I am digressing…this hard to get to spot is well worth the drive. Cazadero is located within the redwoods of western Sonoma County, and things are a bit slower here. The main place to hang out is the Cazadero General Store which has been there since 1899. Many locals also meet for coffee, rustic breads and pastries at Raymond’s Bakery at Elm Grove in Cazadero.

Cazadero is known for being in the “Banana Belt” where fertile ground allows you to grow many varieties of plants and vegetables easily. Many Cazadero residents keep their own garden growing fresh fruits and vegetables and some even grow their own grapes.

Cazadero is a great place to visit and offers a truly unique west county lifestyle. To learn more about Real Estate in Cazadero please visit Cazadero Real Estate or Cazadero Homes.

Guerneville, AKA GuerneVegas, is Sonoma County’s own ”City of Lights”…No…Not really. Guerneville is a remarkably tranquil place that allows you to forget about the faster pace life, at least for a little while. Even though this is a tranquil getaway, a lot goes on in Guerneville. There are plenty of places to eat, go out for fun, hotels that bring in new people each week, and also many annual festivals. Most notably the Annual Blues Festival held at Johnson Beach and the Annual Jazz Festival are two of the biggest events each year. These events bring in a lot of out of towners who help the local economy.

Guerneville life is centered around The Russian River. “The River” offers many fun activities; from canoeing and kayaking (if you do not have your own, no worries, rentals are available from many places along the river), to fishing, to sun bathing on the many beaches that seem to be in each bend of the river.

Do not forget to visit the home of one of Guerneville’s most famous residents…Korbel Champagne Cellars. Korbel offers a great tour of the champagne cellars, a tasting room that keeps your glass filled, and the scenic beauty of a well maintained 100+ year old establishment. Make sure you take the rose garden tour and also try the culinary delights of the Korbel Delicatessen.

Guerneville is also a beautiful place to visit. Guerneville not only has the beauty of a small town and a gorgeous river that winds along river Road, but this is also Redwood country. These redwoods are hundreds of years old, and reach all the way to the sky. Make sure you make a day trip to Armstrong Woods while in Guerneville.

Guerneville is a great place to visit and live. Please visit Guerneville Real Estate to learn more about Guerneville Homes.

With the warm weather in mind, we wanted to share with you an idea for some great summer fun. A Russian River area trip that ends up on the Sonoma Coast. The hills and mountains, the shade of the Redwoods, the cool water of the Russian River, the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean…Sounds great huh? Sonoma County truly offers a unique collection of activities, and this is only one idea for summer fun.

Over the next few days, we will post some articles about places you might want to stop along the way to the Sonoma Coast. I included a map that highlights areas we will discuss. Buckle Up…Let’s take a drive.

We will see you on the road!