Cloverdale, California — Places of Interest
Cloverdale sits at the far northern end of Sonoma County, where Highway 101 threads between the Russian River and the oak-covered ridges of the Alexander Valley. It's the last real town before the Mendocino County line — about 32 miles north of Santa Rosa and roughly 90 minutes from San Francisco — and it has held onto a small-town scale that most of Wine Country traded away decades ago. Fewer than 10,000 people live here. The downtown is walkable in fifteen minutes, the annual Citrus Fair still draws the whole county in February, and rotating public sculpture lines the main boulevard year-round. Visitors come for the wineries of the upper Alexander Valley, the trailheads at Lake Sonoma and Clover Springs, and the stretch of the Russian River that runs right past the edge of town.
Places to Stay
Cloverdale House Inn
240 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
A small boutique inn in the middle of downtown with a bar and supper club on the ground floor. Highest-rated lodging in town and within walking distance of the shops and coffee on Cloverdale Boulevard.
The Pinschower Inn
302 N Main St, Cloverdale, CA 95425
A restored 1901 Victorian operating as a bed and breakfast, with a garden, chickens, and a full breakfast included. Two blocks off the main drag and a short drive to Alexander Valley tasting rooms.
Vineyard Valley Inn
721 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
Independently run budget motel on the north end of town, off the highway but close to it. Rooms include refrigerators and microwaves, and there's an on-site laundry area.
Cloverdale Wine Country Inn and Suites
324 S Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
Mid-range motel with a pool and hot tub, positioned on the south end of the boulevard with easy Highway 101 access in both directions.
Super 8 by Wyndham Cloverdale
1147 S Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
The most convenient interstate option, with a pool, hot tub, free breakfast, and plenty of parking. Restaurants and a grocery store are across the lot.
Parks
Cloverdale City Park
450 W 2nd St, Cloverdale, CA 95425
The town's central park: baseball diamond with bleachers, two fenced basketball courts, volleyball, horseshoe pits, mature shade trees, restrooms, and picnic areas with grills. Open 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Cloverdale River Park
31820 McCray Rd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
A Sonoma County regional park on the Russian River with walking trails, benches, picnic tables, and river access. Popular for shallow-water wading in summer. Open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Furber Park
Foothill Blvd & Elbridge Ave, Cloverdale, CA 95425
A larger neighborhood park on the south side with a baseball field, play structure, sand volleyball court, water fountains, two parking lots, and room for dogs to run.
Porterfield Creek Preserve
Skyview Dr, Cloverdale, CA 95425
The hiking destination inside city limits. A network of easy-to-moderate trails climbs into the hills west of town, connecting to the adjacent Clover Springs Preserve, with valley overlooks, a seasonal creek, and a small cave. Open 24 hours, and free.
Vintage Meadows Park
Cloverdale, CA 95425 (no street number listed; access from the Vintage Meadows neighborhood on the west side of town)
Cloverdale's newest park, with a basketball court, playground, open field, and restrooms.
Things to Do
Cloverdale Sculpture Trail
215 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
A juried, rotating outdoor sculpture exhibition installed along Cloverdale Boulevard and continuing south toward Geyserville. Free, self-guided, viewable any time, with a companion app for the walking route.
Cloverdale Museum of History
215 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
Housed in a historic downtown home, covering the region's lumber and rail history, with a dedicated room on the Pomo people. Open Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cloverdale Performing Arts Center
209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
A volunteer-driven community theater with an intimate room, running plays, musicals, comedy, and live music. Wine and snacks are available at performances.
Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds
1 Citrus Fair Dr, Cloverdale, CA 95425
Home of the Cloverdale Citrus Fair each February and the venue for flea markets, the fiddle contest, and most large events in town. Centrally located with easy parking.
J. Rickards Winery
24505 Chianti Rd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
Family-run Alexander Valley winery known for old-vine Zinfandel, with hillside vineyard views and a wine cave. Open 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Nearby alternatives include Blue Rock Winery at 24509 Rich Ranch Rd and the Kelley & Young Wines downtown tasting room at 119 S Cloverdale Blvd.
Universities and Stadiums
Cloverdale has no college or professional stadium of its own. The nearest campuses and venues are all within an hour's drive along the Highway 101 corridor.
Cloverdale High School
509 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
The in-town athletic hub. Eagles football, soccer, and track draw local crowds on fall Friday nights.
Santa Rosa Junior College
1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Roughly 32 miles south. One of California's oldest community colleges, on a large, historic campus with strong transfer and community programs.
Bailey Field at Santa Rosa Junior College
1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
The Bear Cubs' football and track stadium on the SRJC campus. The track is open to the public for running outside of scheduled events.
Sonoma State University
1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
About 45 miles south. The CSU campus for the North Bay, and also home to the Green Music Center at the same address, a major concert venue drawing national touring acts and the Santa Rosa Symphony.
Ukiah Speedway
1055 N State St, Ukiah, CA 95482
About 28 miles north at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds. Saturday-night short-track stock car racing, spring through fall.
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