ForestvilleCalifornia
Forestville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California, United States. It was settled during the late 1860s and was originally spelled Forrestville after one of its founders; the spelling was soon standardized with one "r".
Intro: Wikipedia
About Forestville
Set in the northwestern part of California, Forestville is a small unincorporated community.
Forestville holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.26 square miles.
What Makes Forestville Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Forestville — but the California one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northwestern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Forestville
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Iron Horse Vineyards · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Forestville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Forestville
- Forestville Academy
- Forestville Elementary
- Laguna High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.