Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS).
History
Santa Rosa is a city in and the county seat of Sonoma County, United States, in the North Bay region of the Bay Area in California. Its population as of the 2020 census was 178,127. It is the largest city in California's Wine Country and Redwood Coast. It is the fifth most populous city in the Bay Area after San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and Fremont; and the 27th-most populous city in California.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 4 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, San Diego*, Seattle*
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Diego*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: STS has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Seattle).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Santa Rosa, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.