Browse through locally owned specialty shops, fine antique stores, great restaurants, and professional services located in turn-of-the-century buildings with exposed brick walls and inviting storefronts. You’ll find eclectic shopping adventures and a selection of one-of-a-kind items to take home.
6th Street Playhouse
Opened: 2004
6th Playhouse is a performing arts theater that engages, entertains and inspires a diverse community. We do this by consistently producing plays, musicals, and educational programs that are of the highest quality and reach the broadest possible constituency.
The 6th Street Playhouse has received the City of Santa Rosa Award for Cultural Enrichment and the Sonoma County Historical Society Award for Perservation of a Historical Building.
Hours
Varies depending on shows
A’Roma Roasters Coffee, Tea & Ice Cream
Owners: Kay & Dayna Irvine Opened: 1991
We're located in the Baggage Building to the Train Depot. We are a European style coffeehouse with fresh roasted coffee that's roasted daily right in the middle of the café. We have gourmet sandwiches, salads, quiche, etc. with an extensive selection of high quality desserts and pastries. Top notch expresso drinks that have been compared to drinks prepared in Italy. We have a gourmet ice cream area for all ages. You can hear live, original music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and on some Thursdays. Check our website for all event times and styles.
Hours
Mon-Thu 6am-11pm
Fri 7am-Mid
Sat 7am-Mid
Sun 7am-11pm
Assistance League Thrift Shop
Opened: 1969
Assistance League Thrift Shop has been offering quality resale merchandise in Historic Railroad Square since 1969. It is located on West Sixth Street with parking behind the shop. Walk the aisles of clothing, housewares and collectibles. There is something for everyone! Experience the fun of a treasure hunt while shopping for merchandise at outstanding values.
Assistance League is a non-profit organization operated by dedicated volunteers. All proceeds from the shop benefit our programs which
respond to unmet needs in the community.
Donations are appreciated.
Hours
Mon-Wed & Fri 10am-4pm
Sat 11am-2pm
Closed Thurs & Sun
Beyers | Costin P.C.
Manager: Bob Haroche Opened: 1973
For over 36 years Beyers | Costin has been providing high-quality legal representation to businesses and individuals throughout northern California.
Dedicated to finding creative and economical solutions to our clients' needs, we are proud of the long-term relationships we have built in helping our clients achieve their goals and capitalize on opportunities in today's challenging business environment.
Our collaborative approach to strategic thinking and creative solutions has made Beyers | Costin a leader in business, litigation, estate planning, land use and intellectual property.
We are proud to be part of the old Railroad Square community.
Hours
Call for appointment
Brasserie Restaurant & Lounge
Manager: Keo Hornbostel Opened: 2002
The award winning Brasserie Restaurant and Lounge, located in front of the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel on 3rd. Street, offers the perfect setting for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Executive Chef Richard Whipple takes great pride in using regional products with an emphasis on FRESH!!
The restaurant features an open show kitchen, a smoke infused grill offering enhanced flavors to numerous offerings, and a wine list to meet the most demanding request. The Brasserie Lounge features an indoor stone fireplace, casual seating, and large flat screen televisions to watch your favorite sporting event. Outside, the lounge features a large patio and stone fireplace, the perfect setting to relax under the stars while sipping your favorite beverage, or drop by at lunch and enjoy a great meal in the sun or shade.
Whatever your choice, The Brasserie Restaurant and Lounge is a must see while in Santa Rosa and the beautiful Wine Country.
Hours
Breakfast from 7am
Lunch weekdays 11:30am-2:30pm
Dinner from 5pm
Brunch weekends 10:30am-2:30pm
Byron Blodgett Jewelry Tech
Owner: Byron Blodgett Opened: 2006
A friendly family-owned and operated estate jewelry shop featuring in-house repairs and appraisals. Specializing in vintage wedding rings and restoration of heirloom jewelry.
Jewelry Tech showcases a unique and eclectic array of estate jewelry, offering everything rare Victorian to contemporary designer pieces. Serving the North Bay's finest jewelry shops for over 20 years as a bench jeweler and designer.
