Shady Grove Cottage guidebook
Food scene
Union Hotel Restaurant & Cafe
3731 Main StGood pizza and drinks - outdoor dining pavilion
Hazel Restaurant
3782 Bohemian HwyDelicious, high-end dining
Howard Station Cafe
3611 Bohemian HwyBest spot for breakfast/lunch
Wild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian HwyYou cannot leave without consuming a loaf of bread
Lightwave Coffee and kitchen
9725 Main StOur top coffee spot, also has a great shakshuka
Valley Ford Cheese and Creamery
14390 Valley Ford RdDelicious cheeses and soft-serve ice cream
Crooked Goat Brewing
120 Morris StVoted best tap room in Sonoma
If you are headed to the coast, this is a great spot to grab fish and chips for a picnic
62 locals recommend
Fishetarian Fish Market
599 CA-1If you are headed to the coast, this is a great spot to grab fish and chips for a picnic
Wineries
Balletto Vineyards
5700 Occidental RdLocally-owned winery with some great wines
Korbel Winery
13250 River RdThey give an amazing tour and have a lovely lunch spot
Iron Horse Vineyards
9786 Ross Station RdWon Best in Sonoma for their superb sparkling wines
Top-ranked outdoor tasting area, featuring an historic hop kiln
61 locals recommend
Russian River Vineyards
5700 California 116Top-ranked outdoor tasting area, featuring an historic hop kiln
Spas
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian HwySightseeing
Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
15290 Coleman Valley RdLovely 30 minute hike from the cottage
Creekside Park Skatepark
9705 Main StArmstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdLandPaths Grove of Old Trees
17599 Fitzpatrick LnAll of the Sonoma County beaches are beautiful - this one is the most popular with surfers and offers long walks
South Salmon Creek Beach
All of the Sonoma County beaches are beautiful - this one is the most popular with surfers and offers long walks
Closest town
1.5 mile walk or bike ride from the cottage (there is also a free shuttle about a half mile from the house - check Sonoma County transit, route 28 for schedule: http://sctransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014SCT_28_w.pdf)
71 locals recommend
Occidental
1.5 mile walk or bike ride from the cottage (there is also a free shuttle about a half mile from the house - check Sonoma County transit, route 28 for schedule: http://sctransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014SCT_28_w.pdf)
Nearby areas
Sebastopol
Guerneville