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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Once known as the "Egg Basket of the World," Petaluma — the southernmost city in Sonoma County — has stayed true to its agricultural roots while evolving into a foodie haven, with dining options that...
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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The Flores Family's traditional Mexican dishes and flavors are sourced from our ancestors' recipes that originated in Guadalajara, Jalisco. They are not only the inspiration, they are the passion. We…
Belfare cooks local food at the Farmers Market Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for seasonal menu updates and more pop-up appearances.
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…
Soft Shell is an aromatherapy boutique and personal services: facials, waxing, and massage therapy.
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,…
Family owned and operated since 1991, we offer full service breakfast and lunch options all cooked to order with locally sourced meat, dairy and produce. Come enjoy the beautiful Sonoma Mountains and…
Sure to become the Pearl of Petaluma, The Shuckery is the culinary brain child of Oyster Girl owners, and entrepreneurial sisters, Jazmine and Aluxa Lalicker. This new seafood inspired establishment,…
Since 1990 Sole Desire Shoes has been voted “Best Women’s Shoe Store” offering fashion forward trends with comfort features, offering best of both worlds. Now more than 28 years later we’ve stayed…
At Sjaak’s, our passion for chocolate runs deep and our values go beyond great taste. We strive to make our chocolate memorable for the best reasons — attention to craftsmanship, focus on the planet…
A sustainable lifestyle brand inspired by life in Northern California. Our store is a dreamy destination for discovering the essentials that turn your home and garden into a serene sanctuary. We pride…