Guidebook for Santa Rosa
Food Scene
Nice ambience, good people watching, some free live music, good coffee.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
A'Roma Roasters Coffee & Tea
95 5th StNice ambience, good people watching, some free live music, good coffee.
Very good Asian fusion food. Located in shopping center but still good ambience.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Goji Kitchen
1965 Mendocino AveVery good Asian fusion food. Located in shopping center but still good ambience.
Really good breakfast and lunch with some healthy options. A very scenic 20 minute walk (Spencer to MacDonald to 4th St.)
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Dierk's Midtown Café
1422 4th StReally good breakfast and lunch with some healthy options. A very scenic 20 minute walk (Spencer to MacDonald to 4th St.)
A downtown favorite for Italian food, located in picturesque Railroad Square.
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Lococo's Cucina Rustica
117 4th StA downtown favorite for Italian food, located in picturesque Railroad Square.
Exceptional Thai food, some outdoor seating, reservation a must. Full bar. Located in a mall setting, but well worth the 10 min. drive. Could be our favorite restaurant in Santa Rosa.
75 Einheimische empfehlen
SEA Thai Bistro
2350 Midway DrExceptional Thai food, some outdoor seating, reservation a must. Full bar. Located in a mall setting, but well worth the 10 min. drive. Could be our favorite restaurant in Santa Rosa.
Dutch Bros
1300 Mendocino AveNearby drive thru coffee stand a big favorite with locals.
"Hip" comfort food and coctails. Railroad Square / Downtown / walkable.
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Jackson's Bar and Oven
135 4th St"Hip" comfort food and coctails. Railroad Square / Downtown / walkable.
California cuisine; small plates + wine. Loccated in "Arts District"
54 Einheimische empfehlen
The Spinster Sisters
401 S A StCalifornia cuisine; small plates + wine. Loccated in "Arts District"
Local favorite with wine country menu. Easy walk from our place.
81 Einheimische empfehlen
Willi's Wine Bar
1415 Town and Country DrLocal favorite with wine country menu. Easy walk from our place.
Authentic and very well prepared ramen in Sebastopol. Worth the trip.
68 Einheimische empfehlen
Ramen Gaijin
6948 Sebastopol AveAuthentic and very well prepared ramen in Sebastopol. Worth the trip.
Rosso
53 Montgomery DrBig favorite with locals for pizza and other Italian dishes.
Great pizza and Italian food in rustic Geyserville.
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria
21021 Geyserville AvenueGreat pizza and Italian food in rustic Geyserville.
Very good locally made ice cream and non dairy ice cream as well as other goodies.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Noble Folk Ice Cream And pie bar
539 4th StVery good locally made ice cream and non dairy ice cream as well as other goodies.
Excellent bakery in Freestone with some great sweet and savory turnovers and gluten free offerings. A nice drive getting there. Check out the little hat store nearby. Occidental is worth a look as well.
176 Einheimische empfehlen
Wild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian HwyExcellent bakery in Freestone with some great sweet and savory turnovers and gluten free offerings. A nice drive getting there. Check out the little hat store nearby. Occidental is worth a look as well.
Crooks Coffee
404c Mendocino AveGood local coffee house about a 15 min walk away.
Shopping
Barnes & Noble
700 4th StDowntown bookstore with Starbucks.
Outdoor mini-mall with nice ambience and mostly local businesses and some very good restaurants.
56 Einheimische empfehlen
Montgomery Village Shopping Center
2404 Village CtOutdoor mini-mall with nice ambience and mostly local businesses and some very good restaurants.
Local shops, restaurants, craft beer and cider in a pleasant outdoor area in Sebastopol.
155 Einheimische empfehlen
The Barlow
6770 McKinley StLocal shops, restaurants, craft beer and cider in a pleasant outdoor area in Sebastopol.
Very pleasant plaza setting surrounded by an excellent bakery, very good ice cream store, a browsable book store, art galleries, shops, numerous restaurants, and wine tasting rooms.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Healdsburg Plaza
Very pleasant plaza setting surrounded by an excellent bakery, very good ice cream store, a browsable book store, art galleries, shops, numerous restaurants, and wine tasting rooms.
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous beer e.g. Pliney the Younger. A virtual shrine for beer lovers. Often a line to get in.
262 Einheimische empfehlen
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th StFamous beer e.g. Pliney the Younger. A virtual shrine for beer lovers. Often a line to get in.
Well run restaurant, good service, excellent food. One of the best happy hours in town with good small plate options.
98 Einheimische empfehlen
Stark's Steak & Seafood
521 Adams StWell run restaurant, good service, excellent food. One of the best happy hours in town with good small plate options.
Essentials
Small local market with specialty items, good meat counter, and deli.
45 Einheimische empfehlen
Pacific Market
1465 Town and Country DrSmall local market with specialty items, good meat counter, and deli.
Community Market Natural Foods
1899 Mendocino AveLocal organic produce and natural food.
Wash World
1418 Mendocino AveClosest laundromat.
Sightseeing
Stately historic homes. Has been called "The Street of Hollywood Noir". Hitchcock filmed "Shadow of a Doubt" at 904; Wes Craven shot "Scream" at 824. Also, the site for Disney's "Pollyanna" was 1015
McDonald Avenue
McDonald AvenueStately historic homes. Has been called "The Street of Hollywood Noir". Hitchcock filmed "Shadow of a Doubt" at 904; Wes Craven shot "Scream" at 824. Also, the site for Disney's "Pollyanna" was 1015
Arts & Culture
Comfortable, well run multiplex with the best current films and real butter popcorn.
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Summerfield Cinemas
551 Summerfield RdComfortable, well run multiplex with the best current films and real butter popcorn.
Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies LnPopular with fans of Snoopy.
Green Music Center
1801 E Cotati AveIndoor/outdoor venue at Sonoma State with live music.
Getting Around
Trek Bicycle Santa Rosa
512 Mendocino Ave$40 / day bike rentals within 1 mi.