Cathy’s guidebook
Food and Spirits
Outdoor eating in a nice atmosphere, music venue, good appetizers
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HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
230 Petaluma AvenueOutdoor eating in a nice atmosphere, music venue, good appetizers
World known for Pliny The Elder beer, limited production. Downtown brewery, good food and beer tasting
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Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th StWorld known for Pliny The Elder beer, limited production. Downtown brewery, good food and beer tasting
Thai Pot
2478 W 3rd StThai pot is close by. Their peanut sauce is the best
Tasty McDougal menu and veggie burrito bowls . El Pastor is the best! Good for take out not for dine in
El Patio | Mexican Restaurant
425 Stony Point RdTasty McDougal menu and veggie burrito bowls . El Pastor is the best! Good for take out not for dine in
Good quality Mexican food in quaint downtown Sebastopol
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Martha's Old Mexico Restaurant
305 N Main StGood quality Mexican food in quaint downtown Sebastopol
Fine dining with a inexpensive happy hour with yummy appetizers
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John Ash & Co.
4330 Barnes RdFine dining with a inexpensive happy hour with yummy appetizers
Italian food Homemade pasta and bread =delicious . Downtown Santa Rosa in an old Victorian
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Ca'Bianca
835 2nd StItalian food Homemade pasta and bread =delicious . Downtown Santa Rosa in an old Victorian
Go for lunch or dinner after playing on the beach. Great views and watch seals scrounge for food. You can sit outside on a warm day
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Tides Wharf & Restaurant
835 Bay HwyGo for lunch or dinner after playing on the beach. Great views and watch seals scrounge for food. You can sit outside on a warm day
Delicious vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options in Sebastopol next to Whole Foods
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Slice of Life
6970 McKinley StDelicious vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options in Sebastopol next to Whole Foods
The Barlow Area is an outdoor market district in Sebastopol, featuring local food, with a lot of restaurants, wine, beer, spirits and crafts made onsite
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The Barlow
6770 McKinley StThe Barlow Area is an outdoor market district in Sebastopol, featuring local food, with a lot of restaurants, wine, beer, spirits and crafts made onsite
Fine dining and a bike ride from our house
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro
3535 Guerneville RdFine dining and a bike ride from our house
Wine
Beautiful Winery that's close to home , great wine tasting and fun happy hour (seasonal) that serves beer and listen to live music
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Russian River Vineyards
5700 California 116Beautiful Winery that's close to home , great wine tasting and fun happy hour (seasonal) that serves beer and listen to live music
Take a guided tour of the champagne cellars. Pack a picnic from the deli and relax on the beautiful patio area. Great wine tasting and gift shop too
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Korbel Winery
13250 River RdTake a guided tour of the champagne cellars. Pack a picnic from the deli and relax on the beautiful patio area. Great wine tasting and gift shop too
Our family sells our grapes to Landmark and creates award winning wine, so ofcourse I love to recommend this winery. Fun to pack a picnic and play bocce ball
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landmark Vineyards
101 Adobe Canyon RdOur family sells our grapes to Landmark and creates award winning wine, so ofcourse I love to recommend this winery. Fun to pack a picnic and play bocce ball
Great Pinot and just minutes away, Right off occidental road
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Balletto Vineyards
5700 Occidental RdGreat Pinot and just minutes away, Right off occidental road
Adventure
Wildlife preserve located in our very own Sonoma County
Safari West
3115 Porter Creek RdRent a canoe and paddle down the Russian River , get picked up by a bus to return
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Burkes Canoe
8460 River RdRent a canoe and paddle down the Russian River , get picked up by a bus to return
Get outside
Take a walk through 1000 year old redwoods
When it's hot inland we like to take a nice walk under the cool redwoods
500 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdWhen it's hot inland we like to take a nice walk under the cool redwoods
Spend the day on the river. Cool off, float, swim, kayak, paddle board, fish on the river. Steelhead beach, Monte Rio and Johnson's beach are easiest places to launch our kayak or canoe
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Russian River
Spend the day on the river. Cool off, float, swim, kayak, paddle board, fish on the river. Steelhead beach, Monte Rio and Johnson's beach are easiest places to launch our kayak or canoe
Great hiking , biking and horse trails . Hike 4 miles roundtrip to reach lake illsanjo , jump in the lake to cool off and enjoy a picnic.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trione-Annadel State Park
6201 Channel DrGreat hiking , biking and horse trails . Hike 4 miles roundtrip to reach lake illsanjo , jump in the lake to cool off and enjoy a picnic.
