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Your Ultimate Fun Guide to a Visit to SM City Santa Rosa
Posted by SM Supermalls on September 01, 2025
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Posted by SM Supermalls on September 01, 2025
Santa Rosa, Laguna is more than just a stopover on the way to Tagaytay. It's where heritage meets modern play! It’s where you start your day with historic landmarks, chase thrills or lakeside views in the afternoon, then wind down with food, shopping, and city vibes.
At the heart of it all is SM City Santa Rosa—your ultimate base for dining, fashion, and fun, whether you’re on a weekend escape or a spontaneous day trip.
SM City Santa Rosa: Your Go-To Spot in the South for All the Best Things to Do in SM
Looking for the best things to do in SM while in Santa Rosa? From trend-hunting to taste-testing, game nights to photo ops, SM City Santa Rosa packs all your day-out essentials under one roof—and adds a few surprises along the way.
LED Staircase Amphitheater
This isn’t just a staircase, it’s a whole vibe. With SM City Santa. Rosa’s recent expansion, the LED-lit amphitheater steps add the perfect mix of function and flair to this sprawling mall that has it all. Whether you’re hanging out, waiting for friends, or snapping an IG-worthy photo, the lights and colors set the mood. At night, it turns into a mini urban hangout with major aesthetic energy.
SM Game Park
Get your game face on at the SM Game Park, a high-energy indoor playground for all ages. From bowling and arcade games to interactive play zones, it’s where friendly competition meets non-stop fun. Whether you're going for a high score or just looking to kill time in between shopping sprees, this spot delivers big on action.
Powered by the Sun: Second Largest Solar Panel System
Sustainable shopping? Yes, please. SM City Santa. Rosa is home to SM Supermalls’ second largest solar panel system, helping power your favorite mall experience while reducing its carbon footprint. It’s a feel-good reminder that your day of fun and retail therapy also supports a greener future.
Food Trip Goals at SM City Santa Rosa
Whatever you’re craving, SM City Santa Rosa has it on the menu. From comfort food classics to bold international flavors, this foodie haven is ready to take your taste buds on a world tour—all under one roof.
Image sourced from TGI Friday’s’ and Yayoi’s Facebook pages
Craving American? Grab burgers and wings at TGI Fridays. Feeling like Chinese? Modern Shang delivers dim sum and more. Japanese lunch dates? Head to Yayoi for that perfect teishoku set.
Image sourced from Dookki Philippines’’ and Boat Noodle House Philippines’ Facebook pages
For spicy and cheesy Korean hotpot moments, Dookki is always a hit. Even your Southeast Asian cravings are covered with Old Town White Coffee from Malaysia and the flavorful bowls of The Original Boat Noodle from Thailand.
Image sourced from Lechoneria’s and Ben’s Halo-Halo’s Facebook pages
Of course, Filipino favorites are well represented, from hearty home-cooked meals to indulgent eats at spots like Lechoneria.
And for dessert? Don’t leave without trying Ben’s Halo-Halo, a proudly Laguna-born gem known for its one-of-a-kind Spicy Winter Halo-Halo. Yep, you read that right. Cold, sweet, and just the right kick.
Beyond the Mall: Other Things to Do in Santa Rosa
While SM City Santa Rosa could easily fill your itinerary, the city has a few more gems worth exploring. Start your tour at the Santa Rosa Arch, the city’s gateway landmark patterned after Paris’ Arc de Triomphe, before making your way to the Santa Rosa de Lima Parish, a centuries-old church ideal for quiet reflection.
Image courtesy of Ralffralff from Wikimedia Commons and City of Santa Rosa website
Just nearby, the Museo de Santa Rosa offers a peek into the city’s heritage, housed in a beautifully preserved Spanish-era bahay na bato. For a dose of nature and wholesome fun, head to The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena, where you can feed animals, ride a zipline, or simply lounge in a hammock.
How to Get to Santa Rosa, Laguna
Just under an hour from Manila, Santa Rosa is a spontaneous day trip dream!
By Car: Take SLEX and exit at Santa Rosa, which will take about 45 minutes to an hour, traffic permitting, if you’re coming from Manila.
By Bus: From Cubao or Buendia, ride a bus bound for Balibago, Santa Rosa. Travel time is about 1.5 to 2 hours.
By Van/UV Express: UV Express vans from Cubao also offer faster, point-to-point trips.
Most routes pass through the Santa Rosa Integrated Terminal (SRIT) at SM City Santa Rosa, making travel around the city super convenient.
Whether you’re in Santa Rosa for the heritage sites, nature escapes, thrill rides—or just for a good old mall day—SM City Santa Rosa ties it all together. Come for the shopping, stay for the food, and leave with memories that go beyond the bag you’re carrying.
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