About · A local guide
A local guide to a place we love.
Occidental Weekender was created to celebrate Occidental and this beloved corner of West Sonoma County—its people, places, landscapes, and the small experiences that make time here feel special.
Made locallyFrom Occidental, with love
For people who love it here—and people about to.
We share places we return to, events we think are worth knowing about, and itineraries we would happily give a visiting friend.
The goal is not to list everything. It is to help you have a genuinely good weekend—with Occidental at the center, and the redwoods, river, farms, and coast as worthwhile detours.
Around town
More ways to stay connected to Occidental.
Other community-led places to find local news, happenings, and useful information.
01 · Community Instagram
Experience Occidental
A social window into local businesses, gatherings, and everyday life around town.
Open Instagram ↗02 · Community websiteOccidental Community Council
Local news, community information, public resources, and calendars for Occidental events and the Community Center.
Visit community website ↗03 · Ecology & education centerOccidental Arts & Ecology Center
An 80-acre center offering courses, tours, performances, retreats, volunteer days, and an organic plant nursery.
Explore OAEC ↗What you’ll find here