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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Falcon Mike was born in Melbourne, Australia. Perhaps this attributes to his wanderlust and passion for traveling! After 25 Years of trucking around this county (and Australia!), Mike decided to buy…
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…
Whether you are planning a corporate retreat, casual gathering, or festive celebration, Russian River Vineyards offers a series of elegant, fun, and flexible event spaces for private parties. Better…
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…
River Bend is conveniently located in the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. With towering redwood trees and grapevines lining the valley above, it is a scenic drive to enjoy an…
Gerald Huth's studio is a dramatic space in a converted barn, overlooking gardens, fruit trees and redwoods in Forestville, California, which is part of the scenic Russian River wine growing area.The…
Ryme is a collaboration of husband and wife with old world sensibilities as well as admiration for California’s terroir and sunny disposition. Our portfolio of wines has grown gradually and…
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…
Located in the heart of the redwoods, Burke’s is a ten mile self-guided canoe trip through the Redwoods. You can comfortably do this trip in approximately 3 ½ hours, actual canoeing time. However,…
Wine Country Romance. Dreaming of the charm and romance of a wine country wedding without the headache of planning it yourself? Farmhouse Inn offers a trio of Elopement packages, each featuring an…