Guerneville, CA Travel, Photos Information and News

One of the most charming places you'll ever drive up to, Guerneville and its relaxed "summer camp" of Johnsons Beach greet repeat visitors who came as kids. Now returning as grandparents with their grandkids, the generations bridge the gap by spending time together in an old-fashioned place, sharing simple pleasures. Johnsons Beach overlooks the historic Guerneville Bridge.

There are a number of B&Bs, camps and rental cottages in the region, which is home to the Russian River Valley Winegrowers comprised of dozens of wineries. They host wine events, and you'll also hear about Russian River's annual jazz festival each fall. In 2011 BB King made his first appearance at the event.

GUERNEVILLE HOTELS

• Applewood Inn - Sheltered by towering redwoods and surrounded by fruit orchards and gardens. Call: (707) 869-9093
• Ferngrove Cottages - English gardens with a traditional European breakfast served in the lodge. Call: (707) 869-8105
• boon hotel & spa - minimalist, modern decor, a new solar-heated saline pool, a new spa, Coyuchi organic bed linens and robes, EO natural bath products, earth-friendly bikes and much more. Call: (707) 869-2721
• Cottages on River Road - comfortable and well appointed with refrigerators, microwaves, free wifi and private or semi private decks to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Call: (707)869-3848
• Dawn Ranch Lodge - on a 15 acre, certified green property nestled amongst towering redwoods, orchards and gardens on the banks of the Russian River with 53-cabins, award-winning restaurant, full bar specializing in Sonoma County wines, pool and resort-wide internet access. Named "Natures Finest outdoor wedding reception site in Northern California. Call: (707) 869-0656
• Farmhouse Inn - one of America's Top 30 Inns (Travel & Leisure) features 18 rooms luxuriously appointed with such amenities as wood burning or gas fireplaces, whirlpool or soaking tubs, two person steam showers or saunas. Forestville, CA. Call: (707) 887-3300
• See Russian River Chamber of Commerce (russianriver.com) for more information and full hotel list!