Vacation Wonderland
Posted on Jul 25th, 2010 by Allison (Travel)

Welcome to Monte Rio, California – “Vacation Wonderland”

When Paul and I drove by this town I insisted we we stop and experience the “wonder” for ourselves.

Exploration of Monte Rio revealed a river, a bridge crossing the river, and a Main Street containing a Bartlett’s and a closed-for-business biker bar called the Pink Elephant.

Vacation Wonderland? It makes me wonder who thought that sign was a good idea….

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Ashley Rae on July 26th, 2010 at 12:06 pm

lol…. looks like quite the hot spot.


craig on July 26th, 2010 at 4:33 pm

By way of explanation…we’ve read some old books about the lower Russian River in it’s “Heyday”. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s there was a train that brought San Francisco residents seeking some relief from the constant fog that socks in the city. Hundreds if not thousands would come up each weekend to bask in the Indian summer sun of Monte Rio and Geurneville.

Oh to have been able to dress up in a corset and 12 slips long dress with parasol and heels and jump on a train for a day in Vacation Wonderland.


paul on July 26th, 2010 at 4:49 pm

It’s all kind of downtown Magna out here. Go figure, with all this natural beauty.


Kristin on July 28th, 2010 at 12:11 am

I wonder how much their exciting “wonderland” sign cost. Looks like a thrilling place.


Debra on July 28th, 2010 at 8:55 am

Ahhh, Monte Rio. The BEST place to hang out on the river. Pretty rocky beach, but our favorite. Did you head over to Goat Rock (along the coast)?


Allison on July 28th, 2010 at 10:49 am

We went to the coast, but I don’t know where. We didn’t stay long at the beach because it was quite chilly and we were hungry 🙂

Monte Rio was really scenic – but the “vacation wonderland” sign really cracked me up. Just seemed a bit over the top for what they had to offer…


Michelle on July 28th, 2010 at 3:36 pm

lol lol lol


connie on December 15th, 2010 at 6:59 am

My family has owned a cozy cabin in Monte Rio since before there was a Golden Gate Bridge. Call it what you like, but we love it! If we wanted busy hectic excitement, we would stay in the city.


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