Guidebook for Russian River Area
Food Scene
15 min. east on River Road. Excellent food, super ambience. View of the vineyards. Fine dining. 'The first Sonoma County restaurant to introduce the concept of cooking with seasonal, local foods and produce while pairing exceptional recipes with wines from the region.' I'm never disappointed with the food.
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John Ash & Co.
4330 Barnes Rd15 min. east on River Road. Excellent food, super ambience. View of the vineyards. Fine dining. 'The first Sonoma County restaurant to introduce the concept of cooking with seasonal, local foods and produce while pairing exceptional recipes with wines from the region.' I'm never disappointed with the food.
17 min. Nice atmosphere and great food. Organic eatery that specializes in local, sustainably-produced ingredients. Often has gluten-free menus – call to confirm: (707) 829-1077.
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Lowell's Restaurant
7385 Healdsburg Ave17 min. Nice atmosphere and great food. Organic eatery that specializes in local, sustainably-produced ingredients. Often has gluten-free menus – call to confirm: (707) 829-1077.
20 min. south on Hwy 116. Good food and large beer selection. 'Roomy brewpub pairs seasonal Californian eats with home-brewed beers in a modern space with a patio.
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Woodfour Brewing Company
6780 Depot St20 min. south on Hwy 116. Good food and large beer selection. 'Roomy brewpub pairs seasonal Californian eats with home-brewed beers in a modern space with a patio.
20 min. Dinner, drinks. Neighborhood Parisian-style bistro offers gourmet French cuisine in an intimate sophisticated venue.
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K&L Bistro
119 S Main St20 min. Dinner, drinks. Neighborhood Parisian-style bistro offers gourmet French cuisine in an intimate sophisticated venue.
20 min. south on Hwy 116. Good food and large beer selection. 'Roomy brewpub pairs seasonal Californian eats with home-brewed beers in a modern space with a patio.
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Underwood Bar and Bistro
9113 Graton Rd 20 min. south on Hwy 116. Good food and large beer selection. 'Roomy brewpub pairs seasonal Californian eats with home-brewed beers in a modern space with a patio.
10 min. in Forestville. Outdoor dining. Excellent food, ambience, and service. 'Eclectic American menu with seasonal ingredients, served indoors or on a patio with vineyard views.' I particularly like eating on their heated patio.
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Russian River Vineyards
5700 California 11610 min. in Forestville. Outdoor dining. Excellent food, ambience, and service. 'Eclectic American menu with seasonal ingredients, served indoors or on a patio with vineyard views.' I particularly like eating on their heated patio.
5 min. from us in downtown Forestville. Quaint atmosphere (a historic building), good food, interesting dishes. Owners give back big time to the community.
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Backyard
6566 Front St5 min. from us in downtown Forestville. Quaint atmosphere (a historic building), good food, interesting dishes. Owners give back big time to the community.
5 min. from us in downtown Forestville. Very pizza place noisy but has great pizza (gluten-free option, too) and a decent salad bar.
Forestville Pizzeria
6490 Mirabel Rd5 min. from us in downtown Forestville. Very pizza place noisy but has great pizza (gluten-free option, too) and a decent salad bar.
5 min. from us in downtown Forestville. Comfortable atmosphere and good food.
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Canneti Roadhouse Italiana
6675 Front St5 min. from us in downtown Forestville. Comfortable atmosphere and good food.
5 min. in downtown Forestville. Local coffeehouse with handmade pastries and a record player.
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Tiny Town Cafe
6544 Front St5 min. in downtown Forestville. Local coffeehouse with handmade pastries and a record player.
Tahoe Chinese Restaurant
6484 Mirabel Rd5 min. You guessed it: Chinese food. Pretty darn good and decent prices.
5 min. Michelin starred chef. Restaurant is an experience. Fine dining. $$$$$. Same family has owned it for generations. Beautiful rooms and grounds. Owners are strong supporters of the community and have given generously.
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Farmhouse Inn
7871 River Rd5 min. Michelin starred chef. Restaurant is an experience. Fine dining. $$$$$. Same family has owned it for generations. Beautiful rooms and grounds. Owners are strong supporters of the community and have given generously.
20 min. southeast down Hwy 116. OPEN LATE (until 2AM on Fri & Sat). Pizza + more. Features local beer and wine to pair perfectly with your meal. Deep dish, gluten free, vegan, hand-tossed, and thin crust pizzas are all available.
