Fox’s Den - Guidebook to Guerneville
Shopping
New to Main Street, rio rio offers a great selection of affordable vintage clothing as well as vintage and locally crafted home goods.
rio rio
16216 B Main StNew to Main Street, rio rio offers a great selection of affordable vintage clothing as well as vintage and locally crafted home goods.
An eclectic mix of toys, crafting supplies and Russian River mementos. There's something for everyone if you're looking for a keepsake of your trip to Guerneville.
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Guerneville 5 & 10
16252 Main StAn eclectic mix of toys, crafting supplies and Russian River mementos. There's something for everyone if you're looking for a keepsake of your trip to Guerneville.
I love thrifting when on vacation, so I have to recommend our local thrift store. I've found some beautiful fabric here, as well as small pieces of furniture that were well loved but unique. Their prices are good, and the owner supports community members who are down on their luck. You can't beat a good mission!
Mill Street Thrift
14075 Mill StI love thrifting when on vacation, so I have to recommend our local thrift store. I've found some beautiful fabric here, as well as small pieces of furniture that were well loved but unique. Their prices are good, and the owner supports community members who are down on their luck. You can't beat a good mission!
A varied assortment of antique home goods, furniture, pocket knives, garden accessories and much more! Prices range, but you can haggle with the owner if that's your thing.
Fife Creek Antiques and Collectibles
16336 River RdA varied assortment of antique home goods, furniture, pocket knives, garden accessories and much more! Prices range, but you can haggle with the owner if that's your thing.
A truly unique shop with ethically-sourced apparel, locally-made art and housewares, and ever-changing gallery space. A must visit if you’re in the ‘hood!
Hinterland
3605 Main StA truly unique shop with ethically-sourced apparel, locally-made art and housewares, and ever-changing gallery space. A must visit if you’re in the ‘hood!
Cindy makes whimsical, sea life-themed ceramic pieces for purchase from her easy drive-through location right on the main drag in Occidental.
Cindy Searles Ceramics, Succulents & Air Plants
4024 Bohemian HwyCindy makes whimsical, sea life-themed ceramic pieces for purchase from her easy drive-through location right on the main drag in Occidental.
A contemporary selection of women's and men's clothes & accessories. Located on the main strip of Downtown Guerneville.
River Queen Clothing
A contemporary selection of women's and men's clothes & accessories. Located on the main strip of Downtown Guerneville.
A fairly new bookstore (where a bookstore used to be) with a great selection of both new & used books. They also feature local author readings, so be sure to check out their event calendar if you want to have a scholarly evening :)
Russian River Books & Letters
A fairly new bookstore (where a bookstore used to be) with a great selection of both new & used books. They also feature local author readings, so be sure to check out their event calendar if you want to have a scholarly evening :)
If you enjoy shopping, definitely take the 15 minute drive West to Duncans Mills. They have a plethora of specialty shops including vintage, antique, garden, home decor, tea, art, wine & more! Note that most stores are closed on Tuesdays.
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Pig Alley
25193 Main StIf you enjoy shopping, definitely take the 15 minute drive West to Duncans Mills. They have a plethora of specialty shops including vintage, antique, garden, home decor, tea, art, wine & more! Note that most stores are closed on Tuesdays.
Food scene
Delicious, house-made biscuits available in savory or sweet options, as well as yummy sandwiches, salads, and coffee drinks.
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Big Bottom Market
16228 Main StDelicious, house-made biscuits available in savory or sweet options, as well as yummy sandwiches, salads, and coffee drinks.
Delicious ice cream & cookie options that change frequently and use locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. You'll probably go more than once, even if you're only here for a weekend.
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Nimble & Finn's
16290 Main StDelicious ice cream & cookie options that change frequently and use locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. You'll probably go more than once, even if you're only here for a weekend.
A 15-minute drive West from Guerneville, they offer an amazing assortment of freshly baked savory & sweet pastries as well as house-roasted coffee beverages. They also do pizza and BBQ on weekends, and have a lovely outdoor patio on which to enjoy your meal.
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Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery
25377 Steelhead BlvdA 15-minute drive West from Guerneville, they offer an amazing assortment of freshly baked savory & sweet pastries as well as house-roasted coffee beverages. They also do pizza and BBQ on weekends, and have a lovely outdoor patio on which to enjoy your meal.
For fancier (and pricier) fare, Boon Eat + Drink offers consistently good farm-to-table California cuisine. I love their burger - it's the cheapest entree on the menu, but will not disappoint!
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boon eat + drink
16248 Main StFor fancier (and pricier) fare, Boon Eat + Drink offers consistently good farm-to-table California cuisine. I love their burger - it's the cheapest entree on the menu, but will not disappoint!
