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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Follow the winding roads along Sonoma County's backroads to discover 10 of the best getaway resorts and lodges in the Russian River area. Enjoy the laid-back, delightful blend of cool water, towering...
Charming, rustic, and quirky, the town of Guerneville blends towering redwoods, cool river waters, laid-back attitudes, and Sonoma Wine Country delights in a fanciful mix. Visitors stay in cozy cabins...
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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Nine miles from the ocean, in a saddle between two ridge tops sits Porter-Bass Vineyard & Winery. The Russian River gently forms an oxbow around these ridges allowing the fog to drift to the foot of…
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The Woods Cottages & Cabins at the Russian River is the perfect answer for a rejuvenating, relaxing and slightly “spirited” escape to the Sonoma Wine Country. The Woods, a Russian River Hotel that is…
AutoCamp is a new type of outdoor lodging experience that's unlike any other. Featuring modern and luxurious Airstream accommodations at our unique property in the Sonoma Redwoods, AutoCamp is…
Updated Classic Vacation Home, Seasonal Swimming Pool (May-Sept only, unheated) with Cabana, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Loungers, Fenced Yard, Gas Grill, Outdoor Dining. Pellet Stove, Air Conditioner, 3 TV's.…
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…
Carport* Gallery | Design Studios is a unique art gallery and design studio located in the heart of Russian River and the Wine Country. Our rotating exhibitions feature artwork in a variety of mediums…
At Korbel, our enduring legacy is shaped by a distinctive champagne heritage, inspiring over 139 years of excellence in winemaking dedication. Today, as a sought-out Russian River winery destination,…
Fairytale Luxury Cottage on Half Acre under Towering Redwoods, Designer Furnishings, Woodstove, Hot Tub, Large Fenced Yard. Easy Outing to Downtown Guerneville, River Beaches, Wine Tasting, Golf.…
El Barrio was created by visionary + owner, Crista Luedtke, of boon brands. Showcasing artisanal handcrafted spirits with a focus on mezcal, tequila, and bourbon, in a fun + upscale, authentic…