Things To Do & Activities
The beauty of Healdsburg is unsurpassed - centered in the Northern California wine country, visitors often compare the area to Tuscany. Browse our restaurants or go shopping, antiquing, wine tasting or enjoy a cooking class around the Healdsburg Plaza. Take a walking tour of our historic homes, get a soothing massage at one of our spas, or linger in our museums and wine library. Meander through the Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley along our Farm Trails and Art Trails to the farms, wineries, studios and galleries that capture the area's essence in food, wine and art.
Outdoor recreation and fun activities abound: Travel along the backroads for picnics under redwood trees in one of our many parks. Road cycling is enjoyed year-round. For bike enthusiasts - the Harvest Century Bicycle Tour is held in July. Experience hot air balloon rides through the vineyards and rolling hillsides. Our golf courses are among the best in the SF Bay Area.
The Russian River runs through Healdsburg, and visitors enjoy beaches, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, all the way to the Pacific Coast. Ride or drive the Coast to enjoy sightseeing, walking on beaches, whale watching, bird watching, or rock climbing! Enjoy a scenic driving tour to San Francisco, the Napa Valley, Mendocino, Redwood Empire and the North Coast, all within a day's reach.
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ART GALLERIES
Barbara Bourne Photography
14D Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 486-9420
Website: www.bbourne.com
Bob Johnson Art Gallery
416 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 529-3755
Website: bobjohnsondesign.blogspot.com
Capture Fine Art Gallery
105 Plaza Street
Phone: (707) 431-7030
Website: www.capturefineart.com
Christopher Hill Gallery
326 Healdsburg Ave
Phone: (707) 395-4646
Website: www.chgallery.com
Dovetail Collection
407 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 431-0111
Website: www.dovetailcollection.com
Erickson Fine Art Gallery, Inc.
324 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 431-7073
Finely Lara's Gallery of Fine Things
239-B Center Street
Phone: (707) 433-2959
Website: www.finelylaras.com
Gallery 322
P.O.Box 67, Geyserville, CA 95441
Phone: (707) 857-1880
Website: www.stephanielawrenceart.com
Gallery Lulo
303 Center Street
Phone: (707) 433-7533
Website: www.gallerylulo.com
Hammerfriar
139 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 473-9600
Website: www.hammerfriar.com
The Harris Gallery
105D Plaza Street
Phone: (707) 480-8291
Website: www.theharrisgallery.com
Hawley Winery Tasting Room and Gallery
36 North Street, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 473-9500
Website: www.hawleywine.com
Healdsburg Center for the Arts,
formerly Plaza Arts Center
130 Plaza Street
Phone: (707) 431-1970
Website: www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com
J. Howell Fine Art
101 A Plaza Street.
Phone: (707) 431-2684
Website: www.jhowellfineart.com
Just For You-Gallery of Fine Art
115 Plaza Street
Phone: (707) 395-0322
Website: www.justforyougallery.com
The Ragan Gallery
420 Hudson Street
Phone: (970) 471-5936
Upstairs Art Gallery
306 Center Street
Phone: (707) 431-4214
Website: www.upstairsartgallerysite.com
ANTIQUES
Dianne's Estate Jewellery
387 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 395-0855
Website: www.diannesestatejewelry.com
Healdsburg Vintage
452 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-5050
Website: www.healdsburgvintage.com
Mill Street Antiques Plaza
44 Mill Street
Phone: (707) 433-8409
Shoffeitt's off the Square
208 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-5556
Website: www.shoffeitt.com
BALLOONS - HOT AIR
Above the Wine Country Balloon Tours
9000 Barnett Valley Road, Sebastopol
Phone: (707) 829-9850
Website: www.balloontours.com
Up & Away Ballooning
10401 Hillview Road, Windsor
Phone: (707) 836-0171
Website: www.up-away.com
BICYCLES
Getaway Adventures / Wine Country Bike Tours
2228 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa
Phone: (800) 499-BIKE
Website: www.getawayadventures.com
Healdsburg Spoke Folk Cyclery
201 Center Street
Phone: (707) 433-7171
Website: www.spokefolk.com
Podium Wheel Rentals
1229 Grove Street #6, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 433-0360
Website: www.podiumwheelrentals.com
Spoke Folk Cyclery
201 Center Street
Phone: (707) 433-7171
Website: www.spokefolk.com
Wine Country Bikes
61 Front STreet
Phone: (707) 473-0610
Website: www.winecountrybikes.com
BREWERIES / BEER MANUFACTURERS
Bear Republic Brewing Company
345 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-BEER (2337)
Website: www.bearrepublic.com
CANOE & KAYAK TRIPS
Burke's Canoe Trips
Intersection of Mirabel Road at 8600 River Road, Forestville
Phone: (707) 887-1222
Website: www.burkescanoetrips.com
A ten mile self-guided canoe trip through the Redwoods with return shuttle included. Picnic, swim, sunbath at beaches along this magnificent stretch of the river. View wildlife such as: otter, Great Blue Heron, osprey, turtles, and more. Riverside camping & kayaks also available.
