GUERNEVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Population: 2,441
Lodging in Guerneville
Applewood Inn, Restaurant & Spa
Santa Nella House Bed and Breakfast Inn
Guerneville, a diverse rural community located on the shores of the Russian River, surrounded by majestic redwoods, and has long been a vacation destination for the weary of San Francisco Bay area residents. Among its many attractions is Armstrong Wood’s State Park, a preserve of first growth redwood trees, laced with hiking and horseback riding trails. The forest contains some trees that are 1300 years old and 310 feet tall, truly an awe inspiring sight. Parking and admission is free to pedestrians.
Johnson’s Beach is located in downtown Guerneville and is open to the public, at no charge, for swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. The Russian River Jazz and Blues Festival is held here each fall, with a host of stars providing music right on the beach.
The Russian River's Guerneville area is gaining a reputation for its food scene, as well, since there are two Michelin starred restaurants ten minutes from downtown (there are five in the Russian River area altogether).
Most Sonoma County visitors come for the many wineries in the Russian River vicinity. Korbel winery is 3 miles from the downtown area and there are more than 50 wineries within a short drive.
A twenty minute drive from downtown Guerneville, along the Russian River, will take you to the Sonoma coast for those who need a whiff of Pacific Ocean's salt air and a chance to see the whales, seals, otters and sea lions that inhabit these waters. Sonoma coast fishing trips are available with local guides for both salt and fresh water fishing. |
GUERNEVILLE - SONOMA COUNTY
