Start your day at Café Aquatica, a charming roadside retreat for a casual meal and a hot cup of coffee. Enjoy breakfast pastries, yogurt parfaits, savory sandwiches or bagels with cream cheese and lox. The café deck overlooks a beautiful estuary, offering views of local flora and fauna. Live music plays from 11-3pm on the weekends!

If you're seeking some fun out of the water, take a short drive south on Highway 1 to Goat Rock Beach, which offers views of immense sea stacks (tall, rocky columns that rise out of the ocean), white-capped waves, sand dunes, and the massive, flat-topped rock that gives the beach its name. The spot is popular for birdwatching and hiking, and features several trails, including Kortum Trail, a 4.6-mile loop that connects Blind Beach, Shell Beach, and Wright's Beach. Or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, the 6.2-mile Pomo Canyon Trail follows the historical trading route of the Pomo and Miwok peoples and leads hikers into a redwood forest with a waterfall.

Located 11 miles north of Jenner on scenic California Highway One, Fort Ross is surrounded by sandy beaches, panoramic coves, and redwood forests, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Salt Point State Park, 8 miles north of Fort Ross, covers 6,000 acres on the coast of Northern California, with 20 miles of hiking trails and over 6 miles of rocky coastline. These destinations offer pristine landscapes, recreation, fascinating history, underwater parks with fishing, shipwrecks, and scuba diving, and more.

Searching for a casual, hidden gem wine bar? Sophie's Cellar may be your vibe! It's noted to have a comprehensive wine selection, a beautiful patio surrounded by flowers, good music, and even a friendly cow that may come by to say hello.

Nature and outdoor enthusiasts can live out their vacay dreams via a kayaking tour with WaterTreks EcoTours, owned by Suki Waters, a local Native American guide and kayak instructor. Visitors can explore quiet estuaries or the Pacific Ocean while learning about local wildlife, Sonoma County history, and more.

If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path culinary adventure, Fort Ross Vineyard may be your spot! With beautiful views and unique food and wine pairings, the drive is well worth it. Please note that reservations are required!