Thinking of tubing on a weekend? Come early. By 10am the lot is very likely to be full. It's $12…read moreper car. We would take 1 car with all the floaties and air pumps and park around 9am. On our recent trip we inflated 14 floaties using a combination of 4 different air pumps and it took us an hour. Last year we were not as prepared and needed to used the free public pumps. Never again. It took forever. It took us 4.5 hours to get to the end at Sunset Beach and that was with a 30 minutes lunch break. It's always fun. We've been making it an annual group thing and each time it gets better and better when we are more prepared.

If you are planning on tubing, the new Russian River Shuttle makes Steelhead Beach the perfect spot…read moreto start your adventure! The $5.00 round trip fee (per person) includes free parking, drop off at Steelhead Beach, and pick up at Sunset Beach, all in a comfy air-conditioned vehicle. When you arrive at Steelhead Beach, be prepared to stand in a long line to pump up your tubes at the pump stations. Alternatively, we brought with us an inflatable kayak pump for our kayak, and a "Compressed Air Duster" (Amazon: https://a.co/d/bMSSmrV) which blew up 4 huge tubes with headrests in under 10 minutes! We put that in our dry bag, and were happy to have the kayak pump to deflate everything quickly at the end of our trip. Hot Tip: Once you are ready to get in the water, follow the path on the far south of the picnic area which takes you slightly upstream. You will find a perfect spot to plop in your tube and relax while the gentle current starts you on your fun journey!

Review is during Winter and I'm not sure if it's greatly improved in Summer. We were looking for a…read morefun body of water for the kids to enjoy, they can spend an hour easily throwing rocks and sticks into water. The parking lot has about 40 spaces and porta potties, the entire round trip is 3.9 miles. We did about half and turned around so not sure if there was an amazing payoff at the end but we checked and it looks like a smal rock beach where you can chill and hang near the river. Most of the trail you are walking pretty far from the water and there isn't much excitement along the way. At some point it got monotonous so we tried getting closer to the water, these smaller trails are overgrown and the water during Winter is still and smells. I don't know if conditions improve in Summer but I definitely wouldn't go swimming in that water, just stick to the river at the end. Would not recommend coming here in Winter, there are other places nearby that are better.

Sunset Beach is a fun place to post up and enjoy the Russian River. You'll be in a prime position…read moreto see (and possibly help) people go by on their tubing adventures. Sunset Beach is unique because it has a shallow area and a lagoon-like area which is fun for families to float around in safely without fear of being caught in the current. However, just across the lagoon you'll find great access to a medium-fast current perfect for older children and adults who want to float in tubes, then walk back to do it all over again! Hot Tip: Expect lots of company throughout the afternoon because Sunset Beach is the ending point for tubers catching the Russian River Shuttle back to their vehicles. Extra Hot Tip: Please avoid the rope swing. It looks so fun, but ends in tragedy for at least a few people each year, including 2025.

This venue is such a hidden gem! What a fabulous place to have a day time wedding, I have never had…read morea better time photographing a wedding than being at Griffith Woods! It was so serene, lots of photographic areas for portraits. The owners are so nice and the land is very well maintained. I hope to come back here for more weddings it truly was one I will never forget - WHERE WE WANDER PHOTOGRAPHY TO

What a lovely wooded venue! Tucked into the redwood forest of Santa Rosa, this is a magical place…read moreto host a wedding. Not only do the trees provide some wonderful shade for hot summer nights, but they give a feeling of privacy too. I had the pleasure of photographing my couple's recent wedding here, and loved it! The ceremony amphitheater is quite lovely and even better is the flat reception space. If you are looking for a local wedding spot in the woods, then look no further!

