If you follow the two-lane Highway 116 as it winds its way through central Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, the ribbon of roadway becomes known as Front Street for the three blocks where it bisects “downtown” Forestville (pop. 3,293).
Check out the renowned Nightingale Breads, which uses a wood-fired oven to produce fragrant European-style loaves and other baked goods. Visit the Tiny Town Café for a cup of coffee and some local conversation, or taste local vintages in Forestville’s tasting rooms and nearby wineries.
When it's time to eat, dining options in Forestville include burgers, pizza, deli delights, Italian, Mexican, and more. Just outside of town, the Michelin-starred Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant offers superb service, a fantastic wine list, and a seasonal farm-to-table gourmet menu.
Recreational opportunities abound. Access the Russian River at Sunset Beach River Park, Steelhead Beach Regional Park, and Mom’s Beach (aka Forestville River Access). Explore the waterway with help from Burke’s Canoe Trips, which offers canoes, kayaks, shuttle service and riverside campsites.
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The newly renovated Restaurant at Russian River Vineyards in Forestville is anchored by a very important thing: a culinary garden. That's because the eatery showcases spectacular, garden-fresh cuisine...
You can go right ahead and say that Russian River Vineyards is an 'iconic' winery of Sonoma County — that overused, sometimes-misused term does apply to this rustic survivor from yesterday's wine...
Forestville's motto is "where the river meets the redwoods," but it may as well be "where the river and the redwoods meet the vineyards." The road out of town leads directly into an empire of redwood...
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Pocket Paradise is a beautiful custom-built home in the heart of Sonoma County Wine County. Located on 3 forested and lovingly landscaped acres between the towns of Forestville and Guerneville, this…
Hummingbird House is a beautiful, well-equipped home on a sunny property with views, privacy, numerous amenities, and a central Russian River Valley location. Sit out on one of the lovely decks with…
Canneti prides itself on using the freshest local ingredients available to create a unique blend of Tuscan and Californian cuisine.
We are a family owned and operated micro-winery specializing in limited production Pinot Noir and Tempranillo, located in the heart of the Russian River Valley. We offer private ATV estate tours and…
Jayda Hill is a beautiful vacation cottage in the Russian River Valley nestled among Pinot Noir vineyards & surrounded by a panoramic mountain range. King bed & twin day bed/converts to a king. Fully…
Wine Guerrilla is proud to represent the iconic California grape, Zinfandel. Our goal has been to procure Sonoma County’s finest Zinfandels and provide the premier Zin experience. We are leveraging…
#5 Hotel in North America, Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2020. #3 Hotel in North America, Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2019. #1 Hotel in Northern California, Condé Nast Traveler 2017. Settled on six…
Centrally located in the quiet, laid-back town of Forestville, in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, The Carriage House offers style, luxury, comfort and amenities in the heart of wine…