Jenner-by-the-Sea is a tiny hamlet nestled near the Sonoma Wine Country on the Northern California Coast, where the Russian River cascades into the Pacific Ocean. It is a leisurely 90 minute drive from San Francisco. Across the Golden Gate Bridge, awaits an oasis of tranquility overlooking the Russian River Estuary and the spectacular Pacific Ocean.
Activities abound to fulfill your memorable Russian River getaway. Sonoma Wine Country is home to world-class wines from the Russian River, Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys; many delicious wineries are waiting to be discovered by you. California Pacific Coast Highway 1 leads you to stretches of unspoiled pristine sands, fascinating tide pools, playful seals, and miles of Bodega Bay hiking trails along the bluffs of the Northern California coastline. Walk, kayak, or canoe along the Russian River with frolicking seals and hundreds of different birds, take an exhilarating hot air balloon ride, or horseback ride through the majestic hidden grove of giant Redwoods in the beautiful Armstrong State Redwood Reserve.
Fine dining awaits you as well along the Sonoma Coast. Fresh seafood, meats and locally grown produce abound. Visit the Bodega Bay Visitors Center website to learn more.
There are numerous annual local festivals during the high season and beyond: Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival, the Art & Wine Festival close by in Duncans Mills; Civil War Days in Duncans Mills, the Mermaid Festival in Monte Rio and more.
Russian River Wine Road hosts four annual events for your enjoyment:
WinterWineland, the third weekend in January;
Barrel Tasting, first weekend in March;
Road Trip, second Saturday in August;
and Wine Food Affair , first weekend in November.
Visit www.wineroad.com for more details.