Nestled along a river that shares her name, Albion on the Mendocino Coast was a seasonal home to Native Americans who harvested the bounty of the ocean for mussels, abalone and seaweed.

The tiny town of Bodega shares the mysterious source of its name with Bodega Bay. Here Captain Smith built the first steam-powered saw mill in California with parts he brought by ship. Bodega suited him well with its abundant source of wood and nearby bay for shipping. The town grew to its largest size around the turn of the century then diminished to its current population of under 100. In more modern times, Bodega Bay become known around the world as the setting for Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds".

Geyserville is a small community rich in history and community bonds. Geyserville is located near the Russian River and Lake Sonoma where residents and visitors can partake in water recreation and outdoor pursuits. Geyserville, located in Sonoma County, is a wonderful place to stay while visiting area wineries. Some wineries are located just five minutes from central Geyserville. Residents and visitors can also enjoy city events such as the May Day Celebration every spring.

Guerneville California (pronounced gurn-vill), is the central town of the Russian River Resort Area. Set along the river and surrounding by forested hills, Guerneville is the perfect country getaway.

Mendocino County is known for its spectacular coast, seaside villages, picturesque vistas, parks, and award winning wines. As you meander toward the Mendocino Coast, you'll travel through sprawling wine country vineyards, wide-open meadows and into towering majestic redwood forests. Soon you'll come upon spectacular ocean views and charming Victorian Villages that dot the scenic Mendocino Coastline of Northern California.

Experience the Charm of one of the oldest cities in California. Victorian homes and Iron Front buildings surround this charming Riverfront town. Centrally located 32 miles north of San Francisco in Sonoma County Wine Country, Petaluma is the ideal base for exploring more than 195 wineries, the redwoods, dramatic coast, Point Reyes National Seashore and the entire Bay Area.

Santa Rosa is the county seat of Sonoma County, California, United States.

Sonoma County, located on the northern coast of California, is one of the northernmost counties of the nine county Greater San Francisco Bay Area, U.S. Its population at the 2000 census was 458,614. Its largest city and county seat is Santa Rosa.

Home of Seabiscuit and Ridgewood Ranch, along with the Skunk Train! Willits is just 33 miles from the coast, situated in the redwoods, and just north of Mendocino Wine Country (Anderson Valley). Brooktrails also has a beautiful golf course that is right IN the redwoods.

Located on the west shore of Clear Lake, Lakeport is the oldest incorporated (1888) community in Lake County and is the Lake County seat in California, United States.

Point Arena is a small coastal city in Mendocino County, California, United States. Point Arena is located 31 miles (50 km) west of Hopland, at an elevation of 118 feet (36 m).