Getaway Adventures / Wine Country Bike Tours
2228 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa
Phone: (800) 499-BIKE
Website: www.getawayadventures.com
Hot days are perfect for a scenic float down the Russian River. Our guides teach you the basics of kayaking and lead you on a mellow river adventure.
River's Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips / Trowbridge
13840 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-7247
Website: www.riversedgekayakandcanoe.com
More current with less paddling. Three self guided trips to accommodate every skill level. Dogs welcome. Classes available. We specialize in large groups. Wine tours. Guaranteed the most scenic, remote, and friendly excursion service on the Russian River.
SOAR Inflatables, Inc.
20 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-5599
Website: www.soar1.com
Sonoma County's Best Eco-Adventure!! The remote 8 mile “south of Healdsburg” run is the “primo” summertime paddle on the Russian River. This section has the most water in the dry summer months, the cleanest water for swimming, and many wonderful beaches for picnicking and sunning. Because there are no houses or roads nearby, the birds and wildlife are amazing. This is a perfect trip for families, couples, and corporate outings. We limit the number of SOAR canoes so that the river is not over crowded! -- Dog and people friendly.
CASINOS
River Rock Casino
3250 Hwy 128, Geyserville
Website: www.riverrockcasino.com
COOKING CLASSES
Relish Culinary Adventures
14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 431-9999
Website: www.relishculinary.com
Relish Culinary Adventures stands out as the only "roving" culinary program that brings together talented chefs and fabulous cuisine at captivating wine country locations to create one-of-a-kind hands-on and demonstration cooking experiences and tours.
FISHING ACCESS
Healdsburg hosts a wide variety of world class fishing opportunities.
The Russian River
is home to some of the finest Steelhead fishing on the West Coast and is prime during the months of January, February and March. This is predominantly a fish hatchery for hard fighting steelhead, averaging 8 to 12 pounds but the occasional 20 pounder is caught every year. While there is some fly-fishing, because of high turbidity found in the river this time of year, conventional drift fishing gear is the norm. Late Fall begins the Steelhead run, and continues through April. Next comes the "Mighty" Shad, April through June. Summertime is Prime time for Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and Carp. The Russian River is a "barbless- hook" river all year. Check California Dept. of Fish and Game regulations for specific bag limits and rules. Access spots and fishing hole maps as well as regulation books can be obtained at any of the local tackle shops. King's Sport and Tackle in downtown Guerneville is a great source for fishing information. They sell all the bait, tackle, licenses targeted at the Russian River and have up to date information on fishing conditions. Rules - Barbless hooks year round. No bait April 1 - November 1.
Lake Sonoma
Found only minutes from downtown Healdsburg, is a relatively new man made reservoir but is home to a wide variety of sport fish. There is bass fishing at Lake Sonoma and off Hot Springs Road in Cloverdale. The most sought after is the largemouth bass, but there is also a large population of Small mouth Bass as well. Spring is the best time to target these gamefish with all the usual assortments of both top water baits and rubber worms working well. Largemouth bass to 12 pounds have been successfully landed but the average fish will run 2 pounds. In addition there is a healthy population of black Crappie. Red Ears Sunfish and Bluegill. Catfish to 20 pounds have been landed as well as the occasional landlocked Steelhead.
