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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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Red Bird Bakery Photo
556 East Cotati Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931

Red Bird Bakery is a family owned business specializing in handcrafted breads, pastry, cakes and delights. Let our passion feed your temptation.

Amy's Chinese Kitchen Photo
8577 Gravenstein Highway, Cotati, CA 94931

Delicous Asian-Style Chinese food located in Cotati on the corner of Gravenstein Highway and Old Redwood Highway. Open Monday through Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday: 12 - 9 p.m.

Bow N Arrow Clothing Photo
8200 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA 94931

Bow N Arrow Clothing is known for offering bohemian, modern style clothing and accessories at low prices compared to the average boutique!

Cafe Salsa Photo
8230 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA 94931

Mexican American Grill located in beautiful downtown Cotati. Breakfast specials Mon- Fri 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.! Also enjoy our great Happy Hour Deals from 3 p.m- 6 p.m. during the week. We have 3 big screens…

Cotati Chamber of Commerce logo Photo
216 E. School St., Cotati, CA 94931

The Cotati Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer member organization of business people and individuals that promotes the economic wellbeing of the City of Cotati and adjacent lands. Maps & publications…

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…

Oliver's Market - Cotati Photo
546 East Cotati Ave., Cotati, CA 94931

This is where it all began for us in 1988, and in many ways, even today our Cotati store best reflects the heart and soul of our company. It’s a little funky and very friendly. Come on down for a beer…