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Alternative names: Population: 175 thous.Area: 41.5 mi²Elevation: 164 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°26'31"N, 122°42'54"W
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Santa Rosa Attractions - What to See and Explore

Santa Rosa offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Charles M. Schulz Museum, Safari West, Lake Ralphine, Luther Burbank Home & Gardens. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • charles m schulz museum santa rosa
    Museum • Specialty museum • Art museum

    Charles M. Schulz Museum

    The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is a museum dedicated to the works of Charles M. Schulz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip. The museum opened on August 17, 2002, two years after Schulz died, and is in Santa Rosa, California. The museum is home to many of the original Peanuts strips, as well as other artwork by Schulz.

  • safari west santa rosa
    Park • Zoo

    Safari West

    Safari West is a 400-acre private wildlife preserve located 12 miles north of the city of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, California, United States, owned and operated by Nancy and Peter Lang.

  • lake ralphine santa rosa
    Nature • Natural attraction • Park

    Lake Ralphine

    Lake Ralphine is a reservoir in Howarth Memorial Park in the city of Santa Rosa, in the U.S. state of California.

  • luther burbank home gardens santa rosa
    Museum • Garden • Historical place

    Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

    Luther Burbank Home and Gardens is a city park containing the former home, greenhouse, gardens, and grave of noted American horticulturist Luther Burbank.

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    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Pacific Coast Air Museum

    The Pacific Coast Air Museum, in Santa Rosa, California, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving aviation history through the acquisition, restoration, and display of historic aircraft. The museum displays a varied collection of over 30 American military, propeller, and jet aircraft.

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    38°27'27"N • 122°30'34"W

    Bald Mountain

    Bald Mountain is a name given to over fifty summits in California. In Sugarloaf Ridge State Park there is a Bald Mountain summit located on the Sonoma-Napa County border at 38°27′27″N 122°30′34″W, and rising to an elevation of 2,730 ft.

  • spring lake park santa rosa
    Park • Lake • Campsite

    Spring Lake Park

    Spring Lake Regional Park is a 320-acre public park in southeastern Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States. Centered on the Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir, the park is administered by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department. Its coordinates are 38.45°N 122.65°W /...

  • sonoma county museum santa rosa
    Museum • Specialty museum • Garden

    Sonoma County Museum

    The Museum of Sonoma County, commonly known as the Sonoma County Museum, is a non-profit organization located in downtown Santa Rosa, California.

  • doyle community park santa rosa
    Park

    Doyle Community Park

    Doyle Community Park is an urban park on the eastern edge of downtown Santa Rosa, California. The western end of the park is the confluence of Matanzas Creek and Spring Creek.

  • church of one tree santa rosa
    Historical place • Architecture • Church

    Church of One Tree

    The Church of One Tree is a historic building in the city of Santa Rosa, California, United States. It was built in 1873/4 from a single redwood tree milled in Guerneville, California.

  • de turk round barn santa rosa
    Park • Event space

    De Turk Round Barn

    The De Turk Round Barn in Santa Rosa, California, United States, was a round barn that was built in 1891 by Santa Rosa Winery owner De Turk. It was used for his champion trotter horses until his death in 1896. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

  • luther burbank center for the arts santa rosa
    Nightlife • Music and shows • Art gallery

    Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

    The Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, and previously known as the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts from March 2005 to March 2016 is a performance venue located just north of Santa Rosa, California, near U.S. 101.

  • fountaingrove lake santa rosa
    Nature • Natural attraction • Lake

    Fountaingrove Lake

    Fountaingrove Lake is a reservoir in the city of Santa Rosa, California, United States. Formed by the Fountaingrove Dam, the lake is fed from the east by Piner Creek, which is also the lake's sole outlet. Fountaingrove Dam is an earthen dam built in 1953. It is 38 ft high, 500 ft long, and 15 ft wide.

  • sonoma county fairgrounds santa rosa
    Park • Entertainment • Racetrack

    Sonoma County Fairgrounds

    The Sonoma County Fairgrounds is a fairground and exhibition center located in Santa Rosa, California. It is where the annual Sonoma County fair takes place and other events throughout the year.

  • cathedral of saint eugene santa rosa
    Church

    Cathedral of Saint Eugene

    Cathedral of Saint Eugene is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. It is the mother church and seat of the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Santa Rosa in California. It is located in the City of Santa Rosa.

  • santa rosa junior college
    Museum • West Junior College

    Santa Rosa Junior College

    Santa Rosa Junior College is a public community college in Santa Rosa, California with an additional campus in Petaluma and centers in surrounding Sonoma County.

  • railroad square music festival santa rosa
    38°26'16"N • 122°43'16"W

    Railroad Square Music Festival

    Park • Downtown Santa Rosa

  • sonoma county library santa rosa
    Library • Downtown Santa Rosa

    Sonoma County Library

    The Sonoma County Library is a medium-sized public library system that serves the nine cities and unincorporated areas of Sonoma County, California.

  • william hood house santa rosa
    38°26'33"N • 122°34'41"W

    William Hood House

    The William Hood House was built in 1858 by William Hood. Its California Historical Landmark number is 692. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 6, 1998. The house was built from bricks that were made on the property.

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Santa Rosa – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Santa Rosa, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco), de Young Museum (San Francisco), San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (San Francisco).

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    Iconic art deco span opened in 1937

    Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

    Spanning the strait that connects San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge stands as an iconic marvel of modern engineering and a celebrated symbol of San Francisco. Completed in 1937, this suspension bridge is renowned for its striking...

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    Fine-arts museum with a sculpture garden

    de Young Museum, San Francisco

    Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and dedication to the arts. This premier public art institution, known for its distinctive copper facade that naturally...

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    Vast collection of prominent artworks

    San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco

    Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's bustling downtown, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) stands as a beacon of contemporary creativity and innovation. This temple of modern and contemporary art, reopened in 2016 after a significant expansion, is one...

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    Hands-on science museum

    Exploratorium, San Francisco

    The Exploratorium, nestled in the vibrant city of San Francisco, is a public learning laboratory that invites exploration and discovery at the intersection of science, art, and human perception. This innovative museum, located at Pier 15 along the city's bustling...

  • california academy of sciences san francisco48 milesS
    Museum with science exhibits and research

    California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

    Nestled within the verdant Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, the California Academy of Sciences stands as a beacon of knowledge and an ode to the natural world. This prestigious institution is not just a museum; it is an expansive realm of exploration that includes an...

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Best Time To Visit Santa Rosa

Learn when is the best time to travel to Santa Rosa weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May, August, September and October.

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The highest air temperature is in May, June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July and August. Most of it rains in January.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Santa Rosa?

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What is the best time to visit Santa Rosa?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May, August, September and October. The highest air temperature is in May, June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January.

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