| amenities include a spa (fee), an upscale restaurant, and gardens with an outdoor pool and a hot tub. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the stylish, individually decorated rooms come with flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. set among redwoods and fruit orchards, this posh, mediterranean-style hotel is a 15-minute walk from johnson's beach on the russian river and 0. 6 miles from downtown guerneville. two-course breakfast is free. some rooms have fireplaces and shared verandas, while suites add hot tubs and private courtyards
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Sonoma Coast Vineyards (40 min)
Elegant, airy tasting room for a local winery offering by-reservation tastings overlooking the bay. Sonoma Coast State Park (21 min)
Rugged coastal park with sandy beaches & picturesque headlands plus swimming, camping & picnicking. Goat Rock Beach (28 min)
Long stretch of sandy beach with weathered boulders, active waves, seal sightings & ample parking. Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve (6 min)
Wooded grove filled with redwood trees plus a visitor center, outdoor amphitheater & picnic area. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods (9 min) Ragle Ranch Park (23 min)
Public park with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus picnic areas, playgrounds & a dog park. Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens (24 min)
Tastings & garden tours of an estate famed for its Chardonnay wine, plus picnics & bocce games. Korbel Winery (6 min)
Guided walks & tasting events in a 19th-century winery with a history museum & champagne cellars. MacRostie Winery Estate House (24 min)
Winery, vineyard, chardonnay, pinot noir, and wine tasting Dutton-Goldfield Winery (17 min)
Winery, vineyard, pinot noir, chardonnay, and riesling Jenner Headlands Preserve (27 min) Johnson's Beach (13 min)
A Russian River tradition, Johnson’s Beach is a favorite summer spot for locals and visitors alike. Austin Creek State Recreation (24 min)
Camping and backpacking Pee Wee Golf & Arcade (6 min) Bohemian Grove (14 min)
Owls, camping, history, and outdoor recreation | 
