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Cotati

Located in the center of Sonoma County on the Highway 101 corridor, Cotati (pop. 7,275) is a modern community with strong historic roots, particularly in agriculture and music.

Because of a gap in the coastal mountains to the west, coastal fog often reaches Cotati in the summer, creating a milder and somewhat cooler climate than in neighboring communities such as Santa Rosa or Sebastopol. Laid out in the 1890s and covering less than two square miles, Cotati is one of only two towns nationwide (the other is Detroit) with a hexagon street pattern instead of the standard grid.

The heart of Cotati is La Plaza Park, a California Historic Landmark. Each year it comes alive with Cajun beats, music with a Spanish flair and much, much more during the Cotati Accordion Festival, the largest event of its type in California.

Accordion lovers worldwide travel to Cotati for a weekend of fun, food, and squeezebox music. A statue of renowned accordion player Jim Boggio, a co-founder of the festival who died in 1996, occupies a place of honor in the plaza.

The park also hosts a weekly farmers market from June to September, offering locally grown produce and flowers, crafts, specialty foods, live entertainment, and children’s activities. Annual events based in La Plaza Park include the Kids’ Day Parade and Festival, the Cotati Music Festival, Oktoberfest, and a holiday tree lighting ceremony.

A restaurant district near the plaza offers diverse dining options, from classic American cuisine to Mexican, Japanese, Italian, and more.  

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Udon at Shige Sushi Japanese Kitchen Photo
8235 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA 94931

Shige Sushi is a family owned and operated restaurant. Value-oriented and friendly Japanese restaurant. It is our daily mission to deliver quality, freshness, offering the freshest Japanese food and…

Spancky’s Bar Photo
8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA 94931

"The live band epicenter of Cotati is Spancky's!" A unique bar, nightclub and concert venue where you can enjoy a cold beer or full bar menu of creative cocktails.

Sweet Pea Children's Boutique Photo
70 W. Cotati Ave., Cotati, CA 94931

Sweet Pea is your ultimate "local" store. We have 1000's of recycled items from our community as well as locally handmade items - perfect for that special gift. We'll look at your items by appointment…

Mi Pueblo Photo
7384 Commerce Blvd., Cotati, CA 94931

Welcome to Mi Pueblo Restaurant where we strive to not just serve you, but we work hard to make your dinning experience a different meaning of real and authentic Mexican Food. Monday through Friday:…

New Times Pizza Photo
7582 Commerce Blvd., Cotati, CA 94931

We serve artisan pizza, pasta and salad. We source our ingredients locally and all natural. We also have a boutique market with handmade local packaged foods prepared by Sonoma County craftspeople.…

Cotati Historic Society Photo
201 West Sierra Ave., Cotati, CA 94931

The Cotati museum is located in the west end of Cotati City Hall (201 West Sierra Avenue). It is open to the public on Saturdays, from 1 PM- 4PM

Massage Envy - Santa Rosa Photo
640 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati, CA 94931

At Massage Envy Spa, we're committed to a stress-free experience, every time. This includes friendly staff, professional massage therapists and a calm, inviting environment.

China Chef Photo
7991 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA 94931

Welcome to China Chef Restaurant at Cotati Ca. Best Chinese food in town. We will serve you with fresh, delicious, healthy Chinese food in a warm, comfortable environment.