Guidebook for Santa Rosa
Food Scene
locals favorite breakfast spot, (can be crowded on weekends)
38 locals recommend
Jeffrey's Hillside Cafe
2901 4th Stlocals favorite breakfast spot, (can be crowded on weekends)
Dierk's Parkside Cafe
404 Santa Rosa AvePopular locals breakfast place
Criminal Baking Co.
808 Donahue Stsmall local cafe, fresh, house-made specials
Brew Coffee and Beer House
555 Healdsburg AveClose by, coffee, craft beer, tasty breakfast items
Monti's
714 Village CtOur favorite go-to restaurant. Outdoor seating in the summer.
East West Cafe
557 Summerfield RdMediterranean, healthy with a lot of vegetarian options.
SEA Thai Bistro
2350 Midway DrWonderful South Asian cuisine, great decor and lively ambiance.
Favorite pizza place, great house-made burrata and salumi. Can be crowded on weekends.
51 locals recommend
Rosso
53 Montgomery DrFavorite pizza place, great house-made burrata and salumi. Can be crowded on weekends.
Fun, lively vibe. Can be a little noisy but the food is good.
46 locals recommend
Jackson's Bar and Oven
135 4th StFun, lively vibe. Can be a little noisy but the food is good.
Sazón | Peruvian Cuisine
1129 Sebastopol RdPeruvian cuisine, very authentic and tasty food
Mediterannean - a hidden gem with locally sourced ingredients
54 locals recommend
The Spinster Sisters
401 S A StMediterannean - a hidden gem with locally sourced ingredients
John Ash & Co.
4330 Barnes RdUpscale spot for a special night out
Great breakfast place nearby. Known for its mimosas (obviously); great French toast!
16 locals recommend
Cafe Mimosa
456 College AveGreat breakfast place nearby. Known for its mimosas (obviously); great French toast!
Wineries and Breweries
Best places to go wine tasting and sample local beers
Fogbelt Brewing Company
1305 Cleveland AveClose by, craft brews w/outdoor seating and good food
Third Street Aleworks
610 3rd StPub food and large beer menu.
Iconic spot famous for it’s signature brew Pliny the Younger (released Feb 3rd)
262 locals recommend
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th StIconic spot famous for it’s signature brew Pliny the Younger (released Feb 3rd)
Voted best winery in Sonoma, Benziger makes a variety of types of Red, White and Rosé wine, all certified sustainable, organic or biodynamic
89 locals recommend
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch RdVoted best winery in Sonoma, Benziger makes a variety of types of Red, White and Rosé wine, all certified sustainable, organic or biodynamic
Take a tour of one of the oldest wine estates in California. Vineyard Tours Available. Exclusive Wine Access. Types: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Grenache.
39 locals recommend
Landmark Vineyards
101 Adobe Canyon RdTake a tour of one of the oldest wine estates in California. Vineyard Tours Available. Exclusive Wine Access. Types: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Grenache.
Chateau St. Jean is one of the most romantic and charming wineries. Come for a blissfully relaxing afternoon, or a gorgeous, unforgettable event.
69 locals recommend
Chateau St. Jean Winery
8555 Sonoma HwyChateau St. Jean is one of the most romantic and charming wineries. Come for a blissfully relaxing afternoon, or a gorgeous, unforgettable event.
Discover Fine Wine At Imagery Estate Winery, Where We've Been Exploring The Intersection Of Art & Wine For Over 30 Years. Unique place to visit with great artwork to enjoy along with your wine.
40 locals recommend
Imagery Estate Winery
14335 Sonoma HwyDiscover Fine Wine At Imagery Estate Winery, Where We've Been Exploring The Intersection Of Art & Wine For Over 30 Years. Unique place to visit with great artwork to enjoy along with your wine.
Kunde Family Winery is a fifth generation 1850-acre estate in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Kunde crafts estate-grown, sustainably farmed wines. Great views, vinery tours available.
75 locals recommend
Kunde Family Winery
9825 Sonoma HwyKunde Family Winery is a fifth generation 1850-acre estate in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Kunde crafts estate-grown, sustainably farmed wines. Great views, vinery tours available.
Matanzas Creek is located in the remote, but breathtakingly beautiful Bennett Valley region of Sonoma County. In addition to its wines, Matanzas Creek is also famous for their spectacular lavender gardens. Best to visit when lavender is in bloom, beautiful gardens to visit.
54 locals recommend
Matanzas Creek Winery
6097 Bennett Valley RdMatanzas Creek is located in the remote, but breathtakingly beautiful Bennett Valley region of Sonoma County. In addition to its wines, Matanzas Creek is also famous for their spectacular lavender gardens. Best to visit when lavender is in bloom, beautiful gardens to visit.
