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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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...
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...
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Sunset Beach offers easy access to the Russian River and is a summer destination for swimming, paddling and picnicking and a year-round spot for fishing and bird watching. From the parking area, a…
Stand Up Paddle Board trips on the Russian River. Paddle Board 101: We spend 1/2 day learning about paddle board, skill development, strokes, turns, safety and rescue. Then we take a 2 hour paddle on…
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…
Family owned for over 50 years, the park has been a popular summer weekend and vacation spot for five generations. We also have families who rent for the entire season just for their weekend getaway!…
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…
Canneti prides itself on using the freshest local ingredients available to create a unique blend of Tuscan and Californian cuisine.
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…
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…
The Michelin-starred restaurant at Farmhouse Inn has historically played the cornerstone role on our property. The food that we serve is sourced from Joe and Catherine's Bartolomei ranch or local…