Guidebook for Guerneville

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Guidebook for Guerneville

Parks & Nature

Walk in or drive through! Take an easy stroll along the Discovery and Pioneer Trails, or a more challenging hike on the Pool Ridge or East Ridge Trail. There is a large picnic area in the back of the park.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods Rd
500 locals recommend
Walk in or drive through! Take an easy stroll along the Discovery and Pioneer Trails, or a more challenging hike on the Pool Ridge or East Ridge Trail. There is a large picnic area in the back of the park.
High above Armstrong Woods, Austin Creek State Recreation has miles of hiking trails through meadows and oak forests, creek crossings, and stunning vista views. The area is accessed by driving into Armstrong Woods, and then up a windy, narrow road.
18 locals recommend
Austin Creek State Recreation
17000 Armstrong Woods Rd
18 locals recommend
High above Armstrong Woods, Austin Creek State Recreation has miles of hiking trails through meadows and oak forests, creek crossings, and stunning vista views. The area is accessed by driving into Armstrong Woods, and then up a windy, narrow road.
Picnic area, and gravel trails great for bike riding for the whole family. Redwoods, lakes, easy hiking trails and access to the Russian River make this park fun for the whole family.
34 locals recommend
Riverfront Regional Park
7821 Eastside Rd
34 locals recommend
Picnic area, and gravel trails great for bike riding for the whole family. Redwoods, lakes, easy hiking trails and access to the Russian River make this park fun for the whole family.
Park and Russian River Access. Great for picnics and launching small boats. Dog friendly.
18 locals recommend
Steelhead Beach
18 locals recommend
Park and Russian River Access. Great for picnics and launching small boats. Dog friendly.
Seasonal river access, great for birding and picnics.
18 locals recommend
Sunset Beach River Park
11403 River Rd
18 locals recommend
Seasonal river access, great for birding and picnics.
Where the river meets the sea! River and ocean access. This is a beautiful beach with all sorts of wildlife. Goat Rock Beach is not dog friendly, but nearby Blind Beach is.
59 locals recommend
Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park
59 locals recommend
Where the river meets the sea! River and ocean access. This is a beautiful beach with all sorts of wildlife. Goat Rock Beach is not dog friendly, but nearby Blind Beach is.
When Vacation Dam is in place mid June to mid September, Vacation Beach is great for a picnic, launching your kayak, or fishing. Nearby playground for the kids. Limited day parking.
Vacation Beach
When Vacation Dam is in place mid June to mid September, Vacation Beach is great for a picnic, launching your kayak, or fishing. Nearby playground for the kids. Limited day parking.
Short walk from parking lot to Russian River access on the Forestville area.
13 locals recommend
Mother's Beach
13 locals recommend
Short walk from parking lot to Russian River access on the Forestville area.
Part of Sonoma Coast State Park. This beach is dog friendly. Great rock hunting! The Blind Beach parking lot is next to the northern Kortum Trail Trailhead.
14 locals recommend
Blind Beach
14 locals recommend
Part of Sonoma Coast State Park. This beach is dog friendly. Great rock hunting! The Blind Beach parking lot is next to the northern Kortum Trail Trailhead.
Mid point along The Kortum Trail. Ocean access, and across Highway One from the western Pomo Canyon Trailhead.
53 locals recommend
Shell Beach
53 locals recommend
Mid point along The Kortum Trail. Ocean access, and across Highway One from the western Pomo Canyon Trailhead.
Dog friendly, sandy beach. Southern access to The Kortum Trail.
Wrights Beach
Dog friendly, sandy beach. Southern access to The Kortum Trail.
Large sandy beach with seasonal wildflowers
7 locals recommend
Schoolhouse Beach
7 locals recommend
Large sandy beach with seasonal wildflowers
Stunning ocean views and a great place for whale watching and hiking!
72 locals recommend
Bodega Head
72 locals recommend
Stunning ocean views and a great place for whale watching and hiking!
You'll find the local surf crowd, here. Large sandy beach. Not dog friendly.
North Salmon Creek Beach
You'll find the local surf crowd, here. Large sandy beach. Not dog friendly.
Stunning spring and summer wildflowers with ocean views and access
Duncan's Landing Overlook
Duncan's Landing Overlook
Stunning spring and summer wildflowers with ocean views and access
Dog friendly hiking trails through beautiful oak trees.
31 locals recommend
Foothill Regional Park station
31 locals recommend
Dog friendly hiking trails through beautiful oak trees.
A redwood grove off the beaten path. Great for kids. Easy hiking!
29 locals recommend
LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
17599 Fitzpatrick Ln
29 locals recommend
A redwood grove off the beaten path. Great for kids. Easy hiking!
Dog friendly hiking through oak forests with panoramic views!
31 locals recommend
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
5750 Faught Rd
31 locals recommend
Dog friendly hiking through oak forests with panoramic views!
Dog friendly! Hiking trails through redwood forests and along the sandstone cliffs with panoramic ocean views!
Stillwater Cove Regional Park
22455 CA-1
Dog friendly! Hiking trails through redwood forests and along the sandstone cliffs with panoramic ocean views!
Easy hiking just outside downtown Sebastopol! Beautiful oak forests.
30 locals recommend
Ragle Ranch Regional Park
500 Ragle Rd
30 locals recommend
Easy hiking just outside downtown Sebastopol! Beautiful oak forests.
A favorite for mushroom hunters! Hiking trails through redwood forests and along the coast. This park is breathtakingly beautiful.
35 locals recommend
Salt Point State Park
25050 CA-1
35 locals recommend
A favorite for mushroom hunters! Hiking trails through redwood forests and along the coast. This park is breathtakingly beautiful.