Steep hike with amazing views with a challenging Disc golf course
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taylor Mountain Regional Park
2080 Kawana TerraceSteep hike with amazing views with a challenging Disc golf course
You will feel like you are walking along a cliff in Hawaii. The trail is an easy loop with stunning views . You can see and hear seals on a nearby rock.
Bodega Head Trail
3799 Westshore RdYou will feel like you are walking along a cliff in Hawaii. The trail is an easy loop with stunning views . You can see and hear seals on a nearby rock.
This trail is just minutes from the house . A short walking trail , great to watch the sun go down and for bird watching . It's the largest freshwater marsh in Northern California.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail
6303 CA-12This trail is just minutes from the house . A short walking trail , great to watch the sun go down and for bird watching . It's the largest freshwater marsh in Northern California.
Boat, fish at Spring lake. Swim in the lagoon ; great place to hang out all day. Hike , walk, bike the regional park . Entrance fee
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Spring Lake
5585 Newanga AveBoat, fish at Spring lake. Swim in the lagoon ; great place to hang out all day. Hike , walk, bike the regional park . Entrance fee
Riverfront Regional Park
7821 Eastside RdBeaches
Salmon Creek has sand dunes that are fun to sled down on. We like to bring our kayak , there is an easy spot to launch the kayak to paddle up the creek.
Salmon Creek Beach
3500 Coast HighwaySalmon Creek has sand dunes that are fun to sled down on. We like to bring our kayak , there is an easy spot to launch the kayak to paddle up the creek.
Doran is a safe place to take children, it's in the bay so the waves are small and flat .We like to walk on the rocks at the jetty and look for sea life . It's a good beach to learn how to surf
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Parque Regional Doran
201 Doran Beach RdDoran is a safe place to take children, it's in the bay so the waves are small and flat .We like to walk on the rocks at the jetty and look for sea life . It's a good beach to learn how to surf
Best 1 mile hike to the non crowded beach . Fun cave to seek shelter
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Pinnacle Gulch Trail
20600 Mockingbird DrBest 1 mile hike to the non crowded beach . Fun cave to seek shelter
Go talk to Bob and crew for all of your surfing needs. Rent equipment and rent from Bodega Bay Kayak
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bodega Bay Surf Shack
1400 CA-1Go talk to Bob and crew for all of your surfing needs. Rent equipment and rent from Bodega Bay Kayak
Fun Activities
Fun fact -Charles Schulz lived in Sonoma County. Go next store to go ice skating at Snoppys Home Ice
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Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies LnFun fact -Charles Schulz lived in Sonoma County. Go next store to go ice skating at Snoppys Home Ice
Rosa Park Disc Golf Course
1701 Fulton RoadIt's a close by and tucked in the oak trees , a fun disc golf course!
A popular spot for Peanuts fans! Great place for families to enjoy public ice skating, casual dining and souvenir gift shop
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snoopy's Home Ice
1667 W Steele LnA popular spot for Peanuts fans! Great place for families to enjoy public ice skating, casual dining and souvenir gift shop
Antique shops, fine dining ,welcome center and visitors bureau. Smart train departs and arrives from here.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Historic Railroad Square
135 4th StAntique shops, fine dining ,welcome center and visitors bureau. Smart train departs and arrives from here.
Grocery stores
Want delicious health food? Grab ready to go food from the deli and hot food bar
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Oliver's Market - Stony Point
461 Stony Point RdWant delicious health food? Grab ready to go food from the deli and hot food bar
Best produce and local diary products .
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Andy's Produce Market
1691 Gravenstein Hwy NBest produce and local diary products .