Hippizzazz
280 S Main St20 min. southeast down Hwy 116. OPEN LATE (until 2AM on Fri & Sat). Pizza + more. Features local beer and wine to pair perfectly with your meal. Deep dish, gluten free, vegan, hand-tossed, and thin crust pizzas are all available.
5 min – in downtown Forestville. Wonderful breads. The rosemary focaccia is amazing. Also, seeded sourdough, batard, seasonal specialties.
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Nightingale Breads
6665 Front St5 min – in downtown Forestville. Wonderful breads. The rosemary focaccia is amazing. Also, seeded sourdough, batard, seasonal specialties.
15 min west in downtown Guerneville. Lots of GF choices including pizza. Oyster menu. California Italian. Music goes til late.
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Main Street Bistro
16280 Main St15 min west in downtown Guerneville. Lots of GF choices including pizza. Oyster menu. California Italian. Music goes til late.
5 min. west. Open daily. Pub food. Known for their Chicken Wings. Salads, Beef & garden burgers. Classic American food and drink ... featured on the Food Network.
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Russian River Pub
11829 River Rd5 min. west. Open daily. Pub food. Known for their Chicken Wings. Salads, Beef & garden burgers. Classic American food and drink ... featured on the Food Network.
15 min. west. Farm-to-table California bistro in the heart of Guerneville. Small but mighty space. Vegan, vegetarian, fish, meat & gluten-free choices.
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boon eat + drink
16248 Main St15 min. west. Farm-to-table California bistro in the heart of Guerneville. Small but mighty space. Vegan, vegetarian, fish, meat & gluten-free choices.
10 min. west down River Road. Deli – award-winning food. Outdoor eating under redwood trees. World renowned champagnes & wines. Winery & garden tours. Since 1882.
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Korbel Winery
13250 River Rd10 min. west down River Road. Deli – award-winning food. Outdoor eating under redwood trees. World renowned champagnes & wines. Winery & garden tours. Since 1882.
Sightseeing
Cazadero is nestled in the Mayacamas (coastal mountains, Sonoma County) north of the Russian River. About 25 min. to the tiny downtown. (Drive west on River Road, turn right on Cazadero Road.) Cazadero Road follows Austin Creek where you can access its beaches from this road or the road on the other side of the creek.
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Cazadero
Cazadero is nestled in the Mayacamas (coastal mountains, Sonoma County) north of the Russian River. About 25 min. to the tiny downtown. (Drive west on River Road, turn right on Cazadero Road.) Cazadero Road follows Austin Creek where you can access its beaches from this road or the road on the other side of the creek.
Occidental is a sweet little town nestled in the Mayacamas (coastal mountains, Sonoma County). It is about a 25 minute drive from us. It has charming shops, family restaurants and historical architecture. To get there, you can take a scenic drive from Monte Rio or Sebastopol on Bohemian Highway passing giant redwoods.
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Occidental
Occidental is a sweet little town nestled in the Mayacamas (coastal mountains, Sonoma County). It is about a 25 minute drive from us. It has charming shops, family restaurants and historical architecture. To get there, you can take a scenic drive from Monte Rio or Sebastopol on Bohemian Highway passing giant redwoods.
Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Valley are spectacular places to go for a drive. Beautiful wineries such as Ferrari-Carano Vineyards are a treat to visit even if you aren't wine tasting. Go through the back roads and it is about 40 min. from us.
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Alexander Valley
Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Valley are spectacular places to go for a drive. Beautiful wineries such as Ferrari-Carano Vineyards are a treat to visit even if you aren't wine tasting. Go through the back roads and it is about 40 min. from us.
Russian River Valley wine tasting. Starts 5 min. from us. Meanders to downtown Healdsburg with dozens of wineries along the way. We will give you a map this area and others to go wine tasting.
Westside Road
Westside RoadRussian River Valley wine tasting. Starts 5 min. from us. Meanders to downtown Healdsburg with dozens of wineries along the way. We will give you a map this area and others to go wine tasting.
Primo winery about 10 min. from us a little southeast from Forestville. Spectacular view.
