Guidebook for Cazadero
Food Scene
Coffee and Pastries in the morning, Pizza, beer, and live music on the weekends! Hours can be seasonal, so in the fall and winter months, please check their website for updated hours.
Summer hours:
Friday 3pm — 9pm (Live music 6pm to 9pm!)
Saturday 8am — 3pm
Sunday 8am — 3pm
29 locals recommend
Raymond's Bakery at Elim Grove
5400 Cazadero HwyCoffee and Pastries in the morning, Pizza, beer, and live music on the weekends! Hours can be seasonal, so in the fall and winter months, please check their website for updated hours.
Summer hours:
Friday 3pm — 9pm (Live music 6pm to 9pm!)
Saturday 8am — 3pm
Sunday 8am — 3pm
Great coffee and delicious pastries in charming Duncan's Mills. Dogs welcome on the patio.
65 locals recommend
Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery
25377 Steelhead BlvdGreat coffee and delicious pastries in charming Duncan's Mills. Dogs welcome on the patio.
Cape Fear is in charming Duncan's Mills, nestled among some really great shops. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. California cuisine with a southern flair!
56 locals recommend
Cape Fear Café
25191 Main StreetCape Fear is in charming Duncan's Mills, nestled among some really great shops. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. California cuisine with a southern flair!
Amazing food and the best sunset views in the area! Making reservations is always a good idea. Also a great place to grab a drink to enjoy on the deck. Where the Russian River meets the sea!
105 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1Amazing food and the best sunset views in the area! Making reservations is always a good idea. Also a great place to grab a drink to enjoy on the deck. Where the Russian River meets the sea!
A most unique dining experience! They operate on the honor system. You pick what you pay! Food is simple, but good, and very filling. Right on the Russian River.
9 locals recommend
Russian House #1
9960 CA-1A most unique dining experience! They operate on the honor system. You pick what you pay! Food is simple, but good, and very filling. Right on the Russian River.
Amazing coffee, great salads and sandwiches. Focaccia bread is amazing! Bring cash, or use the ATM in the shop. No credit cards. Amazing views of the Russian River and the ocean. Live music on summer weekends!
92 locals recommend
Cafe Aquatica
10439 CA-1Amazing coffee, great salads and sandwiches. Focaccia bread is amazing! Bring cash, or use the ATM in the shop. No credit cards. Amazing views of the Russian River and the ocean. Live music on summer weekends!
Amazing Russian River views, and cuisine that sources from local farms.
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 our 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.
Hours are seasonal, so call ahead during the winter months.
31 locals recommend
Village Inn & Restaurant
20822 River BlvdAmazing Russian River views, and cuisine that sources from local farms.
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 our 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.
Hours are seasonal, so call ahead during the winter months.
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Views of the golf course, and live music occasionally on the weekends!
9 locals recommend
Northwood Restaurant
19400 CA-116Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Views of the golf course, and live music occasionally on the weekends!
Seaside Metal Oyster Bar
16222 Main StThe new hot spot in Guerneville! Fresh and delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
Full bar and restaurant. Dine on the patio with your dog! Live music on the weekends. Meet the locals!
72 locals recommend
Blue Heron | Restaurant and Tavern
25300 Steelhead BlvdFull bar and restaurant. Dine on the patio with your dog! Live music on the weekends. Meet the locals!
A tasting room with a variety of local wines. Head in on Friday night, when everyone's a local! This is an adults only establishment. Your dog is welcome on the porch!
37 locals recommend
Sophie's Cellars
25179 CA-116A tasting room with a variety of local wines. Head in on Friday night, when everyone's a local! This is an adults only establishment. Your dog is welcome on the porch!
Where the fun is! This is a great place to let loose and night, or to relax by the pool on the weekend!
28 locals recommend
R3 Hotel
16390 4th StWhere the fun is! This is a great place to let loose and night, or to relax by the pool on the weekend!
When you're not ready to go home yet...this is a great place to keep the party going. Multiple pool tables, in the heart of downtown Guerneville.
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Cattle Company
16220 Main StWhen you're not ready to go home yet...this is a great place to keep the party going. Multiple pool tables, in the heart of downtown Guerneville.
Stumptown Brewery
15045 River RdLocal brewery right on the river! Full food menu, too!
Great food and an amazing variety of craft beers on tap and in the bottle. Live music on the weekends! A great stop after the Friday Farmers Market in Occidental from June to October!
34 locals recommend
Barley and Hops Tavern
3688 Bohemian HwyGreat food and an amazing variety of craft beers on tap and in the bottle. Live music on the weekends! A great stop after the Friday Farmers Market in Occidental from June to October!
Beautiful tasting room! Well off the beaten path. Pinot, Pinotage, and Chardonnay. Great place for a picnic.
32 locals recommend
Fort Ross Vineyard Tasting Room
15725 Meyers Grade RdBeautiful tasting room! Well off the beaten path. Pinot, Pinotage, and Chardonnay. Great place for a picnic.
Tasting and Garden Tours! They also have deli. Makes a great first stop on a wine tasting adventure!
137 locals recommend
Korbel Winery
13250 River RdTasting and Garden Tours! They also have deli. Makes a great first stop on a wine tasting adventure!
Amazing views of the Russian River Valley. Pinot, Zin, and Chardonnay!
43 locals recommend
Gary Farrell Winery
10701 Westside RdAmazing views of the Russian River Valley. Pinot, Zin, and Chardonnay!
Beautiful gardens, a great place to picnic. Yummy Russian River Pinot! Dogs are welcome outside. Live music on certain Saturdays during the summer.
19 locals recommend
VML Winery
5610 Dry Creek RoadBeautiful gardens, a great place to picnic. Yummy Russian River Pinot! Dogs are welcome outside. Live music on certain Saturdays during the summer.