For our special occasion, ,...the best place to camp in California, some of our group of friends…read morearrived on Thursday and set-up the campsite #9. Enjoyed again the return to this friendly place and management. Also, enjoyed the Hot Dog and and beer. Will see you again next year. Lev 5/15/2026 @ site #9

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Schoolhouse. Returned after 30 years and was so impressed…read more It was as beautiful as i remember but super clean and well kept. Chris the 7th generation host could not have been more accommodating. We extended our stay and plan to make it an annual stay. It was that good. Easy private access to river and gorgeous property along river to explore I'm a lifelong camper and this place ticks all the boxes.

Avoid like the plague. Laura has terrible customer service…read moreand could care less if you come there a lot or not. Our group has been singled out multiple times for minor issues but will blatantly ignore loud parties and music going well past 10pm. I would come back if she was gone. She's the main reason I would never come back. Real shame.

Can I give zero stars?…read more Mirabel has always been a wonderful resort and a place my family has enjoyed for many years. That is why this experience was so disappointing. Our interactions with the camp host, Laura, were the worst customer service experiences we have ever had. Rather than resolving minor issues professionally, she repeatedly escalated them with hostility and unnecessary confrontation. Her communication was rude, demeaning, and far below the standard guests should expect. On multiple occasions, she approached our campsite yelling, including in front of our children, creating an uncomfortable and stressful environment. Instead of helping guests feel welcome, her behavior appeared focused on intimidation and asserting authority over minor matters. What is especially concerning is that many of the one-star reviews on Yelp appear to center on her customer service and similar negative interactions with guests. These types of interactions have also occurred nearly every year for the past 10 years or more, suggesting a long-standing and consistent pattern rather than an isolated issue. Mirabel itself remains a beautiful and special place, which makes this even more unfortunate. No guest should be treated this way. Management should take these repeated concerns seriously, because one person's conduct should not overshadow an otherwise great destination.

Local regional park with baseball, volleyball, par course, four tennis courts (no pickleball…read moreallowed), soccer fields, kids play structure, dog park and hiking trails. We came birding here recently and saw a hawk and woodpecker perched up in a tree. They also had sheep and goat grazing in a temporary fenced-off area to keep the dry grass down. I love this eco-friendly method of managing vegetation. There were about a dozen dogs happily playing in the dog park when I was there. It was fun to watch how they interact with each other. There were a few growls but responsible dog parents were there to quickly call their dogs back. There are several picnic tables sprinkled throughout the park. You can reserve areas for special events. I have attended a wedding and a friend hosted a retirement party here. The Gravenstein Apple Fair has been held at this location for many decades as well. There are a few parking lots to choose from. You can park inside the park for free if you are a Sonoma County Regional Park member. Annual pass is currently $69. Seniors get a discounted rate.

We came out here for a day trip and we had a very nice time…read more Parking: 4/5 There is several places to park throughout the park and in different areas depending on what you are there to do. However, on a busy day some of the areas such as the playground parking can get crowded. Keep in mind there there is also a $7 fee for entry. (Pretty standard for regional parks like this though.) Trails: 4/5 We enjoyed the trails very much. There is a lot of space to explore and all the trails circle back to the parking areas. There were several spots that were very muddy, but we were able to pass most of them and keep our shoes fairly clean by walking on the side of the trail. However, there was one section of one trail that was too bad that we had to turn around. Aside from that, it was very nice everywhere else. Playground 5/5 They had a large playground and a toddler playground. Our kids (13 and 9) loved the large playground. They also had many picnic benches here and throughout the park to enjoy. We also loved that most of them were shaded. Amenities 5/5 There were many other things at this park such as sport fields, dog parks, a nice little zen type garden and park bathrooms. If you are looking for a nice place to picnic and spend some quality time outdoors, this park is a great place to come explore and enjoy for a few hours!

One of the two neighborhood parks that we love walking to from our house. My grandson calls this…read morethe swing park because it has adult swings and two bucket swings for toddlers. It also has a teeter totter that we love to play on and a climb through tunnel and a sit or stand on bouncy type structure. In the winter it does flood at times, but in our rain boots we still have a good time!