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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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Sake 107 Photo
107 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, CA 94952

What makes Sake 107 unique? As our name suggests, we offer an extensive selection of fine Japanese sake to be paired with great Japanese food. While remaining faithful to traditional Japanese…

Hong Kong style BBQ at Fantasy Restaurant Photo
1520 E. Washington St., Petaluma, CA 94954

Fantasy Restaurant offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Petaluma, CA. Fantasy Restaurant is a cornerstone in the Petaluma community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese…

Pink Owl Photo
617 East Washinton St., Petaluma, CA 94952

Pink Owl Coffee is more than just your average run-of-the-mill coffee shop and we offer more than just coffee. Pink Owl Coffee provides a Zen retreat from the pressures of daily life for the local…

Full Shot Interior Photo
113 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA 94952

Fiber Circle Studio, located in Sonoma County, CA, focuses on offering fiber-related workshops, and equipment in the areas of weaving, spinning, fiber processing, sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting…

Boho Bungalow Photo
143 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA 94952

Boho Bungalow is a home decor and gift boutique with two locations in Sonoma County. Our store features a unique line of bath and body products called Bohemian Botanicals, which includes candles,…