Santa Rosa

Welcome to Santa Rosa

Vibrant city with a lively downtown and many attractions.

​​​​​​​Santa Rosa is the largest city in Sonoma County Wine Country. This vibrant city offers a lively downtown and abundant cultural attractions. There are plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining, and recreation. Santa Rosa is home to numerous golf courses, vineyards, and regional parks.

Santa Rosa features a wide-ranging real estate mix. Properties here include attractive single-family homes in peaceful residential neighborhoods and private properties nestled amid woodlands at the city’s edge. One of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods is Fountaingrove where stunning contemporary custom homes overlook the golf course at the Fountaingrove Club.

What to Love

• Lively downtown area around the Square
• Numerous vineyards and golf courses
• Spring Lake and Helen Putnam Parks 
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Local Lifestyle

Santa Rosa has steadily grown since its incorporation in 1868 to become the largest city in Sonoma County and the fifth most populous in the larger Bay Area. The city’s diverse neighborhoods offer something to suit all tastes. Santa Rosa is also a popular tourist destination that serves as the gateway to Sonoma County Wine Country.
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Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

The historic downtown plaza of Courthouse Square is at the heart of everything in Santa Rosa. Popularly known to locals as the Square, the city’s centerpiece is flanked by diverse international restaurants, cafes, wine bars, specialty stores, and boutiques. 

​​​​​​​Between Courthouse Square and Railroad Square, Santa Rosa Plaza is a premier shopping mall featuring brands such as Aeropostale, Apple, Bath & Body Works, Express, Forever 21, Macy’s, Michael Kors, Pandora, Sephora, and Victoria’s Secret. Coddingtown is another major Santa Rosa shopping mall featuring 40 specialty shops anchored by JCPenney, Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack, Target, and Whole Foods Market. Santa Rosa is also home to the distinctive open-air retail destination of Montgomery Village. With a rich history dating back to the 1950s, Montgomery Village features a delightful mix of well-known brands and independent boutiques. Here you’ll find premier stores such as kitchenware emporium Sur La Table and stylish clothing stores Chico’s, Lululemon, and Talbots alongside unique local businesses.
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Things to Do

Santa Rosa is a captivating city that combines the best of Sonoma County’s gorgeous rolling countryside and a hip Californian urban environment. Several local companies offer hot air balloon rides, providing a bird’s eye view of the majestic Sonoma County landscape surrounding the city. Spring Lake Regional Park is a scenic destination featuring a 72-acre boating lake, a summertime swimming lagoon, and close to 10 miles of trails for biking, hiking, running, and horseback riding. There are also a number of campsites within Spring Lake Park for overnight stays. Six miles of trails run through a pristine 216-acre landscape of grassy hills and oak woodlands in Helen Putnam Regional Park. Ridgetop trails within this mini wilderness offer magnificent views of both Santa Rosa and the surrounding countryside. 

Santa Rosa is home to seven golf courses including beautifully maintained private courses at Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club and the Fountaingrove Club. Santa Rosa’s location in Sonoma County Wine Country also means there are plenty of wineries nearby. In the heart of the city, you can sample fine local wines at the tasting rooms of Inspiration Vineyards, Carol Shelton Wines, and Donelan Family Wines.

In the hills to the city’s north, Paradise Ridge Winery covers a gorgeous area of 155 acres in the Russian River Valley. Events in Santa Rosa include the spectacular displays of the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show. Sonoma County Fair takes place in Santa Rosa each summer with live music, animal and agricultural exhibits, sporting events, dances, expos, and lots more.
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Schools

Santa Rosa is served by numerous school districts including the Santa Rosa Elementary and High School Districts.

• Austin Creek Elementary School, Public, K-6.
• Santa Rosa French-American Charter School, Public, Charter, K-6.
• Sequoia Elementary School, Public, K-6.
• Rincon Valley Middle School, Public, 7-8.
• Mario Carrillo High School, Public, 9-12.
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