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. Fly direct and let your adventure unfold.
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. Staff here 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.
OutThereSR is another great resource, helping those looking for something a bit unexpected.
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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A good barbecued brisket is the most primal of foods, smokey and charred, with soft pads of melted fat that…
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Whether you’re an avid or novice hiker, hiking (or walking!) offers ample opportunities for you to discover the wealth of…
The founder of Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery only discovered his property by flying over it in a small plane,…
Glimpse the cultures that thrived in California before the arrival of Europeans at the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center…
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Farm markets and stands are a staple in Sonoma County, and visitors to Santa Rosa have numerous ways to pick…
Fourth Street’s main shopping area stretches from the Santa Rosa Plaza down to E Street, a few scenic blocks that…
In Santa Rosa, in central Sonoma County, any day is a good shopping day. In beautiful weather, consider a stroll…
Cyclists visiting Sonoma County have access to a vast network of bike trails within the city of Santa Rosa (bike…
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Check out the creative scene at the colorful block of storefronts on South A Street in downtown Santa Rosa. Officially…
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