by Amanda A Ashley

Created on: January 29, 2009   Last Updated: June 27, 2010

When it's time to take your family out for a  fun filled retreat, Santa Rosa, California can definitely deliver.  This amazing city has some of the best, family friendly attractions that are ready to entertain and fascinate everyone, from the youngest to the oldest.

Safari West is a great getaway where you can feel the spirit of Africa without having to travel so far. You'll come face to face with lots of exotic animals including zebras, giraffes, and many more. This park enables the animals to roam around freely, giving you a better sense of nature. After enjoying your safari, you can spend the night in a safari tent, or cottage and enjoy an even greater experience. They also have great dining available, and a gift shop so you can take a bit home with you.

The Pacific Coast Air Museum is another place to take the family. This awesome museum features the AV-8C Harrier, which is the only jet fighter in the world that can both take off, and land vertically like a helicopter. This amazing piece of technology can also flight at over 700 miles per hour. There are also numerous exhibits to enjoy like the personalities exhibit, or the airlines exhibit.

The Charles M. Schultz Museum, which features the work of the famous cartoonist, Charles Schultz, will bring a smile to the whole family. The museum opened in 2002, after having been in the works for four years. You'll be able to see comic strips from more than 40 years ago, and how the Peanuts comic strip began, and how it changed over the years. There is also an education room for people to go and learn about drawing, writing and cartooning.

The Laguna de Santa Rosa is also a popular attraction in the city. You can witness natural conservation in the making. The Laguna Foundation is dedicated to preserving a habitat for the surrounding wildlife, in the areas richest wildlife area. The Laguna will also soon have a learning center for education, research and restoration.

If you want to enjoy tours of the area, check out Getaway Adventures. Here, you can schedule tours to any of the surrounding attractions. They offers kayaking tours, bike tours, and even winter skiing packages. You'll definitely get a great taste of nature, and learn about the area history with Getaway Adventures.

The next time you take your family out for a good time, put Santa Rosa on your list, because you'll definitely have a great time, and your family will remember the trip for years to come.

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