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Bodega Bay
- This town is set along the Sonoma County coast. The bay is home to small fishing
craft, parks, campgrounds, restaurants and shopping. UC Davis has a marine laboratory
on the ocean side. The ten miles of coastline north of bodega bay to the Russian
River's mouth at Jenner is all state park property. Visitors can park their cars
and walk to the beaches and tide pools as any point. > Learn
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Cazadero
- This is the ruralest of the Russian River area towns. Set back in the hills
off of the lower region of the Russian River, visitors come here who want get
out into the country without going backpacking or horseback riding. "Cazadero
is a very unique historic town with a 100 year old general store, gift shop and
other attractions. People think they have stepped back in time." ~Heidi Bohan,
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Cloverdale
- The northernmost town of the Russian River area. > Learn More |
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Duncans Mills -
Duncans Mills is a great place to visit. This little town consists of a charming
general store, fine restaurants, a candy store, coffee shop and several other
attractions including wine and cheese tasting. Once a year the town roars when
it hosts the Russian River Rodeo. Duncan's Mills lies in arguably the most beautiful
setting.
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Forestville
- Forestville is the first Russian River area town you will come to after exiting
the 101. Forestville is home to several art galleries, wineries, Farm Trails member
sites and great restaurants. There is a park for the kids and shopping, dining
and coffee shops for the adults. Here you can also rent movies, order pizza, develop
photos, or pick up basic camping supplies at the hardware store.
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Geyserville
- The views from Geyserville are superb. This small town is the equivalent of
Duncan's Mills for the lower River. It marks the transition from the valley to
the hills. > Learn
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Gualala
- Gualala is set on the bluffs overlooking the pacific ocean and the mouth of
the Gualala river and Gualala point regional park. This town serves the needs
of the huge Sea Ranch vacation rental community. As a result the town is home
to many fine restaurants, cafes and stores. The scenic drive to Gualala along
the coast is dotted with parks, lookout points and small towns. > Learn
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Guerneville
- Guerneville is the heart of the Russian
River Resort area. It is home to the greatest number of lodging, dining, shopping,
and entertainment options, and within close proximity to many fine wineries.
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Graton
- Graton consists of a few art galleries and restaurants. > Learn
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Healdsburg
- The hub of the upper Russian River area.
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Jenner
- Jenner is set along the Pacific coastline. The transition to the coastal environment
begins around Duncan's Mills and completes at the river's last bend before flowing
into the ocean (see the picture at the left). Jenner offers fine River and Ocean
view dining, great vacation rentals, romantic lodging and unique gift shops. Jenner
is a short drive from spectacular cliffs and accessible beaches including Goat
Rock State Park.
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Monte Rio - Monte
Rio's key attractions are a great beach, a movie theater built inside a mural
covered quonset hut, spectacular river views, restaurants, fishing and water sports.
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Occidental
- Occidental lies just away from the Russian River in the surrounding hills. The
main street is home to many great restaurants and art galleries. the famous Negri's
in particular draws visitors from all over. Also great choices are the Union Hotel
and Howards Cafe. > Learn More |
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Sebastopol
- Sebastopol is a happening town. There are many restaurants, shops, and cultural
activities such as theater and outdoor events. Along with Windsor and Healdsburg
you won't feel like you are to far into the country, although the hills are all
around you. It is a location to experience the Russian River region's activities.
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Tomales
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Windsor - Just north of the River Road
exit along Highway 101. A beautiful town which features an outdoor shopping plaza
and several wineries. > Learn More |
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