Deli & market · Forestville, Sonoma County
Nightingale Breads is a place to stock your picnic — organic, wood-fired artisan breads baked daily (a special loaf each day of the week), plus a small selection of local cheeses, olive oils, preserves and salamis: enough for a simple bread-and-cheese picnic.
Checked September 2026 from nightingalebreads.comStated on the venue's own website
Good for: Budget-friendly
A small wood-fired bakery in downtown Forestville that has become a regular stop for west county locals and visitors. Pick up a loaf, local cheese and salami on the way to the Russian River beaches or Forestville's wineries.
Stock up at a deli nearby, then picnic close by — a short, easy loop.
Nightingale Breads (this deli & market)
Deli & market · Forestville
Winery · Russian River Valley · about 1.1 mi away
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From aboveRussian River Valley· 0.8 mi
A winery-with-kitchen on the road into Forestville where you can have lunch and wine outdoors on a shaded estate. The site sells its own food; it doesn't say whether you can bring yours.
Nearest picnic food: Nightingale Breads · 0.8 mi
Russian River Valley· 1 mi
A celebrated Green Valley sparkling-wine estate with sweeping vineyard views. Reserve a picnic table for two hours, bring your own lunch and buy at least two bottles.
Nearest picnic food: Nightingale Breads · 1.3 mi
From aboveRussian River Valley· 2 mi
Sonoma County's main Russian River beach park near Forestville is a summer swimming, paddling and tubing hub, with picnic areas and flush restrooms right by the lot. It's the usual starting point for tube floats down to Sunset Beach. Leave the wine at home in summer: alcohol is banned from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Nearest picnic food: Nightingale Breads · 1.6 mi
Russian River Valley· 2 mi
A respected Pinot Noir and Chardonnay house on a ridge above Westside Road. Book 'A Picnic with a View' and you get a table on the Overlook for two hours to enjoy your own food with a bottle.
Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
Nearest picnic food: Nightingale Breads · 2.3 mi
Organic, wood-fired artisan breads baked daily (a special loaf each day of the week), plus a small selection of local cheeses, olive oils, preserves and salamis: enough for a simple bread-and-cheese picnic.
We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official site live Sept 2026 (undated)). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Nightingale Breads before you go. How we verify.
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