Helen's Guidebook
Food Scene
Our go to for lunch! The prosciutto and fig sandwich is amazing. And of course, Opera's favorite biscuits are not to be missed.
90 locals recommend
Big Bottom Market
16228 Main StOur go to for lunch! The prosciutto and fig sandwich is amazing. And of course, Opera's favorite biscuits are not to be missed.
Our favorite brunch place. Trendy and beautiful local produce. Their crispy fried chicken is also sold as take out for a day at the river or a wine tasting picnic. Reservations strongly recommended.
55 locals recommend
Backyard
6566 Front StOur favorite brunch place. Trendy and beautiful local produce. Their crispy fried chicken is also sold as take out for a day at the river or a wine tasting picnic. Reservations strongly recommended.
Drinks, Drinks, Drinks
21+ place with amazing craft cocktails and margaritas. If the restaurants on Main Street have a long wait, this is a great place to chill until your table is ready.
62 locals recommend
El Barrio
16230 Main St21+ place with amazing craft cocktails and margaritas. If the restaurants on Main Street have a long wait, this is a great place to chill until your table is ready.
Favorite Hikes
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdOutstanding ocean views the whole way. It's not unusual to spot a hawk or owl.
34 locals recommend
Jenner Headlands Preserve
12001 CA-1Outstanding ocean views the whole way. It's not unusual to spot a hawk or owl.
Short (approx 2 mile) flat loop with exceptional ocean views. Great place to spot whales.
72 locals recommend
Bodega Head
Short (approx 2 mile) flat loop with exceptional ocean views. Great place to spot whales.
Wine
Great wines with an outdoor space for relaxing, drinking wine, and picnicking. Very kid friendly.
22 locals recommend
Furthermore Wines
3541 Gravenstein Hwy NGreat wines with an outdoor space for relaxing, drinking wine, and picnicking. Very kid friendly.