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Discover a unique and charming Pride escape in Russian River and enjoy a warm welcome during a weekend of fun events, parties and parades.
Russian River Pride Guerneville 2023
Discover a unique and charming Pride escape in Russian River and enjoy a warm welcome during a weekend of fun events, parties and parades. The Town of Guerneville in Russian River celebrates its one unique pride event in Sonoma County each September.
- Guerneville is a popular weekend destination throughout the Summer season, so book your hotel early. Check out the Highlands Resort, rated “Exceptional” by guests with an outdoor pool, charming rooms and a wide range of amenities.
Friday
- River Pride kicks off Friday night with a Pre-Pride Party at the R3 Hotel, located at 16390 Fourth Street, starting at 8 p.m., and featuring “karaoke and cocktails.”
Most River Pride events are scheduled for Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. when the Rainbow Cattle Company, located at 16220 Main Street, opens early for cocktails and a “light breakfast”. The main parade passes by the venue. Crowds gather and dance to music from guest DJs throughout the parade and well into the afternoon.
Saturday
From 11am on Saturday, following the breakfast, the pride parade will make its way through Main Street.After the parade has ended, two parties will start at 12:30 p.m.
- The Timberline will partner with the Woods Resort, located at 16484 Fourth Street, to host a Retro Party around the Woods pool with music by guest DJs. Cover will be $5; food will be on sale and there will be a cash bar.
- The R3 Hotel will also host a pool party with DJs and dancers. The Contemporary Throw Down will feature vendors selling River Pride merchandise. Both parties run until 5 p.m.
- Timberline will open for dinner and stay open for dancing starting at 9.pm.
- A main event show will take place at the R3 Hotel from 9pm on Saturday night featuring some of the leading drag queens from the area and beyond.
Sunday
- On Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. around the R3 pool organizers will host the De-compression Sunday event allowing you to relax after a weekend of celebrations.
Gay Guerneville
- Since the 1970s, LGBT travelers have claimed this friendly Russian River Valley outpost as their own. Guerneville is located in a beautiful woodland setting about 90 minutes north of San Francisco. Set among majestic redwood forests on the banks of the Russian River, the tucked-away hamlet has been the go to gay getaway for Bay Area weekenders for decades earning it the nickname of the ‘Gay Riviera’.
Our Top Tips
- Add some indulgence to your day with a wine or champagne tasting at some of the leading wineries in the area, or follow country roads south towards Healdsburg, sampling acclaimed Pinot Noirs and Zinfandels at countless wineries along the way.
- At night catch the action at the landmark Rainbow Cattle Co., a party destination since 1979 or the Bar at the R3 Hotel, another long standing favorite of the LGBTQ crowd.
Where to stay in Guerneville?
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Applewood Inn , Cottages On River, Santa Nella House, The Woods Resort
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Stavrand is our editor’s choice
in Russian River with modern amenities
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Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, Highlands Resort is situated in Guerneville, 700 m from Pee Wee Golf and Arcade. There is an outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. At Highlands Resort the rooms come with a private bathroom.
Fern Grove Cottages features accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, free bikes and free private parking. A flat-screen TV with DVD player, private bathroom with a hairdryer, and a kitchen with microwave are available in certain units. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the bed and breakfast.
This gay friendly resort features an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms. A microwave and coffee-making facilities are available in each room at The Woods Hotel and Cabins. Satellite TV is also provided. Cottages offer a full kitchen, living room, and fireplace. Gardens offer a relaxing atmosphere. Barbecue facilities are included
Private balconies or patios in every cottage and studio. It features a seasonal outdoor pool opened from Memorial Day through Labor Day and offers evening campfire and s’mores, weather permitting. Free WiFi is available. All room types offer a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a flat screen TV with cable channels, a heater, and an en suite bathroom.
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This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a meeting room, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. All 19 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus balconies or patios and TVs with cable channels.
An outdoor pool, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this hotel. Free self parking. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite. All 33 rooms feature comforts like premium bedding and down comforters, refrigerators and microwaves. Free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with cable channels.
Highland Manor is a large Tudor-style home with a separate cottage and a Pool and Spa that will accommodate a family get together or group retreat of up to 12 people. It is nicely furnished for your pleasure and comfort with classic hardwood and tiled floors throughout. Offering 5 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms
Fun in the sun awaits here at Hank’s Hideaway, a great retreat for families and groups of friends! Everyone will love the private location, yet this home is still within walking distance to downtown Guerneville and Johnson’s Beach! Capturing s a youthful charm with new furniture and decor, burgers sizzling on the BBQ as you soak in the private hot tub. Dog-friendly