Far enough to feel like you got away, but so close to oodles of Northern California destinations such as Mendocino, Sonoma or Napa Valleys. Fantastic setting... nestled in a sunny hamlet within the Russian River valley, surrounded by redwoods, with nearby river access.
DESTINATIONS BY TRAVEL TIMES - ALL OF THEM SCENIC DRIVES!!!

3 to 5 minutes

**Johnsons Beach for kayak and canoe rentals, lounging under a beach umbrella, swimming (in season).

**Big town convenience of Guerneville's 24-hour Safeway, gas stations, video stores, cafes, pubs, spas, and restaurants.

**Walk or bike through ancient redwood groves at Armstrong Redwoods State Park.

5 to 45 minutes

**World renowed California dining, including vegan fare and featuring local Sonoma County wine pairings.

**Easy to advanced biking, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, golf, tennis, hiking, birdwatching, and surfing.

**In season, salmon and steelhead fishing in the River, ocean fishing from Bodega Bay.

10 to 45 minutes

**DOZENS of Dry Creek, Alexander Valley, and Russian River Valley wineries and champagne cellars.

**Idyllic towns of Sebastapol, Forestville, Occidental, Bodega Bay, Freestone, Healdsburg, Monte Rio, Cazadero, Jenner, Duncans Mills - gourmet dining, arts and crafts, and local Sonoma flair abound!

**Mud baths, european and japanese spas, saunas, massage, steam rooms, mineral pools.

20 to 45 minutes

**Stellar Sonoma County Coast Beaches stringing south to Bodega Bay.

**Salt Point State Park, Timber Cove, Fort Ross State Park, Gualala, and the Mendocino coast beckon north on Highway 1.