Food Scene

Coffee, breakfast, lunch and ice cream! They have a great vegan chili. Free Wi-Fi.
57 locals recommend
Coffee Bazaar
14045 Armstrong Woods Rd
57 locals recommend
Coffee, breakfast, lunch and ice cream! They have a great vegan chili. Free Wi-Fi.
The favorite coffee place of the Russian River Vacation Homes office staff. A great place to experience the local flavor!
Higher Ground Organic Espresso
16350 3rd St
The favorite coffee place of the Russian River Vacation Homes office staff. A great place to experience the local flavor!
Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Bring your dog to dine outdoors on the patio.
47 locals recommend
Garden Grill
17132 CA-116
47 locals recommend
Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Bring your dog to dine outdoors on the patio.
Big Bottom Market is a hip, gourmet deli with yummy salads and sandwiches. They have amazing breakfast biscuits! You can also find local beer and wine, here. This is a great place to pick up a picnic to go.
90 locals recommend
Big Bottom Market
16228 Main St
90 locals recommend
Big Bottom Market is a hip, gourmet deli with yummy salads and sandwiches. They have amazing breakfast biscuits! You can also find local beer and wine, here. This is a great place to pick up a picnic to go.
Pat's Diner by day and Dick Blomster's by night! Dick Blomster's is a fun Korean Fusion restaurant with options for all budgets. Wine, beer, and spirits are available from Pat's Bar, which adjoins the restaurant.
46 locals recommend
Pat's International
16236 Main St
46 locals recommend
Pat's Diner by day and Dick Blomster's by night! Dick Blomster's is a fun Korean Fusion restaurant with options for all budgets. Wine, beer, and spirits are available from Pat's Bar, which adjoins the restaurant.
Local diner open for breakfast and lunch, only. By night, this is Dick Blomster's Korean Diner.
46 locals recommend
Pat's International
16236 Main St
46 locals recommend
Local diner open for breakfast and lunch, only. By night, this is Dick Blomster's Korean Diner.
Fresh, local seafood prepared in an open kitchen prepared with local wines and craft beer.
60 locals recommend
Seaside Metal Oyster Bar
16222 Main St
60 locals recommend
Fresh, local seafood prepared in an open kitchen prepared with local wines and craft beer.
Farm to table style restaurant with local wine and beer. Open for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian options are available. Boon cannot accommodate large groups.
164 locals recommend
boon eat + drink
16248 Main St
164 locals recommend
Farm to table style restaurant with local wine and beer. Open for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian options are available. Boon cannot accommodate large groups.
They have a variety of fresh dishes from locally grown produce and delicious BBQ. Great bar! Open for lunch and dinner.
6 locals recommend
The Juicy Pig
16440 4th St
6 locals recommend
They have a variety of fresh dishes from locally grown produce and delicious BBQ. Great bar! Open for lunch and dinner.
Seasonal hours! Please double check their website for dates and times. Farm to table dining and amazing cocktails. Dine on the outdoor deck with your dog!
21 locals recommend
Dawn Ranch Lodge & Agriculture Bar & Kitchen
16467 River Rd
21 locals recommend
Seasonal hours! Please double check their website for dates and times. Farm to table dining and amazing cocktails. Dine on the outdoor deck with your dog!
Ice Cream and yummy food! Great for families! Double check their website for seasonal hours.
6 locals recommend
Flavors Unlimited
6 locals recommend
Ice Cream and yummy food! Great for families! Double check their website for seasonal hours.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Surrounded by cute shops. A local favorite.
56 locals recommend
Cape Fear Café
25191 Main Street
56 locals recommend
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Surrounded by cute shops. A local favorite.
