Private Sonoma Hidden Gems Redwoods Coast and Artisan Picnic
Overview
This private experience blends slow-travel immersion with the personal touch of a local guide who knows the hidden gems of West Sonoma County. Explore ancient redwoods, quiet backroads, a behind-the-scenes artisan cheese tour, a warm bakery stop, and a curated beach picnic featuring locally sourced foods and Russian River Valley wine. Although guests travel in their own car, the day never feels separate—stay connected by speakerphone whenever service allows, creating an easy, relaxed sense of traveling together. With timed reservations, insider stops, rich storytelling, and thoughtful hospitality at every turn, this is a uniquely intimate way to experience the best of Sonoma County beyond the usual tourist trail.
What's Included
- Lunch Private coastal picnic featuring artisan cheeses, fresh wood-fired bread and seasonal accompaniments, thoughtfully served with real glassware and linens.
- Snacks Guided local cheese tasting during the artisan tour, followed later by handcrafted wood-fired scones, often still warm, enjoyed among the redwoods.
- Alcoholic beverages Premium small-lot Sonoma County white wine served at the coastal picnic (21+) and reserved premium winery tasting experience.
- Bottled water Chilled, filtered Sonoma County spring water available for guests to refill their reusable bottles throughout the day.
- Behind-the-scenes artisan cheesemaker tour.
- Fully private guided experience for your group (up to 8 guests)
- Gratuities for your guide and for winery staff are not included. Tips are always appreciated for exceptional service.
Meeting Location
6790 McKinley Street
Sebastopol, CA 95472, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1791 Olivet Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
We'll end with a tasting of wines from various Sonoma County appellations.
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Sonoma Coast State Beach
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Russian River Valley
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5502432P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Lunch. Private coastal picnic featuring artisan cheeses, fresh wood-fired bread and seasonal accompaniments, thoughtfully served with real glassware and linens.
- Snacks. Guided local cheese tasting during the artisan tour, followed later by handcrafted wood-fired scones, often still warm, enjoyed among the redwoods.
- Alcoholic beverages. Premium small-lot Sonoma County white wine served at the coastal picnic (21+) and reserved premium winery tasting experience.
- Bottled water. Chilled, filtered Sonoma County spring water available for guests to refill their reusable bottles throughout the day.
- Behind-the-scenes artisan cheesemaker tour.
- Fully private guided experience for your group (up to 8 guests).
- Gratuities for your guide and for winery staff are not included. Tips are always appreciated for exceptional service.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Sonoma Hidden Gems Redwoods Coast and Artisan Picnic is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Sonoma Hidden Gems Redwoods Coast and Artisan Picnic will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchPrivate coastal picnic featuring artisan cheeses, fresh wood-fired bread and seasonal accompaniments, thoughtfully served with real glassware and linens.
- SnacksGuided local cheese tasting during the artisan tour, followed later by handcrafted wood-fired scones, often still warm, enjoyed among the redwoods.
- Alcoholic beveragesPremium small-lot Sonoma County white wine served at the coastal picnic (21+) and reserved premium winery tasting experience.
- Bottled waterChilled, filtered Sonoma County spring water available for guests to refill their reusable bottles throughout the day.
- Behind-the-scenes artisan cheesemaker tour.
- Fully private guided experience for your group (up to 8 guests)
- Gratuities for your guide and for winery staff are not included. Tips are always appreciated for exceptional service.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
