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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Located straight up Highway 101 north, forty five minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, Quality Inn Petaluma - Sonoma is centrally located to wineries, outlet mall shopping, Pacific Coast and…
Located in historic downtown Petaluma, McNear's Saloon & Dining House offers more than 40 dishes, a full-service bar featuring local wines and microbrews. McNear's restaurant is also adjoined to…
Great prices and service, food is fresh and delicious.
Located within Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country, Tolay Restaurant welcomes you with sophisticated cuisine and a commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our restaurant features indoor and outdoor…
Street social dinners began in early 2013 in Los Angeles. Marjorie and Jevon met there while working together in the industry, he as sous chef and Marjorie as an artisanal cocktail mixer. Sipping…
La Dolce Vita specializes in boutique wineries both locally and around the world. We offer gourmet appetizers, pizza, and soup in addition to 40+ wines by the glass, which are available for retail…
StitchCraft is downtown Petaluma's favorite sewing & craft studio and fabric store. We offer sewing classes for beginning through intermediate seamsters. Come learn how to make a skirt, a pillow or a…
Located just outside Petaluma and just over the Marin County line, this is the perfect place for a family outing. Farm tours are given throughout the day, and sometimes you can feed the baby animals.…
Petaluma Farmers Markets are both filled with fresh produce, flowers, artisans cheeses & breads, canned items, fresh meat & fish as well as local crafts. Located at Walnut Park, Petaluma Blvd.: South…
The Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce is an association of business and professionals working together with a commitment to support and improve a healthy business community in order to enhance the…