GUERNEVILLE VACATION RENTALS, CALIFORNIA |
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Why Vacation in Guerneville |
| A visit to Guerneville, along the Russian River, offers redwood forests, tours of California’s Wine Country, fishing, surfing and a whole lot more, including vacation rentals with a view of the river or the redwood forests. |
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Guerneville Vacation Rental Information |
Vacation rentals in Guerneville and in the Russian River Valley, or on the banks of its tributaries, take advantage of the pristine river beaches and spectacular views of the water. You can choose from family vacation homes, cottages and cabins. Find peace in a secluded vacation cabin among the redwoods or stay in a more eclectic Guerneville vacation rental like a tree house or Asian-style
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Balinese home. Vacation rentals range from cozy homes for a couple to large group homes that sleep from 10 to16 people. Homes that sleep from 6 to 8 people are the easiest to find
Some vacation rental homes are within walking or bicycling distance of town. Others are more secluded, located deep within Armstrong Woods or other forest areas. Many vacation rentals in Guerneville come with canoes, boats and private river access. Rates vary between summer and winter seasons. Daily and weekly rentals are possible. Summer rates range from $125 to $350 per night in the high season, to $100 to $300 per night in the low season. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Guerneville |
| Most vacation rentals in this area require a 2 night minimum stay. Weekend rates are usually higher than weekday rates. Most vacation rentals in Guerneville are pet friendly as it is a family destination, but check first, since some do have pet restrictions or charge a higher cleaning fee. |
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Must See in Guerneville |
The number one reason to travel to Guerneville is to relax…to enjoy the beautiful scenery, take a leisurely winery tour or spend a day above wine country in a hot air balloon. Guerneville offers all of this and more. While visiting in Guerneville, you have to take a trip to Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve to see the amazing historic sequoias.
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Sights and Attractions in Guerneville |
| Guerneville is a laid-back place, beautiful redwood forest and beaches that offer many opportunities for the active vacationer to enjoy the quiet town and its amenities. If you want to travel a little further on a day trip to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, the following activities may be of interest to you.
• Kenwood Vineyards
• Korbel Champagne Cellars
• Wine Country Tours
• Wine Tasting
• Wine Train and Plane |
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Outdoor Recreation in Guerneville |
| Historic redwood forests and the wonders of the Sonoma Coast State Beach await you in Guerneville. If you are a nature-lover, then this is the place for you!
• Sonoma Coast State Beach
• Water Activities
• Balloon Rides and Skydiving |
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Golfing in Guerneville |
| Closest to Guerneville, the Links at Bodega Harbor golf course is located on the Pacific Ocean. The 18-hole course has received the 4 Star Golf Digest “Places to Play” award. It is one of the more challenging courses in California. Another interesting course is the 36-hole Northwood Golf Course, designed in 1928 by Alister MacKenzie in collaboration with Robert Hunter. The Sea Ranch Golf Links and the Windsor Golf Club are other 18-hole courses located nearby. |
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Guerneville Fairs and Festivals |
There are tons of fairs and festivals held annually throughout the Russian River Valley. Here are just a few.
• The Russian River Blues Festival
• Jazz on the River
• Russian River Winter Wineland
• Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival
• Russian River Valley Grape to Glass Weekend |
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Dining and Nightlife in Guerneville |
Sonoma County complements its fine wines with fine dining. There are several restaurants in and around Guerneville to choose from and many retain their essentially country flavor even though they have diversified into several specialty cuisines. Standard American fare like hamburgers and fries are also commonly available. Guerneville offers omelets, hash browns and sausages at Pat's Cafe, coffee, muffins and quiche at the Coffee Bazaar, and Swedish pancakes at the River Inn. Among the more upscale eateries is Cape Fear in Duncan Mills, which serves country-style food, and Main Street Station, which offers thick crust pizzas, pastas and sandwiches.
When you are looking for some nightlife, you do have a choice. Conolly's Pub is known for live music and dancing and Main Street Station Pizza is a reputed cabaret where you can be sure to hear some excellent jazz. The Russian River Resort provides a variety of entertainment, including comedy nights, karaoke, a piano bar and the occasional special guest performance. Waterline Bar & Grill has live entertainment with family dining and Mc. T's Bullpen is a sports bar with live music. You can also visit one of the theaters in the area for a live performance or a local cinema to catch up on the latest in popular culture. |
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Shopping in Guerneville |
| Guerneville is a leisure destination and the shops are designed for you to browse. You’ll find a fair share of gifts, books, antiques, jewelry, chocolates and flowers. |
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Best Times to Visit Guerneville |
Guerneville and the entire Sonoma County area is an all-season destination due to the Mediterranean-like climate. There are 2 main seasons, a dry season from May to October and a rainy season from November to April. Summer is the main tourist season; with daytime temperatures ranging from 50º to 80º F. Late autumn and spring are the best seasons to come to this part of California, particularly the months of November, March and April. In spring, daytime temperatures are between 40º and 73º F. Spring offers gentle breezes, exotic flowers and wine tasting events at the several vineyards in the area. Autumn has wonderful weather, the landscape bursts with the colors of the season and several harvest festivals are celebrated at this time. In November, the grapevines change color and the temperatures are perfect, with cool nights and warm days. Autumn day temperatures are a pleasant 40º to 80º F. Winters are chilly, with daytime temperatures ranging from 38º to 60º F. Occasionally in winter, Guerneville sees below freezing temperatures at night with frosty mornings. |
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Time Zone for Guerneville |
| Pacific Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Guerneville |
Guerneville is about 85 miles from San Francisco International Airport. If you travel north on Highway 101, take the River Road exit just north of Santa Rosa. Guerneville is connected to the Sonoma County Transit system, so it is easy to visit destinations around Guerneville. However, if you want to see a number of places and pack a number of activities into your trip, it would be wise to rent a car from the several car rental services in town. Limo rentals are also available to and from airports in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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