Driving DirectionsNorthern California Romantic Getaway


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Take 101 North to Petaluma**.   Take the East Washington Exit through the town of Petaluma.   Washington Street becomes Bodega Avenue.  Bodega Avenue turns right and becomes Valley Ford Road at the Coast Guard Junction, heading towards Bodega Bay.   Valley Ford Road joins and becomes Shoreline Highway One.  Follow Highway One going North; bypass the Bodega Bay turn off.  Cross the Russian River and at the Junction with 116, turn left to stay on Highway One towards Jenner / Timber Cove / Fort Ross / Sea Ranch (Sonoma County border) / Gualala (Mendocino County border).   From Gualala, drive 5 miles North, just past Anchor Bay Village and the Campground.   

** You may also drive a few more minutes North past the cities of Petaluma, Cotati, Rohnert Park and downtown Sta. Rosa and take the River Road/Mark West Springs Road exit heading West towards River Road.   River Road joins and becomes Hwy 116 at Guerneville.   You will pass the towns of Guerneville, Monte Rio and Duncans Mills.   When you reach the Bodega Bay/Jenner T-Junction at Highway One / Coast Highway, go right heading North on Highway One towards Jenner / Timber Cove / Fort Ross / Sea Ranch / Gualala - Anchor Bay.    

We are at the 5 mile Mendocino County marker just past Anchor Bay Village and Campground, on the West / Ocean side of Highway One.  Please be alert for deer and other small animals.  
Driving distances from the following areas:
San Francisco = 2.5 - 3 hours
Petaluma = Two hours
Santa. Rosa = 1.75 hours
Jenner = One hour
Gualala Town Proper = Less 6-8 minutes
Ukiah = 2 hours
Ft. Bragg = 1.25 hours
Pt. Arena = 15 minutes