Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Bodega Bay

"The Railroad Square Historic District is the historic heart of what used to be the city’s ‘Old Town’, and is now a beautiful center of preservation and heritage surrounded by architectural gems, quaint stores, antique shops, busy restaurants and vibrant cafés. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Railroad Square has a number of beautifully restored and preserved buildings that echo the bygone era of the railroad age, and charming stores selling items and antiques. The square boasts plenty of things to see and do, as well as places to dine and enjoy a drink."

"Spinster Sisters feels right at home in Santa Rosa’s Arts District. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the menu features everything from house-made bagels with lox and wilted kale salad to Tortilla Española and red curry mussels, celebrating global flavors while highlighting the bounty of Sonoma County."

"The Railroad Square Historic District is the original center of Santa Rosa in days past. This area has been preserved as a heritage site. Now you will find memorabilia around the square as well as an abundance of cafe and bars."

"Famous for being the home of renowned horticulturist, Luther Burbank Home and Gardens in California pay homage to the place where he lived and worked for over 50 year, as well as his horticultural genius. Born in 1849, Luther Burbank was famous for his plant breeding experiments - he introduced more than 800 new varieties of plants to the world, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains that we grow and eat today. The house and gardens are a Registered National, State & City Historic Landmark and showcase Luther Burbank’s work over his time in Santa Rosa."

"The Luther Burbank Home and Gardens belonged to Luther Burbank who lived here for more than 50 years. Burbank was known for his love of experimenting with breeding different plants. This unique home is now a museum which you can wander at your leisure."

"A small but significant garden and history walk. Well labeled, constantly being improved and valued by the city. Worth going to for a short walk in a beautiful garden, and a bit of history."

"Made up of the Art Museum of Sonoma County and the History Museum of Sonoma County, the Museums of Sonoma County are dedicated to showcasing the region’s history, art, and culture. Housed in the historic Post Office building that was built in the early 1900s in a Renaissance Revival style with stark Spanish influences, the museums are home to a collection of over 25,000 works, including historic paintings and drawings, pieces of furniture, ceramics, textiles and prints, as well as photographs, and graphics documenting the history and culture of Sonoma County during the 19th and 20th centuries. The museums present a variety of discussions, lectures, interactive displays and educational tours and programs on a regular basis with the aim of supporting, inspiring and encouraging visitors to delve into the heritage of the area."

"Sonoma County is all about art and culture, and the Sonoma County History and Art Museum has a little bit of everything. Located in Downtown Santa Rosa, the museum has a special just for kids that features artwork created by local students from the Art4Kids Program. The history wing features artifacts, photographs, and artwork depicting the early days in Sonoma County, and the outdoor sculpture museum features some amazing sculptures by local artists."

"The Redwood Empire Ice Arena is Santa Rosa’s popular ice rink. Opened in 1969 by Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, the arena offers an array of ice-based activities, including ice skating for the public, ice hockey for children and adults, and private ice and figure skating classes. The arena is best known for hosting Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament, which is held for a week every year and sees 64 teams from all over the world competing against each other in exciting ice hockey games."

"The Redwood Empire Ice Arena is an ice skating rink in Santa Rosa that opened in 1969 and was the brainchild of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. At the rink you can go ice skating or there are ice hockey games that you can watch if you happen to be in town at the right time. These include Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament which takes place annually and sees teams compete from all over the world."

"Here's your best opportunity in the western Wine Country to wander amid Sequoia sempervirens, also known as coast redwood trees. The…"

"Prepare to gawk and giggle at the wacky Patrick Amiot sculptures gracing front yards along Florence Ave. Fashioned from recycled materials, a hot-rodding rat, a hectic waitress and a witch in midflight are a few of the oversized and demented lawn ornaments parading along the street. Keep an eye out and you'll notice more of these scattered throughout Sebastopol."

"Healdsburg Center for the Arts is a community nonprofit presenting about eight shows a year, including an annual members show, and a Young Artists show displaying work by local students."

"I had just had eye surgery and the nicest young lady helped me to get my order quickly and even offered to take it to my car."

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"Stout’s offers you a typical American Irish pub where you can enjoy fine food and great drinks. At nights it turns into a dance club with a DJ, live music or karaoke and the atmosphere is pretty good. You shouldn’t look for a place to sit, because when the music is on, they take everything away, even chairs and tables!"

"For authentic, delicious Italian fare in one of the most beautiful locations in Santa Rosa, head on down to Ca’Bianca, a restaurant opened by husband and wife Marco Diana and Karin Hoehne after they extensively renovated the historic Marshall House, built in 1876. The stunning Victorian property is an absolute joy to dine in with its elegant dining rooms decorated with painted frescoes and illuminated by crystal chandeliers. The menu takes in the full breadth of regional Italian cuisine with dishes like seared ahi tuna on homemade ravioli with an almond sauce and the veal sautéed with prosciutto and sage."

"Literally translated as “white house” in the northern Italian dialect, Ca’Bianca is an intimate and romantic Italian restaurant in Santa Rosa. Located in a restored 19th century Victorian home with a beautiful patio, Ca’Bianca offers a wide range of Italian regional cuisine, from mouthwatering antipasti to house-made pastas and authentic mains."

"Quaint family run restaurant serving up Latin Fusion, a mix of Carribean, Salvadoran and other exotic flavorings. If your taste buds are a bit bored and tired of the same old thing then Guiso will do the trick with amped up flavorings that will wake up your palate. What's Good: Elotitos, oven roasted corn on the cob with Jamaican jerk spices, flat iron steak with habanero chimichurri, or come for lunch for cheap eats like Pupusas or tacos filled with jerk chicken."

"We were lucky enough to score one of their last reservations and it did not disappoint. The staff is wonderful. Carlos the chef/owner came out at one point and…”more"

"The food is the best, we brought our own wine from our family winery and they charged us a $20 corkage fee (Healdsburg restaurants used to wave this fee if the..."

"Tex Wasabi’s is one of Guy Fieri’s restaurants, located in downtown Santa Rosa. They offer unique sushi rolls with barbecue chicken instead of fish, and sriracha is a staple in their dishes. They’re known for having a Wednesday night special on their “Fishbowls,” best split between four people."