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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Many out-of-town visitors to Sonoma County are unaware that there's an entire village of shops located within the city limits of Santa Rosa: the Montgomery Village Shopping Center, with beautiful...
Native American basket weavers follow differing traditions and use various techniques. But they do seem to agree on one thing: That their least favorite question people ask them about basketry is,...
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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Estate Winery that focuses on Single Vineyard Terroir Driven Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and GSM.
Come see more than 200 varieties of bamboo plants. We offer expert guidance in bamboo selection.Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sundays by appointment.
The Bird’s Nest is a charming boutique that carries a wonderful selection of stylish clothing, popular accessories and unique furniture. The Bird’s Nest has a wide variety of items for sale. Our store…
The Culinary Café & Bakery at Santa Rosa Junior College is a student-run café and bakery that is open Thursday-Friday when the college is in session. Our food is seasonal and mostly organic. We…
Come experience an afternoon at Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery set on the Laguna Ridge in the heart of Sonoma County. With a rich history and continued dedication to making terroir-driven wines from…
A small batch craft brewery focusing on farmhouse ales, sour beer, and barrel aging.
Whether it's a wedding, a corporate party, a major concert, or a festival that encompasses acres, you'll find the facility you want at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Centrally located at Highways 101…
Summer Repertory Theatre Festival is a professional summer-stock company that produces a dynamic season of plays and musicals in repertory in the heart of the Sonoma County wine country. At Summer…
Plant-based restaurant offering sandwiches, pastries and coffee.