Forest · Guerneville, Sonoma County, California
A state natural reserve protecting coast redwoods at 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, Sonoma County.
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is a California state natural reserve near Guerneville in Sonoma County, in the Russian River area north of San Francisco. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, which co-manages the park with California State Parks, said on 3 October 2026 that it preserves 805 acres of coast redwoods and gave its address as 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville. The same page says maps and brochures are available at the kiosk or visitor centre, that day-use vehicle fees apply, and that entry on foot or by bicycle is free.
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Guided tour · skygate
San Francisco Woods & Wine Country Full-Day Tour
A full-day coach tour from Fisherman's Wharf to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and two wineries in the Russian River region for tastings. A second option instead pairs a one-day hop-on hop-off bus pass with an afternoon Napa Valley winery tour. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Place
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Forest
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80 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Historic site
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Museum
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Seven guided trips from San Francisco on SkyGate: two to Muir Woods and Sausalito, one pairing Armstrong Redwoods with Russian River wineries, and four wine-tasting tours of different lengths. This guide compares what each one visits and where the options differ.
Ways to visit
Bookable experiences that include it.
A full-day coach tour from Fisherman's Wharf to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and two wineries in the Russian River region for tastings. A second option instead pairs a one-day hop-on hop-off bus pass with an afternoon Napa Valley winery tour. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.