Things to do in  Santa Rosa

As the gateway to Sonoma’s famous wine country, Santa Rosa is an ideal urban base for exploring vineyards, giant redwoods, and the rocky shores of the Sonoma Coast. Wine tasting and a walk through the towering, ancient trees at Armstrong Redwood State Reserve top the list of things to do, while in-town attractions include historic Railroad Square and the Charles M. Schulz Museum, home to original works by the Peanuts cartoon creator. For a walk on the wild side, travelers can experience an African-style safari right in California at the Safari West animal park.