Our favorite spots and activities
Parks & Nature
Old growth magical redwoods! Easy, scenic hikes. Pack a lunch and explore this incredible place!
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdOld 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.
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Monte Rio Beach
20488 CA-116Summer 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!
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Goat Rock Beach
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!
LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
17599 Fitzpatrick LnJenner Headlands Preserve
12001 CA-1Ocean Song Farm & Wilderness
19100 Coleman Valley RdThe Ranch At Lake Sonoma
100 Marina RdDonkey rides! What could possibly be better?
Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Experiment Farm
7777 Bodega AveI-Fort Ross
19005 Coast HwyHallberg Butterfly Garden
8687 Oak Grove AveA local's favorite!
Gravity Hill
A roadway defies gravity, with cars rolling uphill. Check it out!
Food Scene
boon eat + drink
16248 Main StExpect an incredible dinner!
River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1Beautiful views and beautiful food!
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!
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Hazel Restaurant
3782 Bohemian HwyThis 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.
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Village Inn & Restaurant
20822 River BlvdThe 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.
Andy's Produce Market
1691 Gravenstein Hwy NUnion Hotel Restaurant & Cafe
3731 Main St
Bohemian Creamery
7380 Occidental RdWild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian HwyAmazing bread! You must get bread!
Negri's Original Occidental
3700 Bohemian HwyFun, live music and bar food. Good time guaranteed!
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Rio Nido Roadhouse
14540 Canyon 2 RdFun, live music and bar food. Good time guaranteed!
The Russian River Valley's only Michelin rated restaurant.
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Farmhouse Inn
7871 River RdThe Russian River Valley's only Michelin rated restaurant.
Moshin Vineyards
10295 Westside RdLove 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 StIf 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!
Boho Manor
This is a great place for a cocktail or dinner on the deck over looking the river.
This is a lovely restaurant just 4 miles away. Reservations recommended.
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Dawn Ranch Lodge & Agriculture Bar & Kitchen
16467 River RdThis is a lovely restaurant just 4 miles away. Reservations recommended.
Great Thursday night fun in Occidental. Buy food, be entertained, eat at the market...it's all great and close by in Occidental.
Occidental Community Farmers' Market
Great Thursday night fun in Occidental. Buy food, be entertained, eat at the market...it's all great and close by in Occidental.
Saucy Mama's
Fantastic soul food!
Have you had food from the Republic of Georgia! It's so delicious. Certainly a favorite of ours!
Piala | Restaurant & Wine Bar
Have you had food from the Republic of Georgia! It's so delicious. Certainly a favorite of ours!
Great place for coffee, breakfast, lunch. And...they are neighbors!
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Lightwave Coffee and kitchen
9725 Main StGreat place for coffee, breakfast, lunch. And...they are neighbors!
Shopping
Super cute shopping area! We love antiquing at the shops. You never know what you might find!
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Duncans Mills
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!
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Occidental
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.
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Guerneville
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.
Healdsburg
Sonoma
Sebastopol
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!
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Sonoma Nesting Co
16151 Main StYou 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
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian HwySightseeing
I-Museum ka-Charles M. Schulz
2301 Hardies LnYup! This is a must!
Lake Sonoma
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.
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Northwood Golf Club
19400 CA-116If you like golf, you'll love Northwood. It's open to the public and a beautiful setting.