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Iron Horse Vineyards
9786 Ross Station RdPrimo winery about 10 min. from us a little southeast from Forestville. Spectacular view.
Sonoma County Wineries - See List: http://www.sonomacounty.com/sonoma-listings/wineries => Wine tasting towns nearby (5-40 min.): Forestville, Guerneville, Duncans Mills, Cazadero, Jenner, Windsor, Healdsburg, Graton, Sebastopol, Freestone, Bodega, Bodega Bay, Occidental, Fulton, Santa Rosa, Cotati. Wine tasting towns further away (40-60 min.):, Penngrove, Petaluma, Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Geyserville, Cloverdale, Napa, Annapolis.
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Sonoma County
Sonoma County Wineries - See List: http://www.sonomacounty.com/sonoma-listings/wineries => Wine tasting towns nearby (5-40 min.): Forestville, Guerneville, Duncans Mills, Cazadero, Jenner, Windsor, Healdsburg, Graton, Sebastopol, Freestone, Bodega, Bodega Bay, Occidental, Fulton, Santa Rosa, Cotati. Wine tasting towns further away (40-60 min.):, Penngrove, Petaluma, Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Geyserville, Cloverdale, Napa, Annapolis.
Sebastopol is about 20 min. from us. It is a small town of about 7500 people with a cute downtown & Sunday Farmer's Market. In the spring, the road between Forestville and Sebastopol has dozens of pink and white apple orchards along Gravenstein Highway.
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Sebastopol
Sebastopol is about 20 min. from us. It is a small town of about 7500 people with a cute downtown & Sunday Farmer's Market. In the spring, the road between Forestville and Sebastopol has dozens of pink and white apple orchards along Gravenstein Highway.
5 min. from us. Go on a hike on the West County Regional Trail. Trailhead starts in downtown Forestville. The trail continues to Santa Rosa, 20 miles away. The most picturesque part in from Forestville to Sebastopol, about 11 miles. It is paved and is flat. Stop in the small town of Graton at about mile 6 and have a bite to eat.
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Forestville
5 min. from us. Go on a hike on the West County Regional Trail. Trailhead starts in downtown Forestville. The trail continues to Santa Rosa, 20 miles away. The most picturesque part in from Forestville to Sebastopol, about 11 miles. It is paved and is flat. Stop in the small town of Graton at about mile 6 and have a bite to eat.
Jigar Wines is one of the 16 West Sonoma County wineries & tasting rooms on Taste Route 116 – starting 2 miles from our home. https://tasteroute116.com
Russian River Valley wines, home of world-class Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Zinfandels and many more!
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Jigar Wines
Jigar Wines is one of the 16 West Sonoma County wineries & tasting rooms on Taste Route 116 – starting 2 miles from our home. https://tasteroute116.com
Russian River Valley wines, home of world-class Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Zinfandels and many more!
Entertainment & Activities
20 min. in Healdsburg. Several bike rental companies. Also in Sebastopol and Guerneville.
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Wine Country Bikes
61 Front St20 min. in Healdsburg. Several bike rental companies. Also in Sebastopol and Guerneville.
One Hot Air Ballon company. Also: Wine Country Balloons. See the stunning West Sonoma County landscape from a Hot Air Balloon – views of vineyards, the Russian River, creeks, farms, wildlife and mountain ranges.
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Up & Away Ballooning
367 Windsor River RoadOne Hot Air Ballon company. Also: Wine Country Balloons. See the stunning West Sonoma County landscape from a Hot Air Balloon – views of vineyards, the Russian River, creeks, farms, wildlife and mountain ranges.
5 min. from us. Rent a canoe to paddle down river and catch their shuttle bus back.
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Burkes Canoe
8460 River Rd5 min. from us. Rent a canoe to paddle down river and catch their shuttle bus back.
25 min. southeast on Hwy. 116. Hollywood, independent, art films along with community event fundraisers. Pizza +, beer wine. adjacent to The Barlow Center with lots of restaurants, shops and the organic Community Market. One of my favorite places to stroll through is the Bronze Plus Foundry which has been casting bronze for artists from all over the San Francisco Bay Area since 1989.
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Rialto Cinemas
6868 McKinley St25 min. southeast on Hwy. 116. Hollywood, independent, art films along with community event fundraisers. Pizza +, beer wine. adjacent to The Barlow Center with lots of restaurants, shops and the organic Community Market. One of my favorite places to stroll through is the Bronze Plus Foundry which has been casting bronze for artists from all over the San Francisco Bay Area since 1989.
