Guidebook for Santa Rosa
Food Scene
Garden Court Cafe
13647 Arnold DrIn Glen Ellen, GREAT breakfast!
Wonderful breakfast, expect to wait. Reservations not accepted.
38 locals recommend
Jeffrey's Hillside Cafe
2901 4th StWonderful breakfast, expect to wait. Reservations not accepted.
SEA Thai Bistro
2350 Midway DrDifferent, nice ambiance!
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
300 Via ArchimedesGreat venue, interesting museum, summer night life!
Bird & The Bottle
1055 4th StClose, small plates, a little pricey
My absolute favorite restaurant. French, great service, always superb food, moderately priced.
16 locals recommend
La Gare
208 Wilson StMy absolute favorite restaurant. French, great service, always superb food, moderately priced.
Easy, casual and close by for lunch or dinner. Great organic selection.
40 locals recommend
East West Cafe
557 Summerfield RdEasy, casual and close by for lunch or dinner. Great organic selection.
Monti's
714 Village CtOutstanding food. Located in Montgomery Village outdoor shopping center.
Spud Point Crab Company
1910 Westshore RdBest clam chowder in Bodega! Be prepared for line.
To die for breads and pastries!!! Take out only. A great stop on way to Bodega. Check operating hours.
176 locals recommend
Wild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian HwyTo die for breads and pastries!!! Take out only. A great stop on way to Bodega. Check operating hours.
Wonderful food-- I like to get the take out and eat picnic style across the street in the Sonoma Plaza. Nice grass and shade. Easy!
175 locals recommend
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain StWonderful food-- I like to get the take out and eat picnic style across the street in the Sonoma Plaza. Nice grass and shade. Easy!
Ca'Bianca
835 2nd StYummy Italian!!!!!!! About 15 mins away.
Perfect outdoor setting. Great food. About 15 mins from my place on the way to Sonoma!
57 locals recommend
The Kenwood Restaurant & Bar
9900 Sonoma HwyPerfect outdoor setting. Great food. About 15 mins from my place on the way to Sonoma!
Sarmentine
52 Mission CirGreat coffee and specialty pastries. About 5 mins away!
Ausiello’s Homeslice
Closest neighborhood eatery to my place. Casual cuisine. Full Bar.
Parks & Nature
Only 4 miles up the hill from home. Beautiful, no one around!
19 locals recommend
Hood Mountain Regional Park
8006 Pythian RdOnly 4 miles up the hill from home. Beautiful, no one around!
Beautiful hiking trails, easy, moderate. About 2 miles from your location. Swimming (May-Sep); boat rentals otherwise.
162 locals recommend
Trione-Annadel State Park
6201 Channel DrBeautiful hiking trails, easy, moderate. About 2 miles from your location. Swimming (May-Sep); boat rentals otherwise.
SOOOO beautiful, in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Some views look over the valley wine region.
95 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
2605 Adobe Canyon RdSOOOO beautiful, in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Some views look over the valley wine region.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really good beer. Lines could be long. Great vibe!
262 locals recommend
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th StReally good beer. Lines could be long. Great vibe!
Entertainment & Activities
This place is a MUST if you have the time! A totally relaxing day spa for singles and couples. About 40 minutes from my place. Especially great on a rainy afternoon.
118 locals recommend
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian HwyThis place is a MUST if you have the time! A totally relaxing day spa for singles and couples. About 40 minutes from my place. Especially great on a rainy afternoon.
Beautiful patio setting for tasting and light food. Can get busy on summer weekend days.
70 locals recommend
VJB Cellars
60 Shaw AveBeautiful patio setting for tasting and light food. Can get busy on summer weekend days.
St. Francis Winery and Vineyard
100 Pythian RdBeautiful grounds and fine wine
Chateau St. Jean Winery
8555 Sonoma HwyBeautiful grounds-great picnic spot!
Landmark Vineyards
101 Adobe Canyon RdBocce court, picnic grounds, beautiful location
Splurge on the Mountain Top tour if you can. Breathtaking scenery.
75 locals recommend
Kunde Family Winery
9825 Sonoma HwySplurge on the Mountain Top tour if you can. Breathtaking scenery.
Nice pools and picnic grounds. Near several tasting rooms.
12 locals recommend
Morton's Warm Springs Resort
1651 Warm Springs RdNice pools and picnic grounds. Near several tasting rooms.
I just did this wine tour. The best I've done. Beautiful grounds, few crowds and lovely!
89 locals recommend
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch RdI just did this wine tour. The best I've done. Beautiful grounds, few crowds and lovely!
City/town information
Bodega Bay
Great hiking, beach access. Good day trip for coastal fun.
Jenner
If you enjoy hiking, you'll love the coastal trails here.
Beautiful town, nice town square for picnics and shopping. Good restaurants.
166 locals recommend
Sonoma
Beautiful town, nice town square for picnics and shopping. Good restaurants.