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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Winter in Sonoma County may be mild relatively speaking but there are days and—especially—nights when Jack Frost’s nipping and all you want to do is snuggle up by a crackling fireplace with a hot...
No matter what your dietary preference is, Sonoma County is full of amazing food. Enjoying a decadent weekend away in wine country can easily be done with healthy culinary choices, be it vegan...
People from all over the world are drawn to the world-class destination that is Sonoma County. Many of them come for the wine! For these visitors, we highlight four local inns that have wine-lover...
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The Sandman Santa Rosa was voted Top 5 Best Roadside Motels by USA Today 10Best Readers 2021. Reimagined in 2017, the charming motor lodge is a modern throwback inspired by the Spanish Mission Revival…
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The newly-renovated Flamingo Resort is an iconic mid-century marvel located on a lush, 10-acre campus in the heart of Sonoma’s wine country with access to over 200 wineries and breweries, plus a…
Built in 2017, the Oxford Suites Sonoma County - Rohnert Park is Clean + Safe Certified by the CHLA and designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. With 163 non-smoking suites and the Oxford…
When you're looking for relaxing retreat, we'd love for you to visit us at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Rohnert Park. If you're overwhelmed by all the fascinating things to see and do in Sonoma…
Loving Oaks is the perfect retreat for the couple looking for privacy in wine country. Situated equidistant from St. Helena, Calistoga and Santa Rosa, Loving Oaks proves to be a convenient location…
RedAwning's Sonoma vacation homes, cottages, and condos all include instant online booking and no security deposits, to make your trip easy and stress-free. Sonoma offers hundreds of wineries and…
The Gables Wine Country Inn, nestled on 3½ acres, is a premier luxury inn offering a relaxed country experience, large guest rooms, and an exceptional breakfast experience. We are located in the very…
Tucked away between the Mayacamas and the Sonoma Mountains, Hotel E offers casual elegance in the heart of the Sonoma Wine Country. Our brand new, four-star boutique hotel is ideally situated in the…
Motel 6 Santa Rosa South is located off US Hwy 101/Redwood Hwy at Steele Lane. Visit the famous California wineries of Sonoma County and Graton Casino within 8 miles. Enjoy our seasonal outdoor pool…
WELCOME TO THE SONOMA SERENGETI. Since our founding in 1993, Safari West has been one of the premier wildlife destinations in the United States. Between our expansive wildlife collection and the…