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Petaluma

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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Tortilla Real Petaluma Photo
5 Petaluma Blvd. S., Suite C Petaluma, CA 94952

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…

Sjaak's Vegan Organic Chocolate bars Photo
1340 Commerce St., Suite D Petaluma, CA 94954

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…

Old Chicago Pizza Photo
41 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, CA 94952

Located in Petaluma, Old Chicago Pizza established in 1978 in the Historic Lanmart Building, downtown. We invite you you to dine in our beautiful old second floor location. Monday through Thursday:…

Juice House Co Photo
421 Second St., Petaluma, CA 94952

ORGANIC, RAW, COLD-PRESSED Juice, Kombucha, Nut Mylk & Nitro Cold Brew Coffee. Locally SOURCED, PRESSED, BOTTLED, and enjoyed!

Pearl—Spanish frittata with romesco Photo
500 First St., Petaluma, CA 94952

Pearl is a gem of a place, tucked away on a cozy corner in Petaluma's warehouse district. We are a memorable and exceptional daytime café and a weekend brunch destination. Pearl offers Eastern…

J.Fermi Photo
119 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA 94952

J. Fermi carries casual/contemporary clothing styles for work, casual, and formal occasions. Each item is handpicked with quality, comfort and style in mind. Our goal is to provide a variety of style…