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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Wine Country to Coast Vacation Rentals is dedicated to making your stay with us an eventful and joyful vacation with an authentic local experience in a home that is inspired and unique. We offer…
Large families and work retreats, get ready for an adventure in the redwoods! Starlight Retreat is comprised of two charming homes about 100 yards apart - Starlight and Starbright. Each has a hot tub…
Sonoma County's longest running, award winning, acoustic music venue. Jazz, Blues, Swing, is presented almost every night, don't miss our weekend Cabaret Dinner Shows. Hear the sounds of jazz and…
Colorful, comfortable, casual, and charismatic! Enjoy great food, beverages, and music at Sonoma County's award winning and longest running premier acoustic music venue north of San Francisco. Main…
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…
The Russian River area offers the diversity of country and coast from horseback riding to whale watching, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and hiding in towering redwoods.
Eclectic clothing and accessories for women, men, and children in the heart of Guerneville, CA, sister store of River Queen Handmade and Collectibles.
Spacious, Airy Contemporary Hillside Retreat, Window-Wall View of Redwoods, Hot Tub; Game Room with Pool Table, Pellet Stove; Walk to Seasonal River Access; Walk/Very Short Drive to Downtown…
Trio Restaurant: Food, Drinks, Art. We cook classic American dishes from scratch in our exhibition kitchen. We have a full bar stocked with many local beers, ciders, wines and liquors. We focus on…
Flavors Unlimited was purchased by another local family November 2014. The Amayas have lived locally for over 15 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. The business itself has been operated for…