Come see why Jewelry Tech is one of Sonoma County's best kept secrets!
email: jewelrytech@gmail.com
Hours
Tue-Sat 10am-5:30pm
Carolina & Co.
Owner: Carol Prezel Opened: 2007
Make it personal with our exquiste custom monogramming. Our permanet botancials bring the outdoors in, year after year. Dress up your environment inside and out with beautiful seasonal accessories...or just explore.
Welcome to Carolina & Co, a highly personal collection of unique merchandise and services which I trust will reflect your personal style too. Please make yourself at home and come back often.
Hours
Mon-Sat 10:30am-5:30pm
Cast Away Yarn Shop
Owner: Justine Malone Opened: 2008
Cast Away, "your local yarn shop", is in the heart of Railroad Square. We sell mostly natural fiber yarns from your everyday workhorse yarns to luxury yarns. We offer knitting, crochet and felting classes and drop-in help as well.
Cast Away is filled with yarn and cozy places to sit- we always have a pot of tea ready for you. Come in and see the boat full of yarn, browse the book and pattern selection, have a cup of tea- and pet the yarn!
Sit & Knit
Every Thursday Night 5:30-8:30. Bring your knitting or crochet project and hang out with the other yarn-a-holics!
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-4pm
Open late Thurs for Sit & Knit starting at 5:30pm-8:30pm
Cellars of Sonoma
Owner: Scott Jordan Opened: 2009
Located in the heart of Railroad Square, Cellars of Sonoma offers an exclusive opportunity to taste handcrafted, limited production wines. Join us and discover the hippest new place in downtown Santa Rosa uncorking award winning wines from Northern California's rising stars.
This historic district is the perfect place to begin your wine country experience. Beautifully restored turn of the century buildings are home to trendy boutiques, eclectic antique stores, home furnishing and award winning restaurants.
Hours
Open Daily
Thu-Sat 10am-10pm
Sun-Wed 10am-8:30pm
Live music on Fridays
Wine flight tastings and wine by the glass
Chevys Fresh Mex
Chevys South-of-the-Border Fresh Mex food and festive atmosphere have been voted "Best Mexican" by dozens of publications. Our award winning Fresh Mex cuisine includes salsa blended fresh hourly and chips guaranteed to be fresh. Not warm? Send ‘em back! From the mesquite-grilled chicken, beef, shrimp and vegetable fajitas to the homemade tortillas, Chevys is "Fresh Mex." Fresh Fruit Margaritas are our specialty
Hours
Sun-Thu 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Chop’s Teen Club
Owner: E.D. Kay Marquet Opened: 2001
Chop's is Santa Rosa's premier teen club designed by and for teens. Get into the action at Chop's, a multi use teen recreation facility with a tech lounge, gym, climbing wall, art studio, nightclub, cafe and recording studio.
Located in the Railroad Square area, Chop's is located near public transportation and within walking distance of downtown. If you live in Santa Rosa or attend a Santa Rosa high school or middle school come on in, check us out and sign up! For $1 per year for middle school and high school, you can join all the fun at Chop's!
Hours
Varies depending on age and activities. Check Web site for details.
Darcy’s Fine Jewelers
Owners: Greg & Terry Darcy Opened: 2009
Darcy's Fine Jewelers is a family owned business with owners, Greg andTerry Darcy, offering some of the most brilliant diamond and colored jewelry available as well as distinctive watch and sterling silver fashion lines. There is something for everyone at Darcy's.
With 25 years of experience in jewelry, Greg is proud to provide personalized quality service. At Darcy's you get an increased value. Our goal is to offer superior quality and expand your buying power.
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
Closed Sun
Don Taylor’s Omelette Express
Owner: Don Taylor Opened: 1977
We are a family owned restaurant that has been consistently voted best breakfast in Sonoma County. We also serve a delicious lunch consisting of fresh salads, sandwhiches on fresh baked bread, and hearty chairbroiled burgers. We are celebrating our 33rd year in business in historic Railroad Square!
