Santa Rosa
city · United States
Overview
Santa Rosa is a mid-size town in United States.
About 178,000 people live here.
On the map it sits in North America, in the northern hemisphere.
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the closest airport, roughly 12 km away.
Key facts
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Population | 178,127 |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 50 m |
| Nearest airport | Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS), 12 km |
| Currency | USD |
Where Santa Rosa is
Santa Rosa sits in United States, in the northern part of North America.
Petaluma lies about 24 km to the south, Rohnert Park lies about 11 km to the south and Sacramento lies about 107 km to the east.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS), roughly 12 km away.
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Find flights to Santa Rosa →arrives STS (11.5 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Santa Rosa is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through STS.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Petaluma (24 km to the south); Rohnert Park (11 km to the south); Sacramento (107 km to the east); Windsor (15 km to the north-west); Agua Caliente (24 km to the south-east).
Good to know
The currency is the USD (Dollar).
The main languages spoken are English, Spanish.
Clocks run on America/Los_Angeles time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Santa Rosa
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Getting around Santa Rosa
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Santa Rosa?
- Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the closest airport, about 12 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Santa Rosa?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Santa Rosa?
- Petaluma is one of the closest places, about 24 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Santa Rosa in?
- Santa Rosa is in United States.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.