Solid selection of sandwiches, salads and coffee beverages. If you're ordering something to eat on-site, they have an incredible deck with shaded picnic tables that overlook the Russian River, as well as access to the grassy Riverfront area below.
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The Farmhand
15025 River RdSolid selection of sandwiches, salads and coffee beverages. If you're ordering something to eat on-site, they have an incredible deck with shaded picnic tables that overlook the Russian River, as well as access to the grassy Riverfront area below.
A busy little brewery with 2 bars (indoor & outdoor) with large TVs for watching seasonal sports. They have an outdoor patio to hang and order bar food (e.g. burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches and fries).
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Stumptown Brewery
15045 River RdA busy little brewery with 2 bars (indoor & outdoor) with large TVs for watching seasonal sports. They have an outdoor patio to hang and order bar food (e.g. burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches and fries).
This mobile gem is located in the Safeway parking lot and serves up Cali-Mexican classics like street tacos, burritos and quesadillas as well as a surprisingly good hamburger. Cash only; you can get cash back at Safeway or use the Wells Fargo ATM located inside.
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Guerneville taco truck
16632 Main StThis mobile gem is located in the Safeway parking lot and serves up Cali-Mexican classics like street tacos, burritos and quesadillas as well as a surprisingly good hamburger. Cash only; you can get cash back at Safeway or use the Wells Fargo ATM located inside.
Located on the perimeter of the Northwood Golf Course and underneath the majestic Redwoods, this restaurant serves big portions for good prices. They have myriad burger selections and boast a very popular Prime Rib. They also have a full bar, outside seating and cornhole to play while waiting for your food.
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Northwood Restaurant
19400 CA-116Located on the perimeter of the Northwood Golf Course and underneath the majestic Redwoods, this restaurant serves big portions for good prices. They have myriad burger selections and boast a very popular Prime Rib. They also have a full bar, outside seating and cornhole to play while waiting for your food.
If you're in the mood for a tasty baked good and a strong cup of coffee or well-made espresso, this is a great choice. They have a variety of breads (including Irish soda and coffee cake), muffins and scones + much more. Only a few tables inside, so mostly a takeout joint.
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Bia Cafe
19420 CA-116If you're in the mood for a tasty baked good and a strong cup of coffee or well-made espresso, this is a great choice. They have a variety of breads (including Irish soda and coffee cake), muffins and scones + much more. Only a few tables inside, so mostly a takeout joint.
An excellent selection of fresh sandwiches! You can stop here for provisions on your way to hang at any one of the beautiful CA-1 Coastline beaches.
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Duncans Mills General Store
25200 CA-116An excellent selection of fresh sandwiches! You can stop here for provisions on your way to hang at any one of the beautiful CA-1 Coastline beaches.
This bohemian-style cafe located on Highway 1 is a local favorite for Jenner and Sonoma County residents alike. An eclectic menu and delicious drinks + a stunning view of the California coastline makes for a wonderful experience. They also have live music on most weekends.
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Cafe Aquatica
10439 CA-1This bohemian-style cafe located on Highway 1 is a local favorite for Jenner and Sonoma County residents alike. An eclectic menu and delicious drinks + a stunning view of the California coastline makes for a wonderful experience. They also have live music on most weekends.
Located ten minutes West, Lightwave has a laid back vibe and offers delicious breakfast, lunch and coffee options with an Israeli flare. Really yummy and unique offerings! Located next to the Creekside Skate Park, so bring your board if you have one!
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Lightwave Coffee and kitchen
9725 Main StLocated ten minutes West, Lightwave has a laid back vibe and offers delicious breakfast, lunch and coffee options with an Israeli flare. Really yummy and unique offerings! Located next to the Creekside Skate Park, so bring your board if you have one!
Feast on delicious modern German fare and pair with one of their yummy German beers on tap. An awesome new addition to Main Street!
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BROT modern german
16218 Main StFeast on delicious modern German fare and pair with one of their yummy German beers on tap. An awesome new addition to Main Street!
Hearty favorites like pulled pork sandwiches and burgers are always a hit. Outdoor seating available.
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Rio Nido Roadhouse
14540 Canyon 2 RdHearty favorites like pulled pork sandwiches and burgers are always a hit. Outdoor seating available.
Super friendly staff and their local’s favorite Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) make this a great place for a meal.
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Pat's International
16236 Main StSuper friendly staff and their local’s favorite Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) make this a great place for a meal.
Serving delicious California cuisine that has yet to disappoint, this little cafe also offers Sonoma Creamery’s frozen custard for dessert. Super yummy treat for your sweet tooth!
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Rio Cafe & Grill
20391 CA-116Serving delicious California cuisine that has yet to disappoint, this little cafe also offers Sonoma Creamery’s frozen custard for dessert. Super yummy treat for your sweet tooth!
Speer’s is another great location to pick up delicious deli sandwiches on your way to the river!
