Lodging, Travel, and Map for CNPS Council Activities – 9/5-7 2025
hosted by Milo Baker chapter – updated 8/31
Local Tips Guide - What to Do in West Sonoma County
provided by Milo Baker chapter

LODGING
Finding A Motel

Sebastopol is 11 minutes from Santa Rosa, and 14 minutes from Cotati. A Google Search for motels in Sebastopol during our event is shown on the right. (The search was done on on 7/31 - current prices may differ.) You can also book via Expedia and Priceline, who regularly offer promotional deals.
If you contact a motel directly by phone, consider requesting a discount, e.g., AAA, senior, etc. Motels sometimes are willing to match the price of nearby competitors.

Camping: -
  • Sonoma County Parks
  • Other Camping Ideas
    • KOA in Petaluma
    • Westside Regional Park - Bodega Bay
    • Casini Ranch - Duncans Mills
    • River Bend - Forestville, 20 minutes from Sebastopol
TRAVEL 

Tips for using map on right
- Use your mouse wheel to zoom the view!
- The enlarged map has more features. For instance the map spots include a "View in Google Maps" link, which will show you a photo of the location, if available.

On The Road
  • Ride Sharing - Other delegates may be driving the same route, so why drive alone? Make friends in other chapters and share experiences. Use the CNPS Directory to look for colleagues.
  • Distances and times - Expect slow traffic on the HWY 101 freeway on Friday afternoon after 3pm through Petaluma and through Santa Rosa. Avoid blockages by using your phone to navigate. The estimates below can vary depending on day and time.
    • Los Angeles to Sebastopol - 6h 23m (428 mi)
    • Eureka to Sebastopol - 3h 42m (223 mi)
    • Sacramento to Sebastopol - 2h 3m (92.6 mi)
    • San Francisco to Sebastopol - 1h 23m (55.5 mi)
    • Sebastopol to Bodega Bay - 26 min (15.6 mi)
Public Transit - more info pending!
  • Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS), north of Santa Rosa



Council Chair - Judy Fenerty Hosting chapter - Alice Cantelow website issues - Larry Levine