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.Â
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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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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We strive to craft the best pizza in Sonoma County. Using the highest quality ingredients and sourcing locally as much as possible. California grown vine-ripe tomatoes Fresh Mozzarella from Double 8…
Black Knight Vineyards is a family run vineyard and winery specializing in small lot estate sparkling, chardonnay, and pinot noir. The Vineyards at Black Knight are scattered the top of Taylor…
Known as "The Jewel of Northern California", the Petaluma Yacht Club sits on the historic Petaluma turning basin. When docked at the city owned docs, you are within walking distance of some of the…
Brewsters Beer Garden is located in the historic district of downtown Petaluma. We are an open-air dining restaurant with over 350 seats and are open daily. Our cuisine is focused on technique driven…
Sugo Trattoria / Enoteca is a casual restaurant that marries the traditions of the old world with the food culture of Sonoma County. Taking inspiration from the artfully hand crafted pastas, sauces…
Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured and orphaned wildlife and to the promotion of understanding and appreciation of wildlife through our…
Locally owned and operated by two girls that love fashion, great finds, and feeling good about what we wear. Locally designed and mindfully manufactured clothing available from xs to xl. We are proud…