Santa Rosa
A dynamic urban core, diverse neighborhoods and vineyard country at the center of Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa serves as the largest city and commercial hub of Sonoma County, offering an energy and range of amenities the smaller Wine Country towns can't match. Its revitalized downtown, historic Railroad Square, varied dining scene and cultural venues give the city a metropolitan character with Wine Country at its doorstep.
Neighborhoods like McDonald Avenue are known for grand historic homes and tree-lined streets, while outlying areas open into vineyard parcels, hillside estates and rural acreage. For buyers who want city conveniences with wine country access — or substantial variety in housing within reach of the Bay Area — Santa Rosa can be especially compelling.
Landmarks & Points of Interest
The largest city in Sonoma County, Santa Rosa mixes a walkable downtown and Victorian-era districts with the legacies of two famous residents: cartoonist Charles Schulz and horticulturist Luther Burbank.
Charles M. Schulz Museum
Dedicated to the creator of Peanuts, who lived and worked in Santa Rosa from 1969 until 2000. Built on the site of his studio, it displays original strips, a re-creation of his workspace, and interactive exhibits.
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
A National Historic Landmark preserving the home, greenhouse, and gardens of the pioneering horticulturist who developed more than 800 plant varieties, including the russet potato and Shasta daisy.
Railroad Square Historic District
Santa Rosa’s most intact Victorian-era commercial district, clustered around a restored 1904 stone train depot—now full of antique shops, restaurants, and the SMART train station.
Redwood Empire Ice Arena (Snoopy’s Home Ice)
An alpine-style ice rink built by Charles Schulz in 1969 as a gift to the community, still a beloved local landmark.