Guidebook for Forestville
Food Scene
great brunch spot and the closest to our house (10 min away in Forestville)
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Backyard
6566 Front Stgreat brunch spot and the closest to our house (10 min away in Forestville)
(not to be missed!!!!!): the cutest bakery ever with an organic garden around back and the friendliest employees. Unique breads and pastries that are more like meals. (25 min from house, beautiful drive, in the town of Freestone)
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Wild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian Hwy(not to be missed!!!!!): the cutest bakery ever with an organic garden around back and the friendliest employees. Unique breads and pastries that are more like meals. (25 min from house, beautiful drive, in the town of Freestone)
Big Bottom Market has great coffee, biscuits and breakfast/lunch.
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Big Bottom Market
16228 Main StBig Bottom Market has great coffee, biscuits and breakfast/lunch.
Mom's Apple Pie
4550 Gravenstein Hwy NNeed pie? They have a great daily selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
local brewery with an awesome back patio (15 min from house, toward Guerneville, on River Rd.)
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Stumptown Brewery
15045 River Rdlocal brewery with an awesome back patio (15 min from house, toward Guerneville, on River Rd.)
El Barrio
16230 Main StEl Barrio is a tequila mezcal cocktail bar with great appetizers.
Fun brewery/restaurant in Sebastopol. Very family friendly.
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HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
230 Petaluma AvenueFun brewery/restaurant in Sebastopol. Very family friendly.
Delicious wines and beautiful gardens. They are by appointment only, so reach out ahead of time to make a reservation.
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Arista Winery
7015 Westside RdDelicious wines and beautiful gardens. They are by appointment only, so reach out ahead of time to make a reservation.
Great wine and beautiful views. There are picnic areas as well. No reservations needed, but always a good idea if you want to be sure to get a tasting.
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Landmark Vineyards Hop Kiln Estate
6050 Westside RdGreat wine and beautiful views. There are picnic areas as well. No reservations needed, but always a good idea if you want to be sure to get a tasting.
Sightseeing
One of the most famous and beautiful wine roads in Sonoma, lots of artisan wineries along it.
Westside Road
Westside RoadOne of the most famous and beautiful wine roads in Sonoma, lots of artisan wineries along it.
Bodega Bay
Great town were you can get oysters and enjoy the sea.
Drive through Monte Rio to Jenner. Jenner is an adorable town on the ocean with a great coffee shop/eatery. There is lots of hiking along the ocean.
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Jenner
Drive through Monte Rio to Jenner. Jenner is an adorable town on the ocean with a great coffee shop/eatery. There is lots of hiking along the ocean.
Parks & Nature
State park in Guerneville in the Redwoods with great hiking trails, lakes, biking, etc. Take a short drive to the park and experience the magnificence of these giant beauties with a stroll along the forest floor or a more energetic hike on one of the park’s elevated trails.
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdState park in Guerneville in the Redwoods with great hiking trails, lakes, biking, etc. Take a short drive to the park and experience the magnificence of these giant beauties with a stroll along the forest floor or a more energetic hike on one of the park’s elevated trails.
The West County Trail is paved for walking, bicycle riding, and roller skating. It runs along the abandoned railroad line that was once the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway, a line that linked Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol and Forestville. Designated as a Community Millennium Trail, the trail offers beautiful views of farms, vineyards, and other agricultural lands. The trail starts off Front Street in Forestville, next to the Forestville Pharmacy at 6652 Front St., Forestville
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West County Regional Trail, Forestville, CA
Front StreetThe West County Trail is paved for walking, bicycle riding, and roller skating. It runs along the abandoned railroad line that was once the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway, a line that linked Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol and Forestville. Designated as a Community Millennium Trail, the trail offers beautiful views of farms, vineyards, and other agricultural lands. The trail starts off Front Street in Forestville, next to the Forestville Pharmacy at 6652 Front St., Forestville
A great trail along the coast line that is good for strollers as the majority of it is a raised boardwalk. You really get a to revel in the majestic California coast line.
