Stopped in here because I had my rod and reel, but realized I was completely missing my spinners…read moreand tackle. I'm usually a surf fisherman, so river fishing is pretty new to me. I ended up asking the owner for some advice on how to get started in the local waters. He was incredibly helpful- not only did he recommend a specific spoon spinner, but he even took the time to show me the best way to cast and retrieve it for the river. This place is definitely a local gem. Whether you're a regular or you're like me and somehow managed to leave your tackle box at home, it's a great spot to drop by. Great service and even better advice!

Kayaking the Russian River is something I've had on my to do list for years. This summer, with the…read moreriver still flowing nicely well in to July, I decided to finally make it a priority for a weekend adventure. In reading, Yelp and other reviews all signs indicated that King's was THE place. I had stopped in the shop during other trips to Guerneville to check out their outdoor clothing and accessories, so I was familiar with them. I had decided on what's labeled as their Trip #2 on the website which is a 5 mile kayak (self guided) from Johnson's Beach to Monte Rio. I called and reserved a tandem kayak about 4 days in advance and was given a few options of a start time. I choose 11 am since we were driving in from the East Bay and didn't want to leave home too early. They were super friendly and helpful when calling and made sure we understood the trip details and were booking the right package for our skills and needs. A credit card number is required to hold your reservation. We arrived closer to 10::30 and luckily found parking on the street right near the shop-I was worried about that on a summer Sunday but maybe getting there earlier helped. The girl who checked us in was super knowledgeable and made sure she showed us a map of our route, which includes a small section where you need to get out of your kayak and walk it about 200 yards around the dam to circumvent it and then launch back in. We were provided a dry bag, paddles, kayak and life vests. They have you walk a few blocks down to Johnson's Beach and they meet you there with the kayak. This year, after the 2023 rainy winter, the river was flowing nicely-we had a mostly smooth paddle down the river. For quite a while we had quite a bit of solitude and it was so peaceful and lovely with the river and redwoods. Things got a little busier towards Monte Rio beach and downright chaotic as we had to navigate hoards of people swimming with no situational awareness of our kayak and others coming through. It was a relief to get past it and get our kayak to the boat launch. You call Kings as you approach Monte Rio to schedule your pick up. They were there for us to shuttle us back to Guerneville within 5 minutes of us leaving the water. I had the most wonderful day out on the river. We saw lots of water birds and turtles and for the most part it was a very serene trip, Highly recommend Kings and would 100% use them again. They know the river well and gave us advice about certain areas and seem like they truly love what they do!

This was our first time visiting Hopmunk in Sebastopol as we were seeing a show at their adjacent…read more music venue, The Abbey. I made a reservation for 6pm on the deck as it had seatbacks and my husband has a bad back and can't sit on a picnic table. It's an elevated section above the beer garden, which that night had a singer with guitar. Service was pleasant though a little slow with drinks but they were pretty busy. We both had margaritas to start, which were $16 plus $3 for call brand so $19 each. Pretty good but not too strong. I then had the Hopmunk hefewisen beer which was only $8, much more reasonable. I had the Biergarten cheeseburger on a pretzel bun, cooked perfectly medium rare. Served with caramelized onions, bacon, smoked Gouda and a beer cheese, it was tasty but pretty messy! Cost was $23 plus I subbed a kale Caesar for $2 which was good but not worth the hype as a little dry. Husband had the grilled mole chicken with mole sauce and Spanish rice for $24. It was a large portion with two pieces of chicken and he enjoyed it. We then saw a show in the stone tavern next to the beer garden. It's an intimate venue with not a bad view in the house. We had seats because my husband is disabled so we're right in the front row. Otherwise it was standing only. Great acoustics and venue. I would go there often if I lived in Sebastopol, as it's right near the Barlow and downtown. Definitely recommend for food, entertainment and atmosphere.

Stopped by HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol for lunch and overall it was a solid spot, especially with the…read morebeautiful weather. The outdoor space is huge and definitely the highlight -- great place to hang out for a long lunch or drinks. Service was attentive and everything came out quickly. We ordered the burgers, wings, and pickle fries. The burgers were massive, though a little dry even with all the sauces loaded on. The wings, however, were excellent and easily the best thing we ordered. The pickle fries were the miss for me -- house made, which sounded promising, but there was barely any actual pickle inside. I'd skip those next time and just double down on the wings.

