Top Attractions in Santa Rosa

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21 Listed places

4.7 average across 21 rated listings

One Air Museum Way • Guerneville • Bussman Hall

Adults $12, Seniors (62+) $8, Youth (4-18) & Students $5, Children under 4 Free – Advance paid tickets required ($$$); overnight luxury tent stays ($$$$) include breakfast; braai dining priced separately

Popular Neighborhoods:

One Air Museum Way Guerneville Bussman Hall Sebastopol Glen Ellen

#1 4.9 (4,239) Attractions

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Guerneville

Famous for: Ancient old-growth coast redwoods including the 1,400-year-old Colonel Armstrong Tree and 310-foot Parson Jones Tree along flat canyon trails.

Explore Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Guerneville, CA: home to the 1,400-year-old Colonel Armstrong Tree, flat boardwalk trails, and picnic groves.

Nature lovers Families with children Day hikers

#2 4.7 (48) Attractions

California Indian Museum & Cultural Center

Famous for: Indigenous-led interpretation of California Indian history, cultural knowledge, foodways, language, and contemporary community life.

Free Santa Rosa museum sharing California Indian history, basketry, foodways, language resources, and Native-led educational programs.

History Buffs Families with Kids Solo Travelers

#3 4.7 (1,015) Attractions

Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

Famous for: Housing the world's largest collection of original Peanuts comic strips, Charles M. Schulz's reconstructed studio, and monumental Snoopy art installations.

Explore the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, CA: home to original Peanuts comic strips, Schulz's studio, tile murals, and outdoor…

Comic Strip Fans Families with Kids Animation Enthusiasts

#4 4.8 (714) Attractions

Children’s Museum of Sonoma County

Famous for: Interactive exhibits, Exploratory garden, Educational activities

A cheerful museum featuring interactive educational activities and an explorative garden.

Families Kids Educators

#5 4.4 (410) Attractions

Coffey Park

Famous for: Community resilience park rebuilt after the 2017 Tubbs Fire with modern playgrounds, a fenced dog park, and picnic areas

Explore Santa Rosa's rebuilt 5.9-acre Coffey Park, featuring inclusive shaded playgrounds, a fenced dog park, fitness stations, and barbecue picnic areas.

Families with young children dog owners local picnickers

#6 4.6 (477) Attractions

Crane Creek Regional Park

Famous for: Rolling oak savannas, 3.5 miles of multi-use foothill trails, spring wildflower blooms, and a free 18-hole disc golf course.

Explore Crane Creek Regional Park in Santa Rosa, CA: 128 acres of oak foothills with 3.5 miles of multi-use trails, spring wildflowers,…

Day hikers disc golf players mountain bikers

#7 4.2 (81) Attractions

DeMeo Park

Famous for: Historic West End neighborhood park featuring a regulation bocce court, children's playground, basketball half-court, and Santa Rosa Creek Trail access.

Explore DeMeo Park in Santa Rosa's West End: a free neighborhood park with a bocce court, playground, basketball hoop, picnic tables, and…

Families with young children Bocce ball players Picnic lovers

#8 4.5 (53) Attractions

Healdsburg Museum

Healdsburg

Famous for: Local history exhibits, Pomo basketry, and an archival research center housed inside a historic 1911 Carnegie Library.

Explore the Healdsburg Museum in a 1911 Carnegie Library near Healdsburg Plaza, featuring Pomo artifacts, rotating local history exhibits, and free entry.

History Buffs Architecture Enthusiasts Genealogists

#9 4.7 (3,052) Attractions

Howarth Park

Famous for: A 152-acre community park featuring Lake Ralphine, the K-Land miniature train and carousel, playgrounds, and trail connections.

Explore Santa Rosa's 152-acre Howarth Park: ride the K-Land miniature train and carousel, paddle Lake Ralphine, and hike into Spring Lake and…

Families with Kids Outdoor Walkers & Runners Picnic Groups

#10 4.8 (1,086) Attractions

Jack London State Historic Park

Glen Ellen

Famous for: Preserving author Jack London's 1,400-acre Beauty Ranch, Wolf House stone ruins, museum, gravesite, and 29 miles of Sonoma Mountain trails.

Explore Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen, CA: tour Wolf House ruins, Beauty Ranch, the House of Happy Walls Museum,…

Literary Enthusiasts History Buffs Hikers & Nature Lovers

#11 4.6 (693) Attractions

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens

Famous for: Preserving the 1.6-acre Santa Rosa residence, 1889 greenhouse, and experimental gardens of pioneering American horticulturist Luther Burbank.

Explore Luther Burbank Home & Gardens in Santa Rosa, CA: a National Historic Landmark with specialty plant beds, an 1889 greenhouse, and…

Gardeners & Botanists California History Buffs Families with Kids

#12 4.6 (230) Attractions

Matanzas Creek Winery

Famous for: Cool-climate Bennett Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot alongside two acres of terraced organic lavender gardens.

Visit Matanzas Creek Winery in Santa Rosa's Bennett Valley for estate Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot tastings, terraced lavender gardens, and bocce courts.