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Speer's Market
7891 Mirabel RdSpeer’s is another great location to pick up delicious deli sandwiches on your way to the river!
Amazing boba and a great selection of gifts including locally made jewelry. Try the pina colada smoothie! So tropical and refreshing.
Bubbles Boba and Gifts
954 Gravenstein Highway SouthAmazing boba and a great selection of gifts including locally made jewelry. Try the pina colada smoothie! So tropical and refreshing.
We are so excited for this new addition to nearby Forestville's food scene. Amazing pizza! A little on the pricier size, but the quality is A+.
Sonoma Pizza Co.
We are so excited for this new addition to nearby Forestville's food scene. Amazing pizza! A little on the pricier size, but the quality is A+.
Serving up delicious Mexican cuisine with the option to dine-in if you prefer.
La Bodeguita Mexican Restaurant
Serving up delicious Mexican cuisine with the option to dine-in if you prefer.
A wonderful new ice cream shop for those with a sweet tooth 🍦. Right on Main Street in Forestville, about 10 minutes East of Fox’s Den.
Angela's Organic Ice Cream
A wonderful new ice cream shop for those with a sweet tooth 🍦. Right on Main Street in Forestville, about 10 minutes East of Fox’s Den.
If you love carbohydrates, I recommend swinging by this bread-focused bakery about 10 minutes East in Forestville. They have limited hours, so definitely visit their website before heading over.
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Nightingale Breads
6665 Front StIf you love carbohydrates, I recommend swinging by this bread-focused bakery about 10 minutes East in Forestville. They have limited hours, so definitely visit their website before heading over.
El Barrio has a more trendy feel to it than some other bars in Guerneville, and it also offers a small but delicious selection of Mexican appetizers to pair with your beer or wine.
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El Barrio
16230 Main StEl Barrio has a more trendy feel to it than some other bars in Guerneville, and it also offers a small but delicious selection of Mexican appetizers to pair with your beer or wine.
Amazing Vietnamese food served from a to-go window. There is a small grassy area & some outdoor seating where you can sit & enjoy.
Jam’s Joy Bungalow
Amazing Vietnamese food served from a to-go window. There is a small grassy area & some outdoor seating where you can sit & enjoy.
Activities
One of my favorite places to take visitors! This CA State Park is breathtaking, with century-old Redwoods that ascend sky-high. They have a range of easy to difficult hikes and are definitely family friendly (little ones and seniors can handle the flat trails). It's a mostly shaded park, so it's nice to escape to on the hotter days.
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdOne of my favorite places to take visitors! This CA State Park is breathtaking, with century-old Redwoods that ascend sky-high. They have a range of easy to difficult hikes and are definitely family friendly (little ones and seniors can handle the flat trails). It's a mostly shaded park, so it's nice to escape to on the hotter days.
If you want a beach that offers everything you'll need for the day, than Johnson's Beach is a great choice. It may be crowded during the summer, but you can rent umbrellas, floats, kayaks, canoes, life vests, etc. all on-site. They also offer standard beach food-fare (e.g. hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.).
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Johnson's Beach
16215 First StIf you want a beach that offers everything you'll need for the day, than Johnson's Beach is a great choice. It may be crowded during the summer, but you can rent umbrellas, floats, kayaks, canoes, life vests, etc. all on-site. They also offer standard beach food-fare (e.g. hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.).
I'm not a golfer, but this course comes highly recommended by a good friend of mine who loves playing the 18 holes situated underneath the majestic Redwoods.
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Northwood Golf Club
19400 CA-116I'm not a golfer, but this course comes highly recommended by a good friend of mine who loves playing the 18 holes situated underneath the majestic Redwoods.
Rio Nido Pool at the Rio Nido Roadhouse is a fun way to cool off without going to the River. The pool entry fee is affordable, and they have a lawn with shaded Adirondack chairs to lounge while not swimming. You can order food from the pool's shack or from the Roadhouse if you're looking for something more than hot dogs or nachos. The pool is not heated and tends to run a little cold, but at least you'll beat the heat!
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Rio Nido Roadhouse
14540 Canyon 2 RdRio Nido Pool at the Rio Nido Roadhouse is a fun way to cool off without going to the River. The pool entry fee is affordable, and they have a lawn with shaded Adirondack chairs to lounge while not swimming. You can order food from the pool's shack or from the Roadhouse if you're looking for something more than hot dogs or nachos. The pool is not heated and tends to run a little cold, but at least you'll beat the heat!
Open during the summer through mid-October, you can rent canoes or kayaks for a ten-mile self-guided tour down the Russian River. Make sure to call ahead for reservations, as they are generally busy throughout the season.
Burke's Canoe Trips
8600 River RoadOpen during the summer through mid-October, you can rent canoes or kayaks for a ten-mile self-guided tour down the Russian River. Make sure to call ahead for reservations, as they are generally busy throughout the season.
