Things To Do
Graton
Aren's hometown. Check out the Willowood for brunch or the Underwood for dinner. Take a stroll down the bikepath.
Sebastopol
Check out the Barlow - Golden State Cider Taproom, Crooked Goat Brewing, Taylor Lane Coffee. Walk around downtown and enjoy the town center.
Bodega Bay
Head to the coast for a day at the beach. Drive through the town of Bodega to check out the church where Hitchcock's "The Birds" was filmed.
Jenner
Drive along River Road, through Guerneville, to the coast at Jenner. Stop at the Golden Coast Coffee and Bakery for an amazing cinnamon bun.
Wild Flour Bread
Stop here for bread and pastries!
Armstrong Woods
Highly recommended for out of state visitors! Walk through the shadow of the giants in this redwood reserve. Kid friendly, flat terrain.
Furthermore Wines Sebastopol Tasting Room & Courtyard
One of our favorite vineyards. Enjoy their bocce ball court.
Khom Loi
Great Thai Food! One of our favorite restaurants.
Russian River Vineyards
Great spot for wine tasting.
The Altamont General Store
Great spot for coffee, cute gifts inside.
Andy's Produce Market
Our favorite local grocer for all your needs.
Steelhead Beach
Float down the river.
Russian River Brewing Company
Enjoy a Pliny the Elder IPA!
Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery
Grab a cinnamon bun here on the way out to the coast.
Cafe Aquatica
Nice spot for a coffee and a view of the bay.
Jenner Headlands Preserve
Beautiful hike with a great view of the ocean. Can be exposed so bring sunscreen and plenty of water. One of the few dog friendly hikes on the coast.
Willow Wood Market Cafe
Enjoy brunch of a coffee in Aren's home town.
Golden State Cider Taproom
Enjoy a cider in the heart of the Barlow. Try one of the "Harvest Series" collection, to support the local farms. We highly recommend the "Save the Gravenstein," not only is it delicious it uses the Gravenstein apple which used to be the main crop in the area before wine took over.
The Marshall Store
Feeling adventurous? Head out to Tamales Bay for some fresh oysters. Pro tip: if you get an order of cooked oysters it comes with an amazing chunk of garlic bread.
Estero Americano State Marine Recreational Management Area
Beautiful coastal trail, dog friendly, amazing views of the ocean and rolling hills. Highly recommend.