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.
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Jenner Headlands Preserve
12001 CA-1Spectacular 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.
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Taylor Mountain Regional Park
2080 Kawana TerraceClose 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.
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LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
17599 Fitzpatrick LnSecluded 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.
Sonoma Coast State Park — Willow Creek Addition
Willow Creek RoadGreat hiking.
Tolay Lake Regional Park
5869 Mangel Ranch RdStunning 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 TrailWalk 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.
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdBest place to see redwoods close by.
Wetlands along the Petaluma River attract lots of birds, especially good in winter.
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Shollenberger Park
1400 Cader LaneWetlands along the Petaluma River attract lots of birds, especially good in winter.
Hiking, biking and boating. Boat rentals and swimming lagoon.
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Spring Lake Park
5585 Newanga AveHiking, biking and boating. Boat rentals and swimming lagoon.
5000 acres of trails for hiking, biking and horses.
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Trione-Annadel State Park
6201 Channel Dr5000 acres of trails for hiking, biking and horses.
Enjoy one of the most protected and publicly accessible coastlines in the US!
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Sonoma Coast State Park
3095 CA-1Enjoy one of the most protected and publicly accessible coastlines in the US!
Food Scene
Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro
3535 Guerneville RdJust a 1/2 mile walk away. Gourmet dining.
Sazón | Peruvian Cuisine
1129 Sebastopol RdUnique and fun dining experience
Great views! Nice but pricey. Good for a drink and app.
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River's End Restaurant & Inn
11048 CA-1Great views! Nice but pricey. Good for a drink and app.
Omelette Express
112 4th StAwesome breakfasts.
Howard Station Cafe
3611 Bohemian HwyGreat breakfast
Everything Else
The Barlow
6770 McKinley StRestaurants, 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.
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Snoopy's Home Ice
1667 W Steele Lnaka the Redwood Empire Ice Arena. Founded by "Peanuts" cartoon creator Charles Schultz. Ice skating and lessons. Restaurant and gift shop.
Monroe Hall
1400 W College AveOne 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.
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Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W Steele LnName says it all. Next to Snoopy's Home Ice.
Local history and rotating exhibits. Old, restored post office building.
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Museum of Sonoma County
425 7th StLocal 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 AvenueThis 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!
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Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th StHome of a seasonally released beer that is voted world's best beer!
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell BlvdGreat beer! Food and live music too.
Bear Republic Brewing Co.
5000 Roberts Lake Rdgood beer
Korbel Winery
13250 River RdWine, sparkling wine and brandy. Tours and tasting.
HenHouse Brewing Company
322 Bellevue AveOne of the many microbreweries in the area.
Dempsey's Restaurant & Brewery
50 E Washington StOn the Petaluma River. Food too.