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 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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Beautifully situated in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley amidst rolling hills, soaring redwood trees and lush vineyards, the tiny town of Forestville offers much to do. It's a laid-back, slow-it...
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...
Winding its way across the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, the Russian River offers a wide variety of outdoor opportunities. And whether you want to nibble on picnic fare, lie back in the sun, read a...
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Via Giusti Wines is a limited production artisan winery, originally producing Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir and has now grown to include Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Carneros-Sonoma County…
Crave diner food? When you crave a cheeseburger, french fries, and a chocolate milk shake, Carr's is definitely the place to go. It's like a throw-back to childhood in the 70's. Carr's is clean,…
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…
Hartford Family Winery is a family-owned winery located in the Russian River area of Sonoma County. The winery specializes in single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and old vine Zinfandel. The wines…
We invite you to stay with us on our estate in our beautifully renovated vineyard cottage at Enriquez Estate Wines. An old milk barn converted into a charming two bedroom luxurious unit with all of…
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…
Nightingale Breads takes great pride in creating some of the finest breads in Sonoma County. Using a traditional wood fired oven created by Alan Scott (a local oven legend) built in 2007, we make…
Under New Ownership - El Molino Alumni, Dylan Weatherly, is keeping it local, fresh & made "in-house" like it was under the previous owner.
It all begins with a tasting of our award-winning wines. Sweeping vineyard views and a laid-back atmosphere relax and immerse you in the experience. Visit our newly-renovated Tasting Lounge and enjoy…
