Santa Rosa is a prominent city in Northern California. It is the seat of Sonoma County and the largest city in the Redwood Empire. Europeans founded the city in 1833 after taking the Santa Rosa Plain from a tribe of Pomo Native Americans. They named it in honor of the Catholic Saint Rose of Lima. During World War II, Santa Rosa's population grew with the construction of the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Santa Rosa. The city also became a headquarters of the United States Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization in 1958. In recent years, Santa Rosa is known as a Hollywood filming location. Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and the Coen brothers' The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) were both filmed in the city.

Today, about 164,000 people call Santa Rosa home. The city has attractions to entertain locals from all walks of life. Families with kids can enjoy the interactive exhibits and experiments at the Children's Museum of Sonoma County. They can also immerse themselves in the world of Peanuts at the Charles M. Schulz Museum. This museum houses the largest collection of original Peanuts artwork in the world. In addition, it features a hands-on learning room where guests can draw their own Peanuts, a Snoopy labyrinth, and other fun activities. Families can also explore the great outdoors with hiking and swimming at Spring Lake Park. Adventure seekers can take a journey with Safari West through the "Sonoma Serengeti." This classic African-style safari offers close-up encounters with giraffes, zebras, and other animals.

For adults looking to have a good time, Santa Rosa has many top-quality wineries. One of the most prestigious is St. Francis Winery and Vineyards, which has been making award-winning wines for four decades. There is also Paradise Ridge Winery, with decks and terraces looking out at scenic views of vineyards and the Russian River Valley. Hook & Ladder Winery is owned by the De Loach family, who were the first to plant Pinot Noir on Olivet Road. Other local favorites include Matanzas Creek Winery, Benovia Winery, and Balletto Vineyards.

When you've had your fill of wine and need some food in your belly, Santa Rosa has loads of good eats, as well. Dierks Parkside Cafe is a classic American diner serving hearty breakfasts and lunches. Ca'Bianca Restaurant offers Italian favorites in an upscale fine dining atmosphere. For more exotic flavors, try the authentic Peruvian restaurant Sazon or the Asian fusion SEA Thai Bistro. Santa Rosa also has several authentic Mexican eateries, including Su Casa Mexican Restaurant and La Texanita.

With so much to see and eat and drink, Santa Rosa has plenty to keep your free time all booked up. As a homeowner, though, you don't always have time to relax and enjoy the world around you. You have responsibilities that keep you busy, such as worrying about old, rotten trees falling on your house. Let LawnStarter take at least this one burden off your shoulders. We can match you with the best tree care technicians in your area who will remove those trees before they damage your property. These tree service pros can also grind stumps, fertilize your trees, prune them, or complete just about any tree-related job you need doing. All you have to do to find them is download the LawnStarter app and enter your ZIP code. After that, you can stop stressing over trees and start savoring Santa Rosa.