Airport Stadium 12
409 Aviation Blvd20 min. northeast. All the latest movies.
20 southwest. Zen gardens – secluded five acres of creek side property is extensively landscaped with five distinct Japanese garden areas.
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Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian Hwy20 southwest. Zen gardens – secluded five acres of creek side property is extensively landscaped with five distinct Japanese garden areas.
Parks & Nature
A 400 acre preserve with wild animals from Africa you can take a 3 hour riding tour through. 25 min., 13 miles east.
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Safari West
3115 Porter Creek RdA 400 acre preserve with wild animals from Africa you can take a 3 hour riding tour through. 25 min., 13 miles east.
Gentle hike, mostly on dirt trails, that takes you past vineyards and beautiful scenery. You need to pay to park in their parking area but many of us park on Healdsburg Ave, across from park.
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Ragle Ranch Regional Park
500 Ragle RdGentle hike, mostly on dirt trails, that takes you past vineyards and beautiful scenery. You need to pay to park in their parking area but many of us park on Healdsburg Ave, across from park.
You can get to Bodega Bay by going west from us or go south then west through Sebastopol to the ocean. On the way you go through the town of Bodega where Hitchcock's The Birds was filmed. Bodega Bay has several restaurants, some right on the ocean and bay beaches. The bay leads out to the ocean where you can drive to a vista point. Hiking trails and whale watching tours.
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Bodega Bay
You can get to Bodega Bay by going west from us or go south then west through Sebastopol to the ocean. On the way you go through the town of Bodega where Hitchcock's The Birds was filmed. Bodega Bay has several restaurants, some right on the ocean and bay beaches. The bay leads out to the ocean where you can drive to a vista point. Hiking trails and whale watching tours.
A 40 minute drive along side the Russian River, where it meets up with the Pacific Ocean at Goat Rock. You can see seals and sea lions basking in the sun. (Weather always unpredictable at the ocean.) Drive south to Bodega Bay where there are lots of beaches all along the coast. Easy hiking trails on the cliffs about the ocean.
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Jenner
A 40 minute drive along side the Russian River, where it meets up with the Pacific Ocean at Goat Rock. You can see seals and sea lions basking in the sun. (Weather always unpredictable at the ocean.) Drive south to Bodega Bay where there are lots of beaches all along the coast. Easy hiking trails on the cliffs about the ocean.
15 min. Rent a kayak. Sandy Russian River beach with looking at the redwoods on the hill across the river.
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Johnson's Beach
16215 First St15 min. Rent a kayak. Sandy Russian River beach with looking at the redwoods on the hill across the river.
5 min. Smaller sandy Russian River beach with beautiful views.
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Sunset Beach River Park
11403 River Rd5 min. Smaller sandy Russian River beach with beautiful views.
5 min. A long, rocky Russian River beach. Beautiful views.
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Steelhead Beach Regional Park
9000 River Rd5 min. A long, rocky Russian River beach. Beautiful views.
The Coastal Redwoods start in Forestville and run west and north. This is a special place to hike is in the town of Guerneville. 15 min. from us. There are easy hikes – flat on the floor of the park and hardy hikes – worthy of a triathlete training. Lots of places in downtown Guerneville to get food for a picnic in the park. Our favorite place and a beautiful place to get married.
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdThe Coastal Redwoods start in Forestville and run west and north. This is a special place to hike is in the town of Guerneville. 15 min. from us. There are easy hikes – flat on the floor of the park and hardy hikes – worthy of a triathlete training. Lots of places in downtown Guerneville to get food for a picnic in the park. Our favorite place and a beautiful place to get married.
Essentials
2 miles from us in downtown Forestville. Has lots of fun stuff to look at: cards, gifts, jewelry...
Forestville Pharmacy
6652 Front St2 miles from us in downtown Forestville. Has lots of fun stuff to look at: cards, gifts, jewelry...
1/2 mile from us. Well-stocked with organic produce and has a great deli.
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Speer's Market
7891 Mirabel Rd1/2 mile from us. Well-stocked with organic produce and has a great deli.
Getting Around
Direct flights from/to Portland, Seattle, L.A., Las Vegas, Phoenix. 11 min. from us. Car rentals available. Beautiful bird's-eye views.
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Sonoma County Airport
2200 Airport BlvdDirect flights from/to Portland, Seattle, L.A., Las Vegas, Phoenix. 11 min. from us. Car rentals available. Beautiful bird's-eye views.