The People, the Stories and What’s Happening in Santa Rosa
Disc Golf is Flying High in Santa Rosa
May 8
Disc golf is growing rapidly in popularity all over the world. It's one of the fastest-growing sports in modern times, with a 33% increase in games played from 2019 to 2020 alone, and Santa Rosa and Sonoma ...
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Al Fresco Dining, Anyone
January 25
Make the most of Santa Rosa wine country al fresco living! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite outdoor dining spots around Sonoma County that will give you the best of both worlds with beautiful ...
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You're Going to Need More Days...
May 9, 2022
It's time to satisfy your pent-up desire to travel. And what better way to do that than with midweek trip to Santa Rosa? With attractions, museums, restaurants, bars, and breweries all operating at full ...
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Sweet! Treats!
March 29, 2022
Aah, dessert! That little slice of heaven after a meal…or before, if you’re impatient…or anytime, if you’re feeling indulgent. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll want to try these local favorites that ...
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Chef Gray Rollin - BELLY: Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom
March 7, 2022
From Santa Rosa Metro Magazine - Behind the Business: Chef Gray Rollin - BELLY: Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom
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Choose Your Own Hiking Adventure
February 28, 2022
Known as the urban heart of Sonoma County’s wine country, Santa Rosa is a stone’s throw away from world-class hiking trails. Gorgeous parks dart the area around the city, providing easy access for locals ...
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Inaugural Santa Rosa Turkey Trot to Run on Thanksgiving Day
November 1, 2021
Festive Thanksgiving Day 5K Run with Virtual Running Options and Opportunities to Do Good is part of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber's Downtown Winter Lights Programming
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Responsibility Grows Here
August 26, 2021
Responsible cannabis use is the only way. So, if you’re visiting Santa Rosa join us as we share in the responsibility of using cannabis safely and respectfully. With that in mind, here is some local advice ...
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Santa Rosa's Culinary Scene is Spicing Up
August 6, 2021
From tasting rooms and breweries to bakeries and farm to table fare, a fresh crop of new eateries is spicing up Downtown Santa Rosa’s already delicious culinary landscape.
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The Happening Hub
June 28, 2021
Amid the pandemic recovery, Santa Rosa—with more than 25 new offerings—has fully reopened its tourism economy. More than two dozen new, renovated, or planned projects are an indicator of Santa Rosa’s popularity ...
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Twelve Things to Do in Santa Rosa for $12 or Less
June 15, 2021
Looking for things to do on your next visit to the urban heart of Sonoma County that don’t cost an arm and a leg? In no particular order, here’s a budget-friendly list that’s big on fun for very little ...
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Fitbit Friendly Vacations in Santa Rosa
May 4, 2021
The Northern California city in the heart of Wine Country offers a plethora of unique local travel experiences that make it easy to get in your steps while having fun, too.The Northern California city ...
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Sonoma County Museums: Preserving History and Heritage
April 12, 2021
In times like these the role of a museum as a space for healing, discourse, and community is more important than ever. Fortunately, Santa Rosa has an abundance of riches in the arts and culture category ...
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Local Restaurants Need Your Help
December 17, 2020
While many industries have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the food service industry has been hit particularly hard. Nobody could have anticipated this situation at the beginning of the year. But ...
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AC Hotel by Marriott - The Perfectly Precise Hotel
November 22, 2020
AC Hotel Santa Rosa Downtown by Marriott celebrates the beauty of classic modern design with its European soul and Spanish roots.
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Welcome to Santa Rosa La Quinta Inn & Suites!
October 30, 2020
Back to 2017 inventory levels, meet the latest addition to Santa Rosa’s booming hotel scene
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The Best in Sonoma County
October 8, 2020
What is your favorite winery, what is your favorite restaurant, where is your favorite place to take out of town guest?
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Santa Rosa Symphony presents SRS at Home
October 5, 2020
Santa Rosa Symphony presents SRS @ Home with Beethoven’s First Symphony Celebrating Beethoven's 250th birthday and more recorded live on the Weill Hall stage, Francesco Lecce-Chong conducting live and ...
