Santa Rosa is Sonoma County’s epicenter for arts and culture, and there is no better place to experience it than the South of A Street Art District (SOFA). Pop into Chroma Gallery to explore the Santa Rosa Arts Center, which provides artists of all experience levels the unique opportunity to exhibit their work in a beautiful gallery setting. The center also sponsors art shows, concerts, classes and more throughout the year.

Mid-century modern furnishings, a lush edible garden and its close proximity to everything Santa Rosa has to offer makes Astro Motel a popular choice for Sonoma County visitors. The motel has 34 rooms, which feature a curated selection of snacks and an array of amenities, including free WiFi and coffee, bath products and more.

Over the last 20+ years, Russian River Brewing Company has grown from a small business to one of the largest breweries in Northern California. They operate two Sonoma County brewpubs – one in Santa Rosa and one in Windsor. The Santa Rosa location offers small batch brews, many of which can only be purchased on-site, as well as delicious pizzas and other small bites.

Warm, welcoming and community-minded, BREW Coffee & Bar has become a hub for Santa Rosa’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Whether you want to hang out with your friends, relax with a good book or listen to some new music, the crew at BREW is ready to welcome you with a hot cup of coffee, a pint of beer and a fresh array of baked goods.

Sonoma County art, culture and wine intersect at the pristine Paradise Ridge Winery. Along with their award-winning wines, this Russian River Valley vineyard boasts a thoughtfully curated sculpture grove that features several large-scale art pieces — many of which were sourced from the Burning Man festival in Nevada.

With rooftop views, craft cocktails and an ever-evolving, internationally inspired menu, Perch & Plow is a must-visit for foodies. A farm-to-table eatery, they focus on using an abundance of local ingredients for both their cocktails and food. On Fridays and Saturdays, guests can enjoy live music and drinks until 2 a.m.

Nestled between Santa Rosa’s downtown and arts districts, Shady Oak Barrel House is a small-batch craft brewery and pub that focuses on farmhouse and barrel-aged sours and ales. In support of the local community, they host live music, comedy and art shows that feature area talent nearly every night of the week.

Founded in 1981, the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is one of the premier performance arts centers in California. Throughout the year, the center hosts world-class performances and educational programs as well as many popular annual community events, including the Fiesta de Independencia and the Rodney Strong Summer Concert Series.