Bodega Bay
is the closet ocean port to Healdsburg and during the summer month’s fantastic Salmon fishing is available. There is also a good population of Rockfish, Halibut and Dungeness Crab that can be sought in season. The fall months are when the Albacore Tuna venture close enough to shore and are targeted by the spoor fishing fleet.
FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Healdsburg Certified Farmers' Market
The Healdsburg Certified Farmers' Market (HCFM) takes place on Saturdays at Vine and North Streets (one block west of the plaza) from 9am-Noon, May through November. On Tuesdays the NEW Location is also at Vine and North Streets, in the Purity Lot from 4-6:30pm, June through October. The market is primarily made up of local farmers who grow their orchard and row crops within 10 miles of the market. A wide variety of fresh, local produce can be found seven months of the year. 'Shop with the Chef' and Cooking Demos happen every second Saturday of the Month. Special events include: June 26th Lavender Festival: July 17th Birthday celebration with live music and complimentary cake and coffee: August 21st Zucchini Festival featuring zucchini car races, giant zucchini contest: October 30th, Pumpkin festival featuring pumpkin car races, pumpkin carving: November 6, 13, 20, 27, Arts and Crafts vendors join the market for 4 Saturdays in November.
Phone: (707) 431-1956
Website: www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
Sonoma County Farmtrails
Sonoma County Farm Trails supports sustainable agricultural diversity in Sonoma County through the promotion of its members products via on site sales, organized retail opportunities, marketing and public relations campaigns, and educational forums that create public awareness to ensure the preservation of Sonoma County's rich agricultural heritage for generations to come.
Phone: (707) 571-8288
Email: farmtrails@farmtrails.org
Website: www.farmtrails.org
GOLF COURSES
Healdsburg Golf Club
927 South Fitch Mountain Road
Phone: (707) 433-4275
Website: www.healdsburggolfclub.com
MUSEUMS
Hand Fan Museum of Healdsburg
219 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 431-2500
Website: www.handfanmuseum.com
Healdsburg Museum & Historical Society
221 Matheson Street
Phone: (707) 431-3325
Website: www.healdsburgmuseum.org
Pacific Coast Air Museum
2330 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa,
Phone: (707) 575-7900
Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org
Tuesday through Thursday, 10am-2pm. Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm
Wine Library of Sonoma County at Healdsburg Regional Library
Piper & Center Streets
Phone: (707) 433-3772
Website: www.sonoma.lib.ca.us
Located inside the Healdsburg Regional Library; a special service and collection of the Sonoma County Library, the collection comprising 5,000 books on wine and related subjects, subscriptions and back-files to over 80 wine-related periodicals.
116 Matheson, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 433-8499
Email: jaimie@calistogaolivecompany.com
Website: www.calistogaoliveoilcompany.com
SEGWAY TOURS
Segway of Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 953-3477
Website: www.segwayofhealdsburg.com
Segway of Healdsburg offers a fun and adventurous activity that can be enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. There are different rides departing daily that last approximately 2 hours and includes safety training. Experience beautiful scenery while gliding along on one of the worlds technological miracles; the new Segway PT i2. The cost is $69.00 per rider. Lunch rides are also offered as well as special group events. Call for custom needs and inquiries.
SPAS & MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Applewood Inn Restaurant & Spa
1355 Hwy 116, Guerneville
Phone: (707) 869-9093
Wesite: applewoodinn.com
Lily's Chinese Foot & Body Massage
837 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-5888
Website: www.lilyschinesemassage.com
Mane Attraction
440 Center Street
Phone: (707) 433-6800
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone, CA
Phone: (707) 823-8231
Website: www.osmosis.com
Spa Dolce
250 Center Street
Phone: (707) 433-0177
Website: www.spadolce.com
The Spa Hotel Healdsburg
327 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-4747
Website: www.hotelhealdsburg.com
SUMMER CAMPS
Thunderbird Ranch
9455 Hwy 128
Phone: (707) 433-3729
Website: www.campchannel.com/thunderbird
SWIMMING
Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach on the Russian River
The swim area is usually available to the public from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Visitors planning to use the beach should call (707) 565-2041 to verify that the beach is open. Lifeguards are on duty daily during the summer months only. Swimmers are urged to swim only when lifeguards are on duty. We recommend that you arrive early. The parking lot usually fills up by mid-day. Off-street parking is available nearby.
