With terrain ranging from flat to "seriously hilly," Western Sonoma offers great rides for bicyclists of all ability levels. Ask an innkeeper for the "10 Great Sonoma County Rides" sheet, or call the Wine Country Bikes Healdsburg (866-922-4537) and West County Revolution Sebastopol (707-892 2192).

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Sojourn Bicycling & Active Vacations

For the serious-minded biker, here are two versions of our favorite coastal rides originating from the Inn:

1. 40-miler: Head north on Bohemian Highway and descend into the town of Monte Rio. Turn left on Moscow Road and at the quaint old town of Duncans Mills, turn left on River Road (Highway 116), and left again over the Russian River on Highway 1. Follow Highway 1 south to a left on Bay Hill Road (just as you reach Bodega Bay). When the road returns to Highway 1, go left and left again on Bodega Highway to the town of Bodega. Then, turn left yet again for a slow but steady climb on Joy Road. Turn right on Bittner for a fast descent back into Occidental.
2. A shorter but steeper alternative: Head west on Coleman Valley Road, straight across from the Inn. This picturesque road is one of the most stunning on the West Coast and is great viewed by bike. It climbs steeply out of town, descends into its namesake valley and then climbs rapidly again up to a ridgeline over the ocean before descending to Highway 1. Turn left on Highway 1 and continue the route described above.

Looking for something different? Trade in two wheels for four hoofs — go horseback riding through the redwoods.

View our complete list of vacation activities around the Inn at Occidental, or choose one from the list below:

-- choose one -- Antiquing Art Galleries Beaches Biking Canoeing Dining Enzyme Bath and Massage Fishing the Russian River Gardens and Nurseries Golf Hiking the Redwood Forest Historical Photography Horseback Riding Hot-Air Ballooning Lounge Away the Day Music and Theater Shopping Sweet Tooth? Whale Watching Wild Safari Adventure Wine Tasting