The bio-rich Russian River Valley, first inhabited by the Pomo people, is what still attracts people to the beautiful town of Guerneville today.
Xyz Gardens cottage was constructed in the early 1930s. Back then people took the ferry from San Francisco to Sausalito where trains headed to the "Vacation Playland" villages of Guerneville, Rio Nido and Monte Rio. They came to escape the city for the natural beauty, to play in the river, eat in great restaurants and party in the bars. Not much has changed in 2016.
The area is home to the coast redwood which is the tallest living thing on Earth. These trees typically live to be 500-1,000 years old, grow to a diameter of 12-16 feet, and stand from 200-250 feet tall. Some live past 2,000 years and tower over 350 feet. Coast redwoods are classified as temperate rainforests and they need wet and mild climates to survive. The rainfall in Guerneville averages nearly 50 inches per year and the trees are often shrouded in a mystical fog that helps to maintain the moist conditions needed for the redwoods to survive.
The area is home to the coast redwood which is the tallest living thing on Earth. These trees typically live to be 500-1,000 years old, grow to a diameter of 12-16 feet, and stand from 200-250 feet tall. Some live past 2,000 years and tower over 350 feet. Coast redwoods are classified as temperate rainforests and they need wet and mild climates to survive. The rainfall in Guerneville averages nearly 50 inches per year and the trees are often shrouded in a mystical fog that helps to maintain the moist conditions needed for the redwoods to survive.
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area activities
parks + recreation riding bikespaddlingwineries hot air balloon ridessalon movie theatre
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dining + food
River Inn Grill 16141 Main Street Guerneville, CA 95446 707.869.0481 Stumptown Brewery* 15045 River Road Guerneville, CA 95446 707.869.0705 Taqueria La Tapatia 16632 Hwy 116 Guerneville, CA 95446 707.869.1821 Trio* 16225 Main Street Guerneville, CA 95446 707.604.7461 Rio Nido Roadhouse* 14540 Canyon 2 Road Rio Nido, CA 95471 707.869.0821dining + food Applewood Inn & Restaurant 13555 HWY 116 Guerneville, CA 95446 707.869.9093 Betty Spagetti seaside metal bucks tavern wrap place, arm woods rd tequilla bar, |
Boon 16248 main street Guerneville, CA 95446 707.869.0780 Big Bottom Market 16228 Main Street Guerneville, CA 95446 707.604.7295 Main Street Station Ristorante Caberet 16280 Main Street Guerneville, CA 95446 707.869.0501 Taco Truck 16632 Main St. Guerneville, CA 95446 Korbel Delicatessen & Market 13250 River Road Guerneville, CA 95446 707.824.7313 Agriculture Bar & Restraunt @ Dawn Ranch Lodge* 16467 River Road Guerneville, CA 95446 707.869.0656 Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant 7871 River Road Forestville, CA 95436 707.887.3300 |
adult beverages
MC T's Bull Pen 16246 First Street Guerneville 707.869-3377 Rainbow Cattle Co 16220 Main Street Guerneville 707.869-0206 |
community events + happenings.
the Russian River Chamber of Commerce compiles the area's many events into a helpful online calendar.
the Russian River Chamber of Commerce compiles the area's many events into a helpful online calendar.
Mt. Jackson Mine and Mercury Mining in Guerneville, CA
The lasting impact of mercury mining, article
Photos of the Mt Jackson Mine
The lasting impact of mercury mining, article
Photos of the Mt Jackson Mine
