The riverside town of Petaluma is now a foodie haven, with dining options that include a mix of ethnic cuisines and awarding-winning restaurants using the best locally grown and produced products. Known for its wines, Petaluma also boasts world-class beers and ales, award-winning olive oils, and artisan cheeses that are served in some of the finest restaurants nationwide. And Petaluma has a wide array of lodging choices, from brand names to charming inns.
Petaluma's well-preserved city center is filled with an engaging mix of boutiques, antiques shops, and specialty stores, many in historic buildings.
The town boasts a thriving arts community, with more than a dozen downtown art galleries, exhibiting handcrafted jewelry, paintings, and sculpture by contemporary artists of local and international renown.
Picturesque Petaluma has captured the attention of numerous filmmakers, serving as a location for many major films — American Graffiti (1973), Cujo (1983), Peggy Sue Got Married (1986), Basic Instinct (1992), Scream (1996), Pleasantville (1998), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), and many more.
Find details about Petaluma hotels and lodging.
Trip Ideas
The culinary choices are diverse and delightful in riverside Petaluma, in southern Sonoma County. Whatever you crave - from burgers, barbecue, and pizzas to fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and farm-to...
Once known as the egg basket of the world for its poultry industry, today the riverside town of Petaluma is a charming historic gem with an eclectic mix of shops and galleries, a foodie haven, and a...
About a 45-minute drive from San Francisco, Petaluma gives visitors their first taste of Sonoma County: Rolling dairy land, artisan foods and craft brews, and historic architecture and landmarks. But...
Find Things to Do in Petaluma
Type
Displaying 1 - 10 of 281
Start your Sonoma adventure in Petaluma, the southernmost city in Sonoma County and gateway to Wine Country. Located in the yellow Historic Train Depot built in 1914, the Visitors Center friendly and…
The Larsen Family planted their first Christmas trees in 1963 and has been happily helping make holiday memories ever since. Peruse a variety of trees, pick up a wreath, some garlands, free boughs,…
Located in Sonoma County, we sell Sea Kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards, Fishing Kayaks, Whitewater Rafts, Inflatable Kayaks, Roof Racks, All Paddlesports Accessories, Camping Gear and Technical Apparel.…
A Commonplace Shop. Tuesday through Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Monday
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company's “Seed Bank” finds its home in the historic Petaluma Downtown District. It’s a beacon for gardeners, foodies, shoppers, and tourists alike for non GMO seeds,…
Mary's Pizza Shack, founded in 1959 by Mary Fazio, is famous for its homemade Italian comfort food at reasonable prices. From the first single "shack" opened over sixty years ago, Mary's Pizza Shack…
Savings are always in style at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. We deliver amazing value on over 800 designer brands at up to 70% off – everyday. A sophisticated shopping experience of carefully curated,…
LALA's small batch jams and marmalades are made from tree ripened fruit and are low in sugar using no artificial pectin. Winter marmalades are Grapefruit, Lemon, Petaluma Orange Cranberry, Scottish,…
We are the Wine Country's center of speed, featuring 360 Winged Sprints, Wingless Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Super Stocks, Dwarf Cars, Mini Stocks, and 600s. Come join us Saturday Night's for non-stop…
We are a dedicated team devoted to creating delicious food for our community. Chef Alex Pena, Chef Amiee D'maris, Chef Ali Deniz, Farmer/Chef Peter Alan