The famed horticulturist, Luther Burbank, said that there was no place on earth like Santa Rosa for its display of natural beauty, and many long-time residents of the Northern California city would agree. The region’s balmy climate is just right for exploring the nearby redwood forests as well as the stunning, Northern California coastline. The city of Santa Rosa, which was incorporated in 1868, is the county seat of Sonoma County, and it is located in the heart of California’s Wine Country. The city’s penchant for artistry and fine living attracts visitors who make periodic pilgrimages to the wineries in the Sonoma and Napa Valleys.
While hospitality and tourism businesses dominate Santa Rosa’s economic landscape, residents also find employment with companies that operate in the healthcare, telecommunications, food processing and manufacturing industries. For example, Kaiser Permanente, Amy’s Kitchen and AT&T are some of Santa Rosa’s major employers. Attracting more businesses that operate in diverse industries enables Santa Rosa to achieve its goals of a stronger, more sustainable economy over time.
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Santa Rosa visitors find that there are numerous things to do in the city besides visiting the area’s vineyards. Fans of the popular Peanuts comic strip can tour the Charles M. Schulz Museum to view some of the original Peanuts scripts and sketches. The Luther Burbank House and Gardens allows gardening enthusiasts to take self-guided tours of the Burbanks’ lovely, 19th century Greek Revival home and the surrounding gardens that contain samples of the late Luther Burbank’s horticulture work. Families looking for outdoor adventure can book zipline tours through the redwoods through Sonoma Canopy Tours. After a fun-filled day in the forest, a trip to Historic Railroad Square provides ample dining and souvenir shopping options.
Historic Railroad Square is one of five designated historic areas within Santa Rosa. The other areas include the communities of McDonald, Cherry Street, St. Rose and Ridgway. These neighborhoods display Santa Rosa’s diverse architectural past with delightful renditions of Queen Anne, Italianate, Craftsman and California Bungalow homes. The pervasive Spanish Mission Revival homes and Mediterranean-inspired villas are often generously accessorized with delicately patterned yet durable ironwork.
While many a Santa Rosa visitor would like to purchase and live in one of these historic masterpieces, home prices on the Northern California coast is prohibitive for most people. The good news is that Santa Rosa residents and visitors can upgrade their current properties with some of the same wrought iron accoutrements that make Santa Rosa’s historic homes so appealing. Pinky’s Iron Doors can help you to select or design the perfect iron entry door for your home or business. We also offer a variety of iron window coverings, decorative security gates and other ironwork accessories. Clients can order our products online and have them delivered to any U.S. address.
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