Support your local bike shops!!! I love this bike shop as…read morethe owner, Denver, is knowledgeable & honest. He does not pressure the customers to purchase something they don't need (as some bike shops do). His prices are fair and repairs are done with efficiency. By the way- I looked at the few who gave a negative review & noticed they only write bad reviews- do not believe them!

Good guys, attentive and they fix what needs fixing! I've…read morebought in several different E-bikes and they did what needed to be done.

I am SO grateful for Boundless! Tanya is fantastic and her "Boundless" classes are my favorite gym…read moreactivity. Rebounding has been so much fun and I love how youthful and happy I feel while getting a great workout! Tanya offers different levels of classes, and is extremely helpful in ALL aspects, just ask her for help and she goes above and beyond for each of her clients! Tanya is the best! If you have not gone...GO! You will not regret it!

I heard about Boundless through a client. I decided to give it a try and loved it. The owner Tanya…read morewas so welcoming and nice as soon as I walked in the door. The studio is adorable and very clean. Tanya was so knowledgeable and helpful through the whole class. The music was great and lots of good energy flowing through the room. Everyone was very friendly. The class size is small which I love especially when trying something new. Tanya was very attentive to each client. It was fun yet a great workout. I will definitely go back and recommend it to all my girlfriends. Easy to find and easy parking which is always a bonus. Boundless Studio is the only one in the area we are so lucky to have it here!!!

I have been daydreaming about the Famous Chicken Wings at Russian River Pub, and I'm sad that I…read moredon't live close enough to have them more often. We shared a single order of wings with Original Spicy Buffalo sauce, served with a generous amount of ranch dressing. They were perfectly cooked; the meat was juicy and the sauce had the right amount of flavor and spice without being overpowering. I also got the Prime Rib Steak Sandwich (4.5/5) which was good and huge! I ended up taking half of it home. My fiancé Pulled Pork Sandwich (5/5) which was very flavorful and delicious. I wanted a warm drink since we were having dinner outside, and the hot apple cider (5/5) was so satisfying. We love that this place was dog friendly! We brought our 2 year old terrier, and our server was very friendly to him and brought him a bowl of water.

I came here while camping at River Glen, and it is fantastic. There's a great selection of…read moredelicious beers on tap, served in frosty mugs and pint glasses. The food is delicious. I got the French dip, and it was very tasty. But what was exceptional was the onion rings. My wife also got an impossible burger and it was prepared very well.

I've been working with Hector Sanchez at the StrengthStudio in Sebastopol for about a year now. I…read morewas never particularly fit, preferring to read versus playing sports or other physical activities. So, I was particularly out of shape when I got to the Strength Studio. And, I have had terrible problems with my lower back including a recent 6 month stint in a wheel chair. So, I was nervous as I started to look for someone who could hep me drop some weight and get in shape. Hector (and his team) are particularly non-judgmental and very helpful. It took some time to get into the groove of visiting the studio twice a week. But, in the end, that's the formula for a slow, patient success. I'm never going to be Joe six-pack abs, and never want to be. But I do need to be in much better physical condition. Over the course of this first year, we focused in strengthening the muscles around my lower back to take the strain off. As that started to get better, I was able to begin a gentle weight loss process. Hector is particularly great at making accomplishment possible by offering support, guidance (gently) and a great set of properly maintained and appropriately adjusted machines. I am a very happy customer.

I've been working out once a week with Hector Sanchez for the past 3 months. I'm 84 years old. I…read morelive a sedentary life and was losing strength and in poor shape when I started. I had some fear about getting hurt. Hector is a wonderful, wise and knowledgeable coach. He is with me throughout the 30 minute session and I am totally safe and secure. I am delighted with the increase in my core strength and therefore balance. This has increased my confidence about my ability to do things. I look forward to ongoing training. To my surprise I always want to go to my schedule appointment, even though I have avoided most exercise regimes all of my adult.

First visit, referred by another body worker. I had a chronic soft tissue injury that resulted in…read moresubstantial sporadic pain. I left feeling a bit beat up by the deep tissue manipulation, but a day later my condition was substantially improved. I immediately booked another session, and I intend to continue with ROM for the foreseeable future. Recommended.

