Guidebook for Monte Rio

Steve & Beth
Steve & Beth
Guidebook for Monte Rio

Sightseeing

Great place to see big trees - take an easy stroll on paved paths or a more strenuous hike up and around!
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods Rd
500 locals recommend
Great place to see big trees - take an easy stroll on paved paths or a more strenuous hike up and around!
Beautiful beach where the river meets the sea at Jenner - rent kayaks, or just spot seals.
125 locals recommend
Goat Rock Beach
125 locals recommend
Beautiful beach where the river meets the sea at Jenner - rent kayaks, or just spot seals.
Cute shops, a great general store, and occasionally an antique fair. The rodeo's here too, usually June!
58 locals recommend
Duncans Mills
58 locals recommend
Cute shops, a great general store, and occasionally an antique fair. The rodeo's here too, usually June!
When the mouth of the river's closed and some beaches are under water, this one's always got space. There's a $5 charge per person, but once in a while it's worth it!
Casini Ranch Family Campground
22855 Moscow Rd
When the mouth of the river's closed and some beaches are under water, this one's always got space. There's a $5 charge per person, but once in a while it's worth it!

Food Scene

SF-style dining in a rural setting - always great; don't miss the brussel sprouts.
164 locals recommend
boon eat + drink
16248 Main St
164 locals recommend
SF-style dining in a rural setting - always great; don't miss the brussel sprouts.
Super breakfasts with a patio/deck for good weather - make sure to get the grits.
56 locals recommend
Cape Fear Café
25191 Main Street
56 locals recommend
Super breakfasts with a patio/deck for good weather - make sure to get the grits.
Pat's is a traditional breakfast/lunch diner that at night morphs into Dick Blomster's Korean - fun in either incarnation.
46 locals recommend
Pat's International
16236 Main St
46 locals recommend
Pat's is a traditional breakfast/lunch diner that at night morphs into Dick Blomster's Korean - fun in either incarnation.
Good food and ambiance just down the road.
31 locals recommend
Village Inn & Restaurant
20822 River Blvd
31 locals recommend
Good food and ambiance just down the road.
Family-style Italian for fans of "old California" (foodies may sniff, but if you're looking for the California of your youth, you'll find it here)
28 locals recommend
Negri's Original Occidental
3700 Bohemian Hwy
28 locals recommend
Family-style Italian for fans of "old California" (foodies may sniff, but if you're looking for the California of your youth, you'll find it here)
Best chowder ever! Good crabcakes too.
89 locals recommend
Spud Point Crab Company
1910 Westshore Rd
89 locals recommend
Best chowder ever! Good crabcakes too.
Great view - try a River's End Sunset, or stay for dinner.
105 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1
105 locals recommend
Great view - try a River's End Sunset, or stay for dinner.
Family style Italian with a beautiful outdoor patio
35 locals recommend
Union Hotel Restaurant & Cafe
3731 Main St
35 locals recommend
Family style Italian with a beautiful outdoor patio
Great breakfasts!
91 locals recommend
Howard Station Cafe
3611 Bohemian Hwy
91 locals recommend
Great breakfasts!
Great bread and pastries if you're headed to Cazadero
29 locals recommend
Raymond's Bakery at Elim Grove
5400 Cazadero Hwy
29 locals recommend
Great bread and pastries if you're headed to Cazadero

Arts & Culture

One of the last remaining quonset hut movie theaters in America, the Rio shows first run movies every night!
55 locals recommend
Rio Theatre
20396 Bohemian Hwy
55 locals recommend
One of the last remaining quonset hut movie theaters in America, the Rio shows first run movies every night!

Essentials

Best bread & pastries - don't miss the scones!
176 locals recommend
Wild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian Hwy
176 locals recommend
Best bread & pastries - don't miss the scones!