Location: Santa Rosa
Top Things to do in Santa Rosa
What to do and see in Santa Rosa, California (CA): The Best Outdoor Activities
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. Up & Away Ballooning
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5.0 based on 754 reviews
Fly with us over Sonoma County! Enjoy the serene views from our gondola's followed by post-flight brunch & mimosa's to toast the start to your day.
2. Sonoma Bike Guides
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Road, Mountain, and Cross adventures. Single or multi day trips. We can help you plan your next cycling adventure or join us on one of our unique trips. Wine tours, Beer tours, or any other local attractions can be added.
3. Pepperwood Preserve
4. RAM Aviation
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
RAM Aviation offers scenic tours from the air. Our excursions include: Napa Valley and Sonoma, Alexander and Dry Creek Valley, Bodega Bay and Point Reyes, San Pablo Bay with the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, Lake Sonoma and the Buddhist Temple at Cazadero.
5. Smart Tours
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
Break away from the crowd. Jump in a kayak and paddle through sun and mist alongside curious seals at the coast. Hike under 1000 year old trees and find peace looking up into the canopy. Explore the wilder side of Sonoma with the help of our expert local guides and go home with incredible stories and an experience far from a typical "Wine Country" vacation!
6. Pedego Electric Bikes Santa Rosa
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
A Pedego electric bike rental is the best way to experience the area! The nearby bike trails are safe and beautiful. Visitors always say it’s the most fun and memorable activity of their trip. And locals are surprised to find such an amazing experience right in their own backyard. Wherever you’re from, we’ll bend over backwards to make sure you leave with a giant smile on your face!
7. The Fountaingrove Club
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Designed by Ted Robinson, this 18-hole tournament course stretches 6,940 yards through a natural setting of oaks and laurels and is sure to delight even the most accomplished golfer.
8. Snoopy's Home Ice
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Boomerang_Plus - Healdsburg, United States
We have been waiting to go back to Snoopy's Home Ice after their big renovation and it is awesome. The protective glass, updated ice system and yummy cafe' make it a fun time for the entire family. In our group there was an advanced figure skater and a few novices. We all had a blast!! Bernie even got to ride on the zamboni!
9. Hood Mountain Regional Park
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By pfefmeister - San Francisco, United States
Took the shuttle on a wonderful Saturday. Parked at the trailhead at Goodspeed on Los Alamos, and was shuttled over to Pythian at Hood Mountain. This was done on April 13th. Great opportunity to go up and over Hood. Took Lower and Upper Johnson to the summit and back down on Goodspeed. Tons of wildflowers, with the burned trees providing a stark foreground. Total mileage was just under 8 miles in about 4 hours. Love the one-way hiking opportunities.
10. Howarth Park
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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.
