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    Family Fun & Adventure

Looking for a wine-country escape that’s appealing to the whole family? Thanks to our laid-back vibe and excursions that go beyond tastings, these Sonoma County kids activities strike the perfect balance.

On-Property Activities

Choose a Lodge at Sonoma cottage for its home-away-from-home feel and enjoy plenty of time on property — like at your poolside cabana, where the kids can attempt to finish gourmet popsicles before they melt (and where parents can sip on icy poolside cocktails from High Horse). Or come together around a fire pit in the evening to exchange stories and your day’s bounty over s’mores.

Four women on white electric scooters posing for a group selfie in front of a rustic wall with ivy and greenery above.

Off-Property Attractions

Family-friendly town events like the weekly farmers market are also on your list of must-dos, along with some hiking, biking, and other experiences that afford them some quality bonding time. And TrainTown amusement park, a community staple since 1958, will provide hours of afternoon fun mere steps from your guest room door at The Lodge at Sonoma.

Sonoma County Family Friendly Activities

Yellow clock-tower station at a rail park with an orange passenger train on tracks beside a platform.

Sonoma Traintown

Located across the street from The Lodge at Sonoma, this small-town local amusement park has been welcoming guests for generations!

Take a train ride, visit the petting zoo, and partake in the various amusement rides at Sonoma TrainTown Railroad.

Road trip through Sonoma wine country at harvest time

Depot Park Museum

Once the northwestern Pacific depot, now showcasing exhibits, park, and gift shop
1.5 miles from resort

Soccer practice on a fenced sunny field with players and small goals in the background.

Maxwell Farms Regional Park

Located 2.9 miles from The Lodge at Sonoma, this regional park is equipped with various sports fields, an accessible large playground, multiple picnic sites, and trails to explore Sonoma Valley.

Open-top safari jeep with passengers watching a zebra and a foal resting on a dirt path among trees.

Safari West Tours

Operating for over 30 years, Safari West is home to over 900 animals curating private experiences offering a rare glimpse into the lives of exotic species.

Click below to learn more about Safari West, their story, and the various experiences they offer!