Hours
Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm
Sat-Sun 7am-4pm
Fleet Feet Sports
WE'RE ABOUT FIT. IT'S WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. Everything we do is geared toward fitting you as an individual. Whether it's footwear, apparel or sports bras, you have a fit that's best for you and we're here to help you find it.
Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm
Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 12pm-5pm
Gado Gado International
Owners: David Sussman & Barbara Hirschfeld Opened: 2001
An eclectic selection of teak furniture, architectural elements and tribal art from Indonesia and the Far East. Offering a variety of home decorations, traditional textiles and puppets including items from Java, Bali, Sumatra, Timor and Sumba, as well as Thailand, Burma, and West Africa.
We work with clients throughout the US to bring a unique, handcrafted look to indoor and outdoor spaces.
Hours
11am-6pm 7 days a week
Green Fish Trading
Owner: Frank Masterson Opened: 1997
For over 12 years, Green Fish Trading has been importing quality Japanese antique collectibles to Sonoma County. TANSU ( Japanese cabinets & storage chests) have been our specialty. These magnificent chests and folk art accessories grace the finest northern California homes.
Green Fish Trading stocks an extensive selection of exquisite tansu and one of a kind accessories to complement your interior. Frank Masterson, the owner, spends much time traveling in Japan searching for the "one of a kind treasures." Every item hand picked with an enthusiastic passion.
The business is also very proud to represent the magnificent hand made Tibetan Carpets of Inner Asia. Timeless, classic rugs imbued with brilliant colors and inspired by ancient tibetan symbols & motifs. Woven IN TIBET by TIBETAN PEOPLE.
The Santa Rosa shop is an oasis of calm and good taste. Details like the scent of fine Japanese incense, interesting music and true, warm hospitality offers you a wonderful shopping and cultural experince.
Hours
Wed-Sun 11am-4pm
closed Mon-Tues
Helene’s Framing & Scrapbooking
Owner: Helene Golden Opened: 1994
Helene's framing has been around since 1994, but I've been a picture framer for 35 years. In 2005 I moved my store from 4th street to a larger spot on 3rd St in order to add scrapbooking. Helene's is all about living your life full of memories and joy through art. Scrapbooking is much more than just a hobby. It is a priceless opportunity to know & love yourself and your heritage before it's too late.
Hours
Mon-Fri 10-5:30
Sat 10-5
Sun noon-5
Open Tue 9pm
Hot Couture Vintage Fashion
Owner: Marta Koehne Opened: 1983
- Unique clothing items to add character to your wardrobe
- Costume rentals which include all accessories to make you look like you spent the last two months searching for exactly the right stuff, but we can do it in under an hour (usually)
- Green and local: not only do we sell locally, we also spend all our payroll and inventory money right here in Santa Rosa. Completely recycled product line.
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-5pm
Hotel La Rose
Manager: Laura Knipping Opened: 1907
Historic Hotel La Rose has been extending a warm welcome to visitors since 1907. Built by four prominent Italian stone masons from locally quarried stone, Hotel La Rose exudes unpretentious elegance and old world charm.
Historic Ambiance ... Timeless Hospitality
See also
Josef’s Restaurant & Bar located in Hotel La Rose.
Hours
Open 24 hours a day
7 days a week
Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa
Manager: Keo Hornbostel Opened: 2003
AAA-Four Diamond hotel with Award Winning Restaurant, beautiful lawns and gardens, full service Spa, and complete Meeting and Banquet facilities, all within 20 minutes to over 200 wineries.
Relax with a nice glass of wine by the outdoor fire-pit or dine on a perfectly prepared meal featuring fresh, local ingredients. It's all here at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek so why stay anywhere else.