Location - 13839 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg
What you need to know - Open from sunrise to posted closing.
Restrictions - No alcohol is allowed in the park. Dogs Allowed - must be on a 6 foot leash at all times. Note: Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the river at the park.
Parking - $6 per vehicle for day use.
Facilities - This beach offers picnic facilities, restrooms, and a man-made swimming beach located on the South side of Memorial Bridge.
Phone: (707) 565-2041
Website: www.sonoma-county.org/parks/pk_hvet.htm
Healdsburg Community Swimming Pool
360 Monte Vista
Phone: (707) 433-1109 - Info, (707) 431-3613 - Office
Website: www.HealdsburgSwimCenter.com
Other Area River Access:
Johnson's Beach
16241 First Street, Guerneville
Phone: (707) 869-2022
Website: www.johnsonsbeach.com
Johnson's Beach is open from 10 am to 6 pm, seven days a week, mid May to early October, weather permitting. There is no charge for parking. Please do not bring alcohol, glass containers or dogs. The Beach has canoes, kayaks and paddleboats for rent plus umbrellas, inner tubes, and beach chairs. A snack bar is located on the Beach as well as a boat launch. Our prices are very reasonable!!! A popular spot is the roped-off kiddies' pool area.
Steelhead Beach
9000 River Road, Forestville
Website: www.russianrivertravel.com/parks-steelhead.htm
This park offers seasonal fishing and river access for small craft such as drift boats, kayaks and canoes. It is an excellent spot for birding, viewing river wildlife and for picnicking. A parking lot with 75 spaces, 3 of which are disabled accessible stalls, is located approximately 200 yds from the launch area. No lifeguard service is available.
Hours - The park is open daily. Most Sonoma County Regional parks open at sunrise and close at sunset.
Parking - $5 per vehicle for day use. Special rates apply to buses or trucks carrying more than 9 people.
Dogs - Permitted on leash no longer than 6' in length. Rabies certificate required.
Facilities - Launch area for small craft (gravel adjacent to rivers edge, 4WD recommended). Beach area - no lifeguards on duty. Picnic areas with BBQs. No fires or barbecuing allowed on the beach. Chemical toilet.
ADA Access - Good ADA access to developed areas.
TENNIS
Giorgi Park
540 University Street, Healdsburg
Healdsburg High School
1024 Prince Street, Healdsburg
THEATER & LIVE THEATER
Raven Film Center
415 Center Street
Phone: (707) 522-0330 (showtimes)
Website: www.srentertainmentgrp.com/raven.asp
Raven Performing Arts Theater (Raven Players)
115 North Street
Phone: (707) 433-6335
Website: www.raventheater.org
TOUR OPERATORS & TRANSPORTATION
Atmani Wine Country Tours
Phone: (707) 293-0215
Email: info@atmanitours.com
Website: www.atmanitours.com
California Rivers Wine Tours
575 Country Club Drive, Santa Rosa
Phone: (707) 579-2209
Website: www.calrivers.com
Getaway Adventures / Wine Country Bike Tours
2228 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa
Phone: (800) 499-BIKE
Website: www.getawayadventures.com
The Wine Country’s Premier Outdoor adventure company. Come bike hike kayak on the back roads of the Healdsburg Area. One day weekend and 6 day adventures suitable for all abilities. Van Supported, gourmet picnic lunches and the best local leaders.
Healdsburg Area Winery Tours
Phone: (707) 433-6090
Website: www.healdsburgareawinerytours.com
Private wine tours customized to personal interests. Available to couples or your group up to six. Knowledgeable guide, “Like having a friend in wine country.”
Healdsburg Wine Tour
Phone: (707) 849-0503
Website: www.healdsburgwinetour.com
Let our knowledgeable and friendly driver offer you a carefree day of tasting and savoring our area. Customize your tour to include whatever your heart desires; exquisite wine country dining, charming winery hospitality, or simply enjoy the sights of Healdsburg Wine Country.
Historic Homes of Healdsburg Self-Guided Walking Tour
Guide Book available at the Healdsburg Museum www.healdsburgmuseum.org
or stop by the Healdsburg Chamber office.
