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Ranked #1 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 139 reviews
Owner description: If you can't get to Africa, Africa is brought to you in this splendidly cared-for animal sanctuary with over 300 animals,... more » Owner description: If you can't get to Africa, Africa is brought to you in this splendidly cared-for animal sanctuary with over 300 animals, including endangered species, straight from Kenya. Take the four-wheeler or walking guided tour past zebras, gazelles, kangaroos and more. If you enjoy the tour, consider staying overnight. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  8.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #2 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Owner description: Christened the St. Francis Winery after Saint Francis of Assisi, whose Franciscan order was the first to bring grape... more » Owner description: Christened the St. Francis Winery after Saint Francis of Assisi, whose Franciscan order was the first to bring grape cultivation to America. Known for its robust and flavorful wines, this picturesque vineyard is nicknamed "House of Big Reds." « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  7.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #3 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Matanzas Creek Winery is a destination to enjoy the best of both rustic country charm and refined quality. Experience Bennett... more » Owner description: Matanzas Creek Winery is a destination to enjoy the best of both rustic country charm and refined quality. Experience Bennett Valley AVA Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Come to taste the unique Bennett Valley wines but stay and relax at our captivating estate grounds for the day. The spacious estate features an eclectic blend of native grasses, delicate olive trees, exotic perennials and our famed lavender fields. Tucked away from the noise but close enough for an afternoon jaunt. Bocci, picnic and self-guided tours. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  5.2 miles from city center
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Ranked #4 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: The Best Day Spa offers a complete range of spa services (minus hair services due to our policy against chemical odor). Our... more » Owner description: The Best Day Spa offers a complete range of spa services (minus hair services due to our policy against chemical odor). Our clients come to our spa to be completely relaxed, so we welcome our clients with the pleasant aroma of selected essential oils of the day. Clients can choose from numerous service offerings: many massage modalities to cater to our client's massage style preferences or body needs. Because of our large number of massage therapists standing by, we can accommodate up to seven massages at the same time. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
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Ranked #5 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
This park offers a great variety of wildflowers.
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  4.0 miles from city center
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Ranked #6 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Owner description: "Peanuts" devotees won't be disappointed in the museum that memorializes the work of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, who made... more » Owner description: "Peanuts" devotees won't be disappointed in the museum that memorializes the work of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, who made Santa Rosa his adopted hometown. The museum features an early mural of Charlie Brown and Snoopy, a wood relief sculpture of Snoopy showing the changes in the famed cartoon dog's appearance over the years and Schulz's actual work studio. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Libraries
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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Ranked #7 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Where the stars meet the vines, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts presents world-class performances in the heart of Sonoma wine... more » Owner description: Where the stars meet the vines, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts presents world-class performances in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Have an up-close and personal experience with your favorite headline entertainers and legendary performing artists in the Center’s intimate theater, where no seat is further than 75 feet from the stage. Year-round performances feature the world’s best music, dance, theater, comedy, family programs and speaker events. « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Theaters
Distance  4.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #8 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  6.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #9 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Nestled on a 156-acre wine estate in the heart of Sonoma County minutes from downtown Santa Rosa, Paradise Ridge Winery... more » Owner description: Nestled on a 156-acre wine estate in the heart of Sonoma County minutes from downtown Santa Rosa, Paradise Ridge Winery offers spectacular natural vistas overlooking the Russian River Valley. Expansive decks and terraces open to panoramic landscapes, including rolling vineyards and pastoral wine country scenery. Visitors can sample exciting wines in our newly renovated tasting room. Winery guests are invited to relax and enjoy “The most beautiful view in Sonoma County”.This stunning wine country property was discovered in 1977 by Walter Byck & Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars. The winery was founded in 1991 and is family owned & operated. Every attention to detail is personally overseen to give an exceptional and complete wine country experience. Wander through the outdoor sculpture exhibit in Marijke’s Grove, enjoy the Fountain Grove Winery historical exhibit or bring a picnic to savor with a bottle of our outstanding wines. For those planning a wedding or special event, Paradise offers a romantic & magical setting. Whatever your fantasy, Paradise Ridge Winery is a wine country experience not to be missed. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
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Ranked #10 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Museum with history and contemporary art of Sonoma County.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Ranked #11 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  5.9 miles from city center
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Ranked #12 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Ranchs
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #13 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: Founded by Charles Schulz, "Snoopy's Home Ice," has become a community center as well as the place the comic strip artist... more » Owner description: Founded by Charles Schulz, "Snoopy's Home Ice," has become a community center as well as the place the comic strip artist loved best. « less
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #14 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  6.0 miles from city center
Ranked #15 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
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Ranked #16 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  6.8 miles from city center
Ranked #17 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Health Clubs
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Ranked #18 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  5.6 miles from city center
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Ranked #19 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.4 miles from city center
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Ranked #20 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Owner description: Anyone interested in plants will enjoy this site commemorating the work of famed horticulturist Luther Burbank, who... more » Owner description: Anyone interested in plants will enjoy this site commemorating the work of famed horticulturist Luther Burbank, who introduced over 800 new plant varieties, including the Idaho Potato. The site includes an acre of gardens with many of the naturalist's creations, a beautiful greenhouse he built in 1889, and his Greek Revival home. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Ranked #21 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  5.9 miles from city center
Ranked #22 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Offered Traditional Thai Massage, Relaxing Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy Massage and Hot Stone Massage.Ask for... more » Owner description: Offered Traditional Thai Massage, Relaxing Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy Massage and Hot Stone Massage.Ask for First-Time Client Special Rates! « less
Attraction type  Spas
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Ranked #23 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Wine tours of wineries and scenery throughout Sonoma County.
Attraction type  Tours; Scenic Drives
Distance  4.6 miles from city center
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Ranked #24 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: Wine tasting is particularly pleasurable in this idyllic setting. The flagship wine is Sauvignon Blanc, but also very popular... more » Owner description: Wine tasting is particularly pleasurable in this idyllic setting. The flagship wine is Sauvignon Blanc, but also very popular are the Zinfandel and Pinot Noir, which are produced in limited quantities. The bottled olive oil comes straight from the Syrian home of the vineyard owner. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  5.3 miles from city center
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Ranked #25 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This fun, scenic public course is economical and well-managed. Seated in a flat valley surrounded by mountains, it features... more » Owner description: This fun, scenic public course is economical and well-managed. Seated in a flat valley surrounded by mountains, it features 18 holes that carry a par of 72/75 over 5,958 to 6,600 yards. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
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Ranked #26 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: At The Wineyard we realize your desire to seek out boutique producers of wine with their high quality, low production and... more » Owner description: At The Wineyard we realize your desire to seek out boutique producers of wine with their high quality, low production and attention to detail—but these wineries are often closed to the public. So the idea was born to bring together the lovers of wine with the makers of wine in a unique urban setting just north of downtown Santa Rosa. Visit, taste and buy direct! « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Ranked #27 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Ranked #28 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Santa Rosa Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Ashiatsu Massage, Phenomenal Touch Massage, Thai Massage, Hot Stone... more » Owner description: Santa Rosa Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Ashiatsu Massage, Phenomenal Touch Massage, Thai Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Pregnancy Massage and Therapeutic Massage in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. Also Body Scrub and Skin Exfoliation, Body Wrap Treatments, Foot Reflexology, Nail Care, Waxing, and Microdermabrasion Facial. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Ranked #29 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
A cheese factory.
Attraction type  Factory Tours
Distance  5.0 miles from city center
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Ranked #30 of 35 Attractions in Santa Rosa
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  5.3 miles from city center
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