Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA

Places to go in Santa Rosa

18 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

A Place to Play

Outdoors

A Place to Play

2375 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Outdoors

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Wooded grove filled with redwood trees plus a visitor center, outdoor amphitheater & picnic area.

17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446, USA

Bodega Bay Trailhead

Outdoors

Bodega Bay Trailhead

Bodega Bay, CA 94923, USA

Coffey Park

Outdoors

Coffey Park

This 5.9-acre city park features a playground, trees & green spaces, plus picnic areas & barbecues.

1524 Amanda Pl, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USA

Crane Creek Regional Park

Outdoors

Crane Creek Regional Park

128 acres of grasslands offering hiking & biking trails, picnic areas & an 18-hole disc golf course.

5000 Pressley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA

Finley Community Park

Outdoors

Finley Community Park

2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA

Helen Putnam Regional Park

Outdoors

Helen Putnam Regional Park

Rustic area featuring several steep hiking trails, some leading to a pond, plus wildlife viewing.

411 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Howarth Park

Outdoors

Howarth Park

Community gathering spot on 152 acres with a lake, plus kids' attractions including a small train.

630 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA

Juilliard Park

Outdoors

Juilliard Park

A playground, community garden, public art & live bands in the summer are the draw at this park.

227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA

Rincon Valley Community Park

Outdoors

Rincon Valley Community Park

Public park with a range of sports facilities, a dog run, a playground & a lake.

5108 Badger Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95409, USA

Riverfront Regional Park

Outdoors

Riverfront Regional Park

Set next to the Russian River, this park has lakes for fishing, multi-use trails & picnic areas.

7821 Eastside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448, USA

Safari West

Outdoors

Safari West

Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast.

3115 Porter Creek Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA

Shiloh Ranch Regional Park

Outdoors

Shiloh Ranch Regional Park

850-acre park in a rugged setting offering 8 miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.

5750 Faught Rd, Windsor, CA 95492, USA

Southwest Community Park

Outdoors

Southwest Community Park

Community Park, 1698 Hearn Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, USA

Spring Lake Park

Outdoors

Spring Lake Park

Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails.

5585 Newanga Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Outdoors

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing.

2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA 95452, USA

Taylor Mountain Regional Park

Outdoors

Taylor Mountain Regional Park

This 1,100-acre preserve features woods, grassy areas & creeks, plus hiking trails & picnic tables.

2080 Kawana Terrace, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA

Trione-Annadel State Park

Outdoors

Trione-Annadel State Park

Large park featuring hiking trails, fields of wildflowers & Lake Ilsanjo for fishing with a license.

6201 Channel Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95409, USA