Yummy pastries and coffee in super cute Duncans Mills!
65 locals recommend
Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery
25377 Steelhead Blvd
65 locals recommend
Yummy pastries and coffee in super cute Duncans Mills!
Please check their website for seasonal hours. Amazing bread and great coffee! Live music and pizza on the weekends!
29 locals recommend
Raymond's Bakery at Elim Grove
5400 Cazadero Hwy
29 locals recommend
Please check their website for seasonal hours. Amazing bread and great coffee! Live music and pizza on the weekends!
Seafood and the most amazing sunset views around! Where the river meets the sea. Reservations are recommended.
105 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1
105 locals recommend
Seafood and the most amazing sunset views around! Where the river meets the sea. Reservations are recommended.
Coffee, salads and sandwiches. Right on the river! Live music on nice weather weekends.
92 locals recommend
Cafe Aquatica
10439 CA-1
92 locals recommend
Coffee, salads and sandwiches. Right on the river! Live music on nice weather weekends.
Unique blend of Tuscan and Californian cuisine. Local, sustainable ingredients.
34 locals recommend
Canneti Roadhouse Italiana
6675 Front St
34 locals recommend
Unique blend of Tuscan and Californian cuisine. Local, sustainable ingredients.
Farm to table, local food! Delicious!
55 locals recommend
Backyard
6566 Front St
55 locals recommend
Farm to table, local food! Delicious!
Yummy breakfast and lunch!
17 locals recommend
Twist Eatery
6536 Front St
17 locals recommend
Yummy breakfast and lunch!
Yummy food and wine tasting! Outdoor dining on the patio.
61 locals recommend
Russian River Vineyards
5700 California 116
61 locals recommend
Yummy food and wine tasting! Outdoor dining on the patio.
Great for dinner, local wines and cocktails!
109 locals recommend
Underwood Bar and Bistro
9113 Graton Rd
109 locals recommend
Great for dinner, local wines and cocktails!
Great for breakfast, brunch, and lunch!
90 locals recommend
Willow Wood Market Cafe
9020 Graton Rd
90 locals recommend
Great for breakfast, brunch, and lunch!
Great for lunch and dinner!
11 locals recommend
Mexico Lindo
9030 Graton Rd
11 locals recommend
Great for lunch and dinner!
Local family owned. Vegan options!
Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant
16380 Mill St
Local family owned. Vegan options!
Mediterranean inspired cuisine made from fresh local ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner.
62 locals recommend
Hazel Restaurant
3782 Bohemian Hwy
62 locals recommend
Mediterranean inspired cuisine made from fresh local ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner.
Restaurant with an adjoining bar. A local tradition! Great pizza.
35 locals recommend
Union Hotel Restaurant & Cafe
3731 Main St
35 locals recommend
Restaurant with an adjoining bar. A local tradition! Great pizza.
A long standing Italian tradition in Occidental!
28 locals recommend
Negri's Original Occidental
3700 Bohemian Hwy
28 locals recommend
A long standing Italian tradition in Occidental!
A great stop after a day of wine tasting on Westside Road! Vegan options.
16 locals recommend
The Wurst Restaurant
22 Matheson St
16 locals recommend
A great stop after a day of wine tasting on Westside Road! Vegan options.
A space designed to bring us closer to how we grow, prepare, and share food. Part store, part restaurant. Truly unique!
37 locals recommend
Healdsburg Taproom
105A W North St
37 locals recommend
A space designed to bring us closer to how we grow, prepare, and share food. Part store, part restaurant. Truly unique!
A favorite of our office staff! Amazing sushi!
18 locals recommend
Sushi Tozai
7531 Healdsburg Ave
18 locals recommend
A favorite of our office staff! Amazing sushi!
Sushi, burgers...and everything else!
11 locals recommend
Koala's Fine Food
16380 Mill St
11 locals recommend
Sushi, burgers...and everything else!

