Food Scene
Nice place, nice company, nice beer.
262 locals recommend
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th StNice place, nice company, nice beer.
Canevari’s Delicatessen & Catering
695 Lewis RdTasty Italian food to eat there or take out.
Tiny place; delicious Mexican quick food on your way downtown. Don't forget the horchata!
6 locals recommend
El Patio #2
901 4th StreetTiny place; delicious Mexican quick food on your way downtown. Don't forget the horchata!
Toby's Coffee Bar
11250 CA-1Friendly, eclectic stop on your way to Pt Reyes.
Goji Kitchen
1965 Mendocino AveDelicious!
Ike's Love and Sandwiches
1780 Mendocino AveYumm!
Enjoy coffee, salads, read, loiter. Right next to the Smart Train.
26 locals recommend
A'Roma Roasters Coffee & Tea
95 5th StEnjoy coffee, salads, read, loiter. Right next to the Smart Train.
Chelino's
1079 4th StGood food, close by.
Simply Vietnam Restaurant
966 N Dutton AveGood food.
Hang Ah Dim Sum
2130 Armory DrTasty!
Panera Bread
150 Steele LnChain, but I like it.
Dierk's Midtown Café
1422 4th StBrunch
Monti's
714 Village CtBrunch
Lita's Cafe
1973 Mendocino AveBasic breakfast
Jeffrey's Hillside Cafe
2901 4th StBreakfast
Sightseeing
Revolution Moto
518 College AveSuper people, rent scooters.
Stop here on a ride with the Santa Rosa Cycling Club:
http://www.srcc.memberlodge.com/calendar
13 locals recommend
Jimtown Store
6706 CA-128Stop here on a ride with the Santa Rosa Cycling Club:
http://www.srcc.memberlodge.com/calendar
Park and stroll, or get strenuous, you decide. Bring the camera.
499 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdPark and stroll, or get strenuous, you decide. Bring the camera.
Lunar landscapes. Walk on the rocks by the ocean. It's safe.
35 locals recommend
Salt Point State Park
25050 CA-1Lunar landscapes. Walk on the rocks by the ocean. It's safe.
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
300 Via ArchimedesGreat views, food, wine, swimming, fun.
Fascinating, eclectic downtown bookstore. Antique to modern; great prices. Dangerous!
8 locals recommend
Treehorn Books
625 4th StFascinating, eclectic downtown bookstore. Antique to modern; great prices. Dangerous!
Morning stroll, afternoon boat ride, evening dining, it's all here. Howarth city park connects with Spring Lake Regional Park and with Annadel State Park.
77 locals recommend
Howarth Park
630 Summerfield RdMorning stroll, afternoon boat ride, evening dining, it's all here. Howarth city park connects with Spring Lake Regional Park and with Annadel State Park.
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
2605 Adobe Canyon RdClimb a mountain, or walk around in the woods.
Get some exercise: walk, ride your mountain bike, see wildlife.
162 locals recommend
Trione-Annadel State Park
6201 Channel DrGet some exercise: walk, ride your mountain bike, see wildlife.
Today, Jan 1, we went for a leisurely stroll along the coast. It was sunny, and warm! Whales spouting, sea lions basking, even 4 sea stars!
291 locals recommend
Bodega Bay
Today, Jan 1, we went for a leisurely stroll along the coast. It was sunny, and warm! Whales spouting, sea lions basking, even 4 sea stars!
Beautiful vistas to inhale! Picnic, hike, kayak, camp, see elk, seals, pelicans.
273 locals recommend
Point Reyes National Seashore
Beautiful vistas to inhale! Picnic, hike, kayak, camp, see elk, seals, pelicans.
Trek Bicycle Santa Rosa
512 Mendocino AveThey rent bikes.
Essentials
All you need and then some. Get there from here via a nice stroll through forested historic cemetery, coffee shop attached.
45 locals recommend
Pacific Market
1465 Town and Country DrAll you need and then some. Get there from here via a nice stroll through forested historic cemetery, coffee shop attached.
Arts & Culture
The best movies. Next door is East-West Cafe: middle Eastern food. On the other side: Mary's Pizza. It's all good.
23 locals recommend
Summerfield Cinemas
551 Summerfield RdThe best movies. Next door is East-West Cafe: middle Eastern food. On the other side: Mary's Pizza. It's all good.
Year round lap swim & public swim. Outdoor pool.
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/recreationandparks/programs/aquatics/Pages/PublicSwim.aspx
Ridgway Pool
Year round lap swim & public swim. Outdoor pool.
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/recreationandparks/programs/aquatics/Pages/PublicSwim.aspx
Drinks & Nightlife
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell BlvdAnother good option. Take 7 friends for a tasting.
Shopping
The staff here knows everything. They have lots of vinyl as well as CDs, T-shirts, concert tickets.
Last Record Store
1899 Mendocino AveThe staff here knows everything. They have lots of vinyl as well as CDs, T-shirts, concert tickets.
Bike Peddler
605 College AveThey'll give you all the bike help you need.