Guidebook for Santa Rosa

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Guidebook for Santa Rosa

Parks & Nature

Spectacular views of Pacific Ocean and lower Russian River. Epic hiking including 15 mile round trip to top of fire lookout.
34 locals recommend
Jenner Headlands Preserve
12001 CA-1
34 locals recommend
Spectacular views of Pacific Ocean and lower Russian River. Epic hiking including 15 mile round trip to top of fire lookout.
Close to Santa Rosa with great views of the surrounding area.
44 locals recommend
Taylor Mountain Regional Park
2080 Kawana Terrace
44 locals recommend
Close to Santa Rosa with great views of the surrounding area.
Secluded preserve not well known or marked on the road because it can't support a lot of traffic on small road. 30 acres old growth redwoods.
29 locals recommend
LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
17599 Fitzpatrick Ln
29 locals recommend
Secluded preserve not well known or marked on the road because it can't support a lot of traffic on small road. 30 acres old growth redwoods.
Great hiking.
Sonoma Coast State Park — Willow Creek Addition
Willow Creek Road
Great hiking.
Stunning views of SF and bay area. Sacred Native American site.
Tolay Lake Regional Park
5869 Mangel Ranch Rd
Stunning views of SF and bay area. Sacred Native American site.
Walk or bike along 6 miles of creekside path that begins just one mile from here. Travel all the way to downtown Santa Rosa without riding on or crossing a street. Nice views of vineyards and dairies on the way into town.
Santa Rosa Creek Trail
Santa Rosa Creek Trail
Walk or bike along 6 miles of creekside path that begins just one mile from here. Travel all the way to downtown Santa Rosa without riding on or crossing a street. Nice views of vineyards and dairies on the way into town.
Best place to see redwoods close by.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods Rd
500 locals recommend
Best place to see redwoods close by.
Wetlands along the Petaluma River attract lots of birds, especially good in winter.
23 locals recommend
Shollenberger Park
1400 Cader Lane
23 locals recommend
Wetlands along the Petaluma River attract lots of birds, especially good in winter.
Hiking, biking and boating. Boat rentals and swimming lagoon.
56 locals recommend
Spring Lake Park
5585 Newanga Ave
56 locals recommend
Hiking, biking and boating. Boat rentals and swimming lagoon.
5000 acres of trails for hiking, biking and horses.
162 locals recommend
Trione-Annadel State Park
6201 Channel Dr
162 locals recommend
5000 acres of trails for hiking, biking and horses.
Enjoy one of the most protected and publicly accessible coastlines in the US!
55 locals recommend
Sonoma Coast State Park
3095 CA-1
55 locals recommend
Enjoy one of the most protected and publicly accessible coastlines in the US!

Food Scene

Just a 1/2 mile walk away. Gourmet dining.
21 locals recommend
Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro
3535 Guerneville Rd
21 locals recommend
Just a 1/2 mile walk away. Gourmet dining.
Unique and fun dining experience
29 locals recommend
Sazón | Peruvian Cuisine
1129 Sebastopol Rd
29 locals recommend
Unique and fun dining experience
Great views! Nice but pricey. Good for a drink and app.
105 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1
105 locals recommend
Great views! Nice but pricey. Good for a drink and app.
Awesome breakfasts.
28 locals recommend
Omelette Express
112 4th St
28 locals recommend
Awesome breakfasts.
Great breakfast
91 locals recommend
Howard Station Cafe
3611 Bohemian Hwy
91 locals recommend
Great breakfast

Everything Else

Restaurants, beer wine and spirits. Shops. Pedestrian friendly.
155 locals recommend
The Barlow
6770 McKinley St
155 locals recommend
Restaurants, beer wine and spirits. Shops. Pedestrian friendly.

Entertainment & Activities

aka the Redwood Empire Ice Arena. Founded by "Peanuts" cartoon creator Charles Schultz. Ice skating and lessons. Restaurant and gift shop.
44 locals recommend
Snoopy's Home Ice
1667 W Steele Ln
44 locals recommend
aka the Redwood Empire Ice Arena. Founded by "Peanuts" cartoon creator Charles Schultz. Ice skating and lessons. Restaurant and gift shop.
One of the best places to dance in the bay area is just four miles away.
Monroe Hall
1400 W College Ave
One of the best places to dance in the bay area is just four miles away.

Arts & Culture

Name says it all. Next to Snoopy's Home Ice.
34 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W Steele Ln
34 locals recommend
Name says it all. Next to Snoopy's Home Ice.
Local history and rotating exhibits. Old, restored post office building.
34 locals recommend
Museum of Sonoma County
425 7th St
34 locals recommend
Local history and rotating exhibits. Old, restored post office building.

Sightseeing

This street in nearby Sebastopol is home to famous junk-art sculptor Amiot. Neighbors on this street have many of his works adorning their front yards. Drive, bike or walk.
Florence Avenue Art Walk
Florence Avenue
This street in nearby Sebastopol is home to famous junk-art sculptor Amiot. Neighbors on this street have many of his works adorning their front yards. Drive, bike or walk.

Drinks & Nightlife

Home of a seasonally released beer that is voted world's best beer!
262 locals recommend
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th St
262 locals recommend
Home of a seasonally released beer that is voted world's best beer!
Great beer! Food and live music too.
140 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell Blvd
140 locals recommend
Great beer! Food and live music too.
good beer
20 locals recommend
Bear Republic Brewing Co.
5000 Roberts Lake Rd
20 locals recommend
good beer
Wine, sparkling wine and brandy. Tours and tasting.
137 locals recommend
Korbel Winery
13250 River Rd
137 locals recommend
Wine, sparkling wine and brandy. Tours and tasting.
One of the many microbreweries in the area.
33 locals recommend
HenHouse Brewing Company
322 Bellevue Ave
33 locals recommend
One of the many microbreweries in the area.
On the Petaluma River. Food too.
15 locals recommend
Dempsey's Restaurant & Brewery
50 E Washington St
15 locals recommend
On the Petaluma River. Food too.