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
Dovetail Collection
407 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 431-0111
Website: www.dovetailcollection.com
Electric Rose Gallery
107 Plaza Street
Phone: (707) 431-1124
Website: www.electricrosegallery.com
Erickson Fine Art Gallery, Inc.
324 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 431-7073
Finely Lara's
239-B Center Street
Phone: (707) 433-2959
Website: www.finelylaras.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
Healdsburg Center for the Arts,
formerly Plaza Arts Center
130 Plaza Street
Phone: (707) 431-1970
Website: www.plazaartscenter.org
id: art. design.
126 Plaza Street
Phone: (707) 473-0200
Website: www.id707.com
J. Howell Fine Art
101 A Plaza Street.
Phone: (707) 431-2684
Website: www.jhowellfineart.com
Upstairs Art Gallery
306 Center Street
Phone: (707) 431-4214
ANTIQUES
Dianne's Estate Jewellery
387 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 395-0855
Website: www.diannesestatejewelry.com
Healdsburg Classics
226 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-4315
Jimtown Store
6706 Hwy 128
Phone: (707) 433-1212
Website: www.jimtown.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
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
LIfecycle Adventures
Phone: (415) 366-0434
Website: www.lifecycleadventures.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
Getaway Adventures / Wine Country Bike Tours
2228 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa
Phone: (800) 499-BIKE
Website: www.getawayadventures.com
River's Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips - Trowbridge
13840 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-7247
Website: www.riversedgekayakandcanoe.com
SOAR Inflatables, Inc.
20 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-5599
Website: www.soar1.com
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
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. In the late summer and fall the Alexander Valley section of the Russian River is home to a large population of Small Mouth bass that can be caught on a wide variety of lures.
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
327A 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.
OLIVE OIL
Dry Creek Olive Co.
4791 Dry Creek Road
Phone: (707) 431-7200
Website: www.dcoc.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
A Simple Touch Spa
239 #C Center Street.
Phone: (707) 433-6856
Website: www.asimpletouchspa.com
Akoia Day Spa
452 B Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-1270
Website: www.akoiadayspa.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) 433-1625 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 from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, $5 per vehicle for day use the rest of the year. Special rates apply to buses or trucks carrying more than 9 people.
Facilities - This beach offers picnic facilities, restroom, and a man-made swimming beach located on the South side of Memorial Bridge.
Phone: (707) 433-1625
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
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.
TANNING SALONS
Vine Street Cuts & Tans
1077 Vine Street
Phone: (707) 431-2447
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.com
TOUR OPERATORS & TRANSPORTATION
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 Tours
Phone: (707) 694-5580
Website: www.healdsburgtours.com
Healdsburg Tours provides custom wine tasting tours and privately chartered transportation throughout Sonoma County. The Wine-A-Bay-Go is our luxurious, eight passenger Wine Country RV.
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 Tours Limited
2471 Sonoma Avenue, Suite 102, 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. $85 tour fee includes picnic lunch served at a winery. Small group size.
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.
Rickshaw Rudy's Pedal Cab Service
P.O. Box 1585, Windsor
Phone: (707) 838-9922
Website: www.rickshawrudys.com
Rickshaw Rudy's provides transportation by bicycle taxi (also known as a rickshaw or pedicab) in Santa Rosa, Windsor, and Healdsburg. We have pre-scheduled days & times of operation (see our website), are available for special events such as private parties & weddings, and are also available by reservation 7 days a week.
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 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 Vineyard Walks
P.O. Box 16, Red Lodge, MT
Phone: (888) 758-8687
Website: www.sonomavineyardwalks.com
Sonoma Vineyard Walks offers one, three or five day walks. One-day walks include two tastings, lunch, and two guided walks through a selection of private local vineyards. Guests meet their guide at the vineyard at 10:00am and finish at 3:00pm. Walks cater to the particular interests of the walkers. Three-day walks include stays at local hotels. Transportation is not included Five-day walks are all-inclusive, fully-guided tours. New partnerships with local lodging and transportation options are encouraged. Website banners, link exchanges, and physical coupons offering discounted rates are also available. Guests or concierge can sign up for a walk or learn more by calling 888.758.8687 or visiting our website.
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
Wine Country Hot Rod Tours
Phone: (707) 246-6741
Website: www.winecountryhotrodtours.com
We are a locally owned and operated limousine service that caters to everyone...wine tours, weddings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, proms, concerts, casino trips, corporate and sports events.
Wine Road Tours
Phone: (707) 548-4421
Website: www.wineroadtours.com
We are a locally owned and operated limousine service that caters to everyone...wine tours, weddings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, proms, concerts, casino trips, corporate and sports events.
WINERIES
Visit the more than 100 wineries located within the Healdsburg Area. Visitor Maps featuring attractions and wineries are available at the Chamber office.