Drinks & Nightlife

R-3 is a gay-friendly bar that welcomes all walks of life. They also have a great outdoor patio and pool.
28 locals recommend
R3 Hotel
16390 4th St
28 locals recommend
R-3 is a gay-friendly bar that welcomes all walks of life. They also have a great outdoor patio and pool.
The Rainbow Cattle company is a gay-friendly bar that is great for people from all walks of life. This is one of the few bars in town with pool tables.
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Cattle Company
16220 Main St
58 locals recommend
The Rainbow Cattle company is a gay-friendly bar that is great for people from all walks of life. This is one of the few bars in town with pool tables.
Live music on the weekends!
22 locals recommend
Trio Restaurant & Bar
16236 River Rd
22 locals recommend
Live music on the weekends!
Live music on the weekends!
47 locals recommend
Rio Nido Roadhouse
14540 Canyon 2 Rd
47 locals recommend
Live music on the weekends!
Small local brewery that also has guest taps for other local brewers. Food also served until 9pm, cash only. ATM on site.
84 locals recommend
Stumptown Brewery
15045 River Rd
84 locals recommend
Small local brewery that also has guest taps for other local brewers. Food also served until 9pm, cash only. ATM on site.
Bar and restaurant focused on Italian food and pizza. Live music almost every night. Karaoke on Monday nights.
38 locals recommend
Main Street Bistro
16280 Main St
38 locals recommend
Bar and restaurant focused on Italian food and pizza. Live music almost every night. Karaoke on Monday nights.
Full bar and restaurant in Duncan's Mills. Live music most weekends. Dine outside on the patio with your dog!
72 locals recommend
Blue Heron | Restaurant and Tavern
25300 Steelhead Blvd
72 locals recommend
Full bar and restaurant in Duncan's Mills. Live music most weekends. Dine outside on the patio with your dog!
A rotating selection of local craft beers and great food in charming Occidental! Live music most weekends.
34 locals recommend
Barley and Hops Tavern
3688 Bohemian Hwy
34 locals recommend
A rotating selection of local craft beers and great food in charming Occidental! Live music most weekends.
Wine and champagne tasting! Deli and garden tours.
137 locals recommend
Korbel Winery
13250 River Rd
137 locals recommend
Wine and champagne tasting! Deli and garden tours.
Check their website for current schedules! A great place to see a show.
56 locals recommend
Mystic Theatre
23 Petaluma Blvd N
56 locals recommend
Check their website for current schedules! A great place to see a show.
One of the amazing tasting rooms along Westside Road. Pinot, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel.
28 locals recommend
Moshin Vineyards
10295 Westside Rd
28 locals recommend
One of the amazing tasting rooms along Westside Road. Pinot, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel.
Beautiful gardens and amazing pinot! Great for picnics. Life sized garden Jenga!
19 locals recommend
VML Winery
5610 Dry Creek Road
19 locals recommend
Beautiful gardens and amazing pinot! Great for picnics. Life sized garden Jenga!
Close to Healdsburg for lunch, or a great spot for a picnic!
14 locals recommend
Matrix Winery
3291 Westside Rd
14 locals recommend
Close to Healdsburg for lunch, or a great spot for a picnic!
Wine tasting off the beaten path!
26 locals recommend
Hartford Family Winery
8075 Martinelli Rd
26 locals recommend
Wine tasting off the beaten path!
Amazing Pinot and Pinotage. Beautiful views!
32 locals recommend
Fort Ross Vineyard Tasting Room
15725 Meyers Grade Rd
32 locals recommend
Amazing Pinot and Pinotage. Beautiful views!
Bring along our Guest Passport for special deals! You'll find amazing pinot in this tasting room!
