Santa Rosa is the county seat of Sonoma County and is the largest city within California’s Wine Country, serving as the gateway to both the Sonoma and Napa Valley regions.

In recent years, it has also become a craft beer mecca, known nationally for its microbreweries, which have earned it the nickname the “Microbrew Capital of the United States.”

Tourist attractions include the Charles M. Schulz Museum, dedicated to the life and career of the famous Peanuts cartoonist, and the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, which draws top national musicians.

The city’s downtown district features the historic Railroad Square neighborhood, which is home to a variety of shopping, dining, and nightlife options and preserved historic buildings. Outdoor activities are offered at Annadel State Park and Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve. Map

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