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Sonoma Coast State Park
3095 CA-1A great trail along the coast line that is good for strollers as the majority of it is a raised boardwalk. You really get a to revel in the majestic California coast line.
The Russian River Hideaway is just a 7 minute drive to Mom’s Beach (10584 River Dr. on the edge of Forestville; 7am-sunset; admission and parking are free; no alcohol). Park in the free lot then follow the short trail that leads to the wide beach known as Mother's Beach, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. A great place to spend an enjoyable day.
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Mother's Beach
The Russian River Hideaway is just a 7 minute drive to Mom’s Beach (10584 River Dr. on the edge of Forestville; 7am-sunset; admission and parking are free; no alcohol). Park in the free lot then follow the short trail that leads to the wide beach known as Mother's Beach, perfect for swimming and enjoying the scenery. A great place to spend an enjoyable day.
The Russian River Hideaway is about a 10 minute drive to Sunset Beach (7am-sunset; $7 per vehicle to park; fires and bbq permitted in designated picnic areas; portapotties available for use). Easy access to the Russian River and a popular destination for summer swimming, paddling and picnicking. It is an excellent year-round spot for fishing, birding, wildlife viewing. Amenities include a beach with beautiful views of redwood forest and the Hacienda Bridge and picnic areas.
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Sunset Beach River Park
11403 River RdThe Russian River Hideaway is about a 10 minute drive to Sunset Beach (7am-sunset; $7 per vehicle to park; fires and bbq permitted in designated picnic areas; portapotties available for use). Easy access to the Russian River and a popular destination for summer swimming, paddling and picnicking. It is an excellent year-round spot for fishing, birding, wildlife viewing. Amenities include a beach with beautiful views of redwood forest and the Hacienda Bridge and picnic areas.
The Russian River Hideaway is about a 10 minute drive to Steelhead Beach (9000 River Rd near Mirabel Rd.; 7am-sunset; $7 per vehicle to park). Seasonal fishing and access to the Russian River for small craft such as drift boats, kayaks, and canoes. An excellent spot for birding, viewing river wildlife, and for picnicking.
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Steelhead Beach Regional Park
9000 River RdThe Russian River Hideaway is about a 10 minute drive to Steelhead Beach (9000 River Rd near Mirabel Rd.; 7am-sunset; $7 per vehicle to park). Seasonal fishing and access to the Russian River for small craft such as drift boats, kayaks, and canoes. An excellent spot for birding, viewing river wildlife, and for picnicking.
The Russian River Hideaway is about a 15 minute drive to Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville: Located at the end of Church St in Guerneville, a Russian River tradition for nearly a century, Johnson’s Beach is a favorite summer spot for Sonoma County locals and visitors alike. Sunning, swimming and floating at Johnson’s Beach is as much a Sonoma County pastime as wine tasting and strolling through the redwoods. Located in the charming and eclectic town of Guerneville, this classic summer getaway sits in the heart of the Russian River Valley and provides the quintessential summertime river experience.
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Johnson's Beach
16215 First StThe Russian River Hideaway is about a 15 minute drive to Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville: Located at the end of Church St in Guerneville, a Russian River tradition for nearly a century, Johnson’s Beach is a favorite summer spot for Sonoma County locals and visitors alike. Sunning, swimming and floating at Johnson’s Beach is as much a Sonoma County pastime as wine tasting and strolling through the redwoods. Located in the charming and eclectic town of Guerneville, this classic summer getaway sits in the heart of the Russian River Valley and provides the quintessential summertime river experience.
The park's many large trees provide a shady place for summer picnicking and play, and through the years it has provided a safe and fun place for family fun. There’s new playground equipment for your kids to play on, in addition to a baseball field and picnic area. 7069 Mirabel Rd., Forestville
Forestville Youth Park
6935 Mirabel RdThe park's many large trees provide a shady place for summer picnicking and play, and through the years it has provided a safe and fun place for family fun. There’s new playground equipment for your kids to play on, in addition to a baseball field and picnic area. 7069 Mirabel Rd., Forestville
Essentials
This is a great natural food store that has local produce, a small bulk section and great local products.
