Explore the Area
Located in California's premier wine country, one hour north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Sonoma State University is a small campus surrounded by big opportunities. With a tradition of promoting intellectual and personal growth, leadership opportunities and technological proficiency, SSU’s prime location offers adventure, exploration and thrills.
Things to Do in the Area
(Distance by car from Sonoma State University)
Amusements
Rohnert Park
- Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Arena (11 minutes)
- Q-ZAR Laser Tag (9 minutes)
- Scandia Family Fun Center (11 minutes)
- Reading Cinemas (11 minutes)
- Graton Resort & Casino (13 minutes)
Petaluma | Santa Rosa
- Playland Paintball, Laser Tag & Airsoft (18 minutes)
- Safari West (29 minutes)
- Finley Aquatic Center (21 minutes)
Other Nearby Destinations
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (47 minutes)
- Sonoma TrainTown Railroad (29 minutes)
- Chabot Space & Science Center (1 hr 16 min)
- San Francisco (1 hr 10 min)
Arts & Culture
Rohnert Park
- Spreckels Performing Arts Center (5 minutes)
- Sally Tomatoes Event Center (7 minutes)
Petaluma | Santa Rosa
- Military Antiques & Museum (18 minutes)
- Charles M. Schulz Museum (20 minutes)
- Pacific Coast Air Museum (25 minutes)
- Museums of Sonoma County (16 minutes)
- Luther Burbank Center for The Arts (22 minutes)
Local Food
Rohnert Park
- Amy's Drive Thru - Organic and Vegetarian Fast Food (11 minutes)
- Sift Dessert Bar (10 minutes)
Petaluma | Santa Rosa
- Lagunitas Brewing Company (12 minutes)
- Russian River Brewing Company (17 minutes)
Other Nearby Destinations
- Screamin' Mimi's Ice Cream (23 minutes)
- HopMonk Tavern (22 minutes)
- Patrick's of Bodega Bay (37 minutes)
- Sol Food (37 minutes)
Outdoor Activities
Petaluma | Santa Rosa
- Crane Creek Regional Park (9 minutes)
- Taylor Mountain Regional Park (14 minutes)
- Spring Lake (21 minutes)
- Howarth Park (21 minutes)
- Annadel State Park (28 minutes)
Sonoma County
- Jack London State Historic Park (27 minutes)glen ellen
- Sugarloaf State Park (36 minutes)
- Lake Sonoma (46 minutes)
- Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (45 minutes)
- Russian River (1 hour)
- Johnson's Beach (41 minutes)
Coastal
- Bodega Bay (38 minutes)
- Doran Beach (40 minutes)
- Stinson Beach (1 hr 10 min)
- Salt Point State Park (1 hr 32 min)
Shopping
Petaluma | Santa Rosa
- Petaluma Thrift & Consignment Stores (20 minutes)
- Petaluma Premium Outlets (16 minutes)
- Downtown Santa Rosa (17 minutes)
- Coddingtown Mall (18 minutes)
- Santa Rosa Plaza (16 minutes)
Other Nearby Destinations
- Sonoma Plaza (33 minutes)
- Healdsburg Downtown Plaza (30 minutes)
Petaluma | Santa Rosa
- Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park (15 minutes)
- Petaluma Creamery (21 minutes)
Sonoma/Napa
- Various Wine Tours & Tastings
- Napa Hot Air Balloon Rides (54 minutes)
- Petrified Forest (35 minutes)
- Old Faithful Geyser (43 minutes)
- Sonoma Canopy Tours (41 minutes)
- Calistoga Mud Baths
Coastal
- Fort Ross State Historic Park (1 hr 10 min)
- Bodega Bay Whale Watching (45 minutes)
- Sea Lions at Jenner (56 minutes)
- Sonoma Canopy Tours (41 minutes)
Special Events & Fairs
Sonoma County
- Country Summer Music Festival (14 minutes)
- Sonoma County Fairgrounds (14 minutes)
- Sebastopol Flea Market (18 minutes)
Napa
- BottleRock Music Festival (48 minutes)
San Francisco
- Outside Lands Music Festival (55 minutes)
Sports & Recreation
Rohnert Park
- Double Decker Lanes (12 minutes)
- Cal Skate Roller Blading (9 minutes)
- Foxtail Golf Course (12 minutes)
Other Nearby Destinations
- Snoopy's Home Ice (18 minutes)
- Sonoma Raceway (36 minutes)
- Golden Gate Fields - Horse Racing (51 minutes)
Volunteer
Rohnert Park
- Darling Farms (7 minutes)
- Rohnert Park Animal Shelter (12 minutes)
Petaluma | Santa Rosa
- Petaluma Bounty (20 minutes)
- Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue (14 minutes)
- Redwood Empire Food Bank (23 minutes)
- Canine Companions (18 minutes)
- Forgotten Felines (21 minutes)