Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Dillon Beach

"The Museums of Sonoma County consist of the Art Museum of Sonoma County as well as the History Museum of Sonoma County, and you need to come here if you want to know more about the cultural and historical significance of this part of the United States. The Museums of Sonoma County are located inside a Post Office building that dates from the 1900s and is built in the Renaissance Revival style and there are over 25,000 items in the collections here such as paintings, drawings, ceramics, textiles, and photographs that tell the story of how Sonoma County grew from the 19th century until the present."

"Museum of Sonoma County is a family-friendly museum, ideal for visitors of all age group. It is located in Downtown Santa Rosa, exhibiting the rich regional history and showcasing the artwork of local artists. With two buildings, one sculpture garden and multiple art galleries, it successfully hosts over 20,000 visitors every year."

"Art-lovers: don’t miss Hess Collection, whose galleries display mixed-media and large-canvas works, including pieces by Francis Bacon and Robert Motherwell. In the elegant stone-walled tasting room, find well-known Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, but also try the Viognier. There's garden service in the warmer months, which is lovely, as Hess overlooks the valley. Make reservations and be prepared to drive a winding road. Bottles are $30 to $100. Public tour 10:30am."

"11:00 am – Stop off for an early lunch at The Marshall Store, a barebones oyster joint positioned right on the water thats not to be missed. Pair their famous grilled bivalves with some crab salad and a half bottle of Muscadet before heading east to Sonoma."

"Casa del Mar is one of the finest mexican restaurants and cantinas in Sonoma County. Thursday-Saturday we host one of the hottest local night clubs"

"Spring Lake Regional Park is a 320-acre area which offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities and adventures surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. The park is crisscrossed by a network of paths and trails for walking, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. There is a three-acre lagoon for swimming in the summer months, as well as a 72-acre lake for fishing, boating and other water sports, such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and windsurfing."

"If you’re itching for some recreation, spend the day at Spring Lake Park. In addition to over 9 miles of walking trails, the park has its own swimming lagoon and picnic areas. Fill up a cooler with a day’s worth of goodies, pack a beach bag, and head over to the park for some good-old-fashioned outdoor fun."

"This massive park is one of the hidden treasures of Santa Rosa. Located on the eastern edge of town, Trione-Annadel offers miles of trails, not just for hiking but for mountain biking and horseback riding, too. The various hikes span the range of difficulty, and they offer varying views of forest, marsh, Lake Ilsanjo and more."