Wine Enthusiasts Couples Botanical Garden Lovers

#13 4.7 (172) Attractions

Pacific Coast Air Museum

One Air Museum Way

Famous for: Outdoor collection of over 35 vintage American military jets and propeller aircraft, including the 9/11 First Responder F-15A Eagle.

Explore over 35 historic military jets and propeller aircraft, including the 9/11 First Responder F-15 Eagle, at Santa Rosa's Pacific Coast Air…

Aviation enthusiasts military history buffs families with kids

#14 4.9 (130) Attractions

Patrick Amiot

Sebastopol

Famous for: Playful recycled-metal sculptures and painted assemblages installed along Sebastopol’s Florence Avenue.

See Patrick Amiot’s free recycled-metal sculptures along Florence Avenue in Sebastopol, California, centered on Big Times Art Studio.

Art Lovers Solo Travelers Families with Kids

#15 4.4 (255) Attractions

Railroad Square Historic District

Famous for: Turn-of-the-century basalt stone and brick buildings, the 1904 train depot, antique malls, and Sonoma County dining.

Explore Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square Historic District: 1904 basalt train depot, antique shops, Sonoma dining, and SMART rail access on 4th Street.

History buffs Antique shoppers Wine country foodies

#16 4.7 (1,782) Attractions

Safari West

Famous for: Guided open-air truck safaris, nearly 1,000 exotic animals, and luxury Botswana canvas tent glamping in Sonoma Wine Country.

Explore Safari West in Santa Rosa, CA: a 400-acre Sonoma wildlife preserve offering 3-hour open-air truck safaris, Botswana luxury tents, and braai…

Families with Kids Wildlife Enthusiasts Glamping Couples

#17 4.9 (15) Attractions

Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum

Bussman Hall

Famous for: The Elsie Allen Pomo Basket Collection and rotating exhibitions examining multicultural stories, art, and representation.

Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum presents Pomo basketry, rotating cultural exhibitions, and campus-based learning in Santa Rosa, California.

History Buffs Art Lovers Solo Travelers

#18 4.8 (883) Attractions

Snoopy’s Home Ice

Famous for: Swiss chalet-style ice arena built in 1969 by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz with the Warm Puppy Café and gift shop.

Skate at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa, the 1969 Swiss chalet ice arena built by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz with…

Families with kids Peanuts comic fans Recreational ice skaters

Planning guide

The Insider's Guide to Attractions in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa’s attractions directory brings together 21 verified venues with an average rating of 4.7/5, spanning outdoor recreation, art, cultural collections and family activities. Its recorded geography extends beyond Santa Rosa addresses: Guerneville, Sebastopol and Glen Ellen appear alongside location labels such as One Air Museum Way and Bussman Hall. Treat this as a regional selection rather than a single walkable sightseeing circuit. Among the highlighted venues, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum and Patrick Amiot each score 4.9/5, though their review counts differ substantially: 4,239, 15 and 130 respectively. Armstrong Redwoods suits nature-focused outings; Bussman Hall anchors the museum visit; Florence Avenue in Sebastopol is the recorded address for Patrick Amiot. Snoopy’s Home Ice, Trione-Annadel State Park and Children’s Museum of Sonoma County each hold 4.8/5 ratings, offering distinct options for skating, trail recreation and family visits. With a destination walkability score of 45/100, check transport between your chosen stops.

The Santa Rosa Attractions Scene

Use these notes to plan your visits to attractions in Santa Rosa, and confirm current details with each venue.

Key Neighborhoods & Quarters

Guerneville: Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is recorded at 17000 Armstrong Woods Road and suits nature lovers, families and day hikers.
Bussman Hall: Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum is recorded here; its listed audiences include history buffs, art lovers and families.
Sebastopol: Patrick Amiot is recorded on Florence Avenue, with a 4.9/5 rating from 130 reviews.

Essential Tips for Travelers

Practical advice on etiquette, timing, and savings for attractions in Santa Rosa.

Booking Check

A recorded admission entry requires advance paid tickets; confirm which venue and ticket conditions apply before booking.

Transport Check

With walkability scored at 45/100 and listings across several locations, check routes and transport for each stop.

Hours Check

Seasonal schedules are not supplied in the verified data; confirm opening hours and activity availability for your visit date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential planning questions answered for exploring attractions in Santa Rosa.

What kinds of attractions are listed around Santa Rosa?

The 21 verified venues include nature reserves, a state park, museums, art and ice skating; the directory average is 4.7/5.

Which attractions suit families?

Armstrong Redwoods, Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum, Patrick Amiot, Snoopy’s Home Ice and Children’s Museum of Sonoma County all list families among their audiences.

What should I budget for admission?

One recorded entry lists adults at $12, seniors aged 62+ at $8, youth aged 4–18 and students at $5, and children under 4 free, with advance paid tickets required. The supplied data does not identify the venue for this schedule.

Can I visit the attractions on foot or by transit?

The walkability score is 45/100, and listings include Santa Rosa, Guerneville and Sebastopol addresses. No transit routes are supplied; check connections before planning a multi-stop day.

When is the best time to visit?

The verified data does not establish a best season or time of day. Confirm date-specific hours and availability with your selected venues.