Hours
Open 24 hours a day
7 days a week
Jack & Tony’s Restaurant & Whisky Bar
Owner: Jack Mitchell Opened: 2009
Welcome to Jack and Tony's Restaurant and Whisky Bar, the most recent addition to Santa Rosa's Railroad Square Historic District. Located in the heart of Sonoma Counties Wine Country, we are just 50 miles north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
We feature Modern American Regional cooking and an extensive wine list focused on Sonoma Counties incredible wine producers. The adjacent Whisky Bar shelves over 170 expressions of Scotch, Bourbon, Irish, American and Japanese whiskies rangeing from $5 to $100 and now offering tasting flights. We look forward to sharing a 'wee dram' of the 'water of life' with you!
Beers, Well Drinks and Wine by the Glass Half Price!
"Half Price Happy Hour": weekdays from 4pm to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.
Hours
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-5pm
Dinner Daily 5pm-10pm
Happy Hour weekdays 4pm-6pm & Sat-Sun 2pm-6pm
Jackson’s Bar & Oven
Owners: Josh & Regina Silvers Opened: 2009
Chef Josh Silvers from Syrah Bistro recently opened Jackson's Bar and Oven — a casual, hot new restaurant serving classic American cuisine and interesting new dishes from his wood fired oven.
Jackson's opens daily at 11:30 a.m. and stays open through the day and into the night. It also features some innovative, fun, cool cocktails — some with a twist!
Hours
Daily beginning at 11:30am
Khoom Lanna Thai Restaurant
Khoom Lanna is creating an atmosphere rich in Northern Thailand style, adored with wall paintings, elegant, inspiration for the most notable features of traditional house design with peace and tranquility. All the furniture is materials art and crafts shipped from Thailand.
Our master chef has 40 years experience working at the 5 star hotel including Hilton in Thailand with extensive international experience.
Hours
Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm
Sat-Sun 12pm-3:00pm
Dinner 5pm-9:30p
La Gare Restaurant
Opened: 1979
As Santa Rosa's most romantic restaurant, where thousands of couples over the years have celebrated engagements, weddings and anniversaries.
Family-owned La Gare still keeps in mind its founding principles: fresh local ingredients, top French and European cooking techniques, and making everything served in the restaurant from scratch.
Hours
Wed-Sun
Call 24 hrs in advance for reservations
Last Day Saloon
Owners: Dave & Nancy Daher Opened: 1973
The Last Day Saloon provides Sonoma County with great entertainment in a top quality nightclub. The completely renovated 8000 sq. ft. club showcases live music, comedy & DJs from Sonoma County, around the Bay Area and touring acts from across the country and around the world. We are proud to boast the best sound system and largest dance floor in the area.
Hours
Tue-Thu 4pm-Mid
Fri-Sat 4pm-1:30am
LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica
Owner: Joe LoCoco

LoCoco's is everything an Italian restaurant should be—boisterous, busy, fun, with excellent authentic food of the best quality: fresh seafood, meats and pasta.
The service is fast and friendly. The Osso Buco is a favorite; the meat is tender and flavorful. Our Chicken Under a Brick is the best anywhere, including Italy. The wine list is 50% Californian, 50% Italian. All desserts are homemade. We have the best cannolu in town!
Voted The Bohemian's
Best of the North Bay 2004-2008!
Hours
Lunch Tue-Fri
Dinner Tue-Sun
Marriott Courtyard Santa Rosa
Manager: Brad Calkins Opened: 1999
We boast bright colors and all non-smoking rooms with new beds featuring the deluxe Courtyard bedding package. We have a new business center and offer free wireless Internet.
Your group will enjoy our outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, Fitness Center, walking/running/biking trail and all the restaurants and shopping just steps from our hotel.
Plus, you have our assurance that we will value your business by providing considerate and professional service to you and your guests at all times.
- Thirty minutes to the North is 100+ wineries of the Russian River and Dry Creek Valley.
- Thirty minutes to the South is the Petaluma Factory Outlets.
- Thirty minutes to the East is the Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Square and even more wineries.
- Thirty minutes to the West is Bodega Bay, the Redwoods and the rugged California Coast.
- Ten minutes away, the Luther Burbank Gardens and Charles Schulz “Peanuts” Museum.
- Five minutes walking to fifteen award winning restaurants, boutique shops and indoor mall.
