Santa Rosa is home to a wealth of parks and nature adventures that all locals can enjoy. Forget about stressful deadlines and unwind in a safari campground. At Safari West, your journey features incredible safari animals including wildebeest, giraffes, antelopes, cheetahs, and even flamingos. Marvel at more than 90 species that roam through the 400-acre preserve. Caring for nearly 900 animals, Safari West welcomes you to an overnight stay in their luxurious tent and a savory dinner at their Savannah Cafe. Their tents include a private viewing deck, hardwood floors, and full access to the beautiful sounds of wildlife.

Nature lovers of Santa Rosa can spend a relaxing day at Spring Lake Regional Park. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, and paddleboarding along the park's 72-acre reservoir. The park offers rentals for visitors who wish to use a kayak, paddleboard, pedal boat, or canoe. With nearly 10 miles of trails, the park is a great place to go running, hiking, horseback riding, and biking. Spring Lake has sleeping cabins and a year-round campground available to tents, trailers, and RV campers. Spring Lake is also home to a summer swimming lagoon that features a water park and recreational swimming. Relax at the lagoon's sandy beach and enjoy a hearty picnic.

Another top attraction for locals is the Charles M. Schulz Museum. Learn about the creator behind the famous Peanuts cartoon and Charlie Brown. The museum hosts the world's largest collection of Charles M. Schulz's original Peanuts artwork and commits to the preservation of his life's work. Learn about the creator's riveting role in the development of cartooning and visit a re-creation of his art studio to see where it all took place. Visitors can watch Peanuts documentaries in the museum's theater and create their own cartoons in the interactive Education Room.

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