People kayak along the Petaluma River

Petaluma Trip Ideas

If you’re looking for hometown Americana with Wine Country sophistication, check out Petaluma – it’s among the most picturesque, and oldest, towns in all of California. Petaluma’s well-preserved downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places, thanks to its Victorian homes and iron front buildings adding beauty and character to this sweet riverfront town, where one can find incredible food, on-trend fashion and fabulous thrift finds, great live music, and inspired art.