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Jenner Headlands Preserve. (Brook Edwards / Sonoma County Tourism)

The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Sonoma Coast on Highway 1

May 2025May 2025

We've listed 22 perfect pit stops along the iconic coastal highway for meals, wine, walks or simply taking in the view.

Farm Beef Burger with Fries and a beer for a casual meal at sunset on the back deck of the Sea Ranch Lodge Restaurant Friday, February 21, 2025, on the northern Sonoma coast. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A Winter Food Retreat to the Sonoma and Mendocino Coast

February 2025March 2025

For a winter retreat, visit these off-the-beaten-path coastal restaurants in Sea Ranch and beyond.

After the storm, Megan and Ahmed Modan were rewarded with beautiful light for portraits. (Amy DeBonis)

A Rural Sonoma Coast Lodge Provides the Ideal, Intimate Backdrop for Bay Area Couple’s Wedding

February 2025February 2025

A San Francisco couple is drawn to the rural charm of the rugged northern Sonoma Coast for their picturesque May celebration.

Personnel from a salvage crew wait to offload equipment from the Aleutian Storm, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. After offloading a pump and fuel hoses, the seas became too rough to continue working on the beached vessel at south Salmon Creek State Beach, north of Bodega Bay. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

A Fishing Vessel Ran Aground at the Sonoma Coast. Could It Have Been Saved?

July 2024

The February wreck of the Aleutian Storm off Salmon Creek devastated the Sonoma Coast's close-knit commercial fishing community — and intensified levels of frustration with first responders.

The Stewarts Point Ranch bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Gualala River to the east, Wednesday Feb. 22, 2017. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) 2017

7 Secret Spots Along the Sonoma Coast

July 2024July 2024

These seven secret spots on the Sonoma Coast are perfect for those who like to experience the ocean without the crowds.

Foggy morning at Bodega Bay via Pacific Coast Highway in Sonoma County, California, USA.

Dream Drives: 3 Perfect Spring Day Trips in Sonoma County

April 2024April 2024

Compare clam chowders along the coast, nibble on fresh cheeses amid the green pastures of west Petaluma, or take in wildflower season just outside of Healdsburg.

5/3/2014:A1: PASSING THROUGH: A pair of gray whales move north past Bodega Head on Thursday as they migrate to their summer feeding grounds off Alaska. The giant mammals have put on quite a show this week for visitors to the popular whale-watching spot that juts out into the ocean at the northern edge of Bodega Bay. PC: A pair of gray whales make their way north during their migration past Bodega Head on Thursday, May 1, 2014. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Where to Go Whale Watching on the Sonoma Coast

March 2024March 2024

The peak months for whale watching are January through May. Bring binoculars for a spectacular sighting.

From Marin to Mendocino: 10 Waterfront Bars to Visit Along Highway 1

September 2022December 2024

Raise a glass to these watering holes with excellent drinks and great views.

A Wine-Lover’s Perfect Day Trip to Bodega Bay

April 2022April 2022

This itinerary isn’t for golfers, surfers, hikers or bicyclists, but rather for wine lovers craving a relaxing, don’t-break-a-sweat day.

The Stewarts Point Ranch bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Gualala River to the east. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)

Saving the Sonoma Coast: How Environmentalists Helped Protect Our Natural Treasure

April 2019April 2019

From halting the construction of a nuclear power plant to preserving public lands - the fight for coastal conservation continues.

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