Southwest Santa Rosa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Santa Rosa
Popular places to visit
Joe Rodota Trail at Sonoma County Parks
You can take time to visit Joe Rodota Trail at Sonoma County Parks during your travels to Santa Rosa. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its wineries.
Safari West
Explore the lovely green spaces of Safari West and also enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Rosa. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its wineries.
Charles M. Schulz Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Charles M. Schulz Museum during your travels in Santa Rosa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the wineries while you're in the area.
Santa Rosa Junior College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Santa Rosa Junior College during your trip to Santa Rosa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the wineries while you're in the area.
Old Courthouse Square
Explore the great outdoors at Old Courthouse Square, a lovely green space in Santa Rosa.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Enjoy an outing to Luther Burbank Center for the Arts during your stay in Santa Rosa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the wineries while you're in the area.
Activities
Dutton-Goldfield Winery: Pinot Noir Tasting
Napa/Sonoma: Full-Day Private Wine Tour for up to 14 Guests
Icon Wine & Food Pairing at Williamson Wines in Healdsburg
Sonoma Valley Open Air Wine Trolley Tour
Sonoma and Napa Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Santa Rosa Hotel Deals
The Inn at the Tides
"We love Inn the Tides! We usually celebrate our wedding anniversary there. We love the rooms with the fire place, the gorgeous view of the Bay and the complementary breakfast and wine bottle."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Oxford Suites Sonoma County
"The hotel is fine. It is right by a casino and it's off major highways, so as a result it has some interesting clientele. It was tough for a family to be there"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
The Sandman Santa Rosa Sonoma, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"The room was not ready until 4:40, well past the 3 pm check in time. The breakfast area is too small and there are not enough options. There was parking near the room and the room was clean."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
The Lodge at Bodega Bay
"Wish they didn’t let children be so loud at the pool area. Really ruins the vibe."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma - Wine Country
"Great service and excellent comfort"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Hotel La Rose
"Helpful staff, clean room, old school feel. Restaurants within easy walking distances!"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Southwest Santa Rosa
- Downtown Santa Rosa
- Junior College Neighborhood Association
- Memorial Hospital Neighborhood
- Historic Railroad Square
- West Junior College
Downtown Santa Rosa
If you're spending some time in Downtown Santa Rosa, Old Courthouse Square and Santa Rosa Plaza Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Junior College Neighborhood Association
Junior College Neighborhood Association might not have many top sights, but Old Courthouse Square and Sonoma County Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Memorial Hospital Neighborhood
While Memorial Hospital Neighborhood isn't home to many top sights, Sonoma County Fairgrounds and Old Courthouse Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic Railroad Square
If you're spending some time in Historic Railroad Square, Railroad Square Historic District and Santa Rosa Creek are top sights worth seeing.
West Junior College
While there might not be top attractions in West Junior College, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Charles M. Schulz Museum and Old Courthouse Square.