27 locals recommend
Red Car Wine Co
8400 Graton Rd
27 locals recommend
Bring along our Guest Passport for special deals! You'll find amazing pinot in this tasting room!
Tasting by appointment, only. A unique wine tasting experience!
DRNK Wines
3637 Frei Rd
Tasting by appointment, only. A unique wine tasting experience!
Tasting room in charming downtown Graton!
11 locals recommend
Paul Mathew Co
9060 Graton Rd
11 locals recommend
Tasting room in charming downtown Graton!
Taste on their patio and enjoy the beautiful views!
15 locals recommend
Fog Crest Vineyard
7606 Occidental Rd
15 locals recommend
Taste on their patio and enjoy the beautiful views!
Amazing Pinot!
20 locals recommend
Dutton Goldfield Winery
3100 Gravenstein Hwy N
20 locals recommend
Amazing Pinot!
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Beautiful landscaping and Russian River Valley views! Call ahead before visiting on a Saturday. Due to weddings on the property, they are closed to the public occasionally.
29 locals recommend
Arista Winery
7015 Westside Rd
29 locals recommend
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Beautiful landscaping and Russian River Valley views! Call ahead before visiting on a Saturday. Due to weddings on the property, they are closed to the public occasionally.
Fun in a bottle! Great views, and picnic area. The tasting room has a rock and roll vibe.
12 locals recommend
Armida Winery
2201 Westside Rd
12 locals recommend
Fun in a bottle! Great views, and picnic area. The tasting room has a rock and roll vibe.
Home of the famous Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger!
262 locals recommend
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th St
262 locals recommend
Home of the famous Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger!
Located in downtown Healdsburg with great restaurants and shopping. Home of Racer 5!
29 locals recommend
Bear Republic Brewing Co
345 Healdsburg Ave
29 locals recommend
Located in downtown Healdsburg with great restaurants and shopping. Home of Racer 5!
Locally brewed beer and live music on the weekends during the summer!
140 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell Blvd
140 locals recommend
Locally brewed beer and live music on the weekends during the summer!

Entertainment & Activities

Historic movie theatre that also airs major sporting and arts and culture events. Check their website for showtimes!
55 locals recommend
Rio Theatre
20396 Bohemian Hwy
55 locals recommend
Historic movie theatre that also airs major sporting and arts and culture events. Check their website for showtimes!
Two 18 hole mini golf courses. Fun for the whole family!
33 locals recommend
Pee Wee Golf & Arcade
16155 Drake Rd
33 locals recommend
Two 18 hole mini golf courses. Fun for the whole family!
Zipline through the redwood canopy!
Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds
6250 Bohemian Hwy
Zipline through the redwood canopy!
Food, wine and beer are available!
37 locals recommend
Rialto Cinemas
6868 McKinley St
37 locals recommend
Food, wine and beer are available!
Horseback riding on the coast!
25 locals recommend
Chanslor Stables
2660 CA-1
25 locals recommend
Horseback riding on the coast!
An amazingly beautiful 9 hole course designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie of Augusta National fame.
64 locals recommend
Northwood Golf Club
19400 CA-116
64 locals recommend
An amazingly beautiful 9 hole course designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie of Augusta National fame.
Golfing on the coast!
19 locals recommend
The Links at Bodega Harbour
21301 Heron Dr
19 locals recommend
Golfing on the coast!

