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What to do and see in Santa Rosa, California (CA): The Best Free Things to do
If you're into wine-tasting, a weekend in Santa Rosa is certain to be satisfying. But this region of magnificent redwoods, rolling hills and ocean vistas has a great mix of other fun pastimes as well. Located right in the center of the Sonoma County wine region, Santa Rosa is home to several vineyards with world-class wines, rich histories and beautiful surroundings. The Matanzas Creek Winery offers June and July visitors a chance to enjoy its aromatic fields of blooming lavender, but its Estate Gardens and spectacular scenery are tourist draws year-round. If golf is your passion, grab your clubs and spend a relaxing afternoon at Fountaingrove or one of the other popular courses. Young and old alike will delight in the Charles M. Schulz Museum, which chronicles the evolution and history of Snoopy and the "Peanuts" gang. With wine or without, a trip to Santa Rosa is one you'll never forget.
Restaurants in Santa Rosa
1. Valley of the Moon Pottery & North Eagle Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
We are sad to report that our Pottery, Gallery and Treefarm has burned to the ground in the Glass Fire on Sept 28th, 2020. We are deeply saddened to have lost our life's work and business as well as our home. We will miss welcoming the community to our property this holiday season; we have loved being at the core of Sonoma County Holiday tradition these past decades. We are grateful for the love and joy that has been shared with us and for the patronage that has supported our dreams these past three decades. We would be very grateful for you to visit our GoFundMe Campaign to read our story and if you are inspired, share a gift with us this holiday season. GoFundMe --> bit.ly/carynwayne
2. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery
3. Sonoma County Tourism
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Sonoma County Tourism is the official destination marketing organization for California's Sonoma County. SCT is a private, non-profit marketing and sales organization dedicated to promoting overnight stays and creating a sustainable hospitality economy in Sonoma County, California.
4. Matos Cheese Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
A cheese factory.
5. Bennett Valley
6. Laguna de Santa Rosa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By thomasbF2422KR - Santa Rosa, United States
Great place for photographs! Their effort to protect the Laguna is heroic. Offer so many educational classes at a reasonable price.
7. California Welcome Center - Santa Rosa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
8. Cooperage Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Great_Beer_Now - Houston, United States
Breweries are so numerous in the Santa Rosa area that one may have difficulty to deciding which are most deserving of a visit. If time permits, I recommend visiting several but if you have time for only one or two, then a brewery to rank highly on your list is Cooperage Brewing. Cooperage is a little different from what I expected. I visited here when I was on a brewery tour of the area in support of my blog, Great Beer Now and based on the name, I was expecting it to have a theme focused on barrels and cask making and design, since this is what the word Cooperage means. However, it is quite different from that. The beers are named after movies and entertainers and there is a definite emphasis on art, with small and large works of art adorning the walls. There is even a price tag on some of them, so if you like what you see and want to take home a souvenir, you can do so with the right amount of cash. Cooperage brews many fine beers and I was most impressed with the IPA and double IPA on tap, of which there were several. I also love the large, spacious tap room. I like the added elbow room and appreciate knowing that I don’t have to be overly protective of my glass of beer out of fear that someone might bump into me and cause a massive spill. You have lots of breathing space at Cooperage Brewing, which is a definite plus. Another cool thing about Cooperage is that it’s dog and kid friendly. You will find families here and dogs, hanging out, watching sports, and playing games. They have a large number of board games available with many of the popular classics, such as Clue, Life, Connect Four, and others. Oh, and keep in mind that there is no kitchen preparing food. However, they do sell snacks and it is common to find a food truck outside. Cooperage Brewing is located in an industrial area, which is not the type of place you would expect to find a brewery. But the trip to Cooperage Brewing is easily worth it and sine nothing in Santa Rosa is all that far away anyhow, your gps will have you here in no time. From the beer to the games to the personnel, Cooperage Brewing has all the earmarks of a pleasant place and it belongs on every beer lover’s short list of breweries to visit in Sonoma County.
9. Howarth Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By princeofpinot
This 138-acre community park is adjacent to Spring Lake Regional Park with parking entrance (free!) on Summerfield Road. The extensive walking trails, both paved and unpaved, are very popular with runners, couples, singles, and women with youngsters in strollers. There are a few dirt bikers seen on weekends mainly. The paved paths offer mild up and down portions but are primarily flat. A four-mile loop is available around the small lake at Howarth Park. The Howarth Park trails hook up with the many trails and larger lake at Spring Lake Regional Park. The two lakes are very calm and scenic and boating, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing are available. There are multiple picnic areas (some can be reserved for groups), and a small amusement area (check website for hours at different times of the year). This is a safe park that is appealing to all ages and highly recommended. Open sunrise to sunset.
10. Santa Rosa Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Compass98786
A nice trail for cycling trail with peaceful surroundings to just peddle and wonder. Not a racing racing trail, but rather a nice ride trail!
