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Korbel Winery
13250 River RdFREE tasting and daily tours. Beautiful environment.
This Kendall Jackson owned winery is one of the gems of their growing collection of wineries. Elegant tasting inside or outside on the patio overlooking the breathtaking vineyards.
26 locals recommend
Hartford Family Winery
8075 Martinelli RdThis Kendall Jackson owned winery is one of the gems of their growing collection of wineries. Elegant tasting inside or outside on the patio overlooking the breathtaking vineyards.
Highland's Resort located in the hills of downtown Guerneville is the areas clothing optional Gay resort.
Highlands Resort
14000 Woodland DrHighland's Resort located in the hills of downtown Guerneville is the areas clothing optional Gay resort.
Drinks & Nightlife
A famous Russian River destination the Rainbow Cattle Company is Guerneville's historic gay bar. Stiff drinks, good music, a pool table and outdoor smoking and social deck.
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Cattle Company
16220 Main StA famous Russian River destination the Rainbow Cattle Company is Guerneville's historic gay bar. Stiff drinks, good music, a pool table and outdoor smoking and social deck.
The R3 Hotel formerly known as the Russian River Resort's pool and adjoining bar are open to the public. Cocktail service available poolside. Daytime and evening entertainment is the best in town.
28 locals recommend
R3 Hotel
16390 4th StThe R3 Hotel formerly known as the Russian River Resort's pool and adjoining bar are open to the public. Cocktail service available poolside. Daytime and evening entertainment is the best in town.
Essentials
Best natural health food store in the region. Food for humans has everything you need.
41 locals recommend
Food For Humans
16385 First StBest natural health food store in the region. Food for humans has everything you need.
Forestville Farmers Market
6990 CA-116Cool little farmers market on Tuesday nights throughout the Summer
Sightseeing
Great place to hike and check out some beautiful 1000+ year old redwood trees. free parking.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdGreat place to hike and check out some beautiful 1000+ year old redwood trees. free parking.
Nice flat trail around a manmade lake with great views a of Mt. St. Helena. Nice redwood grove and short 1/2 mile trail over a nice little hill. parking fee $7ish
34 locals recommend
Riverfront Regional Park
7821 Eastside RdNice flat trail around a manmade lake with great views a of Mt. St. Helena. Nice redwood grove and short 1/2 mile trail over a nice little hill. parking fee $7ish
Fantastic views of the Mayacamas mountains from this charming hill top sparkling/still wine producer. Try the wedding cuvee! or the fairytale which is served at Disney weddings...
89 locals recommend
Iron Horse Vineyards
9786 Ross Station RdFantastic views of the Mayacamas mountains from this charming hill top sparkling/still wine producer. Try the wedding cuvee! or the fairytale which is served at Disney weddings...
Beautiful country road that leads out to the ocean. well worth the drive
11 locals recommend
Coleman Valley Road
Coleman Valley RoadBeautiful country road that leads out to the ocean. well worth the drive
Cool local winery with a lot of history in the area. Great wines. good prices
26 locals recommend
Martinelli Winery & Vineyards
3360 River RdCool local winery with a lot of history in the area. Great wines. good prices
Great place for a quick hike, elevation gain of 800 feet or so, with great views of Santa Rosa and surrounding environs
31 locals recommend
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
5750 Faught RdGreat place for a quick hike, elevation gain of 800 feet or so, with great views of Santa Rosa and surrounding environs
Steelhead Beach
Beautiful riverfront park with beaches and wooded trails
Biodynamic winery on Westside road, make very delicious wines. Cute little tasting room can get quite packed on a busy weekend!
Porter Creek
Porter CreekBiodynamic winery on Westside road, make very delicious wines. Cute little tasting room can get quite packed on a busy weekend!
