Santa Rosa, the largest city in Sonoma County, is located less than an hour from San Francisco and serves as the main commercial hub for the Sonoma Wine Country.
Santa Rosa was the residence of the late Charles Schulz, creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip and the Snoopy character. Snoopy's Gallery, located north of downtown has a huge selection of related memorabilia and is one of the city's most prominent attractions.
In the vicinity of town are hundreds of wineries, golf courses, Russian River Beaches, the Armstrong Redwoods and many recreational opportunities.
Hotels in Santa Rosa are mainly located along Highway 101 that runs north to south through the Sonoma Valley. All Santa Rosa Hotels are within 5 miles of downtown Santa Rosa.