
Nature reserves & open space · Sonoma
Montini Open Space Preserve
Oak woodland, rock outcrops and open grassland right behind the town of Sonoma, with views over the valley toward San Pablo Bay. The gentle path from the 4th Street West trailhead is built for wheelchair access up to the first overlook. Dogs and bikes are not allowed.
What they offer
- About 1.8 miles of trails on 98 acres
- Two overlooks, one wheelchair-accessible
- Trailheads on 4th Street West and 1st Street West
- Connects to the Sonoma Overlook Trail
- No dogs or bikes
Google reviews
★★★★★ Ezrah Chaaban · 7 months ago
Fun hike. Not difficult. Great views.
★★★★★ Shelley Carlisle · a year ago
Small but very beautiful and scenic park with trails no parking fees right in the town of Sonoma. A true city park gem!
★★★★★ Aaron Blasdel · 3 years ago
Nice little slice of nature in the wine country.
Ratings and reviews from Google, as of 2026-10-16. Read all reviews on Google Maps
Plan your visit
Details come from City of Sonoma and the Overlook/Montini trail stewards (sonomacity.org, overlookmontini.org). Last checked October 16, 2026. Things change, so please confirm before you visit. Is this your business? Send us a correction.
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