Free Museums in Dillon Beach

"The Children’s’ Museum of Sonoma County, located in Santa Rosa rivals our favorite children’s museum in Los Angeles and is a must visit when in town. Opened in 2015, this indoor/outdoor kids play space/museum is filled with hands-ons, interactive exhibits for kids of all ages focusing on nature, art and science. The outdoor space is one of the best I have seen in kid’s play spaces."

"Children’s Museum of Sonoma County is a museum that focuses on interactive learning about the arts, sciences, and the world. It’s among the top things to do in Santa Rosa with kids."

"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."

"A wonder of arches, circles, and skylights just 10 miles north of Mill Valley, the Civic Center was Frank Lloyd Wright's largest public…"

"Prepare to gawk and giggle at the wacky Patrick Amiot sculptures gracing front yards along Florence Ave. Fashioned from recycled materials, a hot-rodding rat, a hectic waitress and a witch in midflight are a few of the oversized and demented lawn ornaments parading along the street. Keep an eye out and you'll notice more of these scattered throughout Sebastopol."

"Prepare to gawk and giggle at the wacky Patrick Amiot sculptures gracing front yards along Florence Ave. Fashioned from recycled materials, a hot-rodding rat, a hectic waitress and a witch in midflight are a few of the oversized and demented lawn ornaments parading along the street. Keep an eye out and you'll notice more of these scattered throughout Sebastopol."

"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."

"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"

"Daily Grill introduces a twist on classic dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh, flavorful American fare is served inside the Graton Casino. Daily Grill features seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients prepared from scratch in our kitchen."

"Located on College Avenue, Page’s Diner serves the classic American breakfast at a good price. It has blueberry pancakes and eggs Benedict and is known for quick service despite being busy during the breakfast rush. Page’s Diner also doesn’t skimp when it comes to portion sizes."