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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Spend some time on the river! You’ll love the Russian River Pub. For over 25 years we have been cooking awesome food and opening our doors to the whole family! Known for our delicious chicken wings…
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…
"The carriage house exceeded our expectations..." Amy - Rhode Island. Centrally located in the quiet, laid-back town of Forestville, in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, The Carriage House…
Wohler Bridge Fishing Access is a seasonal boat ramp below the historic truss bridge on the Russian River in Forestville. Use of the ramp is available October 1 through May 15 with the purchase of an…
SUP Odyssey offers stand up paddleboard lessons, rentals, and self guided downriver trips along the beautiful Russian River. Long term rentals come with free delivery and pickup in the Russian River…
The Forestville Farmers Market is open on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. June through September in Forestville's downtown park in the center of town under the shady oaks, 6990 Front Street (Across the…
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…
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…
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,…