Santa Rosa Travel

The urban heart of Sonoma County’s wine country provides an easy-going launch pad for exploring the region’s wineries.

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Sat., Jan. 5, 2019

Fishing and other boats are seen in the marina at Bodega Bay. Needless to say, the seafood options in this small waterfront community are quite good.

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Charlie Brown greets visitors at the Charles M. Schultz Museum in Santa Rosa.

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Top: Charlie Brown greets visitors at the Charles M. Schultz Museum in Santa Rosa. Above: The Astro Motel is a cool and eclectic place to stay in Santa Rosa’s arts district. It features a vintage vibe and is located within walking distance of galleries, boutiques and eateries.

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This is the main entry way for the beer garden and bar at the Lagunitas Brewing Co. in Petaluma, not far from Santa Rosa.

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Crab pots are stacked along the water in Bodega Bay.

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The line is long for fresh seafood, like this crab sandwich, in Bodega Bay.

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Guests wait in line for fresh crab sandwiches and clam chowder at a walk-up seafood shack in Bodega Bay.

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A mural made up of “Peanuts” comic strips waits visitors in the main hall at the Charles M. Schultz Museum in Santa Rosa.

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Characters from the“Peanuts” await visitors just inside the front doors of the Charles M. Schultz Museum in Santa Rosa.

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The Charles M. Schultz Museum in Santa Rosa gives visitors a glimpse into the creation of the comic strip “Peanuts.”

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This greenhouse is one of the attractions at the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens in Santa Rosa. The property is located across the street from the Astro Motel. It’s free to visit the gardens.

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The water feature is one of the sights at the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens in Santa Rosa. The property is located across the street from the Astro Motel. It’s free to visit the gardens.

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Santa Rosa’s Harvest Moon Winery specializes in zinfandels.

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Can’t decide what beer to try at Lagunitas Brewing Co. in Petaluma? Try a sampler.

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Crab pots wait at the ready in Bodega Bay.

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