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Food scene
Have a very special night out and order the perfect steak and oysters. Their happy hour is also awesome but gets so crowded so go early if you want a seat at the bar to get food.
98 locals recommend
Stark's Steak & Seafood
521 Adams StHave a very special night out and order the perfect steak and oysters. Their happy hour is also awesome but gets so crowded so go early if you want a seat at the bar to get food.
10 min walk away in the shopping center. We split their ramen bowls and have sushi too. Everything is high quality ingredients.
6 locals recommend
Raku Ramen & Rolls
2424 Midway Dr10 min walk away in the shopping center. We split their ramen bowls and have sushi too. Everything is high quality ingredients.
The hip Acre Coffee in Montgomery Village is a 10 min walk down Montgomery heading west. They also have awesome breakfast food like salmon toast and egg sandwiches.
46 locals recommend
Acre Coffee
2365 Midway DrThe hip Acre Coffee in Montgomery Village is a 10 min walk down Montgomery heading west. They also have awesome breakfast food like salmon toast and egg sandwiches.
the most amazing and authentic Parisian bread. Practice your française when your in there and order the Pain de Ville. Eat it plain with butter or nice olive oil. Heaven!
14 locals recommend
Goguette Bread
59 Montgomery Drthe most amazing and authentic Parisian bread. Practice your française when your in there and order the Pain de Ville. Eat it plain with butter or nice olive oil. Heaven!
Zoftig Eatery
57 Montgomery DrGreat lunch spot! We love the healthy salads and veg options.
delish pizza, unique wines and gluten free options make this our fav go to dinner spot. great for groups and also a dog friendly patio. Try the fried chicken its divine!
51 locals recommend
Rosso
53 Montgomery Drdelish pizza, unique wines and gluten free options make this our fav go to dinner spot. great for groups and also a dog friendly patio. Try the fried chicken its divine!
Another Stark family fave, amazing happy hour food and cocktails. Mostly fancy little plates so be prepared to sample a lot and share. Great patio that is dog friendly.
72 locals recommend
Bird & The Bottle
1055 4th StAnother Stark family fave, amazing happy hour food and cocktails. Mostly fancy little plates so be prepared to sample a lot and share. Great patio that is dog friendly.
Whole Foods Market
1181 Yulupa Ave12 min walk away!
Awesome for groups and also eating at the bar is our favorite pastime before parenthood. Great oysters and cocktails too!
75 locals recommend
SEA Thai Bistro
2350 Midway DrAwesome for groups and also eating at the bar is our favorite pastime before parenthood. Great oysters and cocktails too!
Sightseeing
Armstrong Redwoods in Guerneville has great trails for all levels and the paved paths are dog friendly.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdArmstrong Redwoods in Guerneville has great trails for all levels and the paved paths are dog friendly.
Howarth Park has a trail the circles the lake and has little boat rentals and a playground plus train for kids.
77 locals recommend
Howarth Park
630 Summerfield RdHowarth Park has a trail the circles the lake and has little boat rentals and a playground plus train for kids.
Spring Lake has longer walking trails follow the path around the lake for a few hour stroll. Spring lake has kayak and little boat rentals, a large swimming area for the family and a snack stand. We saw a bald eagle here so keep your eyes peeled for good bird spotting!
48 locals recommend
Spring Lake
Spring Lake has longer walking trails follow the path around the lake for a few hour stroll. Spring lake has kayak and little boat rentals, a large swimming area for the family and a snack stand. We saw a bald eagle here so keep your eyes peeled for good bird spotting!
Wineries/Breweries
bring a picnic and stroll through the lavender fields with a glass of wine. Tastings in the main building are also super fun.
54 locals recommend
Matanzas Creek Winery
6097 Bennett Valley Rd bring a picnic and stroll through the lavender fields with a glass of wine. Tastings in the main building are also super fun.
4th street tasting room is great to grab Pliny the Elder but the food is not so great. The new location in Windsor has amazing view and a huge garden for pups and kids to play.
262 locals recommend
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th St 4th street tasting room is great to grab Pliny the Elder but the food is not so great. The new location in Windsor has amazing view and a huge garden for pups and kids to play.
From the perspective of a beer connoisseur , HenHouse is arguably the best local brewery in Santa Rosa. Many people have heard of Russian River Brewing and their flagship beer Pliny the Elder, which is a great place to go and a great beer to boot, but I really like the selection that HenHouse offers. I personally recommend "Keanu Is Immortal."
33 locals recommend
HenHouse Brewing Company
322 Bellevue AveFrom the perspective of a beer connoisseur , HenHouse is arguably the best local brewery in Santa Rosa. Many people have heard of Russian River Brewing and their flagship beer Pliny the Elder, which is a great place to go and a great beer to boot, but I really like the selection that HenHouse offers. I personally recommend "Keanu Is Immortal."