Frequently Asked Questions



Where can I stay in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa offers an attractive range of accommodations from luxury hotels to motels to B & Bs which are described and available on the website: www.visitcwc.com.
 
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How far is Santa Rosa from San Francisco?
We are 50 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge and about 70 miles from both the San Francisco and Oakland Airports. Driving time ranges from one to two hours depending on traffic.
 
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Do you have a performing arts venue?
Yes, the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is located three miles north of Santa Rosa and offers a busy schedule of performances by nationally and internationally known entertainers.
 
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Where can I learn more about Luther Burbank's life and plants?
The Luther Burbank Home and Gardens is on the corner of Santa Rosa Avenue and Sonoma Avenue in Santa Rosa. At this registered historic landmark you can walk through the gardens to learn about Burbank or go on a guided tour of his greenhouse, home, and gardens. 
 
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Do you have redwoods in Sonoma County?
Yes, Armstrong Redwoods is a beautiful state preserve of 800 acres of coast redwoods located on Armstrong Woods Road off of River Road, about a 45-minute drive from Santa Rosa.
 
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Where can I go if I'm interested in Charles Schulz and Peanuts?
The Charles Schulz Museum, Snoopy's Gallery and Gift Shop, and Snoopy's Home Ice (the Redwood Empire Ice Arena) are located at 1665 West Steele Lane in northwest Santa Rosa.
 
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Do you have winery maps?
Yes, we have a county map with many wineries marked on it, and we have more detailed maps of the Sonoma Valley and the Russian River Wine Road area. Come into our Welcome Center for help planning your outings!
 
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Do you have a Calendar of Events?
A complete calendar of our many interesting events is available at our web site click here. The Sonoma County Tourism Bureau also prepares a calendar of events which can be accessed at their web site.
 
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Is there train service through Santa Rosa?
No, passenger service ended in 1958. There was freight service until 1998. Amtrak offers bus service to and from Santa Rosa and their Martinez train station.
 
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Where is the visitors center?
We are the official California Welcome Center/Santa Rosa Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Follow the Bear Signs to our location in the restored train depot at the corner of Fourth and Wilson Street in Historic Railroad Square. Take the Downtown/Third St. exit and follow the signs to the California Welcome Center.
 
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How near the ocean is Santa Rosa?
Bodega Bay is approximately 40 minutes from Santa Rosa traveling west on Highway 12 and north on Highway 1. There you will find ocean beaches, seafood restaurants, a fishing and sailing marina, and hiking/whale-watching on Bodega Head.
 
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Where can we purchase Santa Rosa and Sonoma County souvenirs?
The California Welcome Center - Santa Rosa CVB has many souvenirs as well as train memorabilia and Santa Rosa - Sonoma County Tshirts and sweatshirts.
 
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