Things to Do in Santa Rosa: Local Guide
Santa Rosa, California is the urban centre of Sonoma County — an unpretentious wine country city that offers easy access to Russian River Pinot Noir, Dry Creek Zinfandel, and the Pacific Coast via Highway 1. The Charles M. Schulz Museum celebrates the Peanuts creator who lived here for decades.
🍷 Wine tasting🌿 Redwood forests🏛️ Historic museums🏞️ Coastal scenery🚣 River kayaking
Popular Activities in Santa Rosa
1Sonoma wine country guided wine tasting day tour
2Russian River Valley Pinot Noir private winery tour
3Charles M. Schulz Museum Peanuts heritage guided visit
4Healdsburg charming wine town guided walking and tasting tour
5Bodega Bay and Sonoma Coast scenic Highway 1 drive
6Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve old-growth guided forest walk
7Luther Burbank Home and Gardens historic guided tour
8Guerneville Russian River kayaking and redwood tour
Local tip: Wine tasting in Sonoma County is more relaxed and less expensive than Napa — many small-production wineries along the Russian River and Dry Creek Valley welcome walk-in visitors without reservations, especially on weekdays.