Food Scene
best romantic place to eat dinner or go for "sundowner" drinks. overlooks the end of the Russian river. really good food and cocktails....and the price reflects that.
105 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1best romantic place to eat dinner or go for "sundowner" drinks. overlooks the end of the Russian river. really good food and cocktails....and the price reflects that.
awesome fish n chips (salmon or cod) great beer and cocktails. they have Pliny the Elder IPA on tap. lots of locals hang out here.
72 locals recommend
Blue Heron | Restaurant and Tavern
25300 Steelhead Blvdawesome fish n chips (salmon or cod) great beer and cocktails. they have Pliny the Elder IPA on tap. lots of locals hang out here.
amazing baked items. the turkey pesto pastry is my favorite. home made cinnamon rolls, good pizza and coffee drinks. nice back patio.
65 locals recommend
Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery
25377 Steelhead Blvdamazing baked items. the turkey pesto pastry is my favorite. home made cinnamon rolls, good pizza and coffee drinks. nice back patio.
Really good chicken wings. baked not fried. we order them naked and sauce on the side.
29 locals recommend
Russian River Pub
11829 River RdReally good chicken wings. baked not fried. we order them naked and sauce on the side.
Burgers n sushi. They make a great steak and mushroom cheese steak sandwich.
11 locals recommend
Koala's Fine Food
16380 Mill StBurgers n sushi. They make a great steak and mushroom cheese steak sandwich.
Saucy Mama's
Southern Food, grits, collards, bbq etc.
BROT modern german
16218 Main StGerman Food, pretty good sausages and german dishes
Everything Else
Redwood Forest Park. easy to very challenging hikes. Amazing Redwood trees. Austin State Park is just a mountain climb beyond Armstrong.
499 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdRedwood Forest Park. easy to very challenging hikes. Amazing Redwood trees. Austin State Park is just a mountain climb beyond Armstrong.
OMG the best savory filled crossaints and gallettes...sweet pastries too. Really good coffee. This place is great to stop by on your way to the coast. Got to go early on weekends as they sell out.
65 locals recommend
Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery
25377 Steelhead BlvdOMG the best savory filled crossaints and gallettes...sweet pastries too. Really good coffee. This place is great to stop by on your way to the coast. Got to go early on weekends as they sell out.
Safeway
16405 CA-116get your groceries and refreshments here...
Great taproom...order food at the deli counter or right from the bartender...try new beers while shopping.
33 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
390 Coddingtown MallGreat taproom...order food at the deli counter or right from the bartender...try new beers while shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
Salmon Fish and Chips! Pliny the Elder beer on tap! Live Music on Sundays!
72 locals recommend
Blue Heron | Restaurant and Tavern
25300 Steelhead BlvdSalmon Fish and Chips! Pliny the Elder beer on tap! Live Music on Sundays!
great deck overlooking the river.they have good beer from other breweries on tap. food is ok. cash only
84 locals recommend
Stumptown Brewery
15045 River Rdgreat deck overlooking the river.they have good beer from other breweries on tap. food is ok. cash only
Best beer in America...Hope of Pliny the Elder double IPA. Highly recommend visiting early in the day. They open at 11 and will be crowded by 1. Great Sour Ales as well. Our fave is Supplication
262 locals recommend
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th StBest beer in America...Hope of Pliny the Elder double IPA. Highly recommend visiting early in the day. They open at 11 and will be crowded by 1. Great Sour Ales as well. Our fave is Supplication
Great Taproom. Large capacity outdoor protected seating. Usually great live music playing in later afternoon. Great selection of beers, free brewery tours, and good food. closed MonTue
140 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell BlvdGreat Taproom. Large capacity outdoor protected seating. Usually great live music playing in later afternoon. Great selection of beers, free brewery tours, and good food. closed MonTue
Great beer and good food. The trifecta of Sonoma County Brewpubs includes this place as well as Russian River and Lagunitas.
29 locals recommend
Bear Republic Brewing Co
345 Healdsburg AveGreat beer and good food. The trifecta of Sonoma County Brewpubs includes this place as well as Russian River and Lagunitas.
large capacity, comfy, good beer and good pub food. nice outdoor seating too.
40 locals recommend
Third Street Aleworks
610 3rd Stlarge capacity, comfy, good beer and good pub food. nice outdoor seating too.
Really good American Ales and Belgian Ales. Usually have a food truck out front and snacks are available.
19 locals recommend
Cooperage Brewing Company
981 Airway CtReally good American Ales and Belgian Ales. Usually have a food truck out front and snacks are available.
Really good American Ales. Kevin is the owner, say hi if he is there. This place is now OX Brewing....used to be the Plow. Kevin is still owner but he took on a partner owner.
Plow Brewing Company
3334 Industrial DrReally good American Ales. Kevin is the owner, say hi if he is there. This place is now OX Brewing....used to be the Plow. Kevin is still owner but he took on a partner owner.
Parks & Nature
Redwoods and moss and ferns
499 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdRedwoods and moss and ferns
Sightseeing
Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park
Getting Around
Bus goes from downtown Santa Rosa to Guerneville, stops about a 1/4 mile down Hwy 116 from our house as well, and goes on to Monte Rio. Possible but not recommended. A car and taxi is more convenient and you are here to have fun.
Golden Gate Transit
Bus goes from downtown Santa Rosa to Guerneville, stops about a 1/4 mile down Hwy 116 from our house as well, and goes on to Monte Rio. Possible but not recommended. A car and taxi is more convenient and you are here to have fun.