The riverside town of Petaluma (pop. 57,941) on Sonoma County's Highway 101 was once called the "Egg Basket of the World" for its bustling egg industry in the early 20th century.
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
Built on secure bedrock, Petaluma was one of the few Bay Area communities not damaged in the 1906 earthquake. Â
Today, 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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Shop for exquisite goods like lavender bouquets, sachets, hydrosols and honey year-round on our website, and visit our Petaluma honey farm by appointment.Amid the rolling hills of Sonoma County, our…
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park was the main residence of Rancho Petaluma, the agricultural empire that General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo one of the most powerful men in the Mexican Province of…
Welcome to The Big Easy, an underground Restaurant & Jazz Club in Historic Downtown Petaluma in American Alley! The Big Easy serves features live music 6 nights per week, in addition to occasionally…
An organic family farm producing a high quality European Style Organic Artisan butter. The Girls are pasture fed and raised sustainable and humanely. We also have Grass Fed Chickens producing fresh…
We are a fair trade organic vertical supplier that has been leading the way in contemporary hand made fashion. All our garments are made with extreme care, luxurious organic fibers and by artisans…
Gallery One is the premier exhibitor of emerging, nationally and internationally recognized contemporary artists. We are the only place in Petaluma that offers a diverse, eclectic collection of Fine…
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…
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.…
At Massage Envy Spa, we're committed to a stress-free experience, every time. This includes friendly staff, professional massage therapists and a calm, inviting environment.
The Peter Pumpkin Patch is a popular destination for harvest time school field trips. We invite teachers to educate their students at our working dairy and farm. A visit to the Peter Pumpkin Patch…