodega Bay (707.875.3400) Horseback riding on the beach, during the day or enjoy a beautiful sunset ride. Seasonal. 

Armstrong Woods Pack Station, Guerneville (707-887-2939) Enjoy a horseback-ride through the beautiful Redwoods. Seasonal. 

Triple Creek Horse Outfitters, Sonoma (707-887-8700) Horseback riding in the Sonoma Valley year round!  

Hot Air Ballooning

Up and Away Ballooning, P.O. Box 68, Windsor CA 95492. 1-800-711-2998. Be autiful balloon flights above Sonoma County, ending in a champagne brunch. See details on our packages page! 

Museums

Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, (707-431-3325) Enjoy a leisurely afternoon taking in old treasures and fine art in our own downtown museum. Open Tues.-Sun. 11-4p.m.

Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa (707-579-4452). Open Weds. –Mon. 12-5p.m. weekdays, 10-5p.m. weekends.

Movies & Live Entertainment

The Raven Theater & Film Center, 115 North Street, Healdsburg, (707-433-5448)

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Hwy 101 @ River Road, Santa Rosa (707-546-3600) Luther Burbank features many well-known artists from Country to Pop stars. Call the box office for listing of performances.

Airport Cinemas 12, 409 Aviation Way, Santa Rosa, (707-522-0330)

Roxy Stadium 14, 85 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, (707-522-0330)

Rialto Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa, (707-525-4840)

Picnic

Favorite spots include:

Lake Sonoma

Mauritson Winery

Sbragia Winery

Arista Winery

Passalacqua Vineyards (pictured)

Zichichi Vineyards

Stryker Sonoma Winery

The Honor Mansion can provide a picnic basket for you, and would be happy to recommend a great local deli to fill the basket, as well as help you choose a memorable location for a late afternoon or early evening picnic. Enjoy the sunset on a warm summer evening among the plush green rolling vineyards.

Order a box lunch from Costeaux French Bakery!

Spa

Honor Mansion provides spa services on-site both in room and poolside (poolside is seasonal)

Osmosis, 209 Bohemian Hwy. Occidental (707-823-8231). Open 9-9p.m. 7 days/week.

Simple Touch Spa, 239 Center Street, Healdsburg (707-433-6856) Open 10-6p.m. 7 days/week www.asimpletouchspa.com

Tennis

Honor Mansion has tennis courts, bocce courts, croquet lawn, and putting green.

Giorgi Park, 540 University Street, Healdsburg, 2 lighted courts

Healdsburg High School, Monte Vista & University Street, Healdsburg 4 lighted courts.

Wildlife

Safari West, 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa (707-579-2551 or 00-616-2695) Tours at 10a.m. and 2p.m winter and 9a.m., 1p.m., and 4p.m. summer.

Wine Country Tours

           Private and Group Tours:

Vine Rover Tours 707-838-1405 Wine tasting and exclusive winery tours in custom land rovers traveling through vineyards. Private or group tours available! www.vinerovertours.com 

Terrific Tours 707-658-2748 Small group or private tours, fantastic customer reviews.  www.terrifictours.com

Healdsburg Wine Tours, 707-849-0503 Voted #1 on Tripadvisor.com! Great local company with wonderful tours.

Town Car and Limo private tours, and airport transfers:

 Pure Luxury Transportation 800.626.5466 Certified green, and operating locally for 20 years. Sedans, SUVs, Limos or vans. www.pureluxury.com.         

 Biking and Carriage Tours

Getaway Adventures, Guided Bike Winery Tours (800-499-2453) 

Wine Country Bikes, Bike the wineries in guided tour or individually. 61 Front Street, Healdsburg 707-473-0610  http://www.winecountrybikes.com

Wine Country Carriage Tours, Sebastopol (707-849-8989) www.flyinghorse.org Horse–drawn carriage tours.

Healdsburg Taxi, (707)-433-7088