Lake Sonoma Visitor Center & Fish Hatchery
3333 Skaggs Springs Road, Geyserville
Phone: (707) 433-9483
Website: www.parks.sonoma.net/laktrls.html
Platypus Wine Tours
101 South Coombs Street, Suite L, Napa
Phone: (707) 253-2723
Website: www.platypustours.com
Friendly, knowledgeable tour guides ensure an intimate, fun and informative day out among the wineries! Join-in tour of smaller, historical and or family-owned wineries. $99 tour fee includes picnic lunch served at a winery. Small group size.
Pure Luxury Transportation
Phone: (707) 775-2920
Website: www.pureluxury.com
Experience the meaning of luxury when you take a picture-perfect limousine, sedan, or bus through the wine country. Let a uniformed, professionally trained chauffeur whisk you away for an amazing outing. Pure Luxury offers Wine County Tours, airport transfers, dinner outings, etc. Located in the heart of the Wine Country, Pure Luxury is known as "The Certified Green Transportation Experts".
Relish Culinary Adventures
14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 431-9999
Website: www.relishculinary.com
Relish Culinary Adventures stands out as the only "roving" culinary program that brings together talented chefs and fabulous cuisine at captivating wine country locations to create one-of-a-kind hands-on and demonstration cooking experiences and tours.
Russian River Rose Company
1685 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 433-7455
Website: www.russian-river-rose.com
Rose Garden Tours every Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Perfume Rose Harvest Tours April & May.
Sonoma Canopy Tours
6250 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Phone: (888) 494-7868
Website: www.sonomacanopytours.com
Get up and personal with the world famous California Coastal Redwoods on a two-and-a-half hour guided tour that includes 7 ziplines, 2 sky bridges, a majestic spiral staircase, and an 80 foot rappel.
Sonoma Helicopter Santa Rosa, Inc.
5970-6000 Flightline Drive, Santa Rosa
Phone: (707) 528-4883
Website: www.sonomahelicopter.com
See the wine country from a bird's eye view! Sonoma Helicopter goes up and above to offer you a unique vista only a helicopter can achieve. Fly down the Russian River to the Pacific Coastline and return to breathtaking valleys amid the surrounding mountains. Experience what others rarely get to.
Sonoma Wine Tours
Santa Rosa, CA
Phone: (707) 486-0377
Website: www.sonomawinetours.com
Sonoma Wine Tours covers Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino valleys. They provide private and group tours. Some tasting fees are included with the tours. Lunch is available by request or at their lunch stop at a gourmet market. All tours are guided and customized for you by Soussan.
Tree Walk of Healdsburg Self-Guided Tour
Guide Book available at the Healdsburg Chamber office, (707) 433-6935
or you can download it here: www.cityofhealdsburg.org
The Wine A Bay Go
Phone: (707) 694-5580
Website: www.healdsburgtours.com
Our only vehicle, The Wine A Bay Go, is a luxury coach built by Mercedes and specifically designed for wine tours and privately chartered transportation throughout Sonoma County. The Wine A Bay Go features a spacious interior with leather seating for up to nine passengers, large tinted windows, climate controlled wine storage and a flat screen with DirecTV. We are a small, owner operated company that is based in Healdsburg. We do not have a set tour. We ask the right questions and design each tour to meet our customers' interests and preferences. From your first contact with us, you will know that you have found the right company. "Why crawl through a Limo when you could travel in comfort and style in The Wine A Bay Go?"
Walk-a-Bout Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 479-7488
Walk-a-Bout Healdsburg, the creation of long-time tourism professional and event planner Lori Moore, is a lively and entertaining 1.5 hour city walking tour that provides glimpses into the known and secret Healdsburg. Tour participents hear scandelous stories such as the tale of Madam Lucinda Walker, who, with her husband, operated a brothel where the Westamerica Bank sits today and learn how the Chinese laundries played a prominent role in Healdsburg's growth. Walk-a-Bout Healdsurg is launching their 2013 season with a selection of seasonal and historic tours that capture what makes Healdsburg a great town to visit and live in.
WINERIES & BREWERIES
Visit the more than 100 wineries located within the Healdsburg Area. Visitor Maps featuring attractions and wineries are available at the Chamber office.
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