Located five miles inland from the Sonoma Coast, the tiny hamlet of Duncans Mills (pop. 175) occupies a wide, flat area near the meandering Russian River. Often, blue skies smile on Duncans Mills while fog covers the surrounding hills.
Once a burgeoning lumber mill town established by brothers Samuel and Alexander Duncan, today it’s home to more than a dozen unique specialty shops offering hand-crafted goods, antiques, art galleries, locally-grown flowers, and more. A wide range of provisions and refreshments are for sale in the Duncans Mills General Store, and wine tasting is available at Sophie’s Cellars.
If strolling and shopping sparks an appetite, the Cape Fear Café offers a taste of North Carolina and the New South. The Blue Heron Restaurant & Tavern sports bar serves American grill and seafood. And in addition to fragrant cups of joe, Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery offers wood-fired oven-baked pastries and pizza.
For those who wish to stay awhile, campsites, including RV facilities, are available behind the railroad depot in the Duncan Mills Camping Club or across the river at the Casini Ranch Family Campground.
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Duncans Mills Tea Shop carries approximately 100 types of loose leaf tea along with a variety of tea pots, mugs, infusers, and much more. Please stop by to meet our friendly staff, while sampling our…
Proudly serving the finest coffee beans roasted here on site, you can choose a flavorful espresso, latte, mocha, or one of our many tasty specialty coffee drinks. Fruit smoothies and hot chocolate, as…
Established in 1977 Pig Alley has grown into a destination stop for visitors and locals alike in the historic town of Duncans Mills, California. Step inside and you’ll discover an impressive…
Pomo Canyon Red Hill Trail is a 6.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Jenner, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of…
Wines by the glass, bottle or flight. Relax with a glass of wine in the beautiful wine garden. Local artisan cheeses available for pairing. Located in the charming hamlet of Duncans Mills, California,…
Contemporary clothing boutique located in west Sonoma county. Come visit us in Duncans Mills and shop our new arrivals.
Join us at Cape Fear Café for a memorable meal indoors or on our sunny patio, in the charming town of Duncans Mills. Located in the heart of the redwoods near the northern California coastline, enjoy…
Casini Ranch Family Campground is a family operated RV park and campground, open year round since 1965. Located among beautiful hills on a gentle meander of the Russian River, four miles from the…
Visit Christopher Queen Galleries in Historic Duncans Mills, nestled along the Russian River among the vineyards and redwoods and minutes from the Pacific Coast. Established in 1976, the gallery…