Wellington Vineyards

This amazing 500-acre preserve was donated by David Bouverie in 1979 and is home to 130 species of birds and 350 species of flowering plants. In order to maintain the pristine environment visitation is highly regulated. Public tours are offered one or two Saturdays a month and are well worth calling in advanced to be a part of. Wear hiking books and explore the natural beauty including breath taking waterfalls and vistas.

The estate of the famous writer Jack London, who wrote Call of the Wild. Home of the Jack London Wolf House, which burned to the ground in 1913, shortly before it was completed. London died in 1916, and his wife, Charmian, lived there until her own death. This park combines the literary with agriculture: Jack London wrote many stories here so he could pay for his beloved ranch. He designed and built the "Pig Palace" and other stone buildings and developed sustainable farming techniques here. Visitors can also see the ruins of two wineries, which were destroyed during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The park has amazing hiking, wildlife, birding, and, in the summer time, live music events. There are two short historic trails, and 29 miles of backcountry hiking trails through trees, spring wildflowers, and beautiful views. Some trails are difficult, and none permit dogs or smoking. Bicycling and horseback riding on some trails. There are several picnic areas, and a wheelchair-accessible portable restroom is on the mile-long path to the Wolf House. Water is sold in the House of Happy Walls Museum gift store.

162 acres of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Once a part of the Eldridge Develop-Mental Center, it is now a fantastic place to take the family on a sunny afternoon. Enjoy pick-nick tables and the dog park. A dog park is also on site. Wildflowers are beautiful in the spring.