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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Experience a rustic chic retreat at the AAA Four Diamond Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country featuring first-class amenities and exceptional service. Located centrally in Santa Rosa and only 20 minutes…
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Cycling in Sonoma County E-Bike Tours, Sonoma County Bike Rentals & Team Building Activities eVenture Sonoma specializes in e-bike tours in Sonoma County, California. Our goal is to create a memorable…
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Comfort Wine Tours Is dedicated to serving Sonoma, Napa, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2010, Comfort Wine Tours has managed one of the friendliest, economical, and cutting edge tours based in…
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The newly renovated Sandman Hotel is the ideal launch pad for exploring Sonoma Wine Country. Voted among the Top 5 Best Roadside Motels by USA Today 10Best Readers 2021, this bespoke hotel is…
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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…
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Come share over 50 years of Sonoma County excellence at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards. Experience the grandeur of Sonoma Valley at their beautiful mission-style Tasting Room. Make your reservations…
Dolce Vita Salon has exceptional professionals, dedicated to a high level of service, continuing education, and passionate about delivering outstanding hair services. Dolce Vita Salon offers…
A favorite among locals and visitors alike, East West Restaurant has been prospering in Santa Rosa for over 25 years. This culinary heaven is best known for the creative menu developed by Chef Maen…
Using the historic building materials, including stone, cast iron, steel and wood, the creek has been transformed into a series of terraces with landscaping, trails, plazas and public art. The scale…
The Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park puts you within walking distance of our famed Sonoma County Harvest Fair, the largest regional wine competition in the US, held the first weekend in October. You…