What's New
Santa Rosa's business and visitor industries continue to thrive in a post-pandemic world. Check out some of these new features in and around town since California fully reopened.
Art House Hotel
Downtown Santa Rosa
Art House, built in a sleek modern design, appointed in serene neutral tones, offers a sophisticated stay, designed as a city sanctuary and just steps away from the heart of downtown action. Its prime location, two blocks off historic Courthouse Square, makes for the perfect launch point to Sonoma County's spectacular wine country, redwoods, and coastline or just relaxing in our Art Gallery Lounge. Choose from a Classic King Room with your own private balcony, Urban Escape Studio designed for chic city life or a Glassy, expansive, intimate and evocative Apartment Suite that offers appointed living rooms, boasts a queen sofa sleeper, fully appointed kitchens and dining tables that make dining in a tempting option.
Hampton Inn & Suites
Northwest Santa Rosa
Along Redwood Highway, the Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Rosa Wine Country is two miles from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center and 10 minutes from downtown Santa Rosa. Dozens of Sonoma County’s excellent wineries can be found within 20 minutes of the hotel or you can stop by the on-site bar for a glass of local wine. And Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Preserve is just a 30 minute drive away.
Johnny Doughnuts
Downtown Santa Rosa
For us, it all started with learning the art of handcrafted doughnuts made from wholesome ingredients. Inspired by history, our recipes started with classic doughs from the 1920’s that we play with based on seasonality and the freshest local ingredients we can find. Our doughnuts are handmade with care, and are fresh every day, of course.
We take doughnuts seriously, but also believe they’re all about fun, and you should feel that when you walk into one of our shops. Need help choosing the right doughnut for you? Just ask any of our Doughnut Enthusiasts - we’d love to help you make the perfect choice, or tell you what just came out of the oven.
Cuver Brewing
Windsor, CA
Great patio & taproom! Their staple beers are the award winning Pepperwood (Session Saison), Dobbel (Dark Abbey Ale), Tripel (Golden Abbey Ale), Bell Road (Bohemian Pilsner) and Hoppy Don (Belgian IPA), all available on tap and in bottles at the brewery or in stores near you. Cuver also has seasonal beers on tap: Walt's Garden (Belgian Wit Ale) our Devil's Bell II (Belgian Triple IPA) and one of their Sours is on Tap too, Wilde Rivieren (Wild Golden Ale). They have a heated patio and indoor sitting area with a TV available to watch your favorite sport games. The patio is also dog and kid friendly.
The California
Downtown Santa Rosa
Adding to the city's vitality and livability, The California is a new arts and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa. In the summer of 2022, The California returned to Santa Rosa. Building on the legacy of Santa Rosa’s original vaudeville California Theatre (1923-77), The California offers a variety of cultural activities, including live music, comedy, theatre, dance, lectures, classes and more. The new event venue with bar and cabaret-style seating is home of resident theatre companies Left Edge Theatre and Young Actors Studio (previously in residence at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts since 2015).
Unum Sculpture
Downtown Santa Rosa
Blessing Hancock’s “Unum” was approved by the Art in Public Places Committee in December 2020 after an extensive selection process. Inspired by the unified Old Courthouse Square, “Unum” is an illuminated, volumetric enclosure of light and language that serves as an icon for the Square, a community hub within the city.
Unum is an art installation which symbolizes unity and features sweeping stainless steel curves with water jet cut words in 34 different languages most spoken in Sonoma County, including two spoken languages by the Southern Pomo community, the original owners of the land the art piece now sits on, and the Coast Miwok community. When the sun sets, the words in all 34 languages illuminate, casting sprawling shadows onto Courthouse Square. Visit Downtown Santa Rosa to experience the art first-hand.
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport
New Airport Terminal
The Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) is located in the heart of Wine Country, 55 miles north of the Golden Gate. The Airport offers direct flights on Alaska Airlines to Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, and on Allegiant Air to Las Vegas, and Phoenix-Mesa. The Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport offers ground transportation, easy and affordable parking, shorter lines, the Alaska Airlines Wine Flies Free program, Sky Lounge Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, and a hassle-free experience. An Airline passenger sums it up quite nicely, “STS is the easiest airport ever. Check-in, security, boarding... everything is a breeze!” For less stress fly STS, Northern California's gateway to Wine Country.
In late 2022, the airport debuted its new terminal and baggage claim area featuring over 200 seats, Peanuts art statues, and more electrical and USB outlets for easy charging access.
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport
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