Arista Winery
7015 Westside RdNice winery on Westide Rd with beautiful Japanese inspired gardens!
Really neat winery on westside rd...gravity flow...some cool sculptures on site
28 locals recommend
Moshin Vineyards
10295 Westside RdReally neat winery on westside rd...gravity flow...some cool sculptures on site
Best bakery in sonoma county hands down! Huge selection of artisan breads, scones, sticky buns. Open Fri - Mon. get there earlier the better
176 locals recommend
Wild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian HwyBest bakery in sonoma county hands down! Huge selection of artisan breads, scones, sticky buns. Open Fri - Mon. get there earlier the better
Bodega Head
Spectacular ocean bluff vistas, whale watching
Great place to stop on Rt 1 and go for a hike! cross the road and you get a killer workout and view of Jenner and the Russian River!
53 locals recommend
Shell Beach
Great place to stop on Rt 1 and go for a hike! cross the road and you get a killer workout and view of Jenner and the Russian River!
Very cool old historic hop drying building used as a winery/ tasting room. they make a great sparkling wine!
23 locals recommend
Landmark Vineyards Hop Kiln Estate
6050 Westside RdVery cool old historic hop drying building used as a winery/ tasting room. they make a great sparkling wine!
Beautiful down to earth winery with friendly cats sheep chicken pigs organic produce and Rhone style wines
27 locals recommend
Preston Farms & Winery
9282 W Dry Creek RdBeautiful down to earth winery with friendly cats sheep chicken pigs organic produce and Rhone style wines
Biodynamic winery in Sonoma Valley, great tours, fantastic wine
89 locals recommend
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch RdBiodynamic winery in Sonoma Valley, great tours, fantastic wine
Awesome place to go for a hike, check out the ruins of Jack Londons house which burned down 100 years ago!
201 locals recommend
Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch RdAwesome place to go for a hike, check out the ruins of Jack Londons house which burned down 100 years ago!
Very scenic location on the slopes of Bennet Mountain, lots of Lavendar growing, bocce courts and some wine tasting
54 locals recommend
Matanzas Creek Winery
6097 Bennett Valley RdVery scenic location on the slopes of Bennet Mountain, lots of Lavendar growing, bocce courts and some wine tasting
Shopping
Local dairy farm solely making St. George cheese from the cows you can see happily grazing in the pasture. Around $8 a pound and delicious!
6 locals recommend
Joe Matos Cheese Factory
3669 Llano RdLocal dairy farm solely making St. George cheese from the cows you can see happily grazing in the pasture. Around $8 a pound and delicious!
Beekind
921 Gravenstein Hwy SGreat place to check out all things bees, including supplies and free honey tasting!
Awesome selection of locally produced jams mustards pies and other delectables
10 locals recommend
Kozlowski Farms Retail Store
5566 Gravenstein Hwy NAwesome selection of locally produced jams mustards pies and other delectables
Bottle Barn
3331-A Industrial DrMost incredible selection of alcohols and drinks in the North Bay!
Seconds First
16365 Main StGreat selection of vintage items and random stickers and things
Best bookstore in Sonoma County! Tons of used but in good shape book on a wide variety of topics
8 locals recommend
Treehorn Books
625 4th StBest bookstore in Sonoma County! Tons of used but in good shape book on a wide variety of topics
Food Scene
Carr's Drive In
6533 Covey RdClassic place to grab a burger and a malt.
Scrumptious local inspired cuisine. Great wine selection. Fried chicken special on Weds.
55 locals recommend
Backyard
6566 Front StScrumptious local inspired cuisine. Great wine selection. Fried chicken special on Weds.
La Rosa Market
6555 Front StTasty mexican food, large drink selection
Awesome breakfast spot in Occidental, great drinks and big selection
91 locals recommend
Howard Station Cafe
3611 Bohemian HwyAwesome breakfast spot in Occidental, great drinks and big selection
Great place for a sunset dinner! spectacular views of Jenner and the Russian River meeting the Pacific Ocean
105 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1Great place for a sunset dinner! spectacular views of Jenner and the Russian River meeting the Pacific Ocean
Authentic Hawaiian cuisine in downtown Guerneville! Weird hours, but food is great and they have shaved ice! aloha
Ono'z
16218 Main StAuthentic Hawaiian cuisine in downtown Guerneville! Weird hours, but food is great and they have shaved ice! aloha
Smart Pizza
16205 First StPizza by the slice who could ask for anything more?!
Great place to stop for a sandwich or a delicious pie like Mom used to make!
