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Things to see in Santa Rosa, California (United States): 32 places and when to go
Santa Rosa, California is a city in United States with around 232,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (18), Nature (7), Wildlife (5). The best known are Mount Saint Helena, Cathedral of Saint Eugene and Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.4504, -122.7
- Population
- About 232,000
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (18) · Nature (7) · Wildlife (5) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 97 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Saint Helena, at 1,319 m.
What to see in Santa Rosa, California
The places in and around Santa Rosa, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount Saint HelenaMountain in California, United States25 km
- Cathedral of Saint EugeneRoman Catholic cathedral in Santa Rosa, California1.1 km
- Armstrong Redwoods State Natural ReserveState natural reserve in California29 km
- Bennett MountainSummit in the Sonoma Mountains in California7.8 km
- Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research CenterMuseum located in Santa Rosa, California3.3 km
- Taylor MountainMountain in California6.0 km
- Bothe-Napa Valley State ParkState park of California, USA, preserving forested land in Napa Valley17 km
- Robert Louis Stevenson State ParkState park in California, United States23 km
- Trione-Annadel State ParkState park in Sonoma County, California, USA8.1 km
- Swartz Creek Bridge on Aetna Springs RoadBridge in Napa County, California, United States30 km
- Pacific Coast Air MuseumMuseum in Santa Rosa, California11 km
- Safari WestPrivate wildlife preserve in California12 km
- Museum of Sonoma CountyMuseum in Santa Rosa, California1.9 km
- Clos Pegase WineryWinery19 km
- Crooked Goat BrewingBrewery12 km
- Culver Belgian BrewersBrewery13 km
- Guerro FernandezWinery13 km
- Helena View Johnston wineryWinery18 km
- HenHouse Brewing CompanyBrewery5.9 km
- Kendall-JacksonVineyard and winery in California8.9 km
- Martinelli WineryWinery10 km
- Moonlight Brewing CompanyBrewery4.5 km
- Napa Valley Brewing CompanyBrewery18 km
- Paradise Ridge WineryWinery5.2 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
When to go to Santa Rosa, California
The best time to visit Santa Rosa, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:36
- FebPossible10:34
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:05
- JunBest time14:40
- JulBest time14:26
- AugBest time13:30
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:52
- DecPossible9:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. In April, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Santa Rosa, California
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 97 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Petaluma24 places22 km
- Bodega16 places24 km
- Rutherford35 places25 km
- Healdsburg10 places27 km
- Vallejo, California30 places54 km
- San Rafael12 places55 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Santa Rosa, California?
The best known: Mount Saint Helena, Cathedral of Saint Eugene, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, Bennett Mountain, Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Santa Rosa, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20.
How do you get to Santa Rosa, California?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 97 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Santa Rosa, California as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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