Things to do near Graton Resort & Casino — casinos, golf, museums and more
Graton Resort & Casino is a 21-and-over destination in Rohnert Park with a 24-hour casino, around a dozen on-site restaurants and bars, a seasonal outdoor pool, full-service Spa & Salon, and 200 Premium rooms. Nearby options include Foxtail Golf Club, Sonoma County wineries, Bodega Bay coastline, and attractions such as the Charles M. Schulz Museum.
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Casino and gaming
The casino at Graton operates 24 hours a day and provides continuous gaming for guests 21 and over. The gaming floor includes slots and table games; the property expanded non-smoking gaming space and new dining areas in 2026.
Several bars and lounges are integrated into the casino floor for drinks between games, including 8 Bar in the High Limit area and the 360-degree Sky bar with walk-up service.
- Casino open 24 hours daily (21+ only).
- High Limit lounge: 8 Bar (open 24 hours).
- Walk-up specialty cocktails available at Sky bar.
On-site restaurants and bars
Graton offers about a dozen dining venues ranging from a rooftop seafood restaurant to a 24-hour Marketplace food court. Options cover steakhouse, Asian, pizza, barbecue, bakery/dessert, and sports-bar menus.
Reservations are recommended for some venues with limited seating, including 630 Park Steakhouse and Playbook Sports Bar & Kitchen; Starbucks in the Marketplace is open 24 hours for coffee.
- AYA — rooftop Coastal California seafood with Asian influences (opened May 2026).
- 630 Park Steakhouse — steak & seafood; dinner hours vary (see concierge/reservations).
- Bistro 101 — breakfast & lunch (opens at 7:00 AM).
- Marketplace options — Starbucks (24 hours), The Habit Burger Grill, Everett and Jones BBQ, Boathouse Asian Noodles.
| Restaurant | Typical service |
|---|---|
| AYA | Dinner (rooftop) |
| 630 Park Steakhouse | Dinner (reservations recommended) |
| Bistro 101 | Breakfast & Lunch (starts 7:00 AM) |
Spa, pool and fitness
The Spa & Salon at Graton Resort & Casino is open daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and requires spa guests to be 18 or older. The spa offers treatments, a full circuit (sauna, steam rooms, ice room, plunge pools) and salon services.
The resort has one outdoor, seasonally operated pool with cabanas and daybeds; the pool typically operates from late January through October. Pool access is reserved for hotel or spa guests, or available via a purchased pool day pass or cabana/daybed reservation.
- Spa & Salon hours: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM (spa guests must be 18+).
- Pool is seasonal; hotel guests have priority access and cabanas/daybeds are available for an extra charge.
- Fitness center (approx. 2,000 sq ft) available 24 hours to guests.
Golf and outdoor excursions
Foxtail Golf Club is the closest full golf course, roughly a 5-minute drive from Graton and a convenient option for golfers staying at the resort. The resort can help with local tee times via concierge.
For coastal outings, Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast are reachable by car and are commonly visited as day trips from the resort; the resort also serves as a base for Sonoma wine-country excursions including Sonoma Valley and the Russian River area.
- Foxtail Golf Club — about a 5-minute drive from the resort.
- Bodega Bay / Sonoma Coast — roughly 24 miles by Highway 1 (drive times vary).
- Wine tours and e-bike wine tasting tours are commonly arranged from the resort to nearby wine regions.
| Destination | Typical travel time from Graton |
|---|---|
| Foxtail Golf Club | About 5 minutes by car |
| Bodega Bay / Sonoma Coast | About 24 miles (roughly 30–40 minutes depending on route and traffic) |
| Russian River wineries | About 15–20 minutes by car |
Nearby attractions and day trips
Within a short drive of Graton are several cultural and recreational attractions suitable for adult visitors: the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, Weill Hall at the Green Music Center, and historic Railroad Square in Santa Rosa.
For entertainment and casual activities close to the resort, Scandia Family Fun Center (go-karts, mini golf) and local shopping such as Petaluma Village Premium Outlets are commonly visited by guests.
- Charles M. Schulz Museum — located in Santa Rosa (roughly a 15–20 minute drive).
- Weill Hall / Green Music Center — live music venue near Sonoma State University.
- Scandia Family Fun Center — short drive for go-karts and mini golf (note: Graton is adults-only, so check venue age rules).
Meetings, events and practical hotel info
Graton offers over 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space anchored by The Event, which measures 20,018 sq. ft. and can be configured for large conferences and banquets. Additional breakout and meeting rooms are available for smaller groups.
The hotel has 200 Premium rooms. Standard check-in is 4:00 PM (late check-in window extends) and standard check-out is 11:00 AM; the main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old. A mandatory nightly resort fee covers amenities including fitness and pool access, and both self-parking and valet are included.
- Room type: Premium Room (beds listed as 1 King Bed).
- Check-in: begins at 4:00 PM; check-out: by 11:00 AM.
- Mandatory resort fee covers concierge, fitness, pool and parking; refundable deposit is collected at check-in.
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Minimum guest age | 21 years (hotel, casino, restaurants) |
| Room type available | Premium Room (1 King Bed) |
| Spa age policy | Spa guests must be 18+ |
