Our favorite spots and activities
Parks & Nature
Old growth magical redwoods! Easy, scenic hikes. Pack a lunch and explore this incredible place!
500 personas locales recomiendan
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdOld growth magical redwoods! Easy, scenic hikes. Pack a lunch and explore this incredible place!
Summer days on the river are the best. This beach is down the hill from the cottage. And, we must say - it's one of the very best beaches for river play in the area. Rent a canoe, float or swim or use our beach cabana for a day in the sun.
24 personas locales recomiendan
Monte Rio Beach
20488 CA-116Summer days on the river are the best. This beach is down the hill from the cottage. And, we must say - it's one of the very best beaches for river play in the area. Rent a canoe, float or swim or use our beach cabana for a day in the sun.
Quite possibly some of the most scenic views of the west coast. If you're looking for a dog-friendly beach, keep driving to the very bottom and turn left. It's beautiful and an easy hike with dogs or chlldren!
125 personas locales recomiendan
Goat Rock Beach
Quite possibly some of the most scenic views of the west coast. If you're looking for a dog-friendly beach, keep driving to the very bottom and turn left. It's beautiful and an easy hike with dogs or chlldren!
LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
17599 Fitzpatrick LnBurkes Canoe
8460 River RdJenner Headlands Preserve
12001 CA-1Ocean Song Farm & Wilderness
19100 Coleman Valley RdVilla Grande
The Ranch At Lake Sonoma
100 Marina RdDonkey rides! What could possibly be better?
Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Experiment Farm
7777 Bodega AveFort Ross
19005 Coast HwyFood Scene
boon eat + drink
16248 Main StExpect an incredible dinner!
River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1Beautiful views and beautiful food!
Close to cottage. Get the garlic fries! The breakfasts and lunches are fantastic. Great for a quick dinner out too!
47 personas locales recomiendan
Garden Grill
17132 CA-116Close to cottage. Get the garlic fries! The breakfasts and lunches are fantastic. Great for a quick dinner out too!
This restaurant is exceptional. It's a favorite and is beautiful, quick drive from the cottage. Service, atmosphere and food are top notch. Try the pizza! Incredible!
62 personas locales recomiendan
Hazel Restaurant
3782 Bohemian HwyThis restaurant is exceptional. It's a favorite and is beautiful, quick drive from the cottage. Service, atmosphere and food are top notch. Try the pizza! Incredible!
The food is only matched with the view. We've had incredible, tasty meals matched with a beautiful river view. And...it's just a few minutes from the cottage.
31 personas locales recomiendan
Village Inn & Restaurant
20822 River BlvdThe food is only matched with the view. We've had incredible, tasty meals matched with a beautiful river view. And...it's just a few minutes from the cottage.
Beautiful dining with a great Guerneville vibe! Food is top notch. Get the mussels and fries. The fries are the best on the planet!
11 personas locales recomiendan
Agriculture Public House | Dawn Ranch Lodge
16467 CA-116Beautiful dining with a great Guerneville vibe! Food is top notch. Get the mussels and fries. The fries are the best on the planet!
Andy's Produce Market
1691 Gravenstein Hwy NUnion Hotel Restaurant & Cafe
3731 Main St
Bohemian Creamery
7380 Occidental Rd
Freestone Artisan Cheese
380 Bohemian HwyWild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian HwyAmazing bread! You must get bread!
Rio Cafe & Grill
20391 CA-116Negri's Original Occidental
3700 Bohemian HwyFun, live music and bar food. Good time guaranteed!
47 personas locales recomiendan
Rio Nido Roadhouse
14540 Canyon 2 RdFun, live music and bar food. Good time guaranteed!
The Russian River Valley's only Michelin rated restaurant.
40 personas locales recomiendan
Farmhouse Inn
7871 River RdThe Russian River Valley's only Michelin rated restaurant.
Moshin Vineyards
10295 Westside RdLove this winery! Absolutely worth checking out!
If you're planning to prepare a meal at the cottage - you must check out Panizzera. All of the meat is local and delicious. Yummy sausage too!
Panizzera Meat Co
3905 Main StIf you're planning to prepare a meal at the cottage - you must check out Panizzera. All of the meat is local and delicious. Yummy sausage too!
Shopping
Super cute shopping area! We love antiquing at the shops. You never know what you might find!
58 personas locales recomiendan
Duncans Mills
Super cute shopping area! We love antiquing at the shops. You never know what you might find!
Cute shops and galleries. Stop by the Occidental Market for organic food. Boho for fun, cute gifts! Oh, and if you're in the mood for traditional, family-style Italian food - go to the Union Hotel!
71 personas locales recomiendan
Occidental
Cute shops and galleries. Stop by the Occidental Market for organic food. Boho for fun, cute gifts! Oh, and if you're in the mood for traditional, family-style Italian food - go to the Union Hotel!
Nest is a favorite vintage design store. They have a great eye for color and funkiness!
Guerneville Five and Dime is an awesome place for fun arts and craft supplies or essentials you may have forgotten.
Fife Antiques is a must stop each time we're at the cottage. You never know what kind of vintage thing you might find. He has a great eye for the unusual.
78 personas locales recomiendan
Guerneville
Nest is a favorite vintage design store. They have a great eye for color and funkiness!
Guerneville Five and Dime is an awesome place for fun arts and craft supplies or essentials you may have forgotten.
Fife Antiques is a must stop each time we're at the cottage. You never know what kind of vintage thing you might find. He has a great eye for the unusual.
Healdsburg
Sonoma
Sebastopol
You never know what you'll find! It's a beautifully curated collection of vintage home accessories and awesome plants. Stop by for endless home inspiration!
22 personas locales recomiendan
Sonoma Nesting Co
16151 Main StYou never know what you'll find! It's a beautifully curated collection of vintage home accessories and awesome plants. Stop by for endless home inspiration!
Massage and day spa
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian HwySightseeing
Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies LnYup! This is a must!
Lake Sonoma
Old Felta Schoolhouse
Very cool!
Golf, tennis, recreation
If you like golf, you'll love Northwood. It's open to the public and a beautiful setting.
64 personas locales recomiendan
Northwood Golf Club
19400 CA-116If you like golf, you'll love Northwood. It's open to the public and a beautiful setting.