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. 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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Attention contemporary art lovers: check out the colorful block of storefronts at the corner where South A Street meets Sebastopol Avenue in downtown Santa Rosa. The wide roadway and the curved...
Farm markets and stands are a staple in Sonoma County, and visitors to Santa Rosa have numerous ways to pick up fresh-off-the-farm produce and products. Farmers Markets Santa Rosa hosts numerous...
From ancient Romans to millennial brunchers, pancakes have long been a favorite breakfast-time tummy-warmer — and mimosa accomplice. Best with Your Dog – Kivelstadt Cellars, Sonoma Excellent view and...
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Ca Bianca’s cuisine is a blend from multiple regions of Italy, from Milano in the north to Sicilia in the south. Our delicious array of tantalizing dishes include house-made pasta and bread, perfectly…
Epicenter is the North Bay’s largest all-in-one destination for sports, recreation, entertainment, dining and nightlife. Packed with a unique mix of attractions built for adults but fun for kids –…
Locally roasted, ethically and sustainably-sourced specialty coffee—now open in Downtown Santa Rosa.
“Distinctive” is a word that can easily be applied to Bennett Valley Wines. With our early morning summer fog, cool marine breezes and mountain bench location, the wines of our valley deliver the best…
Built in 1963 in the heyday of the American motor lodge, The Astro was ambitiously remodeled into a 34-room urban motel in 2017, with original mid-century modern furnishings, a lush edible garden, and…
Timeless, breathtaking, affordable in Sonoma County! Oakmont Golf Club offers a beautiful location and affordable packages for Northern California weddings. Our Sonoma Valley location is perfect for…
There is nothing more romantic than a wine country wedding. The Gables Wine Country Inn has partnered with some of Sonoma County’s most sought after vendors to offer a simple, elegant marriage…
Hook & Ladder Winery continues the legacy of one of Russian River Valley’s most influential wine families. Founded in 2003 by pioneering growers and vintners Cecil and Christine De Loach, and helmed…
Located along the Olivet Wine Road in the Russian River Valley, Harvest Moon Estate & Winery offers a personal and engaging wine country experience. Stop in our tasting room and talk wine with our…
Friedman Event Center is located in Santa Rosa, California, in the heart of Northern California Wine Country. We are a fully equipped event facility with indoor and outdoor spaces.