Beautiful views of the Russian River Valley! Amazing gardens, and a good place to picnic. Do call ahead on summer weekends, and the winery will someone close for a private wedding.
29 locals recommend
Arista Winery
7015 Westside RdBeautiful views of the Russian River Valley! Amazing gardens, and a good place to picnic. Do call ahead on summer weekends, and the winery will someone close for a private wedding.
Thomas George Estates
8075 Westside RdTaste in their wine cave!
Other wine makers love Joseph Swan...visit and you'll know why. Taste among the barrels! Only open on the weekends.
21 locals recommend
Joseph Swan Vineyards
2916 Laguna RdOther wine makers love Joseph Swan...visit and you'll know why. Taste among the barrels! Only open on the weekends.
Sonoma Coast Vineyards
555 CA-1Bodega Bay's newest tasting room!
Sightseeing
Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" was filmed, here. The visitors center has plenty of information to help you explore the area! See the historic schoolhouse!
291 locals recommend
Bodega Bay
Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" was filmed, here. The visitors center has plenty of information to help you explore the area! See the historic schoolhouse!
Whale watchers, unite! This is a great place to look for whales on their annual migration. Bring a coat! It can be windy. Cliffs are high, so be mindful of small children.
72 locals recommend
Bodega Head
Whale watchers, unite! This is a great place to look for whales on their annual migration. Bring a coat! It can be windy. Cliffs are high, so be mindful of small children.
Arts & Culture
Fort Ross State Park has it all! You can tour their museum, and also poke around the historic fort! Miles of hiking along the coast, and in the forest make this a great place to spend the day. Make sure to bring along a lunch, as services in this area are limited.
48 locals recommend
Fort Ross
19005 Coast HwyFort Ross State Park has it all! You can tour their museum, and also poke around the historic fort! Miles of hiking along the coast, and in the forest make this a great place to spend the day. Make sure to bring along a lunch, as services in this area are limited.
Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery
320 Sanderling CtFeatures historic California Art and local artists.
Nestled in among some really cute shops in charming Duncan's Mills, this gallery features Early California and Contemporary art.
6 locals recommend
Christopher Queen Galleries
Nestled in among some really cute shops in charming Duncan's Mills, this gallery features Early California and Contemporary art.
Parks & Nature
Stroll among the trees in the bottom of the park, or take the Eastridge or Pool Ridge trail up, up, up, for a more strenuous and scenic hike. You will be rewarded!
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdStroll among the trees in the bottom of the park, or take the Eastridge or Pool Ridge trail up, up, up, for a more strenuous and scenic hike. You will be rewarded!
Where the river meets the sea! View seals, pelicans, and other wildlife! Goat Rock Beach is not dog friendly, but dogs are welcome at Blind Beach, just to the south.
125 locals recommend
Goat Rock Beach
Where the river meets the sea! View seals, pelicans, and other wildlife! Goat Rock Beach is not dog friendly, but dogs are welcome at Blind Beach, just to the south.
Shell Beach is a great central location along the coast. It's the midway point for the Kortum Trail, which runs from Blind Beach to the north, through Shell Beach, and continues south to Wright's Beach. You can also access the Pomo Canyon Trail just across Highway 1 from Shell Beach. This is a super scenic hike with views of the ocean and the Russian River.
53 locals recommend
Shell Beach
Shell Beach is a great central location along the coast. It's the midway point for the Kortum Trail, which runs from Blind Beach to the north, through Shell Beach, and continues south to Wright's Beach. You can also access the Pomo Canyon Trail just across Highway 1 from Shell Beach. This is a super scenic hike with views of the ocean and the Russian River.
The northern Kortum Trail access point is located just south of the Blind Beach parking lot. Blind Beach is dog friendly. Scenes from The Goonies were filmed here.
14 locals recommend
Blind Beach
The northern Kortum Trail access point is located just south of the Blind Beach parking lot. Blind Beach is dog friendly. Scenes from The Goonies were filmed here.
Wright's Beach is a really large sandy beach. Great for flying kites! The beach is dog friendly. This is also the southern access point to The Kortum Trail, which runs north to Blind Beach. The Kortum Trail is not dog friendly.
Wright's Beach Campground
7095 CA-1Wright's Beach is a really large sandy beach. Great for flying kites! The beach is dog friendly. This is also the southern access point to The Kortum Trail, which runs north to Blind Beach. The Kortum Trail is not dog friendly.
A great place to access the beach...and to scope out the local flowers in the spring and summer months! Picnic tables are available.
Duncan's Landing Overlook
Duncan's Landing OverlookA great place to access the beach...and to scope out the local flowers in the spring and summer months! Picnic tables are available.
Shopping
Pig Alley
25193 Main StGreat little gift store with a variety of small gifts.
Worldly Goods
25171 CA-116Comfy clothing, unique gifts!
Essentials
Really nice grocery selection. Beer and wine too! Cards, postcards...a great place to pick up an extra sweatshirt if you need one. They also have a deli. Pick up sandwiches on your way out to the coast!
38 locals recommend
Duncans Mills General Store
25200 CA-116Really nice grocery selection. Beer and wine too! Cards, postcards...a great place to pick up an extra sweatshirt if you need one. They also have a deli. Pick up sandwiches on your way out to the coast!
A fair selection of grocery items. Great for picking up a sweatshirt if you forgot yours at home!
13 locals recommend
Cazadero General Store
6125 Cazadero HwyA fair selection of grocery items. Great for picking up a sweatshirt if you forgot yours at home!
JENNER SEA STORE
10444 CA-1If you are heading north...stop for gas, here! They also have an ATM.
Bartlett's Market
9890 Main StA fair amount of grocery and essential items.
Safeway
16405 CA-116Open 24 hours for all of your grocery needs!