Guerneville is a census-designated place in Sonoma County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,441. Guerneville is a popular resort town in the scenic Russian River Valley. Guerneville is built adjacent to the Russian River. Redwoods grew in the riverbed with such vigor that just a few centuries ago, the valley had the greatest biomass density on the planet, according to local lore. The local Pomo Indians used the area as a summer camp and called it 'Ceola' which meant 'shady place'. Except for a large, beautiful stand of truly ancient trees preserved in the Fife Creek watershed, now the centerpiece of Armstrong Woods Park, many of the trees were logged in the 1800s, giving rise to the first English name for the place - 'Stumptown'. The annual town parade still commemorates the old place name by calling itself 'Stumptown Days'. The present name Guerneville was introduced to honor George Guerne, a local businessman of the 1800s, and owner of the town sawmill. The extensive redwood forests on the surrounding mountains are less than 200 years old, having been replacement plantings for the much of the logging done in the 1800s. Guerneville apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Guerneville apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.