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.Â
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.Â
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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...
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For over 25 years, countless families have begun their season of celebrating with a visit to Little Hills Christmas Tree Farms. It's a rare opportunity for busy families to immerse themselves in a day…
C'mon in to our TapRoom and Beer Sanctuary. We're serving up some fun, music, munchies and beers you won't find on shelves. Hear live music every day the TapRoom and Beer Sanctuary is open. Free…
Spirits Up will teach you to fly a trike, or take you for a magical flight in a safe and powerful open cockpit aircraft. Come share the beauty of the open sky. Safety, comfort and pure recreational…
Chicago style pizza, thin crust, extra thin crust, double crust and gluten free as well as salads, garlic bread, bread sticks, wings, desserts and drinks are all available at The Chicago Pizzeria.
The Café is located in the old US Bakery building (circa 1860) in downtown Petaluma. The aromas of freshly baked pastries and breads have continuously filled the space for over 150 years. Come enjoy…
Stop in to our store on Bodega Avenue in Petaluma and check out our immense selection of dolls from antique to modern. We carry dolls from China Heads, German Porcelain and tin to hard plastic and…
Petaluma Creamery; Home of Organic Spring Hill Jersey Cheese & Butter, Petaluma Cheese and Petaluma Gold Ice Cream.-Free Cheese Tasting and Ice Cream Samples-Coffee, BBQ, Panini Sandwiches, Gourmet…
A Commonplace Shop. Tuesday through Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Monday
Fantasy Restaurant offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Petaluma, CA. Fantasy Restaurant is a cornerstone in the Petaluma community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese…