Guidebook for Monte Rio

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Guidebook for Monte Rio

Food Scene

Yummy breakfast, lunch and early diner. Local beer and wine. Outdoor dining on the terrace with Russian River Views. Very casual. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the winter.
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Rio Cafe & Grill
20391 CA-116
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Yummy breakfast, lunch and early diner. Local beer and wine. Outdoor dining on the terrace with Russian River Views. Very casual. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the winter.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner! Full bar with golf course views. Live music on the weekends during the summer.
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Northwood Restaurant
19400 CA-116
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner! Full bar with golf course views. Live music on the weekends during the summer.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in charming Duncans Mills.
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Cape Fear Café
25191 Main Street
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in charming Duncans Mills.
Coffee and Yummy Pastries!
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Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery
25377 Steelhead Blvd
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Coffee and Yummy Pastries!
A local Italian tradition! About 20 minutes away in super cute Occidental.
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Negri's Original Occidental
3700 Bohemian Hwy
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A local Italian tradition! About 20 minutes away in super cute Occidental.
Great for dinner. Mediterranean California cuisine.
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Hazel Restaurant
3782 Bohemian Hwy
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Great for dinner. Mediterranean California cuisine.
Great place for your morning coffee!
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Bia Cafe
19420 CA-116
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Great place for your morning coffee!
Great place for dinner under the Redwoods with Russian River views. Locally sourced food, beer and wine! In 1906, a summer home was built under the ancient redwoods on the south bank of the Russian River. Two years later, hotel construction began and it became summer resort known as the Riverview Inn. Scenes from the 1942 film, Holiday Inn, starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire were filmed at the Inn (with some help from artificial snow) and the Inn's name was changed to match the film name. Film historian Ken Barnes called it “the definitive Hollywood musical of the 1940s.” It’s about Jim Harper (Crosby), a singer who decides to escape the rat race of nightly performances in clubs by opening an inn in the country that’s only open on holidays. The movie is famous as it brought together three greats in the prime of their careers – Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and Irving Berlin and won an Academy Award for Best Movie Song, “White Christmas” in 1943. In 1952, the hotel was renamed Village Inn and became an all-seasons hotel. The property is currently owed by a family who is dedicated to preserving the Inn’s golden historic charm.
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Village Inn & Restaurant
20822 River Blvd
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Great place for dinner under the Redwoods with Russian River views. Locally sourced food, beer and wine! In 1906, a summer home was built under the ancient redwoods on the south bank of the Russian River. Two years later, hotel construction began and it became summer resort known as the Riverview Inn. Scenes from the 1942 film, Holiday Inn, starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire were filmed at the Inn (with some help from artificial snow) and the Inn's name was changed to match the film name. Film historian Ken Barnes called it “the definitive Hollywood musical of the 1940s.” It’s about Jim Harper (Crosby), a singer who decides to escape the rat race of nightly performances in clubs by opening an inn in the country that’s only open on holidays. The movie is famous as it brought together three greats in the prime of their careers – Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and Irving Berlin and won an Academy Award for Best Movie Song, “White Christmas” in 1943. In 1952, the hotel was renamed Village Inn and became an all-seasons hotel. The property is currently owed by a family who is dedicated to preserving the Inn’s golden historic charm.
Amazing coffee with Russian River and Ocean views. Yummy sandwiches with amazing bread. Great salads. Live music on the weekends during the summer. Bring cash. They don't accept credit cards. There is an ATM in the restaurant, but it's good to have cash in case it's on the fritz.
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Cafe Aquatica
10439 CA-1
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Amazing coffee with Russian River and Ocean views. Yummy sandwiches with amazing bread. Great salads. Live music on the weekends during the summer. Bring cash. They don't accept credit cards. There is an ATM in the restaurant, but it's good to have cash in case it's on the fritz.
A truly unique dining experience! Good, filling food. They operate on the honor system, so you pay what you think the meal was worth! Right on the Russian River.
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Russian House #1
9960 CA-1
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A truly unique dining experience! Good, filling food. They operate on the honor system, so you pay what you think the meal was worth! Right on the Russian River.
Beautiful sunset views! Amazing seafood. For dinner, it's best to make reservations.
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River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1
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Beautiful sunset views! Amazing seafood. For dinner, it's best to make reservations.
Amazing seafood. One of Guerneville's most popular restaurants.
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Seaside Metal Oyster Bar
16222 Main St
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Amazing seafood. One of Guerneville's most popular restaurants.
Great place to pick up a picnic to go for wine tasting. Special sandwiches and coffee drinks.
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Big Bottom Market
16228 Main St
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Great place to pick up a picnic to go for wine tasting. Special sandwiches and coffee drinks.
Open for lunch and dinner. Farm to table fare. Not suitable for large groups. Expect a wait for dinner. They don't take reservations, but you can show up early to get your name on the list...and then have a beverage at near by El Barrio while you wait. :)
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boon eat + drink
16248 Main St
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Open for lunch and dinner. Farm to table fare. Not suitable for large groups. Expect a wait for dinner. They don't take reservations, but you can show up early to get your name on the list...and then have a beverage at near by El Barrio while you wait. :)

