As an add-on from Palm Springs, I caught a short flight over to the charismatic coastal region of Sonoma. Famous for it’s mammoth redwood trees, there are plenty of wholesome pursuits to enjoy.

Sprawling from the dramatic Pacific coastline to lush, vineyard-covered valleys, you’ll find a mix of hippie history, cutting-edge cuisine, and unspoiled natural beauty—a combination that makes it a must-visit destination in Northern California.

During the 1960s and ‘70s, Sonoma County – especially its western stretch of Bodega, Bodega Bay, Jenner, Timber Cove and Gualala – became a haven for hippies and Flower Power. During the peak of the countercultural movement, the area was home to two of America’s most famous communes – Morningstar and Wheeler’s Ranch – which were unmistakably at the forefront for broad-minded bohemians who flocked here for free love.

Read my feature for Fused magazine here