Kibby’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful beach for walking, birdwatching, surfing ... has plenty of parking, and a small entrance fee -- less than $10.
48 locals recommend
Doran Beach
201 Doran Beach RdWonderful beach for walking, birdwatching, surfing ... has plenty of parking, and a small entrance fee -- less than $10.
Beautiful place to walk, run, bike, rent a canoe or swim in the lagoon from late-May to August. County parks fee is less that $10 to par,
48 locals recommend
Spring Lake
Beautiful place to walk, run, bike, rent a canoe or swim in the lagoon from late-May to August. County parks fee is less that $10 to par,
Food scene
We love their sourdough bread! These folks were hard hit by the floods last year and almost went out of business, but have recently re-opened and we're SO glad!
22 locals recommend
Village Bakery
2404 Magowan DriveWe love their sourdough bread! These folks were hard hit by the floods last year and almost went out of business, but have recently re-opened and we're SO glad!
We can walk or bike to this family-run business, and always enjoy their food at reasonable prices.
Thai Pot
2478 W 3rd StWe can walk or bike to this family-run business, and always enjoy their food at reasonable prices.
Wonderful locally-owned grocery store with everything you would need or want!
45 locals recommend
Oliver's Market - Stony Point
461 Stony Point RdWonderful locally-owned grocery store with everything you would need or want!
City advice
Getting around
Avoid Fulton Road during peak hours! Otherwise it's great.
During school start times and end times, Fulton Road can get busy -- that is, Santa Rosa busy! It's still nothing like big city traffic.