Rohnert Park City Guide

Casual dining with fresh, local ingredients. Good variety of Mexican, Italian, Asian, and American dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Limited late-night food beyond fast food.

Nightlife is modest, mostly local bars and pubs. More nightlife options are nearby in Santa Rosa.

Decent coffee scene with local and chain cafés. Specialty coffee is limited but more common in Santa Rosa.

Tipping is expected in most service industries, typically 15-20% in restaurants and rideshares.

SIM cards sold at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile stores and Best Buy. All major carriers offer eSIM and no ID is needed for prepaid SIMs.

Generally clean suburban streets with regular trash and recycling services.

Some pharmacies have extended hours but 24/7 pharmacies are rare. Convenience stores like 7-Eleven are open all day. Fast-food drive-thrus provide late food.

Good mix of international products in big supermarkets with local farmers markets in warm months.

Most places accept credit and debit cards. Cash is rarely needed for daily buys.

ATMs are common at banks like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase, and major stores. Using out-of-network ATMs usually costs $2.50 to $5.00.

The Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified District covers local public K-12 schools mainly in English. No international schools here.

Small local nomad community. Most remote workers connect through Sonoma County or Bay Area networks.

Good park access with shaded areas and trails suitable for running and relaxing.

Good running routes in parks and neighborhoods. Generally safe. Air quality can be affected by wildfire smoke in late summer/fall.

Several gyms and a community center for fitness needs.

Public hard courts in parks available mostly first-come, first-served. Private clubs and coaching nearby.

No notable padel tennis facilities.

Several yoga studios and classes including at Sonoma State University. Mostly English-speaking instructors.

Several schools offer karate, taekwondo, BJJ, judo, and boxing with English-speaking instructors.

No local skiing. Closest ski resorts are 3-4 hours away in the Sierra Nevada, with full services and rentals.

Kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and windsurfing available on Russian River and Bodega Bay with rentals and guided tours.

Surf spots on Sonoma Coast 30-45 minutes away. Water is cold, wetsuit required. Best in fall and winter. Limited surf schools nearby.

Diving available along Sonoma Coast with kelp forests and marine life. Shops in wider area offer rentals and certification. Best in late summer and fall.

Hospitals like Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Santa Rosa have English-speaking staff. Care is mostly private and high quality.

Tap water meets all safety standards and is safe to drink.

Has many parks with playgrounds and family-friendly cafés. Baby supplies widely available. Nearby attractions include Scandia Fun Center and Children's Museum.

High acceptance and many inclusive spaces. Annual Pride events in nearby Santa Rosa. California's laws offer strong protections.

Pet-friendly with dog parks, veterinary clinics, and pet supply stores. Many hotels and restaurants welcome pets.