| the bright, airy rooms have tvs, coffeemakers, high-speed internet and cherry hardwood furniture. suites and 2-bedroom cottages feature kitchenettes with wet bars; some add fireplaces, and private decks or patios. continental breakfast (fee) is available on weekends. there's a seasonal, heated outdoor pool and a spa, along with hot tubs. set on 6 acres of gardens near the russian river, this casual hotel is a 6-minute walk from johnson's beach and 3 miles from armstrong redwoods state natural reserve.
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve (5 min)
Wooded grove filled with redwood trees plus a visitor center, outdoor amphitheater & picnic area. Jenner Headlands Preserve (24 min) Korbel Winery (7 min)
Guided walks & tasting events in a 19th-century winery with a history museum & champagne cellars. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods (8 min) Ragle Ranch Park (25 min)
Public park with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus picnic areas, playgrounds & a dog park. Pee Wee Golf & Arcade (14 min) Seghesio Family Vineyards (33 min)
Long-running (since 1895) winery known for its zinfandels, offering tastings, food & wine events. Austin Creek State Recreation (23 min)
Camping and backpacking Johnson's Beach (7 min)
A Russian River tradition, Johnson’s Beach is a favorite summer spot for locals and visitors alike. Bohemian Grove (11 min)
Owls, camping, history, and outdoor recreation Sonoma Coast State Park (18 min)
Rugged coastal park with sandy beaches & picturesque headlands plus swimming, camping & picnicking. Dutton-Goldfield Winery (20 min)
Winery, vineyard, pinot noir, chardonnay, and riesling Goat Rock Beach (25 min)
Long stretch of sandy beach with weathered boulders, active waves, seal sightings & ample parking. MacRostie Winery Estate House (24 min)
Winery, vineyard, chardonnay, pinot noir, and wine tasting Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens (25 min)
Tastings & garden tours of an estate famed for its Chardonnay wine, plus picnics & bocce games. | 
