Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square Adventure
Santa Rosa- home of the Peanuts gang and Charlie Shulz….Woodstock on Fourth Street….
Recently visiting our newest Wine Road Members, Lost Canyon Winery and Cellars of Sonoma, I took a stroll to check out adjacent Wine Road lodging member neighbors, the Courtyard by Marriott and the Hotel La Rose- which recently welcomed their new Iron Stone Restaurant.
Rear view….
Front view- Iron Stone Restaurant lower right….
Just across Wilson Street is the Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors’ Bureau housed in the train station where Alfred Hitchcock filmed SHADOW OF A DOUBT. Also, the titular “Railroad” of the Railroad Square.
There are a number of attractions and restaurants within walking distance of RR2- or just a quick hop by taxi or car….here are some I snapped:
The Petite Syrah Bistro:
Fourth Street- cool, historic buildings- Jack & Tony’s and LoCoco’s are here.
Speaking of LoCoco’s:
Gorgeous day; small town charm….
Park-and-Walk convenience.
La Gare: (as in The Station en francais…railroads…I am quite fond of them):
The 6th Street Playhouse:
Love these historic, renovated brick warehouse spaces around the RR2….
WPA details….or is it?
Renovations and upgrades in the works nearby…I found this building shell haunting, especially in the fading twilight.
A step back in time…neon, steaks, cocktails, comfort….
In case the Rat Pack needs some directions….signpost on Stark’s….I bet Peter Lawford was not ashamed to ask for directions….
A couple blocks up, above the Santa Rosa Mall-
Here’s looking at you, kids.
TR
Golly Uncle Charlie, you seem a little tense…let’s go take a train ride and listen to the Merry Widow Waltz! That might make you feel better!
Nice blog on Railroad Square Santa Rosa lots of good stuff happening in the area.
Cheers.
Ray D’Argenzio
Winemaker
D’Argenzio Winery
Founder Santa Rosa Vintners Sqaure