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There are three reasons you need to visit Russian River California; wine, nature, and relaxation.
This region in Sonoma County is all about drinking good wine and craft beer, and letting off steam surrounded by a tranquil setting.
While there are some adventurous activities you can do here, there are more relaxing things to do in the Russian River area and it’s best suited to a low-key vacation.
In this guide, we share some of our favorite things to do along the Russian River, so you can start planning your trip with ease.
What is the Russian River Valley known for?
While Russian River is in northern Sonoma County, it is not the region you would typically think of when visiting Sonoma Wine Country.
The Russian River Valley region is famous for its eco-adventures, spa retreats and river activities, set amongst the spectacular setting of majestic redwoods and vineyards.
Its proximity to San Francisco (105 miles via US-101) and a short drive from Sacramento makes it one of the popular places to visit in Northern California, but you won’t feel overwhelmed by crowds here.
The pace is still slow, refined, yet grounded.
The Russian River meanders slowly from Cloverdale in northeast Sonoma County, heading southwest through the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River valley, to where it empties into the Pacific Ocean on the coast ay Jenner.
Things to Do on the Russian River, California
1. Go Tubing on the Russian River
Is there anything better than spending a hot day than floating in the lazily meandering river in a tube?
No fears of sharks or gators here, just pretty scenery and refreshingly cool water. We loved our week in Russian River, mostly because we spent several days relaxing by the river.
A few afternoon Pliny the Elder beers and ciders in the hot sun by the river made us all very happy.
The tubing stretch from Steelhead Beach to Sunset Beach in Forestville is the most popular spot to cast your tubes.
The kids had a blast doing the Russian River float and jumping off the rocks that lined the side of the river. We even saw deer hiding in the forest munching away on one afternoon.
Our evenings were spent around campfires and playing dominoes. It was a lovely surprise on our California road…
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