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The Russian River valley is Northern California summer at its most classic: redwood groves, warm river beaches, canoe launches at Burke's, and cabin towns — Guerneville, Monte Rio, Forestville, Rio Nido, and Cazadero — strung along the water under the trees. These are the river getaways and lodging options our guests come back to year after year.
Our river homes run from riverfront lodges with private decks to hot-tub cabins tucked into the redwoods. Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is minutes from Guerneville, and the Westside Road wineries of the Russian River Valley are on the way in from Healdsburg.
River homes are described in river terms — beach access, deck views, redwood settings. When a home is genuinely on the water, its listing says riverfront and means it.
Guides for Russian River
Guerneville
Things to Do in Guerneville, California — A Local Team's Guide
Guerneville is the river town under the redwoods, about 90 minutes north of San Francisco on River Road. Swim at Johnson's Beach in summer, walk Armstrong Redwoods any month, and eat on Main Street. The Russian River is the point of the trip, and it's in charge.
Monte Rio
Things to Do in Monte Rio, California — A Local Team's Guide
Monte Rio is the quieter river town five minutes west of Guerneville, about 95 minutes north of San Francisco. The public beach is the reason to stay. Swim in summer, play nine holes at Northwood, and eat on River Boulevard. Guerneville is next door when you want Armstrong or a longer dinner list.
Forestville
Things to Do in Forestville, California — A Local Team's Guide
Forestville is the put-in town for the Russian River canoe day, about 80 minutes north of San Francisco on Highway 116. Paddle from Burke's in summer, swim at Steelhead Beach, and eat on Front Street or River Road. Guerneville is ten minutes west when you want Armstrong.
Cazadero
Things to Do in Cazadero, California — A Local Team's Guide
Cazadero is a redwood canyon up Cazadero Highway, about 105 minutes north of San Francisco. The house is the stay. Friday pizza at Raymond's in season, a sandwich at the store, and Duncans Mills when you want a village. Guerneville is fifteen minutes down for a supermarket or Armstrong.
Guide
Russian River Beaches — Johnson's, Monte Rio, Steelhead, and Floats
Summer is when the Russian River turns into a swim day under the redwoods. Johnson's Beach anchors Guerneville, Monte Rio holds the big public beach, and Steelhead to Sunset is the float we send people on. Check the USGS gauge and the county beach hotline before you get in, and put a life jacket on every child.
Russian River questions
Which Russian River town should I stay in?
Guerneville has the most restaurants and nightlife; Monte Rio has the famous beach and quieter streets; Forestville is closest to Russian River Valley wineries; Cazadero is deepest in the redwoods. All are within about 20 minutes of each other.
Can you swim in the Russian River?
Yes — summer is beach season on the river, with popular access at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville and Monte Rio Beach. Conditions vary by season and year; check current conditions when you visit.
Do Russian River cabins have hot tubs?
Many of ours do — a hot tub under the redwoods is the signature Russian River evening. Use the hot tub filter to see every home that has one.
