Our favorite spots and activities

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Our favorite spots and activities

Parks & Nature

Old growth magical redwoods! Easy, scenic hikes. Pack a lunch and explore this incredible place!
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods Rd
500 locals recommend
Old 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 locals recommend
Monte Rio Beach
20488 CA-116
24 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Goat Rock Beach
125 locals recommend
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!
29 locals recommend
LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
17599 Fitzpatrick Ln
29 locals recommend
69 locals recommend
Burkes Canoe
8460 River Rd
69 locals recommend
34 locals recommend
Jenner Headlands Preserve
12001 CA-1
34 locals recommend
Ocean Song Farm & Wilderness
19100 Coleman Valley Rd
Villa Grande
Donkey rides! What could possibly be better?
The Ranch At Lake Sonoma
100 Marina Rd
Donkey rides! What could possibly be better?
6 locals recommend
Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Experiment Farm
7777 Bodega Ave
6 locals recommend
48 locals recommend
Fort Ross
19005 Coast Hwy
48 locals recommend

Food Scene

Expect an incredible dinner!
164 locals recommend
boon eat + drink
16248 Main St
164 locals recommend
Expect an incredible dinner!
Beautiful views and beautiful food!
105 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1
105 locals recommend
Beautiful 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 locals recommend
Garden Grill
17132 CA-116
47 locals recommend
Close 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 locals recommend
Hazel Restaurant
3782 Bohemian Hwy
62 locals recommend
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!
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 locals recommend
Village Inn & Restaurant
20822 River Blvd
31 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Agriculture Public House | Dawn Ranch Lodge
16467 CA-116
11 locals recommend
Beautiful dining with a great Guerneville vibe! Food is top notch. Get the mussels and fries. The fries are the best on the planet!
71 locals recommend
Andy's Produce Market
1691 Gravenstein Hwy N
71 locals recommend
35 locals recommend
Union Hotel Restaurant & Cafe
3731 Main St
35 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Bohemian Creamery
7380 Occidental Rd
19 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Freestone Artisan Cheese
380 Bohemian Hwy
30 locals recommend
Amazing bread! You must get bread!
176 locals recommend
Wild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian Hwy
176 locals recommend
Amazing bread! You must get bread!
25 locals recommend
Rio Cafe & Grill
20391 CA-116
25 locals recommend
28 locals recommend
Negri's Original Occidental
3700 Bohemian Hwy
28 locals recommend
Fun, live music and bar food. Good time guaranteed!
47 locals recommend
Rio Nido Roadhouse
14540 Canyon 2 Rd
47 locals recommend
Fun, live music and bar food. Good time guaranteed!
The Russian River Valley's only Michelin rated restaurant.
40 locals recommend
Farmhouse Inn
7871 River Rd
40 locals recommend
The Russian River Valley's only Michelin rated restaurant.
Love this winery! Absolutely worth checking out!
28 locals recommend
Moshin Vineyards
10295 Westside Rd
28 locals recommend
Love 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 St
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!

Shopping

Super cute shopping area! We love antiquing at the shops. You never know what you might find!
58 locals recommend
Duncans Mills
58 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Occidental
71 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Guerneville
78 locals recommend
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.
155 locals recommend
Healdsburg
155 locals recommend
167 locals recommend
Sonoma
167 locals recommend
119 locals recommend
Sebastopol
119 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Sonoma Nesting Co
16151 Main St
22 locals recommend
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!

Massage and day spa

118 locals recommend
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian Hwy
118 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Yup! This is a must!
144 locals recommend
Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies Ln
144 locals recommend
Yup! This is a must!
22 locals recommend
Lake Sonoma
22 locals recommend
Very cool!
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 locals recommend
Northwood Golf Club
19400 CA-116
64 locals recommend
If you like golf, you'll love Northwood. It's open to the public and a beautiful setting.