Jane's Guidebook for Santa Rosa
Nature destinations
This huge state park nature preserve and beach area is located directly next to the neighborhood and has many miles of trails and secluded beaches. I would highly recommend a visit here to anyone staying in Santa Rosa.
84 locals recommend
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
7525 W County Hwy 30AThis huge state park nature preserve and beach area is located directly next to the neighborhood and has many miles of trails and secluded beaches. I would highly recommend a visit here to anyone staying in Santa Rosa.
I took this photo on one of the many beach access points dotted along 30A. Just take a right out of the neighborhood, and you're on 30A, which has a paved walking/biking path the whole way!
11 locals recommend
30A Trail
30A TrailI took this photo on one of the many beach access points dotted along 30A. Just take a right out of the neighborhood, and you're on 30A, which has a paved walking/biking path the whole way!
Food scene
Great local spot for breakfast and donuts. Be prepared for it to get pretty crowded on weekends but that's because it's great. Diner-style breakfast (eggs and sides), coffee, and donuts.
99 locals recommend
Donut Hole
6745 US-98Great local spot for breakfast and donuts. Be prepared for it to get pretty crowded on weekends but that's because it's great. Diner-style breakfast (eggs and sides), coffee, and donuts.
Stinky’s is the local favorite for seafood, on the left hand side of 30A.
149 locals recommend
Stinky's Fish Camp
5960 W County Hwy 30AStinky’s is the local favorite for seafood, on the left hand side of 30A.
Elmo's is a fun local "dive" that often has live music. They serve seafood and sports bar type food.
18 locals recommend
Elmo's Grill
6931 W County Hwy 30AElmo's is a fun local "dive" that often has live music. They serve seafood and sports bar type food.
Goatfeathers is a seafood restaurant a bit further down 30A than Stinky's or Elmo's, but might be worth the (still fairly short) trek if you love seafood. This is a favorite for locals and travelers alike.
62 locals recommend
Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant
3865 W County Hwy 30AGoatfeathers is a seafood restaurant a bit further down 30A than Stinky's or Elmo's, but might be worth the (still fairly short) trek if you love seafood. This is a favorite for locals and travelers alike.
Grocery
This is a great, big grocery store that also has to have a lot of good beach basics as well. It is connected to an outdoor mall which has a bunch of cute stores and restaurants, including a j.crew, a breakfast place, PF Chang's, wine store, etc.
50 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Grand Boulevard
725 Grand BlvdThis is a great, big grocery store that also has to have a lot of good beach basics as well. It is connected to an outdoor mall which has a bunch of cute stores and restaurants, including a j.crew, a breakfast place, PF Chang's, wine store, etc.