Guerneville is its own kind of place.Queerer, artier, more itself. Here's where we send our friends.
Don't miss: river access from the cabin
We're a 5-minute walk from the Russian River. Cross the street and walk down the road directly in front of the cabin — the first access point is on your left after 5 minutes, and a second one 5 minutes beyond that.
Armstrong Redwoods
Stroll among 1,400-year-old giants just minutes away.
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Russian River
Kayak, float or sunbathe at Johnson's Beach all summer long.
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Eat & drink
Farm-to-table bistros, soul food, ice cream in a historic bank.
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Wine Country
Sip pinot at Korbel and Russian River vineyards.
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Play & unwind
Mini golf, spa days, and swimming holes you'd miss otherwise.
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Sonoma Coast
Rugged beaches and seals at Jenner, 35 minutes away.
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Where we send our friends.
Eat & drink
- boon eat + drink →
Tiny farm-to-table bistro with a charming back garden. A foodie's delight.
- Guerneville Bank Club →
Handmade organic ice cream and pies in a historic bank — browse local art in the vault.
Saucy Mama's
Family-run New Orleans soul food and BBQ. Fried catfish, po' boys, cornbread waffles.
- Three Cultures Kitchen →
Mexican, Salvadoran and American flavors downtown — 5 minutes from the cabin.
- The Lodge at Dawn Ranch →
Higher-end breakfast and dinner inspired by Argentina and Uruguay. Romantic and refined.
The Farmhand
Gourmet deli sandwiches with river views from the deck — or picnic by the water.
Smart Pizza
Easy downtown pizza, salads and sandwiches. Delivers on weekend nights.
Wine tasting
- Korbel Winery →
The deli deck over the vineyards is better than the tour. Grab a sandwich, skip the line, sit in the sun.
- Robert Young Estate Winery →
Hilltop view of Alexander Valley. The view does half the work; the cabernets do the other half.
- BACA Wines →
Exquisite pinots and chardonnays on a vineyard patio in Healdsburg. Reserve ahead.
Play & unwind
- Northwood Golf Club →
Nine holes along the Russian River, designed by Alister MacKenzie of Augusta National and set among towering redwoods up Highway 116 in Monte Rio.
Pee Wee Golf & Arcade
Wonderfully odd 36-hole mini golf from 1948, giant purple dinosaur included.
- The River Electric →
Camp resort and swim club 2 minutes away — day passes for the pool, book ahead.
- Farmhouse Inn Spa →
Bodywork, bathing rituals and facials in a secluded barn on the Farmhouse Inn resort — couples sessions in a private suite.
- The Spa at Boon →
Massage-first spa at the Boon Hotel downtown — treatments are fully customizable, couples side-by-side sessions are welcome, and add-ons run from hot stones to a CBD body oil.
- The Spa at Dawn Ranch →
Massages, sauna and mineral baths under the redwoods.
Sonoma Coast
- Goat Rock Beach →
Wide, easy-to-reach sandy beach near the mouth of the Russian River, with a resident colony of harbor seals — stay 50 yards back, and no dogs allowed.
- Jenner Beach →
Steep paths lead down to a driftwood-covered beach on the north side of the river mouth.
- Bodega Bay →
Gateway to the Sonoma Coast — working harbor, crab shacks and hotels, with storm watching and whale season all winter.
- Duncans Mills →
Historic village of 85 souls on Highway 116, four miles inland — shops, art galleries, a wine shop and gardens.