- One block away is Historic Railroad Square and the entrance to Highway 101 and Highway 12.
Hours
Open 24 hours a day
7 days a week
Restaurant open for breakfast
Old Town Furniture & Furniture Depot
Owner: Paul Quattrocchi Opened: 1980
Old Town Furniture and Furniture Depot are family owned and operated furniture stores, and they've been furnishing homes throughout Northern California since 1980.
Come in to one of our stores in Santa Rosa, Vacaville or Rocklin, CA and let our well-trained staff help you create the beautiful, comfortable home you've always dreamed of.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-5:30pm
Sun 10am-5pm
Olde Towne Jewelers
Owner: Eric Iskin Opened: 1994
Olde Towne Jewelers has the most spectacular collection of fine antique and modern estate jewelry north of San Francisco. We are the County's authority on vintage and antique diamond engagement rings, gold and diamond Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro, Mid-Century and modern jewelry and watches.
We also manufacture custom designs. A stunning selection of restored vintage and modern wrist and pocket watches as well as most models of Rolex always in stock. We are professional jewelers and watch makers (watch maker on the premises) and specialize in Rolex service and repairs of most major brands. We are always buying fine jewelry, gold, and watches and would love the opportunity to assist if you are considering selling your items.
Whether you are buying, selling, or repairing your treasures, Olde Towne Jewelers offers uncompromising service!
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm
Sacks on the Square
Opened: 2000
Sacks on the Square is a "upscale" resale/thrift store that benefits Face to Face, and Memorial Hospice. We strive to offer the best selection of quality preowned clothing, housewares, jewelry, and furniture.
Our store is staffed by our many dedicated volunteers without whose efforts our store would not be successful. Our front display windows are award winning, and are always a source of chatter! Come and check us out!
Donations are always appreciated!
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Sunday 9am-2pm
Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Santa Rosa Convention and Visitors Bureau and California Welcome Center - For complete visitor information - lodging, restaurant, shopping, attractions, museums, entertainment and/or speciality wine tours, call or visit us or visit our web site. We are located in the 1904 landmark Northwestern Pacific Railroad Depot. We welcome you to visit.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Sat-Sun 10am-3pm
Sherrie Blondin Photography & Studio 122
Owner: Sherrie Blondin Opened: 2007
Sherrie Blondin is truly a master photographer with an artful eye in classical and contemporary portraiture. Sherrie creates one of a kind art. She has over ten years experience not only as photographer but also as a makeup artist, set designer and stylist. She has worked with many celebrities and magazines, in fashion and commercial print. Her work is truly an emotional experience with the clients. She will capture your wedding like you never saw it, create cherished photographs for families and beautiful portfolios for models.
Studio 112 is a unique shopping experience. If you are looking for everyday comfort clothes or that special occasion you will find it at Studio 122. The sales people are here to help you enjoy the experience of shopping for styles you will not find anywhere else is Santa Rosa. Studio 122 has a complete line of lingerie, specializing in the hard to fit, with beautiful bras that can only be found at Studio 122. Jewelry is from Los Angeles and hand made by a famous artist. Studio 122 offers clothing for women as well as men. You will find a complete line of make-up that can be professionally applied for your special day. Please come and see all the accessories to make your new look complete.
Hours
Photography by appt.
Studio 122 open daily
Skirt Chaser Vintage
"Skirt Chaser Vintage" We Buy ,Sell and Trade Victorian to 80s
We are truly dedicated to bringing you top
quality , artfully chosen, and fairly priced
vintage clothing, Jewelry, handbags,
darling floral Hairclips, mid-century decorative kitsch,
Tiki, pinstripe art, hot rod magazines and SO MUCH MORE .
Our large store is PACKED!
Hours
Mon-Sat 11-6
Sunday 12-4
Sonoma Outfitters
Owners: Jay & Debra Knick Opened: 1978
Sonoma Outfitters has been the Wine County's leading outdoor equipment and clothing store for 31 years. Specializing in outdoor equipment, outdoor clothing, footwear, travel accessories and gear. Getting ready for an outdoor adventure? We got the gear for anywhere.
Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm
Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 11am-6pm
Stark’s Steakhouse
Owner: Mark Stark Opened: 2008
Stark’s Steakhouse brings classic fare with a modern approach to downtown Santa Rosa's Historic Railroad Square.
Stark's classic charm and vintage detail appeals to a young urban audience and traditional steakhouse aficionados alike. The menu features the highest quality corn-fed prime and dry aged steaks as well as all natural grass fed beef from around the country and abroad.
Hours
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm
Dinner Nightly Starting at 5pm
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm
Syrah Bistro
Owners: Josh & Regina Silvers Opened: 1999
Syrah's monthly changing menu showcases Sonoma seasonal cuisine. Chef Josh Silvers finds his inspiration from Sonoma's incredible artisan producers and the vast array of fresh, organic produce available in California. An active Slow Food member, Josh consistently focuses on organic and sustainably farmed fruits and vegetables. He calls Sonoma County a "Chef's playground". Josh's goal, he says, is to create deeply flavored soul-satisfying comfort food and take it to a higher level of sophistication.
At Syrah, we believe the natural pairing of food and wine is in constant motion and we strive to keep up with the dance. Our list and our menu are fluid, and we continually try to find innovative and unusual combinations that surprise and please the palate. Our wine program is designed around our namesake varietal Syrah, enhanced by other Rhone varietals and rounded out with more traditional wines such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Within our list you will find a large selection of wines, some you may never have heard of, others as comfortable as a well-worn sweater.
Hours
Lunch Tues-Sat
11:30am-2:00pm
Dinner nightly from 5:30pm
TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center
Owners: Montague Family Opened: 1949
Since 1949 when Monty and Ruth Montague sold their first washing machine from the front porch of their Santa Rosa Ave house, they have kept one thing in mind: under-promise and over-deliver.
Now three generations strong, the Montague family and loyal staff are a company you can depend on from repairing your washer to buying a new stove. We can install a whole new kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances designed be one of our two inhouse designers and installed by TeeVax employees.
Give TeeVax a try. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Sat 9am-5pm
Sun 11am-4pm
Western Farm Center
Owners: Larry & Lou Bertolini Opened: 1968
Western Farm Center, also known as the "farm in the city" is noted for its friendly, knowledgeable staff. Opened 41 years ago by native Santa Rosans Larry and Lou Bertolini, today we're one of the major pet and feed stores in the North Bay. We carry a large selection of high quality feed and supplies for all your pets, birds and animals.
As well a bulk vegetable seeds, garden supplies, bee supplies, candle making supplies, dog houses and kennels, baby chicks, chickens, rabbits, birds, rats and much more.
We cordially invite you and your pets to visit our business and be greeted by our friendly, helpful staff.
Hours
Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm
Sun 9:30am-4:00pm
Whistlestop Antiques
Partner: Dee Richardson Opened: 1972
When you walk through the door into the bright and interesting shop, you'll understand why Whistlestop has been consistently voted "Best" antique store in Sonoma County since 1996!
The brick walls of this antique building (built after the 1906 earthquake) are a perfect backdrop for a wide variety of antiques and collectibles including furniture and country pieces, pottery, art, china and glassware, estate and costume jewelry, books and waxes and polishes.
You might find vintage postcards, snowshoes or vintage toys. Collecting antiques is a national pastime and shopping at Whistlestop is an antique lovers dream!
Hours
Daily 10am-5:30pm
Su 11am-5pm
Closed major holidays only
Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar
Owner: Glenn Siegel Opened: 2006
With a retail wine selection ranging from Sonoma County boutique wineries to the world's best producers, Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar offers an amazing variety of wine in a beautiful and friendly setting.
Many wines are offered by the glass at our tasting bar, making for a one stop wine tasting experience. Visit our website for information on special events and winemaker tastings.
Hours
Tues-Sat 12pm-7pm
Closed Sun-Mon