Guidebook for Forestville
Food Scene
Best bet in town. Clean, smart fare. No reservations taken. First Come, first served.
164 locals recommend
boon eat + drink
16248 Main StBest bet in town. Clean, smart fare. No reservations taken. First Come, first served.
Sustainable fare, interesting takes on traditional dishes. On a warm night, sit in the patio. Part of West Sonoma County sustainable foods project.
55 locals recommend
Backyard
6566 Front StSustainable fare, interesting takes on traditional dishes. On a warm night, sit in the patio. Part of West Sonoma County sustainable foods project.
A bit off CA-116, but well worth the detour. French style brasserie serving hip CA cuisine. Mahogany bar, dim lights. One of our favorites.
109 locals recommend
Underwood Bar and Bistro
9113 Graton RdA bit off CA-116, but well worth the detour. French style brasserie serving hip CA cuisine. Mahogany bar, dim lights. One of our favorites.
Delicious options for both carnivores and vegetarians alike. Better than most Mexican food in the Bay Area, at half the price. Eat on location in the Safeway parking lot or take a short walk down to Johnson's Beach.
16 locals recommend
Guerneville taco truck
16632 Main StDelicious options for both carnivores and vegetarians alike. Better than most Mexican food in the Bay Area, at half the price. Eat on location in the Safeway parking lot or take a short walk down to Johnson's Beach.
On the way to Jenner, but not too far. Situated on the boardwalk in Duncans Mills. Great seafood soups.
56 locals recommend
Cape Fear Café
25191 Main StreetOn the way to Jenner, but not too far. Situated on the boardwalk in Duncans Mills. Great seafood soups.
Best bread on the Russian River. Get there early before they sell out. They'll also be making Foccacia if you're lucky.
31 locals recommend
Nightingale Breads
6665 Front StBest bread on the Russian River. Get there early before they sell out. They'll also be making Foccacia if you're lucky.
Great for lunch. Beautiful views of Russian River. Great made-to-order sandwiches and deli salads.
24 locals recommend
The Farmhand
15025 River RdGreat for lunch. Beautiful views of Russian River. Great made-to-order sandwiches and deli salads.
Winery just up the road. Appointments are necessary. Biodynamic, one of the pioneers in the field. Highly recommended.
17 locals recommend
Porter-Bass
11750 Mays Canyon RdWinery just up the road. Appointments are necessary. Biodynamic, one of the pioneers in the field. Highly recommended.
In an old bank. Great pie, maybe better ice cream. Great way to satisfy sugar rush.
6 locals recommend
Chile Pies Baking Co.
16290 Main StIn an old bank. Great pie, maybe better ice cream. Great way to satisfy sugar rush.
German fare on Main Street in Guerneville. Vegetarian option available. Modern restaurant aesthetics. Good, hearty food.
34 locals recommend
BROT modern german
16218 Main StGerman fare on Main Street in Guerneville. Vegetarian option available. Modern restaurant aesthetics. Good, hearty food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gay friendly but welcoming to all. Stiff drinks and a fun time.
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Cattle Company
16220 Main StGay friendly but welcoming to all. Stiff drinks and a fun time.
Music on most nights. Karaoke as well. Heavy wine pours and decent bar food.
38 locals recommend
Main Street Bistro
16280 Main StMusic on most nights. Karaoke as well. Heavy wine pours and decent bar food.
El Barrio
16230 Main StSmall plates and an ample tequila menu.
Parks & Nature
Majestic redwood forest with hiking for all experience levels. Camp at Bullfrog Pond. Beautiful after a rain with the trees glistening and the creeks flowing.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdMajestic redwood forest with hiking for all experience levels. Camp at Bullfrog Pond. Beautiful after a rain with the trees glistening and the creeks flowing.
Everything Else
Main beach area for river lounging, but there's also a summer concert series every year. Goo Goo Dolls played this past summer, if that does anything for you.
101 locals recommend
Johnson's Beach
16215 First StMain beach area for river lounging, but there's also a summer concert series every year. Goo Goo Dolls played this past summer, if that does anything for you.
Entertainment & Activities
Historic theater that has recently been renovated. Many music acts play here, especially local blues and rock bands.
River Theater
16135 Main StHistoric theater that has recently been renovated. Many music acts play here, especially local blues and rock bands.
Essentials
Great local market. They'll likely have anything you need for your stay.
32 locals recommend
Speer's Market
7891 Mirabel RdGreat local market. They'll likely have anything you need for your stay.
The closest grocery/supermarket. You've been to one, you've been to them all.
107 locals recommend
Safeway
16405 CA-116The closest grocery/supermarket. You've been to one, you've been to them all.