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If you're into wine-tasting, a weekend in Santa Rosa is certain to be satisfying. But this region of magnificent redwoods and rolling hills 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.
 
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Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel and Spa
Hotel La Rose
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Garden Inn
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Family funFamily fun
Charles M. Schulz Museum: "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.
Address: 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
Phone: 707-579-4452
Admission fee
Animal attractionAnimal attraction
Safari West: 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.
Address: 3115 Porter Creek Rd., Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
Phone: 707-579-2551
Admission fee
Garden delightsGarden delights
Luther Burbank Home and Gardens: 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.
Address: cnr of Santa Rosa & Sonoma Aves, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
Phone: 707-524-5445
Admission fee; open April to October
Tee timeTee time
Bennett Valley Golf Course: 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.
Address: 3330 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
Phone: 707-528-3673
Greens fee
Fountaingrove Golf & Athletic Club: 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.
Address: 1525 Fountaingrove Pkwy, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
Phone: 707-544-5100
Greens fee
Wine tastingWine tasting
St. Francis Vineyards and Winery: 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."
Address: 100 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
Phone: 800-543-7713
Admission fee
Matanzas Creek Winery: If you love Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, you've come to the right place. They are the only wines produced here, but are among the crème de la crème of these varieties. The added appeal of this winery is its field of aromatic lavender plants (blooming in June and July) and the spectacular hillside scenery.
Address: 6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
Phone: 707 528 6464
Hanna Winery: 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.
Address: 5353 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
Phone: 707-575-3371
RestaurantsRestaurants
John Ash & Co Restaurant: From the food to the service to the ambience, this wine-country restaurant is sure to please. Enjoy vineyard views while dining on dishes prepared with local ingredients.
Address: 4330 Barnes Rd, Vintners Inn, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
Phone: 707-527-7687
Brunch served on Sunday
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Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel and Spa
Popularity index: #9 in Santa Rosa
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Hotel La Rose
Popularity index: #3 in Santa Rosa
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Fountaingrove Inn
Popularity index: #4 in Santa Rosa
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Hilton Sonoma Wine Country
Popularity index: #5 in Santa Rosa
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Garden Inn
Popularity index: #8 in Santa Rosa
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Extended StayAmerica Santa Rosa South
Popularity index: #23 in Santa Rosa
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Recommended Reading
"Santa Rosa"  CaliforniaWeekend.com
Under the radar, but hub of major attractions
"A zigzag through a comical Santa Rosa"  Los Angeles Times (free registration required), Jul 13, 2003
Family's trip to specialty museums, historic homes and scenic gardens proves there's a lot more than just wine tasting in Sonoma County.
"Visit the happy home to the memories and magic of 'Peanuts'"  SignOnSanDiego.com, Sep 16, 2007
This museum will preserve the work of one of America's legendary cartoonists.
"The Channel Islands: Southern California's offshore Eden"  Los Angeles Times (free registration required), Jun 20, 2008
Outdoor adventure and solitude await in this glorious national park.
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