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.
Discover the perfect blend of big-city style and small-town warmth in Santa Rosa, Wine Country’s largest city and the county…
Smack dab in the heart of Northern California’s Wine Country, the vibrant city of Santa Rosa blends the pleasures of urban…
Celebrate the funny, touching, and loveable Peanuts cartoon characters by visiting their “home town” – Santa Rosa, California. Created by…
From the subtle zigzag pattern and oversized birdbath in the courtyard patio, to the ceramic tile mural a Japanese artist…
Attention contemporary art lovers: check out the colorful block of storefronts at the corner where South A Street meets Sebastopol Avenue…
With so many top restaurants in Sonoma County, it’s a tough question to ask a restaurant writer — what is your…
Most state and regional parks in Sonoma County offer activities for the entire family but, because of all its options, Spring…
Cyclists visiting Sonoma County have access to a vast network of bike trails within the city of Santa Rosa (bike…
In Santa Rosa, in central Sonoma County, any day is a good shopping day. In beautiful weather, consider a stroll…
Fourth Street’s main shopping area stretches from the Santa Rosa Plaza down to E Street, a few scenic blocks that…
Farm markets and stands are a staple in Sonoma County, and visitors to Santa Rosa have numerous ways to pick…
Thanks to a unique blend of microclimates, Sonoma County is known as one of the most diverse wine-growing regions in…
Dip your toes both literally and figuratively in Wine Country on this one-day adventure from San Francisco to the Russian…
Take a relaxing stroll through sunlight and shade in the fenced sculpture garden on the campus of the Museum of…
Sonoma County boasts great swimming beaches all along the Russian River, Lake Sonoma, and the Pacific Coast, many of which…
The serene, majestic beauty of California’s redwood forests recall the ancient landscapes that covered much of this part of Sonoma…
A vibrant city in the center of rural Sonoma Wine Country, Santa Rosa (pop. 170,685) blends small-town friendliness with urban…
The annual Taste of Sonoma event invites you to experience the Sonoma County lifestyle by sampling vintages of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,…
Kendall-Jackson is one of the biggest names in California wine, and Sonoma County wine country is K-J’s home turf. There’s…
Glimpse the cultures that thrived in California before the arrival of Europeans at the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center…
Catching an outdoor movie beneath the stars is a favorite summer pastime in Sonoma County. After a long pandemic year,…
Whether you’re an avid or novice hiker, hiking (or walking!) offers ample opportunities for you to discover the wealth of…
Many out-of-town visitors to Sonoma County are unaware that there’s an entire village of shops located within the city limits…
Robot replaces Guy Fieri. OK, sort of. But hey, robot! At the former Tex Wasabi’s in downtown Santa Rosa, Flavortown’s…
Although Sonoma County’s Bennett Valley has only been recognized as an American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) since 2003, the grapevine got…
Local Santa Rosa Businesses
Comfort Wine Tours
Santa Rosa
eVenture Sonoma
Santa Rosa
Flamingo Resort
Santa Rosa
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
Santa Rosa
Sonoma Wine Rides
Santa Rosa
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Santa Rosa
The Sandman Hotel
Santa Rosa
19Ten Bar & Provisions
Santa Rosa
3 Disciples Brewing
Santa Rosa
4th Street Deli
Santa Rosa
6th Street Playhouse
Santa Rosa