Located in the heart of Sonoma wine country, Sebastiani offers a unique historic winery with a barrel room that features antique redwood tanks, original wine making tools, a grand event space, tours and tastings.
38 locals recommend
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
389 4th St ELocated in the heart of Sonoma wine country, Sebastiani offers a unique historic winery with a barrel room that features antique redwood tanks, original wine making tools, a grand event space, tours and tastings.
Founded in 1857, Buena Vista is California’s first premium winery, and its history is as colorful as it is proud. Just outside the town of Sonoma, the original winery is now a California Historic Landmark, and home to our Winery, Tasting Room, and Visitor’s Center.
69 locals recommend
Buena Vista Winery
18000 Old Winery RdFounded in 1857, Buena Vista is California’s first premium winery, and its history is as colorful as it is proud. Just outside the town of Sonoma, the original winery is now a California Historic Landmark, and home to our Winery, Tasting Room, and Visitor’s Center.
For six generations and over 160 years, the Bundschu family has farmed the Rhinefarm estate vineyard at the crossroads of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa Valley appellations. Today, they focus on making small lots of ultra-premium wines from this distinctive and historic property.
87 locals recommend
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
2000 Denmark StreetFor six generations and over 160 years, the Bundschu family has farmed the Rhinefarm estate vineyard at the crossroads of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa Valley appellations. Today, they focus on making small lots of ultra-premium wines from this distinctive and historic property.
Great wine, lovely picnic grounds, and warm hospitality. Bill works in the tasting room occasionally and can give you a personal recommendation.
18 locals recommend
Dry Creek Vineyard
3770 Lambert Bridge RdGreat wine, lovely picnic grounds, and warm hospitality. Bill works in the tasting room occasionally and can give you a personal recommendation.
Seghesio Family Vineyards is a leader in crafting Zinfandel and Italian Heritage wines that embody Sonoma County. Visit our tasting room in Healdsburg. Great place for a picnic lunch.
16 locals recommend
Seghesio Family Vineyards
700 Grove StSeghesio Family Vineyards is a leader in crafting Zinfandel and Italian Heritage wines that embody Sonoma County. Visit our tasting room in Healdsburg. Great place for a picnic lunch.
Red Car is a boutique winery focused on producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from a network of cold-climate vineyards located in the West Sonoma
27 locals recommend
Red Car Wine Co
8400 Graton RdRed Car is a boutique winery focused on producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from a network of cold-climate vineyards located in the West Sonoma
Great wines from the Russian River with beautiful outdoor patio area.
20 locals recommend
Dutton Goldfield Winery
3100 Gravenstein Hwy NGreat wines from the Russian River with beautiful outdoor patio area.
Merry Edwards Winery, produces terroir-driven, critically acclaimed Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay on 80 acres of Certified Sustainable estate vineyards in the Russian River Valley.
39 locals recommend
Merry Edwards Winery
2959 Gravenstein Hwy NMerry Edwards Winery, produces terroir-driven, critically acclaimed Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay on 80 acres of Certified Sustainable estate vineyards in the Russian River Valley.
Entertainment & Activities
Great thing to do on a hot day, take a leisurely paddle down the Russian river. Great views, swim and take a picnic.
69 locals recommend
Burkes Canoe
8460 River RdGreat thing to do on a hot day, take a leisurely paddle down the Russian river. Great views, swim and take a picnic.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful hike through the Redwoods. Places to picnic with well marked trails.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdBeautiful hike through the Redwoods. Places to picnic with well marked trails.
Breathtaking scenic coast, drive along Hwy 1 from Bodega Bay north. Beautiful beaches and stunning views. Try the oysters at Fisherman's Cove. Many great coastal hikes.
291 locals recommend
Bodega Bay
Breathtaking scenic coast, drive along Hwy 1 from Bodega Bay north. Beautiful beaches and stunning views. Try the oysters at Fisherman's Cove. Many great coastal hikes.
Interesting museum cataloging the life of the famous novelist and adventurer. Great hikes, beautiful views.
201 locals recommend
Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch RdInteresting museum cataloging the life of the famous novelist and adventurer. Great hikes, beautiful views.
Beautiful park right here in Santa Rosa. Great mountain biking, hiking and horse riding trails.
162 locals recommend
Trione-Annadel State Park
6201 Channel DrBeautiful park right here in Santa Rosa. Great mountain biking, hiking and horse riding trails.