A small but zen space in downtown Guerneville for beginner, intermediate and advanced yogis who would like to get a class in during their stay.
Sol Rio Studio
A small but zen space in downtown Guerneville for beginner, intermediate and advanced yogis who would like to get a class in during their stay.
About 10-15 minutes East of Fox’s Den, this state park is a popular destination for a day at the river. Please note that there is a fee for day parking.
Steelhead Beach, California 95436, USA
About 10-15 minutes East of Fox’s Den, this state park is a popular destination for a day at the river. Please note that there is a fee for day parking.
A 5-10 minute drive East of Fox’s den, this state park is a popular place to visit for a day at the river. Please note that there is a fee to park.
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Sunset Beach River Park
11403 River RdA 5-10 minute drive East of Fox’s den, this state park is a popular place to visit for a day at the river. Please note that there is a fee to park.
A 5-10 minute drive East from Fox’s Den, this is a local’s favorite for a day at the river. Please note that the public parking lot is very small, and street parking can be tough to find on a busy summer weekend.
Mother's Beach, California 95436, USA
A 5-10 minute drive East from Fox’s Den, this is a local’s favorite for a day at the river. Please note that the public parking lot is very small, and street parking can be tough to find on a busy summer weekend.
A 10-15 minute drive West of Fox’s Den, this is a great option if you’re meeting up with friends who have dogs as it is pup-friendly. A bonus is that they are across from Rio Cafe!
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Monte Rio Beach
20488 CA-116A 10-15 minute drive West of Fox’s Den, this is a great option if you’re meeting up with friends who have dogs as it is pup-friendly. A bonus is that they are across from Rio Cafe!
R2T2 is a local family-owned taxi & kayak/paddle board/river tube rental shop. Call ahead to schedule services.
R2T2 River Rentals
R2T2 is a local family-owned taxi & kayak/paddle board/river tube rental shop. Call ahead to schedule services.
This is a splurgey activity, as their luxurious day spa services do tend to carry a high price tag. However, if you’re in the area to celebrate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.), it may be worth it to treat yourself here!
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Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian HwyThis is a splurgey activity, as their luxurious day spa services do tend to carry a high price tag. However, if you’re in the area to celebrate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.), it may be worth it to treat yourself here!
Smaller than Armstrong Woods but still quite breathtaking, LandPaths is an old growth redwood forest just off the main stretch in Occidental. A fun, easy trip if you're headed that way for food or shopping.
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LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
17599 Fitzpatrick LnSmaller than Armstrong Woods but still quite breathtaking, LandPaths is an old growth redwood forest just off the main stretch in Occidental. A fun, easy trip if you're headed that way for food or shopping.
Wineries
Located in nearby Healdsburg, this beautiful vineyard offers daily tastings without reservations. Check out their website: www.thomasgeorgeestates.com
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Thomas George Estates
8075 Westside RdLocated in nearby Healdsburg, this beautiful vineyard offers daily tastings without reservations. Check out their website: www.thomasgeorgeestates.com
Located in nearby Sebastopol, they offer several appointment-only tasting experiences on their breathtaking estate property. Check out their website to schedule: lynmarestate.com
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Lynmar Estate
3909 Frei RdLocated in nearby Sebastopol, they offer several appointment-only tasting experiences on their breathtaking estate property. Check out their website to schedule: lynmarestate.com
Located in nearby Healdsburg, a friend of mine recommended this place with a text that said, "They have goooood wine" - that's five o's, so I'm guessing it's good. They offer four different reservation-required tasting experiences with food pairings.
Check out their website at www.jwine.com to book.
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J Vineyards & Winery
11447 Old Redwood HwyLocated in nearby Healdsburg, a friend of mine recommended this place with a text that said, "They have goooood wine" - that's five o's, so I'm guessing it's good. They offer four different reservation-required tasting experiences with food pairings.
Check out their website at www.jwine.com to book.
Located in nearby Sebastopol, Emeritus offers tastings without reservations (for parties 6 or under) on their beautiful vineyard. For a more intimate experience, you can book a tour & tasting. Check out their website at www.emeritusvineyards.com.
Emeritus Vineyards
2500 Gravenstein Hwy NLocated in nearby Sebastopol, Emeritus offers tastings without reservations (for parties 6 or under) on their beautiful vineyard. For a more intimate experience, you can book a tour & tasting. Check out their website at www.emeritusvineyards.com.
Owned by Primus’ own Les Claypool, they offer Wine & Wieners (fancy Sonoma County ones, of course) and have a chill, laid-back vibe.
Claypool Cellars
5425 Gravenstein Hwy NOwned by Primus’ own Les Claypool, they offer Wine & Wieners (fancy Sonoma County ones, of course) and have a chill, laid-back vibe.