Arts & Culture

Experience Sonoma County History and featured rotating exhibits.
34 locals recommend
Museum of Sonoma County
425 7th St
34 locals recommend
Experience Sonoma County History and featured rotating exhibits.
Fun for the whole family!
144 locals recommend
Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies Ln
144 locals recommend
Fun for the whole family!
Trade shoes, concerts, and plays! Check the website for current showings.
71 locals recommend
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd
71 locals recommend
Trade shoes, concerts, and plays! Check the website for current showings.
Rebecca Lichau's stained glass art studio in downtown Guerneville. Other local artists are also on display.
Glass Images
16369 Main St
Rebecca Lichau's stained glass art studio in downtown Guerneville. Other local artists are also on display.
Local art for sale and on display.
Blue Door
16359 Main St
Local art for sale and on display.
Art for sale by a large group of local artists.
9 locals recommend
Russian River Art Gallery
16357 Main St
9 locals recommend
Art for sale by a large group of local artists.
A variety of local artists
7 locals recommend
Graton Gallery
9048 Graton Rd
7 locals recommend
A variety of local artists
Local artists on display! It's a beautiful drive to Bodega, no matter which direction you're coming from!
Artisans' Co-op
17175 Bodega Hwy
Local artists on display! It's a beautiful drive to Bodega, no matter which direction you're coming from!
Indoor and outdoor music venue. Bring a picnic or order dinner while you're there!
54 locals recommend
Green Music Center
1801 E Cotati Ave
54 locals recommend
Indoor and outdoor music venue. Bring a picnic or order dinner while you're there!

Essentials

Open 24 hours
107 locals recommend
Safeway
16405 CA-116
107 locals recommend
Open 24 hours
Coin operated dryers and washers, and a daily wash and fold service. Dry cleaning is sent out, and take a few days to get back.
8 locals recommend
Babs Wash Fold & Dry Cleaning
14045 Armstrong Woods Rd
8 locals recommend
Coin operated dryers and washers, and a daily wash and fold service. Dry cleaning is sent out, and take a few days to get back.
Local, organic and bulk items. Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
41 locals recommend
Food For Humans
16385 First St
41 locals recommend
Local, organic and bulk items. Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
Grocery, snacks, household essentials and local goods. Deli sandwiches to go!
38 locals recommend
Duncans Mills General Store
25200 CA-116
38 locals recommend
Grocery, snacks, household essentials and local goods. Deli sandwiches to go!
Forestville's only grocery store
32 locals recommend
Speer's Market
7891 Mirabel Rd
32 locals recommend
Forestville's only grocery store
Great for snacks!
13 locals recommend
Sam's Market #14
10651 River Rd
13 locals recommend
Great for snacks!
Health items, local produce, and deli sandwiches.
27 locals recommend
Bohemian Market
3691 Main St
27 locals recommend
Health items, local produce, and deli sandwiches.
Lark Drugs Pharmacy
16251 Main St

Sightseeing

Johnson's Beach has been a part of Russian River tradition for nearly a century. Swim, float, snack, and boat! Fun for the whole family, and within walking distance to downtown Guerneville.
101 locals recommend
Johnson's Beach
16215 First St
101 locals recommend
Johnson's Beach has been a part of Russian River tradition for nearly a century. Swim, float, snack, and boat! Fun for the whole family, and within walking distance to downtown Guerneville.
History and hiking! Tour the museum and fort. Hike along the coast. Explore the historic orchard! Fun for the whole family.
48 locals recommend
Fort Ross
19005 Coast Hwy
48 locals recommend
History and hiking! Tour the museum and fort. Hike along the coast. Explore the historic orchard! Fun for the whole family.