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.
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If you love the Great Outdoors and find yourself in Sonoma County with two or three days to play, where do you even start? It's a big and diverse county, after all - home to mountains, valleys...
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The serene, majestic beauty of western Sonoma County's redwood trees recall the primeval redwood forest that covered much of this Northern California area before logging operations began during the...
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Whether you’re ready for an excursion into Sonoma County’s wine country, are here to enjoy the peaceful natural beauty and tranquility of the area, or have another exciting adventure in store, plan to…
Nestled in an ancient redwood grove 3 miles East of Guerneville, along the Russian River, is a special place, a place where time stands still, a place where memories are made, a place where families…
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…
The R3 Hotel, Restaurant and Bar is the premier entertainment resort in the lower Russian river area of Western Sonoma County. Located in the charming, rustic village of Guerneville blends majestic…
Beautifully Remodeled Riverfront Home, Woodstove, *Seasonal (July-Aug) Dock & Boats, Hot Tub, Lawn, Sunny Deck, Outdoor Dining, Foosball. Easy Walk Downtown, Playground, Tennis; Drive to Wine Tasting,…
Austin Creek is currently closed due to wildfire damage. Austin Creek State Recreation Area (AC SRA) boasts 5,700 acres of open woodlands, rolling hills, and meadows—a strong contrast to the dense,…
Big Bertha's has all the ingredients of a beloved vacation home. It is comfortable, stylish, unique, well-appointed and private yet conveniently located. Inside and out, Big Bertha's expertly combines…
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…
Guerneville Veterans Memorial Hall is located at 16255 First & Church Streets in Guerneville. For reservations call (707) 938-4105 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday,…