5 days in Santa Rosa & Solvang Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Santa Rosa: Sonoma Plaza (in Sonoma), Balloon Rides (in Napa) and Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the lush surroundings at Muir Woods National Monument, explore the landscape on two wheels at Santa Rosa Creek, relax and rejuvenate at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, and see the interesting displays at Charles M. Schulz Museum.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Santa Rosa trip builder app.

San Francisco to Santa Rosa is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from San Francisco in November, Santa Rosa is slightly colder at night with lows of 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Solvang.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): experience rural life at Flag Is Up Farms, relax in the rural setting at Seein' Spots Farm, and then stroll around Sunny Fields Park.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Solvang trip planner.

Fly from Santa Rosa to Solvang in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Santa Rosa in November, plan for somewhat warmer days in Solvang, with highs around 73°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can fly back home.