Overview

Santa Rosa is the County seat and center of trade, government, commerce and medical facilities for the North Bay area. The area surrounding Santa Rosa is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards, and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities.

As county seat of Sonoma County, Santa Rosa has every attraction expected within a major city, with its symphony, performing arts center, theater productions, internationally-recognized restaurants and a healthy mix of businesses in the technological, retail, medical, agricultural and service sectors. Yet, while having a population of more than 170,000, Santa Rosa still retains the warmth and small-town feel of decades past with an extraordinary quality of life for its residents and visitors. This warm and friendly city, an urban blend of art and culture, food, wine and recreation, is the perfect location for families and all travelers to stay for a relaxing and adventurous vacation.

With fine schools that include a renowned junior college, a wealth of businesses and services, a nearly endless array of recreational opportunities and a superb climate in which to enjoy them, Santa Rosa is a combination of elements that create a vibrant community. Santa Rosa has gone to great lengths to provide visitors and friends with detailed map information of our area. Please take a moment to explore some of the magic that is Santa Rosa.