20 locals recommend
Mom's Apple Pie
4550 Gravenstein Hwy NGreat place to stop for a sandwich or a delicious pie like Mom used to make!
Vegan buffet with live music from time to time! Very good deal for healthy food
7 locals recommend
Gaia's Garden
1899 Mendocino AveVegan buffet with live music from time to time! Very good deal for healthy food
Love this place! Sitting on the floor having a bowl of Tom Kah and some pad thai... can I have another Thai Iced tea?
7 locals recommend
Thai House Restaurant
525 4th StLove this place! Sitting on the floor having a bowl of Tom Kah and some pad thai... can I have another Thai Iced tea?
Popular upscale french bistro and bar with great ambiance and heated outdoor seating on courthouse square. Fresh crepes served until 11:00pm. Best place for a decent late night snack.
Rendez Vous Bistro
614 4th StreetPopular upscale french bistro and bar with great ambiance and heated outdoor seating on courthouse square. Fresh crepes served until 11:00pm. Best place for a decent late night snack.
Located in Santa Rosa's Courthouse Square, Flavor combines California cuisine with traditional italian cuisine. Charming atmosphere with cozy fireplaces. Christie's nightclub is just upstairs.
15 locals recommend
Flavor Bistro
96 Old Courthouse SquareLocated in Santa Rosa's Courthouse Square, Flavor combines California cuisine with traditional italian cuisine. Charming atmosphere with cozy fireplaces. Christie's nightclub is just upstairs.
John Ash & Co. is one of Sonoma County's finest dining destinations. Nestled among the vineyards this elegant and romantic restaurant is pricey, but well worth the money.
65 locals recommend
John Ash & Co.
4330 Barnes RdJohn Ash & Co. is one of Sonoma County's finest dining destinations. Nestled among the vineyards this elegant and romantic restaurant is pricey, but well worth the money.
The Farmhouse Inn's internationally acclaimed restaurant has earned the prestigious Michelin award for it's excellence in fine dining. A pricey but worthwhile endeavor.
40 locals recommend
Farmhouse Inn
7871 River RdThe Farmhouse Inn's internationally acclaimed restaurant has earned the prestigious Michelin award for it's excellence in fine dining. A pricey but worthwhile endeavor.
Zazu, a popular restaurant with locals and tourists alike is located in downtown Sebastopol's impressive Barlow Center. If you like pork, this is the place for you.
27 locals recommend
Zazu Kitchen + Farm
6770 McKinley StZazu, a popular restaurant with locals and tourists alike is located in downtown Sebastopol's impressive Barlow Center. If you like pork, this is the place for you.
Arts & Culture
Sonoma County's largest nightclub, bar and evening entertainment venue. Entertainment differs from night to night.
Chrome Lotus
501 Mendocino AveSonoma County's largest nightclub, bar and evening entertainment venue. Entertainment differs from night to night.
Sonoma County's upscale night club destination located on courthouse square in downtown Santa Rosa and neighbored by some of the best restaurants in Santa Rosa.
Christy's On the Square
96 Old Courthouse SqSonoma County's upscale night club destination located on courthouse square in downtown Santa Rosa and neighbored by some of the best restaurants in Santa Rosa.
Johnson's Beach is the Russian River Recreation Areas most historic and popular beach perfect for families and children. Snacks and rentals are available on site.
101 locals recommend
Johnson's Beach
16215 First StJohnson's Beach is the Russian River Recreation Areas most historic and popular beach perfect for families and children. Snacks and rentals are available on site.
The historic River Theatre downtown Guerneville has been everything from a nightclub and bar to a rock and roll venue. The theatre no longer shows movies but usually has something interesting going on
River Theater
16135 Main StThe historic River Theatre downtown Guerneville has been everything from a nightclub and bar to a rock and roll venue. The theatre no longer shows movies but usually has something interesting going on