Occidental (population of 931) has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1876 as a stop on the North Pacific Coast Railroad. Originally known as "Howard's Station", the town's roots are intertwined with the tale of Christopher Folkmann, a Danish sailor who, in 1849, 'jumped ship' from the US Navy in San Francisco and headed north in a stolen boat. Adopting the alias Dutch Bill Howard, Folkmann acquired land and in the 1870s granted the railroad the right-of-way in exchange for a rail pass and station naming rights...
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Harmony Salmon Creek 5K
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Harmony Salmon Creek 5K – Saturday May 3rd
Join us on May 3rd for the Harmony Salmon Creek 5K! Choose between a scenic Trail 5K or a fun 1-Mile option—perfect for all experience levels.
After the run, stick around for our post-race
FESTIVAL featuring Local Vendors, Sports Basement, Two Dog Night Creamery, IPA10k, a Live DJ, Food Trucks, and more!
🎽 All pre-registered runners receive a T-shirt, swag bag, and goodies.
🎉 100% of proceeds benefit the Harmony Salmon Creek Education Foundation.
This is a family-friendly event--everyone is welcome!
Mark your calendar and register here
Join us on May 3rd for the Harmony Salmon Creek 5K! Choose between a scenic Trail 5K or a fun 1-Mile option—perfect for all experience levels.
After the run, stick around for our post-race
FESTIVAL featuring Local Vendors, Sports Basement, Two Dog Night Creamery, IPA10k, a Live DJ, Food Trucks, and more!
🎽 All pre-registered runners receive a T-shirt, swag bag, and goodies.
🎉 100% of proceeds benefit the Harmony Salmon Creek Education Foundation.
This is a family-friendly event--everyone is welcome!
Mark your calendar and register here
Two Trees TEA HOUSE
Occidental's Newest Business
Call for Actors!
Occidental Center for the Arts
Community Theater
Lake Imagery Gallery and Studio
Not Water, A Desert Perspective
Opening March 30th 10AM - 7PM
Sonoma County General Plan
Community Engagement Workshop
Wednesday, April 16 6PM - 8PM
Community Engagement input is critical to the
General Plan Update process
Workshop at the Occidental Community Center
3849 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA 95465
Sign up for email updates
General Plan Update process
Workshop at the Occidental Community Center
3849 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA 95465
Sign up for email updates
Sip & Serenade
Locals Night - Every Wednesday
Inn at Occidental
Sip and Serenade
LIVE MUSIC
Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM
Inn at Occidental Wine Bar
3657 Church Street, Occidental CA
LIVE MUSIC
Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM
Inn at Occidental Wine Bar
3657 Church Street, Occidental CA
OSMOSIS Day Spa Sanctuary
Big News from Osmosis - 2.4M Views on Instagram!
The world just found out about Osmosis in a big way. A young “Instagram Influencer” came to Osmosis with her companion and made a charming video "Would you hop into an Enzyme Cedar Bath?" It went VIRAL with over 2.4M views!
SPRING into Action!
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone California
The world just found out about Osmosis in a big way. A young “Instagram Influencer” came to Osmosis with her companion and made a charming video "Would you hop into an Enzyme Cedar Bath?" It went VIRAL with over 2.4M views!
SPRING into Action!
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone California
Occidental Center for the Arts
Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night
Occidental Center for the Arts
Occidental Center for the Arts
EQAC Public WI-FI
Free Access in Downtown OCCIDENTAL
EQAC PUBLIC WIFI
With funding from Lynda Hopkins office and in partnership with Eero (an Amazon company) and the nonprofit EQAC (https://eqac.org/public-wifi) Occidental now has free public Wi-Fi funded through Tourism Impact Funds (TIF)! More details on the Local Hub page
With funding from Lynda Hopkins office and in partnership with Eero (an Amazon company) and the nonprofit EQAC (https://eqac.org/public-wifi) Occidental now has free public Wi-Fi funded through Tourism Impact Funds (TIF)! More details on the Local Hub page
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history
Long inhabited by the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo tribes, the land now known as Occidental was established amidst the din of timber mills in 1876, this small, attractive and peaceful village evolved out of a colorful and restless ingenuity.
In 1876, the North Pacific Coast Railroad Company extended its tracks to the Bodega Bay region. Occidental's depot, initially known as Howards Station, was established as a wood-framed, gable-roofed structure with vertical wood siding.
In 1876, the North Pacific Coast Railroad Company extended its tracks to the Bodega Bay region. Occidental's depot, initially known as Howards Station, was established as a wood-framed, gable-roofed structure with vertical wood siding.