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Glorious Late Summer, Early Fall in Santa Rosa
September 18, 2020
Treat yourself to a getaway in Santa Rosa, the urban heart of Sonoma County Wine County, where this fall art comes alive and culinary delights take center stage. From the first glimmer of dawn to the slow ...
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Our SAFE Travels Promise
September 2, 2020
As coronavirus restrictions continue to evolve in California, Visit Santa Rosa has joined with our fellow Sonoma County Chambers, Visitor Centers, and Destination Management Organizations to support the ...
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The Dogs Days of Summer
July 28, 2020
Did you know that the “dog days of summer” are an actual thing? That’s right — it’s a term used to describe the hazy days of summer at its zenith, the period of long afternoons that turn into warm nights ...
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What to Do in Santa Rosa This Summer
June 19, 2020
We’re thrilled to announce that Santa Rosa is open for leisure travel again! This means your favorite wineries, restaurants, breweries, and shop doors are open, providing you with plenty of space to recharge ...
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2020: The Summer of the Great American Road Trip
June 1, 2020
Whether you love the mountains, want to drive through vineyards, or cruise out to the coast, there's a landscape or a vista in Sonoma County waiting for you.
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Iconic Hotel Celebrates its 35th Anniversary with a New Name
March 11, 2020
Don and Rhonda Carano’s vision is complete as Vintners Inn becomes Vintners Resort 20 years after their initial purchase.
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12 Great Reasons to Visit Santa Rosa
February 26, 2020
Family activities, arts and entertainment, great food and a diverse natural landscape are only some of the reasons why you should plan to visit Santa Rosa in 2020.
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Santa Rosa Offers a Warm Welcome to Visitors
January 31, 2020
Imagine spending a few days in Sonoma County amid rolling hills dotted with vineyards and wineries, and miles of trails for hiking and biking...
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Microbrew Capital of the US
January 9, 2020
Santa Rosa is where wine country meets beer city. But, how did Santa Rosa become the micro-brew capital of the United States? It's because of the brewmasters behind the greatest brews in Santa Rosa...
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5 Reasons to Become a Tourist in Your Own City
January 6, 2020
Have you ever walked around your own city as if you were a tourist? You'd be surprised how much there is to see and how little you probably know about the place you live...
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Visiting Santa Rosa
November 1, 2019
After the Kinkade fire in Northern Sonoma County the Santa Rosa you know and love remains open and welcoming visitors back! We want to let you know what to expect, and it’s all good!
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Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Nights
October 25, 2019
What is a pumpkin spice latte or Pumpkin Nights? If you have to ask this question, you probably don’t know what fall is.
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All Aboard the Amtrak San Joaquins
August 15, 2019
Amtrak trains offer daily service to Martinez, with connecting buses to Santa Rosa.
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Wine Country Retreat close to the Urban Heart of Sonoma County
July 17, 2019
Whether you’re visiting Sonoma County for business or a weekend wine-tasting getaway, you’ll find everything you need at this convenient hotel in Rohnert Park, CA.
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Garden Tours
April 1, 2019
With the arrival of spring in Sonoma County, plum trees bloom like confetti in a colorful array on nearly every street corner. Nurseries are packed with locals snatching up their favorite tomato varieties ...
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Like A Local
February 27, 2019
For the folks who live in Santa Rosa, this destination is not just the wineries...it’s just the beginning of the journey.
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Where Is America’s Craft Beer Capital?
December 7, 2018
Where Wine Country Meets Beer City
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Perch + Plow Makes a Splash
November 28, 2018
Downtown Santa Rosa Dining Scene Continues to Grow
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Astro Motel: Catering to the Cycling Crowd
July 31, 2018
“I just fell in love with Santa Rosa as a cyclist –– the terrain is really wonderful,” says former Giro d’Italia cycling champion Andy Hampsten. “The climate, the flora and fauna are very similar to my ...
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Wine Country Country Music (You Read That Right)
June 6, 2018
There's country music, and then there's wine country music.
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The Astro Motel is Soaring
March 28, 2018
The Astro Motel: The Swanky, New Retro Makeover in Santa Rosa
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Alison Tetrick's Favorite Sonoma County Bike Rides
May 20, 2017
As a professional cyclist, I race and train all over the world. There are so many beautiful places to explore and see, but something always brings me back home to Sonoma County. Sonoma County offers some ...
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