Local Experiences
PLACES TO STAY
HOTEL E
Hotel E’s new, four-star boutique hotel is ideally situated in the iconic beaux-arts building on the recently restored Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa. They’re within easy walking distance to all that downtown Santa Rosa has to offer!
VINTNERS RESORT
Experience the magnificent wine country lifestyle at Vintners Inn, an intimate, four-diamond, 44-room luxury hotel conveniently located in the heart of Sonoma County’s famous wine country. Surrounded by the scenic Northern California landscape, 92 acres of lush vineyards, and beautifully landscaped grounds with courtyards and fountains.
HYATT REGENCY
Retreat to Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country. Their hotel in Santa Rosa offers spacious rooms and exquisite suites with scenic views, an outdoor pool, hotel activities, stunning event venues, and easy access to hundreds of Sonoma County wineries. The Hyatt is within walking distance of the Historic Railroad Square and charming downtown Santa Rosa, with plenty of museums, fine dining and shopping opportunities.
PLACES TO GO
JOE RODOTA TRAIL
Named after the first director of Sonoma County Regional Parks, the Joe Rodota Trail offers some of the county’s most sweeping rural vistas. Frequently a favorite among cyclists, this trail includes picturesque rural sections of farmland, the famous Laguna de Santa Rosa, and beautiful surrounding mountains that are sure to leave an impression.
SANTA ROSA BALLOONING
Soar through the endless skies and take in panoramic views of the Russian River, rolling vineyards, lush landscapes and the picturesque Santa Rosa Valley. Santa Rosa Ballooning’s expert pilots provide a safe and unforgettable journey, making this the perfect opportunity to celebrate a special occasion or create cherished memories with loved ones.
CHARLES SCHULTZ MUSEUM
The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center celebrates the art of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, creator of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang. The Museum features the largest collection of original Peanuts comic strips in the world and presents exhibitions and programming that the whole family can enjoy. Their exhibits also change throughout the year, providing a unique experience with every visit.
SANTA ROSA CREEK
The Santa Rosa Creek Trail runs along the creek between Willowside Road and the City of Santa Rosa’s Prince Memorial Greenway into downtown Santa Rosa. It has beautiful views of waterways, farms, vineyards, and surrounding mountains. The trail is also home to a variety of birds and wildlife, making for a relaxing trip any time of year.
WINERIES & BREWERIES TO ENJOY
HOOK & LADDER
Hook & Ladder Winery continues the legacy of one of Russian River Valley’s most influential wine families. They proudly showcase the diversity of the appellation the family helped to define, in a portfolio of limited-production bottlings from their Russian River Valley estate vineyards.
RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING COMPANY
Russian River Brewing Company has become one of Sonoma County’s most famous breweries due to its amazing food and award-winning beers. Its Santa Rosa pub is always busy, and each year, people travel from across the nation in hopes of getting some of its triple-hopped Pliny the Younger ale that is only available for two weeks each February.
PELLEGRINI-OLIVET LANE
Pellegrini is a family-owned winery that prides itself on producing single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the historic Olivet Lane vineyard. They also serve Sparkling wine, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, and Carignan, as well as limited releases. The vineyard itself has a scenic and intimate setting, with serene views in the heart of Russian River Valley.