Guerneville
Closest to the party and easiest if you want to be near the river, redwoods, and The Canyon.
Travel & lodging
Getting to Guerneville, and where to stay.
Guerneville is small, rural, and beautiful. Book early, assume a car will make life easier, and tell us your accommodation plan when you RSVP.
Where to look
Stay close if you can, but there are options.
Memorial Day weekend can book up early around the Russian River. These areas are a good place to start, with specific recommendations below.
Monte Rio
Close by and quieter, with cabins and river places often worth checking.
Forestville
Convenient between Santa Rosa and Guerneville, especially if you want an easier drive in and out.
Sebastopol
More restaurants and town amenities, but a longer drive back after the party.
Santa Rosa
More hotel options and easier airport access, with less of the redwoods feel.
Healdsburg
A wine-country option if you are making a trip of it; likely further away and more expensive.
Nearby lodging
Specific places to stay in and around Guerneville.
These are real recommendations — book early as Memorial Day weekend fills up fast.
Glamping
The River Electric
Hotel
The Stavrand Russian River
Resort
Highlands Resort
Resort
Dawn Ranch
Glamping
Surrey Resort
Inn
West Sonoma Inn and Spa
Glamping
Autocamp Sonoma
Inn
Inn on the Russian River
Hotel
Boho Manor
Lodge
Highland Dell Lodge
Cottages
Cottages on River Road
Inn
Mine + Farm | The Inn at Guerneville
Inn
Farmhouse Inn
Getting around
Renting a car is strongly recommended.
Public transport, taxis, and rideshare can be limited around Guerneville, especially late. The roads are scenic and winding, so allow more time than the mileage suggests.
Address privacy
We will share the exact address after RSVP.
The party is at The Canyon in Guerneville. We are keeping the home address off the public site and will send practical arrival and parking details to confirmed guests.
Airports
Pick the flight that works, then plan the drive.
STS (Santa Rosa) is the closest option if the flights work. SFO and OAK are good alternatives. Rent a car unless you already have a better plan with other guests.
STS
Santa Rosa
Closest and easiest if the flights work. About 30 minutes from Guerneville with light traffic.
SFO
San Francisco
A likely choice for UK and international arrivals. Build in at least 90 minutes for the drive north, more with traffic.
OAK
Oakland
Often a practical alternative to SFO depending on flights, car rental, and traffic. Allow 90–120 minutes drive time.
SJC
San Jose
Possible, but usually a longer drive at 2+ hours. Treat it as a fallback unless the flight is much better.
Camping at The Canyon
Possible, rustic, and something we need to plan.
The Canyon is water scarce, so camping numbers matter. This is not meant to put anyone off; it just helps us make sure the setup is sensible.
Camping is possible on the property by a dry creek, but it is rustic rather than a serviced campsite.
Please tell us in the RSVP if you hope to camp so we can plan space, water, and facilities.
Basic camping facilities will be provided, showers may be limited, and fires will not be allowed because of fire bans.
Toilets, drinking water, and basic power will be available. Please let us know if you plan to bring a camper van so we can plan space.
Nearby things to do
Redwoods, river, coast, and a few easy local ideas.
The party is the main event. These are here if you are arriving early, staying longer, or wondering what Guerneville is like beyond The Canyon.
The Russian River & Guerneville
Beaches & Coastal Towns
Further afield
If you are making a bigger trip of it.
These are ideas for days before or after the party, not organized plans and definitely not things you need to do on Sunday.
San Francisco
Further afield
Santa Cruz
Monterey
Lake Tahoe
Yosemite National Park
Sequoia / Kings Canyon National Park
Los Angeles
Notes for UK visitors
It is a long way. We know.
Driving is on the right, automatic rental cars are standard, and California distances can feel bigger than they look on a map. Evenings can be cool even after warm days, so pack a layer.
RSVP reminder
Please RSVP by the end of October 2026 and include your accommodation plan, especially if you are thinking about camping at The Canyon.
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