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Santa
Rosa is located in a long north/south, alluvial
plain stretching from Marin County in the south to
almost Mendocino County in the north. Some of the
world's finest grape growing soils are located in
this region. Wine and dairy ranching dominate
agricultural production with fruit (apples/plums)
also a major product. The Santa Rosa plain is
characterized by open grassland with scattered
stands of oak. Huge Valley Oaks predominate and
numerous varieties of grasses make up the mix. Urban Santa Rosa is a community located about 50 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge and 30 miles to the west is the Pacific Ocean. Santa Rosa is the County seat and center of trade, government, commerce and medical facilities for the North Bay and beyond. The city maintains a small town environment despite rapid growth in the last two decades. Santa Rosa's neighborhoods include a wide variety of architectural types and styles including many beautiful older Victorian homes. The weather is temperate and Mediterranean-like. The proximity of the Sierras provide winter sports less than four hours drive from the City. The Pacific Ocean is a short 30 minute drive, which helps to keep summer nights cool and comfortable. |
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