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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One of Sonoma County's lesser-known but highly rated outdoor adventures is rock climbing. "There aren't a lot of climbing rocks in Sonoma County," long-time climber Gorden Cooley said. "But what we...
With so many top restaurants in Sonoma County, it's a tough question to ask a restaurant writer — what is your favorite place to eat? The answer depends on what type of food I'm in the mood for, if I...
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...
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Old Possum Brewing strives to use only the best ingredients in our food and beer in order for us to share our vision with Sonoma County. We lean on our neighbors who are farmers, ranchers, bakers,…
French Oak Ranch is a private, family-owned, 300 acre ranch situated just past the quaint intersection of Calistoga and Saint Helena Roads. This property isn't anything like the typical Wine Country,…
At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction…
Welcome to the heart of the Sonoma Wine Country! The carbon neutral BEST WESTERN Plus Wine Country Inn & Suites is available to serve the needs of both corporate and family travelers. We are within…
Visitors to Sonoma County and guests at Vintners Resort, a luxurious Sonoma Wine Country resort in Santa Rosa, can enjoy fresh, delicious fare for breakfast, lunch or brunch at River Vine…
Jackson’s Bar and Oven is the kind of place chef/owner Josh Silvers wanted to go to: kid-friendly, casually sophisticated, with an emphasis on quality ingredients. Jackson’s is centered around a…
As a pioneering producer and winegrower of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, DeLoach Vineyards has been experimenting with and perfecting the best combinations of…
Energy healing & holistic wellness center located in Santa Rosa, California. Rewrite your story and reboot your life at Iaso Wellness Center.
Voted North Bay's Best Italian Restaurant 12 Years Straight.The cooking at LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica is authentically Italian fare in the family/rustic-style style. The food is made with fresh, simple,…
Offer full-service of aricraft. Also offer catering, concierge services, flight planning and overnight security for the aircraft. Provide flight support and travel services for pilots and passengers…