Located in western Sonoma County, a little over an hour north of San Francisco, the Russian River area is known for its beautiful beaches, breathtaking redwoods, stunning coast, and, of course, the river itself. Come for the kayaking, the wine tasting, the restaurants, and much, much more.
The Russian River Resort Area begins in the vineyard towns of the Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys — Cloverdale, Geyserville, Healdsburg, and Windsor— and meanders through the redwood forests and beaches of Forestville, Guerneville, Monte Rio, and Duncans Mills, before making its way to Jenner, where it meets the Pacific Ocean in one of northern California's most beautiful beaches.
Near the River and not to be missed are the charming inland towns of Freestone, Cazadero, Graton, Occidental, and Sebastopol, as well as the coastal towns that pepper the Sonoma Coast from Bodega Bay all the way to Gualala, just over the Mendocino County border.
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the towns
the vineyard towns
Cloverdale, geyserville, healdsburg & Windsor
The most northern part of the Russian River area includes the towns of Cloverdale, Geyserville, Healdsburg, and Windsor, known for their vineyards and scenic drives.
the river towns
Forestville, Guerneville, Monte Rio, and Duncans Mills
Known as the Russian River Resort area, the towns of Forestville, Guerneville, Monte Rio, and Duncans Mills are best known for their majestic redwoods and beautiful beaches.
the inland towns
cazadero, freestone, Graton, Occidental, & sebastopol
The area's charms extend beyond the river— the inland towns of Cazadero, Freestone, Graton, Occidental, and Sebastopol offer up some of the best shopping, dining, and scenery in the entire area.
coastal towns
Bodega Bay, Jenner, & Gualala
Sonoma County's pristine coast includes long stretches of scenery and the towns of Bodega Bay, Jenner, and Gualala.
