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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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Skippy's Egg Store Photo
951 Transport Way, Petaluma, CA 94952

We are an egg farm, so you would expect to find our complete line of cage free eggs, but you might be surprised at all the other food service items we offer our customers. We deliver our eggs to…

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…

Petaluma Creamery ice cream Photo
711 Western Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952

Petaluma Creamery; Home of Organic Spring Hill Jersey Cheese & Butter, Petaluma Cheese and Petaluma Gold Ice Cream.-Free Cheese Tasting and Ice Cream Samples-Coffee, BBQ, Panini Sandwiches, Gourmet…

Cloud Landing JFWines Photo
Contact us directly, Petaluma, CA 94952

The Petaluma Gap has a 150-year tradition of growing grapes. The Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance is dedicated to supporting growing wine grapes and production of premium wines in the Petaluma Gap.…

Logo Photo
121 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA 94952

Mexican restaurant

The Happy Dahlia Farm Photo
2478 E. Washington St., Petaluma, CA 94954

We are a Dahlia Farm located in Petaluma, California. We grow and sell cut flowers, tubers, and plants. We also provide a beautiful space for the community to retreat from their busy lives and connect…

Lily Kai Photo
3100 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma, CA 94952

Lily Kai's Chinese Food Restaurant is located in lovely Petaluma on Lakeville Highway. Voted the best Chinese food restaurant in Petaluma for 2017, we offer the finest Chinese cuisine in the area.…