Just 55 miles north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa is a good base for exploring all that California Wine Country has to offer. Its thriving downtown boasts three distinct shopping districts, five historic residential neighborhoods, arts and culture, events, great restaurants, famous chefs, wine tasting rooms, brew pubs, and a comfortable inviting atmosphere.
Start your visit at the Santa Rosa Visitor Center / California Welcome Center, located in an old railroad depot in Santa Rosa's Historic Railroad Square. The center staff can offer tips about what to see and do, and the neighborhood offers a charming mix of antique stores, specialty shops, coffee houses, and restaurants.
Santa Rosa is home to a museum that celebrates famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s life and work, and colorful street sculptures of Peanuts characters can be throughout the city. On the museum’s campus is Snoopy’s Home Ice, also known as the Redwood Empire Ice Arena. And nearby you'll find the interactive Children's Museum of Sonoma County.
Cycling enthusiasts from around the world are familiar with this city, which offers a wide variety of bike trails for all levels of experience, and has hosted a stage in the Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race.
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Looking for a leisurely day of shopping in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County? There's no better spot than downtown's Fourth Street. Lined with redwood trees and historic shop fronts, this is the best place in...
Many Sonoma County wineries are stepping up their wine and food pairings—from cheese plates and small bites to sumptuous five course mini-meals—to highlight this region's sustainable relationship to...
Most state and regional parks in Sonoma County offer activities for the entire family but, because of all its options, Spring Lake Regional Park is a standout. On the eastern edge of Santa Rosa — just...
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El Coqui is a Puerto Rican Restaurant that serves a Tropical Latin style of Caribbean food that is made from traditional authentic recipes that have been handed down for generations! 2020 Restaurant…
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Mary's Pizza Shack, founded in 1959 by Mary Fazio, is famous for its homemade Italian comfort food at reasonable prices. From the first single "shack" opened over sixty years ago, Mary's Pizza Shack…
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Rock Star University’s HOUSE OF ROCK is arguable the finest, intimate rock venue on the entire West Coast. Bands and fans alike love Rock Star University’s HOUSE OF ROCK with its 1,000 square foot…
coLAB is the premier coworking space in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa. coLAB brings innovators, entrepreneurs, freelancers and forward-thinking individuals together not only to work, but…
Miracle Plum is an artisanal neighborhood market located in historic Railroad Square in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa, California. Miracle Plum offers a welcoming space with curated pantry items,…
Celebrating 30 Years! Founded in 1989 Pacific Coast Air Museum is a unique collection of authentic, well-cared-for aircraft, and a non-profit community based organization with a dedicated base of…
View the largest collection of original Peanuts art work in the world at the Charles M Schulz Museum. Visitors can laugh at Schulz’s original comic strips, learn about the art of cartooning and…
The Original San Francisco Sourdough™. In 1849, the Boudin family struck culinary gold. Wild yeasts in the San Francisco air had imparted a unique tang to their traditional French bread, giving rise…