The Russian River offers great uncrowded Pacific beaches, over 100 beautiful wineries, world class dining, ancient redwood groves (300+ foot tall), state parks in coasts, forest, or hilltop settings, outstanding crafts in gorgeous shopping villages, idyllic spas, wilderness hiking and exploring, salmon and trout fishing, ocean fishing, easy to advanced biking, canoing, kayaking, surfing, and golf (coastside or in meadows among giant redwoods). Sample Bodega Bay, Napa Valley, Mendocino, San Francisco...There's a multitude of wildlife and the only pesky bugs are butterflies! Beachcomb, ride horses, snorkel, water-ski, surf, get a massage. Hike and beach comb at uncrowded beaches, Bodega Bay, Saltpoint State Park, Fort Ross S.H.P., Armstrong Redwoods State Park. Fly non-stop from L.A., Portland & Seattle to Santa Rosa in the middle of Sonoma County, or San Francisco or Oakland Airports are both just 60 miles.