Sunsetting In Sonoma
The warm summer breeze began early in Sonoma County, which has all of us spending more time outdoors to soak up the sunshine and the evening daylight hours. This summer feeling means that sunset watching is in full swing! If you’re wondering where the perfect spots for golden hour are in Sonoma County, or what you should bring for a sunset picnic, we’ve got you covered!
Location, Location, Location
How could you be disappointed with valley views to your right, and ocean views to your left, all under a glowing sunset sky? Only a 30 minute drive from Sonoma State’s campus, Sonoma Mountain looks over Rohnert Park, Petaluma, and Penngrove, with Sonoma Valley and the Pacific Ocean in the distance. Sonoma Mountain is the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the best county of all!
Talk about a picture perfect sunset spot! This 254-square-mile wetland community has thousands of different native trees and plants. The Laguna encompasses all of Santa Rosa, and parts of Rohnert Park, Windsor, Forestville, and Sebastopol. The best location to catch the beautiful colors of the sunset sky is on Laguna de Santa Rosa’s pedestrian hiking trail!
An ocean sunset is unlike any other, and lucky for us, the Sonoma Coast isn’t too far! With the full sunset sky surrounding you, you’re guaranteed to get an Instagrammable pic (try panoramic to really capture the beauty). Grab your beach blanket, snacks, and friends for the best summer evening!
Sunsetting Must-Haves
Must-Have: Packing Essentials
You don’t need much to enjoy a summer sunset! However, a blanket, sunglasses, drinks, and snacks are great additions to throw in your bag. The most important must-have is friends to enjoy the sunset with you!
Must-Have: Snacks
Whether you grab a sandwich from Oliver’s Market, or fresh fruit from home, snacks will leave you happy and full while you take in the night skies of Sonoma County. Bring a picnic basket or ice chest to keep your food fresh and ready!
Must-Have: Drinks
Sparkling water? Soda? Tea? The options are endless! Grab your favorite drink and head to the locations above to enjoy a memorable night with friends.
We hope you enjoy these summer nights and visit these sunset locations in Sonoma County. Happy sunsetting, Seawolves!