Best Arts and Culture Places in Bodega Bay

"Made up of the Art Museum of Sonoma County and the History Museum of Sonoma County, the Museums of Sonoma County are dedicated to showcasing the region’s history, art, and culture. Housed in the historic Post Office building that was built in the early 1900s in a Renaissance Revival style with stark Spanish influences, the museums are home to a collection of over 25,000 works, including historic paintings and drawings, pieces of furniture, ceramics, textiles and prints, as well as photographs, and graphics documenting the history and culture of Sonoma County during the 19th and 20th centuries. The museums present a variety of discussions, lectures, interactive displays and educational tours and programs on a regular basis with the aim of supporting, inspiring and encouraging visitors to delve into the heritage of the area."

"Sonoma County is all about art and culture, and the Sonoma County History and Art Museum has a little bit of everything. Located in Downtown Santa Rosa, the museum has a special just for kids that features artwork created by local students from the Art4Kids Program. The history wing features artifacts, photographs, and artwork depicting the early days in Sonoma County, and the outdoor sculpture museum features some amazing sculptures by local artists."

"The largest gallery in the area is Paul Mahder Gallery, housed in a 1940s-era Quonset hut. With more than 8,500 square feet of gallery space and 30-foot high ceilings arching overhead, this gallery presents works both small and large by national and international artists in a museum-like setting. Taste the portfolio of wines from GrapeSeed while you peruse the gallery."

"222 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448-4104+1 707-473-9150[email protected]http://www.paulmahdergallery.com. The Paul Mahder Gallery is the largest art gallery north of Los Angeles. It features over 40 contemporary artists from all over the world in Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art, Drawing and more."

"St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Restaurant presents its guests with one-of-a-kind dining experience, including a six-course tasting menu alongside your choice of St. Francis’s wide selection of wine. As you indulge in some of the Winery & Restaurant’s delicacies, you’ll be able to enjoy the gorgeous view of Sonoma County and its vineyards. Visit St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Restaurant for an unforgettable experience."

"Upstairs Art Gallery displays original paintings, collage, photography, fine art prints, jewelry, fused glass, raku pottery, turned-wood vessels, bird carvings, and textiles created by Sonoma County artists; the gallery is located in a mezzanine that looks out over the Levin & Company bookstore."

"The California Indian Museum and Cultural Centre is a small museum and can also be recognized as one best-kept secret of Santa Rosa. The Museum primarily focuses upon the story of California Indians who suffered natural abundance, pain, human conflict and whatnot. The main motive of focusing upon them is to make people learn and unite from the bonds of racism and hatred and teach the coming generation to respect diversity in humankind."

"The Harris Gallery highlights work by a father and son team, Marc (M.C.) Harris and A3L3XZAND3R Harris. The father's neo-cubist inventions and richly colored modernist landscapes are widely collected, while the classically trained son is known for his impressionist landscapes, cloud formations, and elegant figure works."

"A few blocks south of the plaza, Hammerfriar displays contemporary conceptual art, offering fresh voices by Bay Area artists in insightful and thoughtfully composed exhibitions."

"Stafford Gallery recently relocated to the historic Bank of Italy Building in downtown Healdsburg. The gallery features nationally and internationally established artists with bronze and wood burl sculptures, acrylic and oil paintings, limited edition large format photography, fine art glass and handmade jewelry."

"The tasting room for Thumbprint Cellars is artsy and fun, but also warm and inviting. The “tasting lounge”, as they call it, doubles as an art gallery featuring works by local artists. Thumbprint also offers cheese and charcuterie plates to go along with the wines."

"Bradford Brenner is an internationally collected artist who opens his studio and displays his work, which has been featured in numerous galleries, museums, and art publications. In addition, his paintings can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the world. Collectors are drawn to the freedom and looseness that represent his unique style and highly spontaneous, multi-layered works."

"This circa-1869, salmon-colored Italianate Victorian is named after the more than 50 camellia plants that accent its gardens. The inn offers nine rooms in the main house, as well as five vacation rentals nearby. All guests have access to the on-site pool and on-site spa services, as well as a full and hearty breakfast and an evening wine-and-cheese hour in the parlor."

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"While saddled with an uninviting name, this Courthouse Square-side remodel of the former Rendezvous spot has a comfortable bar stocked with eager young mix-masters and serves an extremely respectable burger accompanied by duck-fat fries. Plus: outside seating."

"Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen is located in Downtown Santa Rosa, off 4th Street. We are a Bar & Kitchen focusing on craft beer and cocktails, excellent food, live music, and great company. Whatever it is you’re looking for, The Beer Baron has you covered."

"These beautiful decorated cookies found at Once Bitten Bakery in Healdsburg are sure to disappear in a second. The hand-crafted sweet creations are baked specially for each customer and prove Once Bitten Bakery as a fantastic Healdsburg Bakery!. As they are almost too pretty to eat, the cookies are are a work of art."