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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Rosewood Events is an elegant, private wedding venue located in Petaluma, California. This private estate is surrounded by 600 acres of breathtaking views and the natural beauty of flower gardens,…
Located in the foothills of Sonoma Mountain, Flying Cloud’s 33 acres offer a unique alternative for meetings, networking functions, teambuilding events, and company parties. Only minutes from 101 and…
Visit us for some gourmet breakfast sandwiches and caffeine!
A Commonplace Shop. Thursday through Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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…
Bistro 201 is a family-owned Peruvian restaurant that has been a long time in the making. The dream started what seems like a lifetime ago when Peruvian restaurants were pretty much unheard of in the…
Boutique for trendy designer jewelry & formal wear, including wedding gowns & prom dresses.
Choose this charming Petaluma hotel - minutes from Sonoma State University and the beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore, pet-friendly! The BEST WESTERN Petaluma Inn is a sophisticated and inviting…
Gilardis Lakeville Marina is located approximately at the midway point between the mouth of Petaluma River and the City of Petaluma. The Marina provides access to a guest dock, restaurant & bar,…
We are a small, family-owned enterprise crafting limited-production wines from our certified organic vineyard in the Napa Carneros. From 50 cases in 1995 to 1,500 cases per year today, our focus has…