Guerneville | |
|---|---|
 Downtown area along Main Street | |
 Location in Sonoma County and the state of California | |
| Coordinates: 38°30′23″N 122°59′27″W / 38.50639°N 122.99083°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sonoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.879 sq mi (25.587 km2) |
| • Land | 9.709 sq mi (25.147 km2) |
| • Water | 0.170 sq mi (0.440 km2) 1.72% |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,552 |
| • Density | 460/sq mi (180/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 95446 |
| Area code | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-31470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 277527 |
Guerneville (/ˈɡɜːrnvɪl, -nivɪl/) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California, United States. The town is historically known as a logging community. It was founded by the Guerne family in the 1850s.
In the 21st century, Guerneville is also known for its natural environment, liberal atmosphere, and proximity to wine-tasting and redwood forests.