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Food For Humans
16385 First StThis is a great natural food store that has local produce, a small bulk section and great local products.
Guerneville Safeway station
The largest grocery store close to us.
This is a local grocery store, and the closest one to us. It has a good produce selection, deli and plenty of wine.
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Speer's Market
7891 Mirabel RdThis is a local grocery store, and the closest one to us. It has a good produce selection, deli and plenty of wine.
Entertainment & Activities
get java, brunch, or screen a film in the unusual historic movie house at the Rio Theater. Get breakfast or lunch at the cafe on the elevated deck.
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Rio Theatre
20396 Bohemian Hwyget java, brunch, or screen a film in the unusual historic movie house at the Rio Theater. Get breakfast or lunch at the cafe on the elevated deck.
Drive to the Windsor Town Green! It is home to outdoor kid’s movies starting 15 minutes after sunset every Tuesday from June 6 - August 1. Other events include live concerts, classic car shows, and weekly Farmers markets. Family friendly lawn games are offered, as is valet bicycle parking, food vendors and beverage sales by local non-profits. The Windsor Town Green is located at 701 McClelland Drive in beautiful and historic Downtown Windsor.
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Windsor Town Green
701 McClelland DrDrive to the Windsor Town Green! It is home to outdoor kid’s movies starting 15 minutes after sunset every Tuesday from June 6 - August 1. Other events include live concerts, classic car shows, and weekly Farmers markets. Family friendly lawn games are offered, as is valet bicycle parking, food vendors and beverage sales by local non-profits. The Windsor Town Green is located at 701 McClelland Drive in beautiful and historic Downtown Windsor.
See first run movies in a comfortable and convenient theatre a short 15-minute drive away.
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Airport Stadium 12
409 Aviation BlvdSee first run movies in a comfortable and convenient theatre a short 15-minute drive away.
A world class destination and resort, Safari West is an adventure in the heart of California wine country. Guests may explore the Sonoma Serengeti on a wildlife safari alongside romping herds of rare wildlife or relax in a luxury safari tent under the gaze of a graceful giraffe. Their goal is to actively promote conservation and environmental education concepts to our guests, whether they are with us for an hour or a day. Safari West is fully accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Safari West
3115 Porter Creek RdA world class destination and resort, Safari West is an adventure in the heart of California wine country. Guests may explore the Sonoma Serengeti on a wildlife safari alongside romping herds of rare wildlife or relax in a luxury safari tent under the gaze of a graceful giraffe. Their goal is to actively promote conservation and environmental education concepts to our guests, whether they are with us for an hour or a day. Safari West is fully accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Kids of all ages can ice skate in one of the most beautiful ice arenas in the world. The Redwood Empire Ice Arena has the feel of a Swiss Alpine Village nestled among towering Redwoods. It's the coolest place in Santa Rosa and is a truly magical place. A community icon for over 45 years, Snoopy's Home Ice was built by Peanuts creator Charles Schultz in 1969, and offers a unique atmosphere for families to enjoy recreational ice skating. After skating, visit the Warm Puppy Café and Snoopy's Gallery & Gift Shop. The arena complex is a family favorite among locals and a popular destination for Peanuts fans from across the globe.
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Snoopy's Home Ice
1667 W Steele LnKids of all ages can ice skate in one of the most beautiful ice arenas in the world. The Redwood Empire Ice Arena has the feel of a Swiss Alpine Village nestled among towering Redwoods. It's the coolest place in Santa Rosa and is a truly magical place. A community icon for over 45 years, Snoopy's Home Ice was built by Peanuts creator Charles Schultz in 1969, and offers a unique atmosphere for families to enjoy recreational ice skating. After skating, visit the Warm Puppy Café and Snoopy's Gallery & Gift Shop. The arena complex is a family favorite among locals and a popular destination for Peanuts fans from across the globe.