Title: Visit Occidental: Best of Occidental Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Occidental](https://expedia.ca/Occidental-Hotels.d500727.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Occidental](https://expedia.ca/Occidental-Vacation-Rentals.d500727.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Occidental](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Occidental.d500727.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Occidental](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Occidental.d500727.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Occidental Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Occidental.d500727.Car-Rental-Guide)[Occidental Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Occidental.d500727.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Occidental ## Travel Guide ![Photo by Kathy Appleby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1e05fb0a471ffe522e1237d6a067b5b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kathy Appleby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1e05fb0a471ffe522e1237d6a067b5b6.jpg) ![Photo by Kathy Appleby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/caf9f07ef0375aa4ad10d1336f8960df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kathy Appleby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/caf9f07ef0375aa4ad10d1336f8960df.jpg) ![Photo by Kathy Appleby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ee977c5868685a7b47587ba054c6a77f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kathy Appleby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ee977c5868685a7b47587ba054c6a77f.jpg) ![Photo by Erica E](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f7f56405410d45b19b668ba8afb258cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Erica E](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f7f56405410d45b19b668ba8afb258cc.jpg) ![Photo by Chris Mockli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8777eac9139e50515f5a6f7d11b3d994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Chris Mockli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8777eac9139e50515f5a6f7d11b3d994.jpg) ## Visit Occidental Things to do - Occidental Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Occidental ![The Occidental Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35170000/35163800/35163703/15602bc6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Occidental Lodge 3610 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA CA $152 CA $174 total Nov 11 - Nov 12 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star lodge in Occidental. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (648 reviews) "The carpet did look like it was a pet friendly room as there were possible prior stains on the carpet. Bathroom was clean and tidy. Enjoyed the fridge. Overall very nice aesthetic and good pricing." Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F11%2F2025&endDate=12%2F11%2F2025&selected=35163703&PinnedHotelID=35163703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500727) ![Inn at Occidental](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/529500/529499/2130dc8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Inn at Occidental 3657 Church St, Occidental, CA CA $326 CA $372 total Oct 12 - Oct 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly B&B in Occidental. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Occidental Arts and Ecology ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (305 reviews) "Still a nice place to stay but they have lost their true b & b feel. Bed is extremely comfortable but rooms bed some painting and upkeep" Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=529499&PinnedHotelID=529499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500727) ![The Sandman Santa Rosa Sonoma, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/919800/919721/6551e7d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sandman Santa Rosa Sonoma, an Ascend Collection Hotel 3421 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA CA $128 CA $148 total Nov 3 - Nov 4 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Rosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,974 reviews) "Staff was super helpful and very nice 😊" Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F11%2F2025&endDate=04%2F11%2F2025&selected=919721&PinnedHotelID=919721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500727) [See all 1,766 properties in Occidental](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025®ionId=500727) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Upscale, Spectacular Oceanfront, Inside State Beach Park!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458100/32458083/ca6059bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Upscale, Spectacular Oceanfront, Inside State Beach Park! Jenner Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Occidental. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews) "Wonderful place! The views are just as good as you might think and once the day-trippers go home you might think there's nobody around for miles. Very cozy and well-kept. Watching whales from the patio was a great bonus!" Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Occidental-Hotels-Stunning.h32458083.Hotel-Information) ![7 Bedroom Oceanfront in Dillon Beach with spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24469600/24469536/cce7da2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 7 Bedroom Oceanfront in Dillon Beach with spa Dillon Beach Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Dillon Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dillon Beach and Tomales ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews) "Fantastic spot. Big well appointed kitchen, good bed room setup and dining table size perfect for our planning with 180 degree view of ocean!" Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Dillon-Beach-Hotels-7-Bedroom-Oceanfront-In-Dillon-Beach-With-Spa.h24469536.Hotel-Information) ![COZY—Dog-Friendly—Perfect for Couples!!! 2025 DISCOUNT for 5-10 days—ASK!!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34335800/34335792/d34f1abb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### COZY—Dog-Friendly—Perfect for Couples!!! 2025 DISCOUNT for 5-10 days—ASK!!! Bodega Bay Stay at this vacation home in Bodega Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews) "Lovely cottage very nice host pet friendly" Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Bodega-Bay-Hotels-COZY-Bungalow-Dog-FriendlyPerfect-For-Couples.h34335792.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Occidental](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=500727&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Goat-Rock-Beach-Occidental.d6087091.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sonoma Zipline Adventures You can take time to visit Sonoma Zipline Adventures during your travels to Occidental. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sonoma-Zipline-Adventures-Occidental.d855385811867553792.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shell Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shell Beach during your trip to Occidental? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Shell-Beach-Occidental.d553248635983988676.Vacation-Attraction) #### Blind Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Blind Beach during your trip to Occidental? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Blind-Beach-Occidental.d553248635983993243.Vacation-Attraction) #### Occidental Arts and Ecology Center Explore the great outdoors at Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, a lovely green space in Occidental. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Occidental-Arts-And-Ecology-Center-Occidental.d6327117.Vacation-Attraction) #### Horseshoe Cove Overlook You can take time to visit Horseshoe Cove Overlook during your travels to Occidental. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Horseshoe-Cove-Overlook-Occidental.d553248621532640640.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![West Marin was nicknamed "Cow Heaven" by one early rancher. But daily life was not always paradise.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/851489/be81b0ea-7583-43ed-adf6-ab93d3f5856d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cow Heaven: A Self-Guided Driving Tour from Point Reyes Seashore to Tomales CA $12 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cow-heaven-a-self-guided-driving-tour-from-point-reyes-seashore-to-tomales.a851489.activity-details) ![Giant Redwoods Tour Including a 4-Course Winery Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3554157/bc54fac7-f155-4e43-9b2d-98c2383484f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Giant Redwoods Tour Including a 5-Course Winery Lunch CA $323 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/giant-redwoods-tour-including-a-5-course-winery-lunch.a3554157.activity-details) [See all activities in Occidental](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Occidental.d500727.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Occidental ![Sebastopol](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/77086572e55499a1ca020e907176b086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sebastopol [](https://expedia.ca/Sebastopol.dx6534) ![Petaluma](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4be52c76f1ae04e424d25a421ff4ba69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Petaluma [](https://expedia.ca/Petaluma.dx9091) ![Bodega Bay which includes a small town or village and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216006-Bodega-Bay-Sc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bodega Bay [](https://expedia.ca/Bodega-Bay.dx177843) ![Photo by Marc Platt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fc555997625962b1925faa9f275489ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Monte Rio [](https://expedia.ca/Monte-Rio.dx180950) - Cities near Occidental - Places of interest [Sebastopol](https://expedia.ca/Sebastopol.dx6534)[Petaluma](https://expedia.ca/Petaluma.dx9091)[Bodega Bay](https://expedia.ca/Bodega-Bay.dx177843)[Monte Rio](https://expedia.ca/Monte-Rio.dx180950)[Sereno del Mar](https://expedia.ca/Sereno-Del-Mar.dx553248635976385584)[Carmet](https://expedia.ca/Carmet.dx849551113622835200) - [Sonoma Coast State Park](https://expedia.ca/Sonoma-Coast-State-Park-California.d6326892.Vacation-Attraction) - [Point Reyes National Seashore](https://expedia.ca/Point-Reyes-National-Seashore-California.d6065805.Vacation-Attraction) - [Armstrong Redwoods State Park](https://expedia.ca/Armstrong-Redwoods-State-Park-Guerneville.d6087093.Vacation-Attraction) - [Doran Beach](https://expedia.ca/Doran-Beach-Bodega-Bay.d6327059.Vacation-Attraction) - [Johnson's Beach](https://expedia.ca/Johnsons-Beach-Guerneville.d6327098.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bohemian Grove](https://expedia.ca/Bohemian-Grove-Sebastopol.d6087095.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fort Ross State Historic Park](https://expedia.ca/Fort-Ross-State-Historic-Park-California.d6089265.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tomales Bay State Park](https://expedia.ca/Tomales-Bay-State-Park-California.d553248621532640578.Vacation-Attraction) - [Francis Ford Coppola Winery](https://expedia.ca/Francis-Ford-Coppola-Winery-Geyserville.d553248621532640800.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bodega Head](https://expedia.ca/Bodega-Head-Bodega-Bay.d6327031.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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