Russian River Bridge view, Jenner
Incredible views over the bright blue Russian River as it meets the ocean at Jenner. This is a wonderful drive!
Russian River
Canoe down the lazy Russian River, passing majestic redwoods and sunny hills covered in vineyards.
Howarth Park, Santa Rosa
A super fun playground with a giant space net, carousel, pony rides, train rides, and dog-friendly hiking and bike trails around a lake.
Seal Lookout, Jenner
A pull-out on Highway 1, where you can look down on a seal rookery at the rivermouth.
Whale Point and Goat Beach, Jenner
Stunning, foggy grey-sanded beaches with wild deadly surf and high headlands.
Luther Burbank Gardens, Santa Rosa
Peaceful, small gardens with every plant you could want in a garden!
Iron Horse Vineyard, Forestville
An inspiring drive through vineyards to the top of a hill with a stunning vista.
Pee Wee Mini Golf, Guerneville
A cute 1940s mini golf park with sculpted animals and water fountains.
Willard Libby Park, Sebastopol
A beautiful park with lake, fountain, ducks, and a small modern playground.
Johnson's Beach, Guerneville
A wide, pebbly shore where you can enter the Russian River on kayak or paddleboat, have a beer, or walk the historic Guerneville Bridge.
Downtown Santa Rosa
Historic, attractive 4th Street has two blocks of coffee shops and sidewalk cafes.