A hot air balloon floats over Windsor vineyards. (Kent Porter)

12 Fun and Unique Date Ideas in Santa Rosa

An abundance of arts, dining and recreational activities — from outdoor excursions to cozy indoor retreats — makes Santa Rosa a great spot for a romantic rendezvous. 

Surfing in Salmon Creek. (Conner Jay/The Press Democrat)

How a Sonoma Surf Shop Owner Spends a Day

Northern Light Surf Shop has welcomed surfers of all levels since 1986, selling apparel, surfboards, wetsuits, and other gear for those riding the waves of the Sonoma Coast.