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.
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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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Petaluma Golf & Country Club is a private club offering a wide range of golfing opportunities and a venue for special occasions and events. The nine-hole course is configured with numerous tee…
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…
At Green String Farm, we practice “natural process agriculture.” We keep the soil and plants healthy and free from pesticides and artificial chemicals. We produce beautiful food with very low input. A…
Bar, Game Room, and Music Hall in beautiful Downtown Petaluma!
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,…
Located just 45 minutes north of San Francisco in Sonoma County, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets is an outdoor shopping mall that offers impressive savings all year round at 60 outlet stores. Among…
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 50s style diner serving breakfast and lunch.
What in the world is Wicked Slush?That's the $64,000 question, isn't it! Well, here's what it isn't: It's not a sno-cone. It's not shaved ice. It's not an Icee. It's not even a Slushie! Here is what…
Rancho Obi-Wan is a 9,000-square-foot non-profit museum located on the outskirts of wine country in Petaluma, California. Officially recognized by Guinness World Records in 2014, it houses the world’s…