About
the Russian River Area
The Russian River Valley offers a
wide variety of beautiful places to visit and fun things
to do for everyone of all ages! Below are links to great
websites about the area, canoe & kayak rentals, wineries,
events, and of course our favorite places to visit.
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| Looking for information
about the area, restaurants, nightlife, recreational activites, and wine tasting,
try these websites. |
RussianRiverTravel.com
Offers excellent information about the area, Parks, Local Shops,
Nightlife, Things to do, and Wine Tasting. |
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Russian
River Chamber of Commerce
Our local Chamber of Commerce
offers a Calendar of Events. 707-869-9000 |
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of our vacation homes come equipped with a canoe and/or kayak. However, if the
home you booked does not include any kayaks or canoes or if you need a few more,
here are a few we recommened: |
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Russian
River Outfitters
25375 Steelehead Blvd. Duncan's Mills
1-877-RR-KAYAK
Offers a one way downstream Russian River canoe trip from Forestville
to Guerneville with shuttle service. |
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King's
Kayaks & Canoes
16258 Main Street Guerneville
707-869-2156
Offers a one way downstream Russian River canoe trip from Forestville
to Guerneville with shuttle service. |
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Burke's
Canoe Trips
8600 River Road,
Forestville
707-887-1222
Offers a one way downstream Russian River canoe trip from Forestville
to Guerneville with shuttle service. |
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Johnson's
Beach
First and Church Street,
Guerneville
707-869-2022 Offers hourly paddle boat, canoe & kayak rentals
in downtown Guerneville try |
| Events
on the Russian River |
| Classes (Yoga, Wine, Cooking, Etc.) |
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Armstrong
Woods State Park
Gorgeous state park with old growth redwoods, walking/ hiking trails,
and horseback riding.
Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville |
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Austin
Creek State Recreation Area
Another wonderful state park just adjacent to Armstrong Woods.
Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville |
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Duncans
Mills
A quant town west of Monte Rio, off hw. 116 on your way to
the coast. Offering unique shopping, restaurants, art gallery and coffee house.
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Fort
Ross State Park
Historical State Park off Hwy. 1 on the
Sonoma Coast. |
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Sonoma
Coast
Our rugged Sonoma Coast offers breathtaking views, hiking trails,
wonderful picnic areas, and so much more. |
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Northwood
Golf Course
A spectacluar Golf Course under the Redwood Trees
19400 Hwy. 116 Monte Rio
800-330-1167 / 707-865-1116
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Pee Wee
Golf
Fun for the whole family
Hwy.116 & Drake Road, Guerneville |
California
Rivers Tours
Enjoy a wine tour in the Russian River and Dry
Creek Valleys of Sonoma County.
Great scenery, fine wines,and a tasty picnic lunch.
10070 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor
707-579-2209
| Hiking,
Walking, & Horseback Riding |
| Armstrong
Woods State Park
Gorgeous state park with old growth redwoods,
walking/ hiking trails, and horseback riding.
Armstrong Woods Rd
Guerneville
707-869-2015
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Austin
Creek State Recreation Area
Adjacent to Armstrong woods with
mountains covered in old growth redwoods and excellent walking/
hiking trails. |
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Sonoma
Coast
Beachcombers, fishermen, sunbathers and picnickers can
access the beach from more than a dozen points along the pacific coast line.
Hwy. 1, Sonoma County, California
707-875-3483 |
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Cottage Massage
Will visit your home and massage away tension
and stress.
Barbra Friedman, CMT
707-696-2009
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| Playgrounds
for Kids |
Drake
Road &
Hwy. 116
Guerneville
Large playground, full size basketball court, picnic
tables/bbq and Tennis Courts (just resurfaced in 2008)
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Old
Cazadero Rd. & Hwy. 116
Guerneville
Small playground and Tennis Courts. |
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Orchard
Ave in Vacation Beach
Guerneville
Small playground, half size basketball court, picnic
tables/bbq and walking distance to Beach and Boat
Launch.
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Forestvile
Youth Park
Mirabel Rd. Forestville
Large Playground, tables/bbq area, Public Restrooms,
and baseball fields. |
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Monte
Rio Community Center
Small playground and tables/bbq area, and
walking distance to Monte Rio Public Beach |
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Russian
River Restaurants & Bars
A list & links to many of our local
restaurants, provided by
the Russian River Chamber
of Commerce 707-869-9000
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Johnson's
Beach
Large Public Beach with lifeguard, snack bar, hourly paddle boat, canoe &
kayak rentals right in downtown Guerneville
1st & Church St.
Guerneville
707-869-2022
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Steelhead
Beach
Regional Park
Boat launch, river beach
access, picnic area,
trails, and a parking lot.
9000 River Road,
Forestville |
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Monte
Rio Public Beach
Large Public Beach with snack bar, hourly paddle boat, canoe & kayak rentals
right in downtown Monte Rio.
Hwy. 116.
Monte Rio |
The
area has five Public Tennis Courts. Many of our vacation rentals
are walking distance to these tennis courts and playgrounds.
Drake
Road &
Hwy. 116
Guerneville
Tennis Courts (just resurfaced in 2008) and a playground
with full size basketball court.
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Old
Cazadero Rd. & Hwy. 116
Guerneville
Tennis Courts and a small playground. |
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Canyon
7 Rd.
Rio Nido
Tennis Courts and picnic/bbq area. |
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Downtown
Monte Rio
Main St. Monte Rio
Tennis Courts only. |
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Cazadero
Hwy.
Cazadero
Tennis Courts only. |
The
Rio Theater
An old time Movie Theater with great hotdogs
& popcorn.
Hwy. 116 & Bohemian Hwy, Monte Rio
707-865-0913
| Russian
River Valley Wineries |
Russian
River Valley Wine Growers
P.O. Box 16
Fulton, CA 95439
707-521-2534
Korbel
Champagne Cellars
Excellent for champagne tasting, beautiful rose
gardens, and a delicious deli.
13250 River Road, Guerneville
707-824-7000
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River Valley Wine & Cheese Shops |
Sophies
Cellars
Enjoy local wine, fresh baked bread, gourmet cheeses and hard to
find limited production wines.
20293 Hwy 116, Monte Rio
11am-7pm, Closed Wed
707-865-1122 |