Close to the beach and with a downtown full of excellent places to eat and drink, Guerneville is a great place to kick back and soak up the sun.

Is it pure optimism or a softening real estate market that's got Sonoma County restaurateurs rushing to open their doors in 2026?

Lace lichens benefit local flora and fauna — plus, they just look cool. The state lichen can be found draped over tree branches across these Sonoma County parks.