Sonoma State University, California
Sonoma State University is a community of 2,210 people in Sonoma County, California, founded in 1960.
Why visit Sonoma State University
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Crane Creek Regional Park.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Sonoma State University
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University (SSU, Sonoma State, or Sonoma) is a public university in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system and has three academic colleges: the College of Education, Counseling and Ethnic Studies; the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts; and the College of Science, Technology and Business. The school offers 62 bachelor's degree programs, 13 master's degree programs, and 24 teaching credentials.
From the Wikipedia article Sonoma State University (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Outdoor Ampitheatre Green Music Center
Cinema and theater
Corner of Petaluma Hill Rd & Rohnert Park Expressway at N Redwood Dr entrance
1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Crane Creek Regional Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Regional park of Sonoma County, California
Foot Hills Mini Park / Jasmine Tot Lot
Park · 0.6 mi
1453 Jasmine Circle, Rohnert Park
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes11
Quickly
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 0.8 mi
1451 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park
Mo-Fr 11:30-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.8 mi
1460 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
1702 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
Su-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-24:00; PH off
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.4 mi
1700 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park
Mo-Th 08:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-03:00; Su 08:00-02:00
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Map of Sonoma State University
87 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 39°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 47°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 50°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 52°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 48°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Petaluma Ap Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sonoma County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-27: Glass Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Belos Cavalos Airport (CA39) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Rohnert Park 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Cotati 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Penngrove 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Santa Rosa 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Petaluma 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Glen Ellen 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Sebastopol 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Eldridge 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Kenwood 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Boyes Hot Springs 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- SSU Salazar Hall 4646, Stepheng3, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CraneCreek3233, Stepheng3 at the English-language Wikipedia, Public domain
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