The Vacation Mavens love a fun girls' trip and what could be better than pairing up some wine tasting and adventure? This time, we head to Santa Rosa in the heart of Sonoma's wine country to learn all the things to do with friends, or with family. From zip lining to hiking to glamping within view of giraffes, listen to all we experienced during our four days in Santa Rosa, California.

ON THE PODCAST

00:30 - Sponsor - Allianz Travel

01:16 - Talking with Kim and Tamara about California

05:20 - Santa Rosa Itinerary

07:54 - Safari West

14:57 - Charles Shultz Museum

23:05 - Wine tasting

28:40 - Shout Out!!

19:05 - Redwoods

32:30 - Downtown Santa Rosa

37:45 - Grand Tasting

43:40 - Coming up

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TIPS FOR VISITING SANTA ROSA CALIFORNIA

• Santa Rosa has luxury hotels and inns for couples and girls trips, but they also have options for budget stays and families.
• Safari West may be surprising to find African mammals in Northern California, but it is a fun option for tours or overnight stays.
• At Safari West you can glamp overnight in an African bush tent, or just visit for the day and book a guided-safari tour. On the three-hour tour you will learn a lot about the animals and how they run the preserve. Safari West is AZA accredited and works on animal conservation.
• The Charles Shultz Museum is great for kids and Peanuts' fans. There are other museums and activities in the area as well so that you can make a full day in downtown Santa Rosa if you would like.
• If you are a dog owner you should make the Mutt Lynch Winery a must-visit winery. The tasting room is located in Windsor, CA and is filled with gift shop items that you will want to buy for your furry friend! It had a really down-home feel and they offer a wine club that for every wine order you make, you will also receive a dog toy with your shipment! You are more than welcome to bring your dog and they will also do a treat tasting for the dogs while you are tasting their wine. To top it all off the wine was really good!
• The Armstrong Redwood Reserve is a great little gem and is a great alternative if you can't make it up to the Redwoods in San Francisco. There are a few easy loop hikes to take among the Redwoods.
• If you are in the area for the grand tasting at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair, you should definitely check it out. They hold it every year in October and they have probably over a hundred different wineries there, along with craft beer and ciders.
• See more things to do in Sonoma with kids and Santa Rosa kid-friendly wineries.

MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST

Kendall Jackson Wine Estate

Safari West

River Vine Cafe

Charles Shultz Museum

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

The Sandman Hotel

Mutt Lynch Winery

Korbel Champagne

Armstrong Redwood Reserve

Perch + Plow

Sonoma Canopy Tours

Hopmunk Tavern

Bistro 29

Visit Santa Rosa

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