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Santa Rosa

· Santa Rosa, CA

Why you should go…

Santa Rosa is Sonoma County's largest city and self-described wine-country hotspot, sitting 55 miles north of San Francisco. Beyond tasting rooms and farm-to-table dining, the city is known for its Peanuts on Parade statues honoring native son Charles Schulz, plus a calendar of concerts and community events like the Taco Tuesday Bike Ride.

  • #wine country
  • #sonoma county
  • #peanuts
  • #downtown

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Santa Rosa, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Date Night

    The Spa Art

    $50+

    A luxury Santa Rosa day spa with massage, facial and body treatment menus.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Sonoma County

    Free

    Northern California wine country stretching from vineyard valleys to redwood groves and the Pacific coast.

    1.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Charles M. Schulz Museum

    Under $25

    Museum in Santa Rosa devoted to Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, with original comic art and a recreated studio.

    1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Children's Museum of Sonoma County

    Under $25

    Hands-on children's museum with indoor STEAM galleries and outdoor play areas for kids ten and under.

    1.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Rohnert Park

    Free

    A Sonoma County city and wine-country gateway, home to the Green Music Center and Graton Resort.

    6.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Kenwood

    Free

    A small Sonoma Valley wine country village of tasting rooms, restaurants and local shops.

    9.9 mi awayMore like this