Drinks & Nightlife

Breakfast and Lunch during the day and cocktails at night! Great place to get a peek at the local population.
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Lucy’s Lounge & Grill
20391 CA-116
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Breakfast and Lunch during the day and cocktails at night! Great place to get a peek at the local population.
Restaurant with a full bar. Outdoor patio seating for those with dogs. Live music on the weekends. Where the locals go!
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Blue Heron | Restaurant and Tavern
25300 Steelhead Blvd
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Restaurant with a full bar. Outdoor patio seating for those with dogs. Live music on the weekends. Where the locals go!
Craft beer and wine, only! No mainstream beverages, here. Great food, daily specials. Live music most Friday and Saturday nights.
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Barley and Hops Tavern
3688 Bohemian Hwy
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Craft beer and wine, only! No mainstream beverages, here. Great food, daily specials. Live music most Friday and Saturday nights.
Full restaurant and separate bar. A local tradition! Sports on multiple televisions in the bar.
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Union Hotel Restaurant & Cafe
3731 Main St
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Full restaurant and separate bar. A local tradition! Sports on multiple televisions in the bar.
Great appetizers, mixed drinks, and beer.
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El Barrio
16230 Main St
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Great appetizers, mixed drinks, and beer.
World famous Korbel Champagne tasting! Really nice garden tours. Deli on site. Great launching point for a day of wine tasting adventures.
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Korbel Winery
13250 River Rd
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World famous Korbel Champagne tasting! Really nice garden tours. Deli on site. Great launching point for a day of wine tasting adventures.
Adorably rustic tasting room among their organic vineyard. Rare wines for Sonoma County, like Carignane and Viognier. Excellent Pinot. Not great for groups because of the size of the tasting room. Pay a visit to their fancy chickens while you're there!
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Porter Creek Vineyards
8735 Westside Rd
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Adorably rustic tasting room among their organic vineyard. Rare wines for Sonoma County, like Carignane and Viognier. Excellent Pinot. Not great for groups because of the size of the tasting room. Pay a visit to their fancy chickens while you're there!
Excellent views of the Russian River Valley. Really nice pinot and chardonnay.
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게리패럴와이너리
10701 Westside Rd
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Excellent views of the Russian River Valley. Really nice pinot and chardonnay.
A wide variety of wines from the Russian River Valley Area. Bring your guest passport for a complimentary tasting for two! Local artwork in the tasting room.
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Moshin Vineyards
10295 Westside Rd
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A wide variety of wines from the Russian River Valley Area. Bring your guest passport for a complimentary tasting for two! Local artwork in the tasting room.
Wine taste in their cave! Small-lot artisan wines. Nice picnic area.
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Thomas George Estates
8075 Westside Rd
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Wine taste in their cave! Small-lot artisan wines. Nice picnic area.
Really pretty gardens and views of the Russian River Valley. Amazing Pinot. May be closed on Saturdays during the summer for special events.
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Arista Winery
7015 Westside Rd
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Really pretty gardens and views of the Russian River Valley. Amazing Pinot. May be closed on Saturdays during the summer for special events.
Really great pinot. Excellent place for picnics. Pretty gardens, and dogs are welcome outside. Life sized Jenga.
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VML Winery
5610 Dry Creek Road
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Really great pinot. Excellent place for picnics. Pretty gardens, and dogs are welcome outside. Life sized Jenga.
Pretty views and nice picnic areas. Groups welcome, but they appreciate a call ahead of time to make sure they are appropriately staffed.
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Matrix Winery
3291 Westside Rd
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Pretty views and nice picnic areas. Groups welcome, but they appreciate a call ahead of time to make sure they are appropriately staffed.
Tasting room with a rock and roll theme. Nice picnic area, great Russian River Valley views.
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Armida Winery
2201 Westside Rd
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Tasting room with a rock and roll theme. Nice picnic area, great Russian River Valley views.
A little off the beaten path. An estate in the country. :)
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하트퍼드패밀리와이너리
8075 Martinelli Rd
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A little off the beaten path. An estate in the country. :)
So many varieties of Zinfandel!
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Wine Guerrilla
6671 Front St
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So many varieties of Zinfandel!
Wine tasting and outdoor dining on their beautiful patio area.
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러시안리버빈야드
5700 California 116
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Wine tasting and outdoor dining on their beautiful patio area.
Delicious bubbly. Amazing views! Tasting room is outdoors, so not great for rainy days.
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아이언호스 와인 농장
9786 Ross Station Rd
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Delicious bubbly. Amazing views! Tasting room is outdoors, so not great for rainy days.
Out of this world Pinot! Tasting room with a young/hip vibe.
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Red Car Wine Co
8400 Graton Rd
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Out of this world Pinot! Tasting room with a young/hip vibe.
Wine tasting in charming downtown Graton!
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Paul Mathew Co
9060 Graton Rd
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Wine tasting in charming downtown Graton!
Taste on their beautiful outdoor patio. Great views!
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Fog Crest Vineyard
7606 Occidental Rd
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Taste on their beautiful outdoor patio. Great views!
Exceptional Pinot
Dutton Estate Winery
8757 Green Valley Rd
Exceptional Pinot
Wine tasting in charming Occidental!
Bohème Cellar Door
3625 Main St
Wine tasting in charming Occidental!
Only open on the weekends, but a really authentic Sonoma County wine tasting. They have more wines open to taste than any other tasting room, and your tasting happens among the wine barrels. Really nice staff.
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Joseph Swan Vineyards
2916 Laguna Rd
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Only open on the weekends, but a really authentic Sonoma County wine tasting. They have more wines open to taste than any other tasting room, and your tasting happens among the wine barrels. Really nice staff.
Known for their pinot and zinfandel. Very scenic views of the Russian River Valley.
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Woodenhead Vintners
5700 River Rd
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Known for their pinot and zinfandel. Very scenic views of the Russian River Valley.
Tucked away in the hills above the fog line, this is a great place to bring a picnic and spend the afternoon. On a clear day, you can see the ocean. On cooler days at lower elevations, the tasting room area tends to be much warmer. Hours can vary in the winter. Do check their website before making the trip, or call ahead. Once in awhile a bike race in the area will impact their open hours.
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Fort Ross Vineyard Tasting Room
15725 Meyers Grade Rd
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Tucked away in the hills above the fog line, this is a great place to bring a picnic and spend the afternoon. On a clear day, you can see the ocean. On cooler days at lower elevations, the tasting room area tends to be much warmer. Hours can vary in the winter. Do check their website before making the trip, or call ahead. Once in awhile a bike race in the area will impact their open hours.
Tasting in charming, historic Freestone
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Joseph Phelps, Freestone Vineyards Guest Center
12747 El Camino Bodega
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Tasting in charming, historic Freestone
Gift and wine shop. Enjoy a casual tasting with harbor views.
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Gourmet Au Bay
1412 Bay Flat Rd
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Gift and wine shop. Enjoy a casual tasting with harbor views.
A nice selection of wines from the Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley.
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서노마코스트빈야드
555 CA-1
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A nice selection of wines from the Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley.
Tasting room with many local wines in charming Duncans Mills. Visit on Friday evenings for locals night. Everyone's a local, even you! Snack buffet that evening. Sophies is dog friendly, but not child friendly.
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Sophie's Cellars
25179 CA-116
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Tasting room with many local wines in charming Duncans Mills. Visit on Friday evenings for locals night. Everyone's a local, even you! Snack buffet that evening. Sophies is dog friendly, but not child friendly.

