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. Â
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Redwood Cafe has been a dining destination for nearly 30 years. Serving Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner to happy patrons. Redwood Cafe was once one of Sonoma County’s best kept secrets but, now…
Weekly Certified Farmers Market Wednesday afternoons, June through September, in Cotati's La Plaza Park. Featuring farm-fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, nursery stock, flowers, specialty…
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Mike's at the Crossroads is the premier burger joint of Cotati and the Sonoma County Area. Spicy burgers, saucey burgers, and BIG burgers. There is a burger at Mikes for everyone. Served up with…
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…
Community backyard BBQ and beer garden. 42 craft beers on tap, weekly events and two regulation cornhole courts.
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…
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…
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