THE MERCURY NEWS - Sonoma County’s biggest city — its urban heart — is often just a pit stop for visitors eager to move on and explore Wine Country. But Santa Rosa has gained traction in recent years as a destination-worthy place all on its own, a city with walkable neighborhoods and plenty of exciting new restaurants and other stops.
If you’re planning a weekend getaway, your home base is a no-brainer — the Flamingo Resort & Spa, the recently revitalized historic motor lodge built in 1957. This midcentury mod motel’s refresh has brought new life to this family-friendly, accessibly-priced property with just enough retro cool mixed with modern upgrades to zhuzh things up.