Got a pain, ache, old injury, or some other muscle injury?! Go see Chris; you won't be…read moredisappointed. Since I initially saw him for work on an injured forearm, I've ben back numerous times to help with injuries or general soreness before it becomes a problem. Chris helps me recover much more quickly from sports and work related soreness than I could ever expect on my own. His deep knowledge of the human body and structure leads him to work on all related muscle groups, rather than just targeting the sore areas. He also can explain why your body is feeling the way it is, and can help you with ways to not feel that way anymore. And, on a side note, if you're a 6'1" 240lb guy like me, don't expect a light touch. Chris is able to get down to those knots and twists deep in the muscle tissue, which in my experience many therapists are unable to do. Aside from that, Chris is a very friendly, approachable, and like-able human being. I always enjoy my time there, often discussing the latest in movies or whats happening in modern spaceflight. Great conversationalist! I can't recommend Chris' services enough. Go on, make that appointment!

They do all the work for our local middle school: t-shirts, sweatshirts, promotional items to…read morebuild community and spirit. Athletic uniforms, staff items, etc. They are amazing to work with! Very hands-on and creative. They help us design an appealing product and work with us to get the best price possible. We have never had a competitive price come in lower for the same quality.

We needed new T-shirts for our Grand Opening at Mountain Mike's in Cloverdale. Not only were they…read moreon time, but the new fabric they chose for us was perfect. They make everything so easy for me. I really could not be any more pleased! I will not take my business anywhere else!!! Thanks Again

Note: This review based on front office/reception - not on doctors at this facility…read more This facility may be great, the reception office person I spoke to seemed highly apathetic and unfriendly. I had no interest in scheduling an appointment after a 5 minute conversation. Her suggestion for my sports injury was to keep walking on it for two weeks as that was the soonest she could schedule me. This sounds to me to be very bad advice, I don't think I would recommend to anyone with an injury to keep walking on it without knowing if further damage would occur.

Dr. Bolenger is absolutely the best!!!…read more He replaced both my hips almost 10 years ago and I couldn't be happier. Not only was my recovery swift and easy but he returned me to being a fully functional person. I am a performer and an extremely active person... I walk 4 miles a day and I maintain a very large garden and I'm pushing 80 with a very short stick. And oh yes... you can hardly notice the scars. Dr. Bolenger has magic hands... he is a genius at what he does. Geraldine Duncann lead singer for COUGAR & the Cubs

A gem in a tiny west Sonoma County town, Underwood never fails to satisfy. Featuring a diverse menu…read morethat features steak frites, a hamburger, salads, legitimate French Onion Soup - pizzeta's and Pad Thai - among other delights - the setting and the comfort of being in this beautiful spot never fails. On a lazy Saturday afternoon, I visited and was promptly seated and served. I enjoyed a romaine salad, my son enjoyed the mac & cheese - his favorite anywhere - and I had a burger with fries. The burger came with white cheddar cheese and bacon, with chipotle ketchup, regular ketchup, and aïoli on the side. I had a glass of Chardonnay, and the wine list is what you would expect from a Sonoma County restaurant. By the bottle or by the glass you are assured of a good selection. Nothing you order here will disappoint you. The dining room is a rustic space with a lot of wood appointments. There's a nice long classic bar. And there's an outdoor patio where you can eat and enjoy the beautiful weather. If you're anywhere near the place, you owe it to yourself to visit Underwood or a lovely lunch or dinner. Hang out with the locals, enjoy a down home relaxed meal.

The restaurant itself is a gem - a classic old bar/restaurant style with plenty of local charm, a…read morewarm and welcoming atmosphere, and a wonderfully diverse crowd. Worth noting though: it gets very noisy. The menu offers an interesting mix of Thai and French cuisine - not quite fusion, but rather two distinct menus side by side. Think of it as a safe bet for groups with different cravings. The portions are decent and the prices are in line with typical Bay Area standards - not a bargain, but not outrageous either. Unfortunately, what brought my rating down to three stars was the service. For a relatively simple meal - oysters to start and one entrée each - the pacing was surprisingly slow. We waited nearly 20 minutes for our plates to be cleared, another 10 for the dessert menu, and after an additional 15-minute wait we ended up canceling dessert altogether, as the evening had stretched to two hours and we had a long drive ahead. To be fair, the tables around us seemed to have a smoother experience, so perhaps we caught them on an off night. I'd like to give them another shot, but I'm leaving with mixed feelings that honestly reflect a three-star experience - great bones, but the service needs work.