

Things to do in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa is the practical base for Sonoma County: winery tours through Russian River and Dry Creek, hot air balloon flights over the valley, and redwood trips to Armstrong Grove.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Santa Rosa?
Outty ranks 38 bookable experiences in Santa Rosa, United States. The highest scoring is Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours at 91 out of 100, followed by Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun, Russian River Kayak Tour at the Beautiful Sonoma Coast, Santa Rosa North Sonoma County Small Group Winery Tour. Prices start at $9 per person and 2 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. April to June and September to October, with harvest in September.
- Ranked experiences
- 38
- In the 90+ Club
- 2
- From
- $9 per person
- Bookable today
- 38
Top tour operators in Santa Rosa
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Santa Rosa they cover.
taxiGo Limo Airport Service
1250 experiences across 304 cities
VoiceMap Audio Tours
703 experiences across 222 cities
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Zombie Scavengers Hunts
260 experiences across 149 cities
Travel and Abroad Holiday Experiences
137 experiences across 122 cities
RSTLIMOS
29 experiences across 7 cities
Preferred Limo
21 experiences across 3 cities
Marin Private Car Services, LLC
12 experiences across 4 cities
Most Popular in Santa Rosa
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Private transfer from Santa Rosa to SFO

Private transfer from Petaluma to SFO
Most Highly Reviewed in Santa Rosa
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours

Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun

Russian River Kayak Tour at the Beautiful Sonoma Coast
Last Minute in Santa Rosa
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours

Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun

Russian River Kayak Tour at the Beautiful Sonoma Coast

Santa Rosa North Sonoma County Small Group Winery Tour

Safari West Sonoma Adventure Tour

6 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & Sonoma
Family Friendly in Santa Rosa
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Safari West Sonoma Adventure Tour

Classic Safari Adventure at Safari West

Wine Tours for 6 Hours and Private Transportation Services

Kenwood Wine Country Electric Trike & Wine Tour - 3 Hours

Napa Valley Boutique Wine Tour 6 Hour Private SUV, up to 4 guests
Food & Drink in Santa Rosa
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours

Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun

Santa Rosa North Sonoma County Small Group Winery Tour

6 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & Sonoma

Santa Rosa Bike & Wine Tour

Napa Valley's Best Wine Tour w/ Local Expert
Culture & History in Santa Rosa
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours

Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun

Santa Rosa North Sonoma County Small Group Winery Tour

Safari West Sonoma Adventure Tour

Santa Rosa Bike & Wine Tour

Hidden Sonoma County: Redwoods, Cheese, Coast, and Artisan Picnic
Outdoors in Santa Rosa
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun

Russian River Kayak Tour at the Beautiful Sonoma Coast

Santa Rosa Bike & Wine Tour

Calistoga Country Bike and Wine Tasting Tour

Hidden Sonoma County: Redwoods, Cheese, Coast, and Artisan Picnic

Guided Kayak Tour on Jenner Coast
Nightlife in Santa Rosa
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours

Classic Safari Adventure at Safari West

Hidden Sonoma County: Redwoods, Cheese, Coast, and Artisan Picnic

Cow Heaven: An Agricultural Self-Guided Driving Tour

Luxury Private Napa Valley Wine Tour Napa and Sonoma
Highest rated in Santa Rosa
The top of the Outty Ranking across 38 local experiences
- 1Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours5h • from $15091.1
- 2Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun3h • from $10590.7
- 3Russian River Kayak Tour at the Beautiful Sonoma Coast2.5h • from $13588.6
- 4Santa Rosa North Sonoma County Small Group Winery Tour6h • from $15183.9
- 5Safari West Sonoma Adventure Tour3h • from $11080.6
- 66 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & Sonoma6h • from $65078.3
- 7Santa Rosa Bike & Wine Tour4.5h • from $23577.5
- 8Napa Valley's Best Wine Tour w/ Local Expert7h • from $1,30077.2
- 98 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & Sonoma8h • from $75076.4
- 10Calistoga Country Bike and Wine Tasting Tour4h • from $27074.6
- 11Classic Safari Adventure at Safari West3h • from $11072.0
- 12Hidden Sonoma County: Redwoods, Cheese, Coast, and Artisan Picnic6h • from $23970.4
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Santa Rosa?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Santa Rosa with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Santa Rosa
- What are the best things to do in Santa Rosa?
- Sonoma County Join-In Group Wine Tasting Tours is the highest ranked experience in Santa Rosa, scoring 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 165 traveler reviews. Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun, Russian River Kayak Tour at the Beautiful Sonoma Coast, Santa Rosa North Sonoma County Small Group Winery Tour, Safari West Sonoma Adventure Tour round out the top five. Outty ranks 38 bookable experiences in Santa Rosa, United States, and 2 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Santa Rosa cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Santa Rosa is $340 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $9 on Cow Heaven: An Agricultural Self-Guided Driving Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Santa Rosa for today?
- Yes. 38 of the top 38 experiences we rank in Santa Rosa currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Santa Rosa good for families?
- Yes. 5 of the experiences we rank in Santa Rosa are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Santa Rosa?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Santa Rosa?
- April to June and September to October, with harvest in September. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Santa Rosa?
- 33 of the 38 experiences we rank in Santa Rosa offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Santa Rosa gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Santa Rosa so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.