Looking for fun activities to do outside of Campus? Sonoma State is here to help with a plethora of off-campus activities through their getaway trip program. Sonoma State is offering its students these trips at very low rates, some even being free. 

Sonoma State’s campus is in a prime location as it is within one to three hours of many exciting cities and attractions. An hour south of Sonoma, you will find the Bay Area with all of its fun activities. A two to three-hour drive north and the famous giant redwoods of Mendocino county are there ready to be explored. An hour drive towards the East and the coast is there along with its beautiful beaches ready for students to relax. Sonoma State is in a very central location and it is quite easy to find things for those looking for fun.

“I have done these kinds of trips at my last three universities and students have loved them,” said Mo Phillips, director of student involvement. “[Students] get off campus, meet people who might have similar interests and they get to see the sites locally and across the Bay Area. We pay for the gas, tolls and parking and the students pay for a reduced-price ticket.”

An upcoming getaway trip Sonoma State is offering, is a trip to Pier 39 in San Francisco. The trip will be this Saturday and is free for students. Pier 39 is one of the most famous areas in all of the Bay area. The pier is known for its cool shops and restaurants including the famous Bubba Gump restaurant where people can go enjoy some of the best seafood around. Any students that are interested in going will need to meet in front of Police Services on Saturday at 10 a.m. with snacks and water for the trip.

The second getaway trip Sonoma State is offering is to watch Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors take on the Washington Wizards at the Chase Center. The game is on March 14 and prices for tickets range from $32.50 to $65. This is a great opportunity for students to not only cheer on a local Bay Area team but also visit a state-of-the-art arena. Students that are interested should make sure to purchase tickets online. 

“I feel like this gateway trip to see the warriors is a really cool idea. I’ve never been to a Warriors game so I think it’s a really good opportunity through SSU,” said Naomi Islas, a fourth-year student at Sonoma State University. “Since I don’t have a car on campus, it’ll be something nice to go to without having to worry about how to get there and back.” 

A third getaway trip that will be available in March is Movie Matinee at Reading Cinemas Rohnert Park on March 19. Students will have the opportunity to go watch a movie and enjoy some snacks. The students who attend will help decide what movie is chosen to watch. Tickets are $5 and sign-ups are available online. 

The fourth and final getaway trip available this month is a trip to We Create Pottery and Glass Fusion studio on March 31. On this trip, students will be able to create their own pottery. This will be a great opportunity for students to let their creative side out and express themselves. Prices for this activity will vary.

“I have always wanted to create pottery but I don’t want to take a class to be able to make something. So this getaway is the perfect solution to get out there and create without worrying about getting a final grade on it,” said Denise Bevis, a second-year student at Sonoma State University. 

To find out more information about the getaway trips, exact meeting times and pricing make sure to head over to http://www.seawolfliving.com/featured?category=Getaway%20Trips.