Guerneville, Census-designated place and gay village in Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California.
Located along the Russian River, Guerneville features dense redwood forests and Mediterranean climate with warm summers and cool winters at 18 meters elevation.
The settlement originated as Stumptown in the 1850s when the Guerne family established a sawmill, later changing its name to honor businessman George Guerne.
The town transformed into a LGBTQ+ destination during the 1970s when entrepreneurs developed the area into a weekend retreat from San Francisco.
The town offers numerous accommodation options near Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, including hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and riverside campgrounds.
Russian River Pride celebrations contribute to the local calendar while kayaking, swimming, and hiking activities attract outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year.
Location: Sonoma County
Elevation above the sea: 18 m
Website: http://guerneville-online.com
GPS coordinates: 38.50611,-122.99083
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
Bohemian Grove
4.4 km
Korbel Champagne Cellars
2.1 km
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
3.9 km
Goat Rock Beach
13.6 km
Sonoma Coast State Park
16.9 km
Pacific Coast Air Museum
16.4 km
Austin Creek State Recreation Area
8.7 km
J Vineyards & Winery
14.9 km
Simi Winery
18.5 km
Kistler Vineyards
12.5 km
Benovia Winery
16.7 km
Healdsburg Memorial Bridge
15.8 km
Luther Burbank's Gold Ridge Experiment Farm
18.3 km
Hand Fan Museum
15.6 km
Marimar Estate
12.1 km
Ragle Ranch Regional Park
16.6 km
Watson School
17.4 km
Hinds Hotel
13.4 km
George A. Strout House
18.2 km
James H. and Frances E. Laughlin House
18 km
Healdsburg Carnegie Library
15.9 km
Ferrari-Carano vineyards and winery
16.5 km
Cunningham-Hembree Estate
16.5 km
Guerneville Bridge
639 m
Raven Arts Theater
15.8 km
Arched Rock Beach
17 km
Lambert Bridge
17.3 km
Wohler Bridge
9.3 kmReviews
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