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Welcome to Santa Rosa

As the gateway to Sonoma’s famous wine country, Santa Rosa is an ideal urban base for exploring vineyards, giant redwoods, and the rocky shores of the Sonoma Coast. Wine tasting and a walk through the towering, ancient trees at Armstrong Redwood State Reserve top the list of things to do, while in-town attractions include historic Railroad Square and the Charles M. Schulz Museum, home to original works by the Peanuts cartoon creator. For a walk on the wild side, travelers can experience an African-style safari right in California at the Safari West animal park.

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Hanna Winery

Hanna Winery

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In a region full of wineries, Hanna stands out by offering picnics under a famous oak tree and a prime location in the Russian River Valley between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. A local favorite since the 1980s, the winery has two tasting rooms: this location and another up north in the Alexander Valley, near Healdsburg.More

Safari West

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Safari West is a 400-acre (162-hectare) private wildlife preserve located in Santa Rosa, California. The park focuses on species native to Africa and is home to more than 800 wild animals, including cheetahs, Cape buffalo, zebras, rhinos, and giraffe.More

Russian River

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California's Russian River is one of the longest rivers in the San Francisco Bay Area, beginning in Mendocino County and cutting through Sonoma County on its way to the ocean. The area is famous for its wine and farm-to-table cuisine, and in warm weather the river is a hotspot for outdoor adventures like canoeing, swimming, and fishing.More
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What is Santa Rosa most known for?

Santa Rosa is the gateway to the Russian River and Northern California Wine Country. Travelers visit for wineries, breweries, and trail-lined green spaces, such as Annadel State Park. Safari West is a private wildlife preserve located north of town. The Charles M. Schulz Museum is dedicated to the famed cartoonist.

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How do I spend a day in Santa Rosa, CA?

Start by exploring the Railroad Square Historic District and visiting the Charles M. Schulz and Sonoma County museums. After lunch at the Russian River Brewing Company, head east toward Annadel State Park. Explore the trails and small lakes through the late afternoon, and dine at a local winery.

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Is Santa Rosa a nice place?

Yes. Santa Rosa is the gateway to the Russian River and Northern California Wine Country. Travelers come for wineries, breweries, and trail-lined green spaces, such as Annadel State Park. The walkable town boasts the Museum of Sonoma County and the Charles M. Schulz Museum, dedicated to the local cartoonist.

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Does Santa Rosa have a downtown?

Yes. Santa Rosa’s walkable downtown is home to the Museum of Sonoma County and the Russian River Brewing Company—one of the oldest brewpubs in Northern California. The Railroad Square Historic District is the heart of downtown, while Fourth Street near Old Courthouse Square includes shops, historic buildings, and redwood trees.

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Is Santa Rosa family friendly?

Yes. Santa Rosa is a family-friendly town in Sonoma County. Families can visit the Safari West wildlife preserve and outdoor spaces such as Annadel State Park and Howarth Park. The Charles M. Schulz Museum, dedicated to the local cartoonist, and the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County are ideal for kids.

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How far is Santa Rosa from the ocean?

Santa Rose is about 30–45 minutes east of the Pacific Ocean by car. From downtown, it’s about 25 miles (40 kilometers) to Bodega Bay and 30 miles (48 kilometers) to Jenner, situated just north of Sonoma Coast State Park. Fort Ross, Inverness, and Point Reyes National Seashore are farther along.

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