Guidebook for Cotati
Food Scene
Great food, drinks and a cozy fire for cold mornings. Outdoor patio is great for sunny day dining. Eclectic and fun music venue at night!
Insider tip: stop in for the early bird breakfast on weekday's for a hearty meal that won't break the bank!
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Redwood Cafe
8240 Old Redwood HwyGreat food, drinks and a cozy fire for cold mornings. Outdoor patio is great for sunny day dining. Eclectic and fun music venue at night!
Insider tip: stop in for the early bird breakfast on weekday's for a hearty meal that won't break the bank!
Mi Pueblo
800 Petaluma Blvd NOur favorite Mexican food!
Shige
8235 Old Redwood HwyFresh and delicious sushi!
Our favorite deli! Delicious sandwiches, salads and hot food. The owner bakes sandwich bread daily and the foccacia is a can't miss!
MaK's Deli
101 E Cotati AveOur favorite deli! Delicious sandwiches, salads and hot food. The owner bakes sandwich bread daily and the foccacia is a can't miss!
Drinks & Nightlife
Grav South Brew Co.
7950 Redwood DrLocal owned Brewery with delicious food!
Jaded Toad BBQ & Grill Cotati
500 E Cotati AveFun, local beer garden!
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell BlvdThe famous original Lagunitas brewery!
Original Twin Oaks Roadhouse is the best local music scene with surprisingly delicious food. Gets crowded around 9 PM, so arrive early. Open mic nights are the best!
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Twin Oaks Roadhouse
5745 Old Redwood HwyOriginal Twin Oaks Roadhouse is the best local music scene with surprisingly delicious food. Gets crowded around 9 PM, so arrive early. Open mic nights are the best!
A bit of a drive, but worth it! Our favorite organic farm + winery. Take a picnic, buy a bottle of their delicious wine and enjoy an afternoon on their beautiful grounds. Bocce ball is available on weekdays. Farm store is chock full of yummy produce - bring cash for honor system payment. Their estate produced olive oil is worth the money.
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Preston Farms & Winery
9282 W Dry Creek RdA bit of a drive, but worth it! Our favorite organic farm + winery. Take a picnic, buy a bottle of their delicious wine and enjoy an afternoon on their beautiful grounds. Bocce ball is available on weekdays. Farm store is chock full of yummy produce - bring cash for honor system payment. Their estate produced olive oil is worth the money.
If you like gambling, great food and a Vegas-like setting, you'll love Graton! New casino built within the past 3 years and a Bay Area destination, all within biking distance of Cotati.
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Graton Resort & Casino
288 Golf Course Dr WIf you like gambling, great food and a Vegas-like setting, you'll love Graton! New casino built within the past 3 years and a Bay Area destination, all within biking distance of Cotati.
Parks & Nature
One of our favorite Sonoma County Regional Parks with several miles of trails. Take a vigorous hike to the top and reward yourself with expansive views of the area.
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Taylor Mountain Regional Park
2080 Kawana TerraceOne of our favorite Sonoma County Regional Parks with several miles of trails. Take a vigorous hike to the top and reward yourself with expansive views of the area.
My absolute favorite hiking trail in the area! Serene, forest like setting opens up to a large meadow before winding into Sonoma Mountain. For a long hike, you can take this trail all the way Jack London State Park.
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North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve
5297 Sonoma Mountain RdMy absolute favorite hiking trail in the area! Serene, forest like setting opens up to a large meadow before winding into Sonoma Mountain. For a long hike, you can take this trail all the way Jack London State Park.
Our favorite beach! It gets windy, so wear layers - even in the summer.
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Doran Regional Park
201 Doran Beach RdOur favorite beach! It gets windy, so wear layers - even in the summer.
Beautiful historic park in the heart of wine country. Set in the idyllic town of Glen Ellen, you can take a picnic for a day trip and hike around the many trails. There is a longer hike that we take from North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park to Jack London SP that is great for vigorous hikers. That route is around 8 - 9 miles total and rewards you with amazing SF Bay views!
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Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch RdBeautiful historic park in the heart of wine country. Set in the idyllic town of Glen Ellen, you can take a picnic for a day trip and hike around the many trails. There is a longer hike that we take from North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park to Jack London SP that is great for vigorous hikers. That route is around 8 - 9 miles total and rewards you with amazing SF Bay views!
Shopping
Bow N Arrow Clothing
2200 Old Redwood HwyHip, inexpensive clothing store catering to millennials.
Our favorite kids consignment store! Clothing and gear are thoughtfully sourced and expertly curated by owner-operator, Amy Strother. Shop here for one of a kind handmade items for children as well!
Sweet Pea
70 W Cotati AveOur favorite kids consignment store! Clothing and gear are thoughtfully sourced and expertly curated by owner-operator, Amy Strother. Shop here for one of a kind handmade items for children as well!
Target
475 Rohnert Park ExpyEssentials
Best market in Sonoma County! Full service grocery store with vast health food and natural item selection. Locally sourced goods are featured prominently. Delicious hot and prepared food section for on-the-go meals or an easy night in. Can't miss! Walking distance from our home!
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Oliver's Market - Cotati
546 E Cotati AveBest market in Sonoma County! Full service grocery store with vast health food and natural item selection. Locally sourced goods are featured prominently. Delicious hot and prepared food section for on-the-go meals or an easy night in. Can't miss! Walking distance from our home!
Great grocery store for bargains. They have a natural and organic section that our family loves!
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1116 4th StGreat grocery store for bargains. They have a natural and organic section that our family loves!
Entertainment & Activities
Local movie theater within biking distance. Theater plays $1 kids movies all summer long!
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Reading Cinemas Rohnert Park
555 Rohnert Park ExpyLocal movie theater within biking distance. Theater plays $1 kids movies all summer long!
Getting Around
Sonoma Marin Area Rapid Transit (SMART) train station is just over 1 mile from our home. The train heads north to Santa Rosa and south to San Rafael.
BikeLink : Cotati Station
980 East Cotati AvenueSonoma Marin Area Rapid Transit (SMART) train station is just over 1 mile from our home. The train heads north to Santa Rosa and south to San Rafael.