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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.
 
Map of the Russian River Area    

Websites About the Area

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.
  Russian River Chamber of Commerce
Our local Chamber of Commerce offers a Calendar of Events.
707-869-9000


Canoe / Kayak Rentals  

Many 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:

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.

  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.
  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.
  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

The Russian River Jazz Festival
In September, Two days of Jazz along the Russian River.
  The Russian River Blues Festival
In June, Two days of Blues along the Russian River.

Russian River Food & Wine Festival
In September, all day tasting, sampling and marketplace.
  Sonoma County Barell Tasting
In March, 100+ Russian River wineries open their cellars for your tasting pleasure.
     
Guerneville Fireworks
July 4th Weekend
  Monte Rio Water Carnival
July 4th Weekend


Calendars of Events

Russian River Chamber of Commerce
Calendar of Events

  Sonoma County
Calendar of Upcoming Events

Local Wine Events
   

Classes (Yoga, Wine, Cooking, Etc.)
Monte Rio Community Center
Yoga, Pilates, Wine & Cheese Paring Classes
       


Outdoor Places to Visit 

Armstrong Woods State Park
Gorgeous state park with old growth redwoods, walking/ hiking trails, and horseback riding.
Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville

  Austin Creek State Recreation Area
Another wonderful state park just adjacent to Armstrong Woods.
Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville
  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.
  Fort Ross State Park
Historical State Park off Hwy. 1 on the Sonoma Coast.
  Sonoma Coast
Our rugged Sonoma Coast offers breathtaking views, hiking trails, wonderful picnic areas, and so much more.


Golf

Northwood Golf Course
A spectacluar Golf Course under the Redwood Trees
19400 Hwy. 116 Monte Rio
800-330-1167 / 707-865-1116

  Pee Wee Golf
Fun for the whole family
Hwy.116 & Drake Road, Guerneville



Guided Tours of the Area

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

  Austin Creek State Recreation Area
Adjacent to Armstrong woods with mountains covered in old growth redwoods and excellent walking/ hiking trails.
  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

Massage

Cottage Massage
Will visit your home and massage away tension and stress.
Barbra Friedman, CMT
707-696-2009

     
Playgrounds for Kids
Drake Road &
Hwy. 116

Guerneville
Large playground, full size basketball court, picnic tables/bbq and Tennis Courts (just resurfaced in 2008)
Old Cazadero Rd. & Hwy. 116
Guerneville
Small playground and Tennis Courts.
Orchard Ave in Vacation Beach
Guerneville
Small playground, half size basketball court, picnic tables/bbq and walking distance to Beach and Boat Launch.
  Forestvile Youth Park
Mirabel Rd. Forestville

Large Playground, tables/bbq area, Public Restrooms, and baseball fields.
  Monte Rio Community Center
Small playground and tables/bbq area, and walking distance to Monte Rio Public Beach

       

Restaurants & Bars

Russian River Restaurants & Bars
A list & links to many of our local restaurants, provided by
the Russian River Chamber of Commerce 707-869-9000

       

River Beaches / Swimming

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

  Steelhead Beach
Regional Park

Boat launch, river beach access, picnic area,
trails, and a parking lot.

9000 River Road,
Forestville
  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


Tennis

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.
Old Cazadero Rd. & Hwy. 116
Guerneville
Tennis Courts and a small playground.
Canyon 7 Rd.
Rio Nido
Tennis Courts and picnic/bbq area.
  Downtown Monte Rio
Main St. Monte Rio
Tennis Courts only.
  Cazadero Hwy.
Cazadero

Tennis Courts only.

 

Theater

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

 
Russian 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




Contact Information
Russian River Vacation Homes
PO BOX 418, Guerneville, CA 95446
(800) 997-3312  or  (707) 869-9030

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