Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa is Sonoma County's largest city and its most practical wine country base — affordable lodging, excellent restaurants, and central access to Russian River Valley, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valley wine roads.
Wineries to Visit
Where to Eat
Creative farm-to-table cooking — local following and impeccable ingredients.
California wine country cuisine at Vintners Inn — the original wine country restaurant.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in Railroad Square.
Upscale chophouse with exceptional Sonoma wine list.
Things to Do
- ✓ Charles M. Schulz Museum — Peanuts creator's hometown museum
- ✓ Luther Burbank Home & Gardens — National Historic Landmark
- ✓ Russian River Brewing Company — try the legendary Pliny the Elder
- ✓ Railroad Square Historic District for antiques and restaurants
- ✓ Sonoma County Museum
- ✓ SRJC Shone Farm for student-made wine tours
Central Sonoma location, Charles Schulz Museum, Luther Burbank Home, Wine & Food Affair headquarters
Best mid-range wine country hotel — vineyard setting and excellent restaurant.
Full-service hotel with pool — central Santa Rosa location.
Mid-range hotel on Bennett Valley Road — good value and easy highway access.