Charmingly rustic, the town of Guerneville (pop. 4,534) mixes towering redwoods, cool river waters, laid-back attitudes, and Sonoma Wine Country delights in a pleasing blend that makes it a popular destination, as well as an established gay vacation resort.
Guerneville has always been a vacation getaway for San Franciscans — by train in the 1870s to the 1930s, and by car through the 1950s. In the 1970s it became a welcoming resort area for Bay Area gay men and lesbians.
Today, visitors stay in cozy cabins, uniquely rustic resorts, campgrounds, vacation rentals, and other lodgings. They can choose to eat at trendy restaurants, food stands, or hip cafes reminiscent of the flower-power era.
And with more than 50 wineries within a 20-minute drive, wine tasting in the cool-climate Russian River Valley wine region is definitely a must for wine lovers.
With canoes, kayaks, inner tubes, umbrellas, and beach chairs available for rent, Johnson's Beach provides the main river access in downtown Guerneville, within walking distance of restaurants and shops.
Visit the awe-inspiring, 805-acre Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, two miles north of Guerneville's Main Street. Walk among the serene, majestic beauty of California coast redwoods, some of the world's tallest living things. It can be a transforming experience.
Trip Ideas
Find Things to Do in Guerneville
Type
Displaying 31 - 40 of 184
The Enchanted Forest property features two 4 bedroom, 4 bath homes situated on three acres of riverfront property. The two spacious homes, Contente and Culture Blend, offer sleeping accommodations for…
Art, Jewelry, curated Vintage and other Local goods. Jaime Jean Wilson & Molly Hills Perez and a synergy with other local creatives: Retro-Fit Home/ Michelle Schultz curated vintage furnishings, also…
Visit us in the historic Guerneville Bank Club in downtown Guerneville. Chile Pies Baking Co. serves delicious sweet pies and ice cream. All our butter crust pies are original recipes and are made…
Wildwood is suitable to accommodate up to 62 overnight guests between May and October. Receptions and ceremonies may accommodate up to 150 guests.We do accept weddings in January for the current year…
Come visit us in the historic Guerneville Bank Club in downtown Guerneville. Leandra and Jazmin, the sisters behind Nimble & Finn's, find inspiration for their innovative handmade ice cream at local…
Jerry Knights Historic River Theater is located in Guerneville California 70 miles North of San Francisco. The Theater was built in the spring of 1947, originally as a movie theater, however it has…
Those who have been here know first hand; those who have not are missing out one of the most beautiful, unique places in Northern California. At the heart of the Russian River Valley, our Russian…
It's the Perfect Time: Gorgeous Light-Filled, Chalet-Style Home, 3/4 Riverfront Acre, Redwoods, Central Heat, Fireplace, Grassy Yard, Deck with Hot Tub, River View, *Seasonal (July-Aug) Dock & Boats;…
Celebrating over 30 years of LGBT hospitality (lesbian, gay, bi, transgender), Highlands Resort offers charming individual cabins. Up a hill covered with redwood trees, the resort is on 3 acres of…