Wine, Food & Activities in Russian River
Wine Tasting
Literally the guy had a grape clone named after him: the Swan clone.
21 locals recommend
Joseph Swan Vineyards
2916 Laguna RdLiterally the guy had a grape clone named after him: the Swan clone.
The wines are great and the people leading the tastings always seem to be a hoot!
26 locals recommend
Martinelli Winery & Vineyards
3360 River RdThe wines are great and the people leading the tastings always seem to be a hoot!
Olivet Lane Vineyard
4055 W Olivet RdSome of the best under-$30 value wines in the valley.
Don't let the comically bad name lead you wrong, this place makes some seriously good Pinot Noir.
19 locals recommend
Woodenhead Vintners
5700 River RdDon't let the comically bad name lead you wrong, this place makes some seriously good Pinot Noir.
Beautiful views from this hilltop tasting room, serving high-scoring and delicious wines. Reservation recommended.
43 locals recommend
Gary Farrell Winery
10701 Westside RdBeautiful views from this hilltop tasting room, serving high-scoring and delicious wines. Reservation recommended.
Stunning gardens and a rose that will blow your mind (if you can get it before they sell out).
39 locals recommend
Lynmar Estate
3909 Frei RdStunning gardens and a rose that will blow your mind (if you can get it before they sell out).
One of the best places for bubbly in RRV, and fantastic Pinot as well.
89 locals recommend
Iron Horse Vineyards
9786 Ross Station RdOne of the best places for bubbly in RRV, and fantastic Pinot as well.
Legendarily good Pinot Noir & Chardonnay in a stunning tasting room. Reservation required.
Dehlinger Winery
4101 Vine Hill RdLegendarily good Pinot Noir & Chardonnay in a stunning tasting room. Reservation required.
One of the oldest and most prolific grower+winemakers in the region. They have some of the best property around, and you'll see their vineyards featured by many other winemakers, but few make it as good as the people who tend the vines.
20 locals recommend
Dutton Goldfield Winery
3100 Gravenstein Hwy NOne of the oldest and most prolific grower+winemakers in the region. They have some of the best property around, and you'll see their vineyards featured by many other winemakers, but few make it as good as the people who tend the vines.
Emeritus Vineyards
2500 Gravenstein Hwy NExcellent selection of Pinots. Not cheap, but worth the price.
The first and most prominent female winemaker in the region. This place has consistently churned out some of the best wines in the Valley for decades.
39 locals recommend
Merry Edwards Winery
2959 Gravenstein Hwy NThe first and most prominent female winemaker in the region. This place has consistently churned out some of the best wines in the Valley for decades.
Beautiful grounds and delightful wines make for a lovely afternoon tasting experience.
11 locals recommend
Sonoma - Cutrer Vineyards Inc
4401 Slusser RdBeautiful grounds and delightful wines make for a lovely afternoon tasting experience.
Littorai Winery
788 Gold Ridge RoadOne of the wildest Natural Wine biodynamic wineries around
A beautiful cave for tasting, and a wide selection of excellent Pinot Noir.
Freeman Vineyard and Winery
1300 Montgomery RdA beautiful cave for tasting, and a wide selection of excellent Pinot Noir.
Food scene
boon eat + drink
16248 Main StExcellent California Cuisine in downtown Guerneville
Willow Wood Market Cafe
9020 Graton RdThe hot new place in Graton.
Valette
344 Center StFancy but delicious in downtown Healdsburg.
A delightful french bistro run by one of the region's top winemakers.
21 locals recommend
Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro
3535 Guerneville RdA delightful french bistro run by one of the region's top winemakers.
Russian River Pub
11829 River RdGreat beer & juicy burgers, just down the street from us.
The Barlow
6770 McKinley StA hip cluster of restaurants & wineries
Hippizzazz
280 S Main StGreat & creative pizzas, including vegan & gluten free options.
Delicious german foods & beers, one of the busiest places in Guerneville so call ahead or expect a wait!
34 locals recommend
BROT modern german
16218 Main StDelicious german foods & beers, one of the busiest places in Guerneville so call ahead or expect a wait!
Freaking Tacos
400 West 3rd StreetAmazing & authentic mexican food, plus fantastic birria!
Sightseeing
Rent canoes & kayaks across the street from us, take a 3-4 journey down the river, and then get a ride back!
69 locals recommend
Burkes Canoe
8460 River RdRent canoes & kayaks across the street from us, take a 3-4 journey down the river, and then get a ride back!
Steelhead Beach
Relax on the beach, less than a 15 minute walk from the house.
Way better than Muir Woods, and with far fewer tourists.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdWay better than Muir Woods, and with far fewer tourists.
Yes, an actual petrified forest trail in Sonoma. Worth the price of admission if you're into things that are millions of years old.
35 locals recommend
Petrified Forest
4100 Petrified Forest RdYes, an actual petrified forest trail in Sonoma. Worth the price of admission if you're into things that are millions of years old.