About MONTE RIO, CA
Monte Rio is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California along the Russian River near the Pacific Ocean. The town of Guerneville lies east of Monte Rio, and Jenner is slightly north-west. The population was 1,104 at the 2000 census. Bohemian Grove is located in Monte Rio. Starting in the 1870's, Monte Rio was a stop on the North Pacific Coast Railroad connecting Cazadero to the Sausalito, California ferry.
For more than 100 years, Monte Rio and the Russian River area have welcomed vacationers of all ages and lifestyles. Today we welcome you to our community, California’s original “Vacation Wonderland.”
Monte Rio is situated within the most beautiful valley along the Russian River. Ancient Redwoods yield to the spring and summer sun and the warm, smooth waters of the river, originally named “Slavianka” or “Little Russian Girl” upon its discovery by Russian trappers in the early 1800’s. In the winter it takes on a magical aura of misty fog over the crisp, clean nature of the forest, the smell of wood burning fireplaces and the warm snuggling place to hibernate or explore the less traveled roads to wineries and restaurant haunts. Since the days when big bands played to thousands at Monte Rio’s famous outdoor dance pavilions, our hospitality to our guests has been renowned. Today, Monte Rio offers our guests a variety of accommodations from luxury B & B’s and historic small hotels, to quaint cottages on the river. With the best climate and small town atmosphere, we are confident that you will enjoy your stay and wish to return to see us again.
Learn more about this city.
City of Monte Rio, CA official site
City of Monte Rio, CA Chamber of Commerce
City of Monte Rio, CA newspaper
County of Monte Rio, CA official site
State of California official site