A Taste of Santa Rosa: Where Wine, Art, and Flavor Come Together

May 27, 2025

In Condé Nast Traveler’s latest guide to Sonoma County, Santa Rosa stands out as a vibrant hub where wine country sophistication meets local charm. Enjoy Paradise Ridge Winery, where elevated tastings come with panoramic views and a walk through their inspiring outdoor sculpture garden. For dining, The Spinster Sisters is a local favorite, offering a seasonal menu that reflects Sonoma’s bounty—divided into ocean, garden, and pasture (plus a delicious cheese section).

Pictured: Sculpture garden at Paradise Ridge Winery | 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr
Credit: Peggy Snyder | @msriddle

For overnight stays, Santa Rosa offers memorable accommodations like the retro-chic Astro Motel, a design-forward motor lodge that celebrates mid-century style, and the newly renovated Flamingo Resort & Spa, part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection, with modern amenities and vintage flair.

Whether you’re here for immersive tastings, inventive cuisine, or stylish places to stay, Santa Rosa delivers a true taste of Sonoma County.

Read the full article on Condé Nast Traveler to explore even more ways to experience Northern California’s wine and culinary wonderland.

Pictured: Art outside The Astro Motel Created by Amy Sol for The Mural Project
Credit: Visit Santa Rosa

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Kelsy Chauvin
Kelsy Chauvin is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in travel, and covering a range of topics spanning LGBTQ+ interests, arts and culture, hotels, gastronomy, and road trips. You can find her stories in a variety of publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, AFAR, and Passport. She has co-authored several travel guide books including the Fodor's New York City Guide since 2015; spoken at events as an LGBTQ+ travel expert; and served two terms as president of the New York Travel Writers Association. Along with bicycling, trying new foods, and discussing cinema, travel brings Kelsy her greatest joys. Her adventures have led her from hot-air ballooning over Myanmar’s temple city of Bagan, and Arctic dogsledding under the Northern Lights; to South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind caves, Moscow’s Red Square, and all 50 United States. Follow her travels on Instagram @kelsycc.