Guidebook for Guerneville and the local area
Parks and Beaches
Local spots that are stunningly beautiful and unique to the area!
Be sure to visit the ancient Redwoods! It's a quick 10-minute drive from our home! Please check to make sure they're open before heading over.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdBe sure to visit the ancient Redwoods! It's a quick 10-minute drive from our home! Please check to make sure they're open before heading over.
Take a drive out to the coast. It's simply stunning! It's about 15 miles from our home, and usually takes about 30 minutes to get there. The (mostly) two lane road has beautiful scenery of the Russian River below, the ocean and Redwoods soaring above!
125 locals recommend
Goat Rock Beach
Take a drive out to the coast. It's simply stunning! It's about 15 miles from our home, and usually takes about 30 minutes to get there. The (mostly) two lane road has beautiful scenery of the Russian River below, the ocean and Redwoods soaring above!
Burkes Canoe
8460 River RdRent some canoes and paddle down the river.
If you're up for a little adventure, take the 20 mile (approximately 30 minute) drive to Salmon Creek State Beach, along a two lane, winding road. It has a beautiful, sandy beach and stunning views.
14 locals recommend
Salmon Creek State Beach
California 1If you're up for a little adventure, take the 20 mile (approximately 30 minute) drive to Salmon Creek State Beach, along a two lane, winding road. It has a beautiful, sandy beach and stunning views.
Monte Rio Beach is a public beach and is located 5 miles from our home, or approximately a 10-15 minute drive. This small town has lots of local charm and is a wonderful community!
24 locals recommend
Monte Rio Beach
20488 CA-116Monte Rio Beach is a public beach and is located 5 miles from our home, or approximately a 10-15 minute drive. This small town has lots of local charm and is a wonderful community!
Beautiful Coastline, wonderful sandy beach, located 15 miles from our home. It's about a 25 minute drive on a two lane road with soaring Redwoods and the Russian River views to enjoy along the way!
21 locals recommend
Jenner Beach
Beautiful Coastline, wonderful sandy beach, located 15 miles from our home. It's about a 25 minute drive on a two lane road with soaring Redwoods and the Russian River views to enjoy along the way!
This is a wonderful public beach, located just under one mile from our home. You can kayak, walk or drive to enjoy the many amenities provided, including kayak, canoe, peddle boat, beach chair and umbrella rentals.
101 locals recommend
Johnson's Beach
16215 First StThis is a wonderful public beach, located just under one mile from our home. You can kayak, walk or drive to enjoy the many amenities provided, including kayak, canoe, peddle boat, beach chair and umbrella rentals.
Food Scene
Local dining spots.
boon eat + drink
16248 Main StGreat local spot
Big Bottom Market
16228 Main StQuality food on Main Street
Coffee Bazaar
14045 Armstrong Woods RdLOVE this coffee shop! They also have great food.
Pat's International
16236 Main StGood diner food
Main Street Bistro
16280 Main StGreat vibe, live Jazz and good food in the heart of downtown.
Great spot with a deck overlooking the River. Rustic and charming decor with good food.
24 locals recommend
The Farmhand
15025 River RdGreat spot with a deck overlooking the River. Rustic and charming decor with good food.
BROT modern german
16218 Main StBaked on the River
17071 CA-116River Inn Grill
16141 Main StGood old fashioned diner food.
Koala's Fine Food
16380 Mill StDrinks & Nightlife
This place was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and has really good food and a casual atmosphere. Great place to stop on your way to or from the house!
29 locals recommend
Russian River Pub
11829 River RdThis place was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and has really good food and a casual atmosphere. Great place to stop on your way to or from the house!
Stumptown Brewery
15045 River RdBeautiful spot overlooking the river. Great selection of brews!
Awesome local bar. If you're in town on a Tuesday, be sure to check out "Give Back Tuesday" where proceeds from the raffle are donated to local charities.
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Cattle Company
16220 Main StAwesome local bar. If you're in town on a Tuesday, be sure to check out "Give Back Tuesday" where proceeds from the raffle are donated to local charities.
Shopping
Sporting Goods store with friendly people...they also rent kayaks and fishing gear.
16 locals recommend
King's Sport & Tackle
16258 Main StSporting Goods store with friendly people...they also rent kayaks and fishing gear.
Guerneville 5 & 10
16252 Main StYes, the 5 & 10 still exists!
Sonoma Nesting Co
16151 Main StAwesome antique store in downtown Guerneville!
We love this produce stand located right off Highway 101 on the way to our home...they have the best fruit and veggies and are super friendly! Open seasonally.
8 locals recommend
Mike's Truck Garden
1319 River RdWe love this produce stand located right off Highway 101 on the way to our home...they have the best fruit and veggies and are super friendly! Open seasonally.
Safeway
16405 CA-116Wine Tasting
Russian River Valley Wineries and Tasting Rooms
Korbel is a 5 minute drive from our home and offers tasting, a nice deli and tours of the property.
137 locals recommend
Korbel Winery
13250 River RdKorbel is a 5 minute drive from our home and offers tasting, a nice deli and tours of the property.
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
5007 Fulton RdLa Crema Estate at Saralee's Vineyard
3575 Slusser RdWoodenhead Vintners
5700 River RdMartinelli Winery & Vineyards
3360 River RdTara Bella Winery
3701 Viking RdSonoma - Cutrer Vineyards Inc
4401 Slusser RdJoseph Swan Vineyards
2916 Laguna RdLovely little historic winery off the beaten path!
Landmark Vineyards Hop Kiln Estate
6050 Westside RdPorter-Bass
11750 Mays Canyon RdTransportation
Are you looking for a lazy day exploring the area? Call Bill's Taxi...they can take you to local wineries or anywhere you'd like to explore! Friendly, local and dependable!
16 locals recommend
Bill's Taxi
14266 Old Cazadero RdAre you looking for a lazy day exploring the area? Call Bill's Taxi...they can take you to local wineries or anywhere you'd like to explore! Friendly, local and dependable!