Tourism in Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa sits at the southwestern getaway to Sonoma and Napa Valleys of Wine Country, California. Numerous vineyards and wineries are nearby as well as the Russian River, Sonoma Coast along the Jack London State Historic Park and Pacific Ocean. It also features the redwood trees of the Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve.

The city sprawls along Highway 101 which is an hour's north of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. Airline services by Harizon Air such as the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (north of Santa Rosa) is available to Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The City Council is encouraging major new residential and commercial development along the panned SMART or Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit railway from Larkspur to Cloverdale.

Downtown Santa Rosa including the historic Railroad Square and central Old Courthouse Square features a nightclub, restaurant, shopping and theater area. Downtown Santa Rosa also includes State, City Hall and Federal office buildings, numerous banks and professional offices.

Santa Rosa, California Luxury Resorts

The Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa is a smoke-free resort situated in the center of the Sonoma Wine Country. The property is 2 miles away from the Luther Burbank Gardens and 4 miles away from the Charles Schultz Museum. This resort is also close to the Korbel Champagne, D'Agostini Winery, B.R. Cohn Winery, Kistler Vineyards, Remick Ridge Vineyards and Deloach Vineyards.

Established in 1957, the property retains some of its original 1950s facade in the lobby and lounge as well as features a 100-foot pink neon tower at the entrance. The property features a 25-meter courtyard swimming pool and health club with cardio and weight training. Other resort amenities include a 24-hour front desk, banquet facilities, business services, beauty services, dry cleaning service, spa tub, sauna and steam room.

This resort offers about 170 spacious guestrooms decorated in an antique0style furnishing. Guestrooms are equipped with voice mail, a mini refrigerator, data ports and in-room coffee services. Other room amenities include cable televisions, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries and wireless Internet access.

The resort's check-in time is 3:00 pm while the checkout time is 11:00 am. The resort's complete address is 2777 4th Street in Santa Rosa, California. For more information, call them at (707) 545-8530 or fax them at (7070 528-1404.

The Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel and Spa is a 3-star resort hotel overlooking the Santa Rosa Creek. The property is a block away from the historic Railroad Square and a 3-block stroll from downtown while the Sonoma County wineries are within 6 miles away. The restaurant at this hotel spotlights fresh seafood with a country French influence while the spa features Sonoma-inspired treatments. The garden complex provides a lap pool and water-wall fountain. Other hotel amenities include poolside bar, 24-hour business center, banquet facilities, spa tub, business services, concierge desk, 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and tour assistance.

It has 155 guestrooms in its 3-storey villa surrounding a central courtyard with fountain. All guestrooms are decorated with fine fabrics, richly accented earth tones and contemporary furnishings. Other room amenities include CD players, desks, lounge chairs with ottomans, cable televisions, multi-line phones and an in-room safe.

The hotel's complete address is 170 Railroad Street in Santa Rosa, California. For additional information, call them at +1-707-284-1234 or fax them at +1-707-636-7130.