Parks & Nature

Take an easy stroll along the bottom of the park along the Pioneer Nature Trail, or opt for a more strenuous hike along the Pool Ridge or East Ridge Trails. You'll find peace, quiet, and beautiful redwoods!
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods Rd
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Take an easy stroll along the bottom of the park along the Pioneer Nature Trail, or opt for a more strenuous hike along the Pool Ridge or East Ridge Trails. You'll find peace, quiet, and beautiful redwoods!
A lesser know Redwood Grove with easy hiking and picnic tables. Great for getting away from it all! Grab a picnic lunch from The Bohemian Market in Occidental and head on up!
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LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
17599 Fitzpatrick Ln
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A lesser know Redwood Grove with easy hiking and picnic tables. Great for getting away from it all! Grab a picnic lunch from The Bohemian Market in Occidental and head on up!
Where the Russian River meets the sea! Absolutely beautiful, with ample bird and seal watching opportunities. Because of the wildlife, this beach is not dog friendly.
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Goat Rock Beach
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Where the Russian River meets the sea! Absolutely beautiful, with ample bird and seal watching opportunities. Because of the wildlife, this beach is not dog friendly.
History and Nature! Explore the Fort and Museum. Hike along the coast! Hike through the forest on the eastern side of Highway 1. Do bring food and water. Fort Ross is not dog friendly.
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Fort Ross
19005 Coast Hwy
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History and Nature! Explore the Fort and Museum. Hike along the coast! Hike through the forest on the eastern side of Highway 1. Do bring food and water. Fort Ross is not dog friendly.
Large sandy ocean beach. Great for kite flying and watching the local surfers. This beach is not dog friendly.
North Salmon Creek Beach
Large sandy ocean beach. Great for kite flying and watching the local surfers. This beach is not dog friendly.
Dog friendly ocean beach. Sandy, with pretty wildflowers in the spring and summer.
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Schoolhouse Beach
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Dog friendly ocean beach. Sandy, with pretty wildflowers in the spring and summer.
Beach access and the mid point along The Kortum Trail that runs along the coast from Blind Beach to Wright's Beach. If you are looking to explore the coastline...this is a great place to park. The trail head for the Pomo Canyon Trail is also here. It's across Highway One from the Shell Beach Parking lot.
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Shell Beach
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Beach access and the mid point along The Kortum Trail that runs along the coast from Blind Beach to Wright's Beach. If you are looking to explore the coastline...this is a great place to park. The trail head for the Pomo Canyon Trail is also here. It's across Highway One from the Shell Beach Parking lot.
Dog friendly, ocean access. Great place for rock hunting. Scenes from The Goonies were filmed here. The Kortum Trail is accessed from The Blind Beach parking lot.
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Blind Beach
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Dog friendly, ocean access. Great place for rock hunting. Scenes from The Goonies were filmed here. The Kortum Trail is accessed from The Blind Beach parking lot.
Long, dog friendly sandy beach. This is also where you would access the southern portion of The Kortum Trail.
Wrights Beach
Long, dog friendly sandy beach. This is also where you would access the southern portion of The Kortum Trail.

Sightseeing

Hitchcock fans must visit Bodega Bay! "The Birds" was filmed in 1963 at The Schoolhouse on Bodega Lane, with the soaring white wood building playing a prominent role in the action. While the sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks depicted on screen don’t actually occur in this bucolic town, the former fishing village truly is a center for bird migration. Birdwatching is popular amid the squawking and chattering of bird season, and many visitors stop at the tall white building on a gently sloping hill just off Bodega Highway to set the mood. Built in 1873, the house was originally the Potter Schoolhouse, then a local community center, an inn, a restaurant, and a guesthouse. It’s now a private residence (17110 Bodega Lane, Bodega), with patient owners who hope that not too many people peer in their windows. Hitchcock saved the property, in reality, since the redwood building had been abandoned the year before he decided to film. Next door to The Potter School house is Saint Teresa of Avila Church. The church was also seen in the film and Hitchcock attended services in the church. It was also the subject of an Ansel Adams photograph in 1953.
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Bodega Bay
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Hitchcock fans must visit Bodega Bay! "The Birds" was filmed in 1963 at The Schoolhouse on Bodega Lane, with the soaring white wood building playing a prominent role in the action. While the sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks depicted on screen don’t actually occur in this bucolic town, the former fishing village truly is a center for bird migration. Birdwatching is popular amid the squawking and chattering of bird season, and many visitors stop at the tall white building on a gently sloping hill just off Bodega Highway to set the mood. Built in 1873, the house was originally the Potter Schoolhouse, then a local community center, an inn, a restaurant, and a guesthouse. It’s now a private residence (17110 Bodega Lane, Bodega), with patient owners who hope that not too many people peer in their windows. Hitchcock saved the property, in reality, since the redwood building had been abandoned the year before he decided to film. Next door to The Potter School house is Saint Teresa of Avila Church. The church was also seen in the film and Hitchcock attended services in the church. It was also the subject of an Ansel Adams photograph in 1953.
One of the most scenic drives in Sonoma County. Catch Coleman Valley Road just above charming Occidental, and travel through Redwood forests, past rustic farm buildings, and climb the hills for spectacular hill and ocean views!
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Coleman Valley Road
Coleman Valley Road
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One of the most scenic drives in Sonoma County. Catch Coleman Valley Road just above charming Occidental, and travel through Redwood forests, past rustic farm buildings, and climb the hills for spectacular hill and ocean views!
A super scenic drive from Cazdero to the actual Fort out at the coast. Fort Ross Winery makes an excellent stop along the way!
Fort Ross Road
Fort Ross Road
A super scenic drive from Cazdero to the actual Fort out at the coast. Fort Ross Winery makes an excellent stop along the way!
THE place for whale watching in Sonoma County, January through May.
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보데가헤드
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THE place for whale watching in Sonoma County, January through May.