20 Things to do near Russian River Area
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Sunset Beach River Park
Forestville, California
0.2 miles SWA classic Russian River swimming hole with a pebble beach, shallow and deep sections, Redwood Forest views, paddle boarding, fishing, and picnicking — quieter on weekdays, popular on weekends.
Kayak, Swim
Santa Rosa Skatepark
Santa Rosa, California
9.2 miles ESanta Rosa Skatepark is a well-established concrete skatepark in Santa Rosa, California, in the heart of Sonoma County about an hour and a half north of San Francisco. Open since 1994, it's a...
Skateboard
Willow Creek Environmental Campground
Duncans Mills, California
9.7 miles SWA sandy-banked riverside campground on the Russian River near the California coast — cool and breezy even in summer, with kayak and tube launch access and a mix of shallow and deep swimming spots.
Hike, Kayak, Swim
Beermuda Skate Park
Santa Rosa, California
13.6 miles SEA backyard private skatepark in Santa Rosa, California — by the name alone, it's a fun find.
Skateboard
Lake Sonoma
Geyserville, California
15.2 miles NSet in a manicured park with beautiful trees, picnic areas, restrooms, and plentiful parking, nine concrete tees double to 18 with alternate positions — just bring a map for the walk between holes 7 and 8.
Disc Golf
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California
18.0 miles SESonoma State University once had a formal disc golf course — now removed for campus housing — but the United Flyers of Sonoma still run an informal 'Sunday Stroll' around campus each week.
Disc Golf
Crane Creek Disc Golf
Santa Rosa, California
19.0 miles SEMostly open disc golf on grassy hills in Santa Rosa with dual pin placements — bring water in summer and watch for ticks late winter through mid-summer.
Disc Golf
Lucchesi Park
Petaluma, California
23.8 miles SEA compact disc golf course in Petaluma's Lucchesi Park with dual tees, two water shots, and tricky sidewalk OB lines — bring the map from the Community Center.
Disc Golf
Petaluma Skate Park
Petaluma, California
24.3 miles SEA free, no-pads skatepark 30 minutes north of SF with two bowls, two fun boxes, two volcanoes, various rails, and lots of transitions — just take the Washington St. exit off 101.
Skateboard
Harbin Hot Springs
Middletown, California
24.6 miles NEA well-established, clothing-optional hot spring retreat in Lake County with multiple pools, overnight lodging, a restaurant, workshops, and conference facilities — fees apply.
Camp, Hot Springs, Swim
Highland Springs Reservoir
Lakeport, California
34.6 miles NAn excellent variety disc golf course near Lakeport in heavy woods with lots of elevation — multiple tees, multiple basket locations, and annual tournaments.
Disc Golf
Redwood Coast Rec Center
Gualala, California
38.2 miles NWA small-pond disc golf course on the grounds of the Redwood Coast Recreation Center in Gualala — park at Bower Park and walk south through it to reach this free, scenic course.
Disc Golf
Napa Skatepark
Napa, California
38.9 miles SESkateboard near Napa, California
Skateboard 0.1 mi
Bass Lake
Bolinas, California
39.2 miles SBass Lake is a beloved hike-in swimming hole in Point Reyes National Seashore, tucked into the coastal hills above the Pacific near Bolinas, California. A small, tree-rimmed freshwater lake reached...
Hike, Swim 4.0 mi
Palomarin Trail
Bolinas, California
40.6 miles SA 5-mile northern Marin coastal hike past ocean overlooks, varying terrain, and forested paths to the stunning Alamere Falls — with an optional Bass Lake swim on the return.
Hike
Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, California
46.3 miles SEA national monument with several suggested hikes from the visitors center, including a 2-mile loop leaving the boardwalk into the towering old-growth redwoods, plus guided tours and programs.
Hike
Muir Beach Overlook
Muir Beach, California
48.1 miles SEThe Muir Beach Overlook is a cliff-top Marin Headlands promontory with sweeping Pacific views, WWII fire-control bunkers, and prime gray-whale watching.
Hike
Low Gap Park
Ukiah, California
48.2 miles NA course with nice elevation and rocky ground, with mostly tight holes that lack defined fairways — a rugged, natural experience in Ukiah.
Disc Golf
Muir Beach
Muir Beach, California
48.5 miles SEA hidden gem beach north of San Francisco with a 0.2-mile walk to the shore, informational placards for kids, sunset views over the Pacific, and access to the Coastal Trail.
Hike, Swim
Mendocino College Disc Golf Course
Ukiah, California
49.9 miles NWide open spaces and tall grass give this free Mendocino College course a breezy, wide-open feel for straightforward disc golf.
Disc Golf
