Join us for the 2026 NASA Space Apps Challenge at the Wine Spectator Learning Center on the Sonoma State University campus in Rohnert Park, California. Find directions, parking information, and transportation options below to help you plan your visit.
Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
The 2026 NASA Space Apps Challenge will take place at the Wine Spectator Learning Center on the Sonoma State University campus. Located near the northern side of campus, the venue provides a welcoming space for participants to collaborate, innovate, and bring their ideas to life.
Sonoma State University is conveniently located near Highway 101 in Rohnert Park. From Highway 101, take the Rohnert Park Expressway exit and head east. Turn right onto Petaluma Hill Road, then right onto East Cotati Avenue to reach the main campus entrance. Follow campus signs toward the Wine Spectator Learning Center.
Visitor parking is available on campus, with Parking Lot G located near the Wine Spectator Learning Center. Sonoma State University generally requires a valid parking permit, which can be purchased online or at designated campus kiosks. Please check for any event-specific parking instructions before arriving.
Sonoma State University is accessible through Sonoma County Transit bus services, with routes connecting Rohnert Park, Cotati, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and nearby communities. Visitors traveling by SMART train can transfer to connecting bus services at the Cotati SMART station. Check local transit schedules in advance to plan your arrival and departure.