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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Nestled in the historic Great Petaluma Mill, the Wild Goat Bistro offers a casual dining experience in a rustic and inviting atmosphere. The charming space reflects a European style bistro with…
At Cafe Mimosa we take great pride in providing quality food and an inviting environment for you to enjoy meals with friends and family.
Parum Leo, or “little lion”, is a family-run, small-lot producer of boutique wines based in Petaluma, CA. While we specialize in Pinot Noir, we also offer a selection of premium white and red wines.…
The Historic Hotel Petaluma sits distinctly at 205 Kentucky Street, in the heart of downtown Petaluma California. Petaluma, a welcoming town located in Sonoma County, is in proximity to famous Bay…
At Massage Envy Spa, we're committed to a stress-free experience, every time. This includes friendly staff, professional massage therapists and a calm, inviting environment.
Established in 1991, we grow almost 80% of what we sell here at Cottage Gardens of Petaluma. We tend and care for the tiny young plants and seedlings in our 2+ acre growing grounds until they can be…
Risibisi Restaurant in downtown Petaluma serves healthy, fresh, Sonoma Italian cuisine featuring the finest local ingredients found in Sonoma County. We provide a memorable fine dining experience…
We're a small craft brewery that prides it's self on fast beer turnover (say yes to fresh) and lots of variety (350+ different beers since we opened). We have sixteen taps and we plan on keeping the…
Goblin Bros. Games and Gear offers board, card, and party games for the everyone! We supply games, Dungeons and Dragons and other RPG’s, gifts, toys, and more.
Dedicated to single vineyard, hand-crafted, high-quality wines. Our tasting room is located in the Hotel Petaluma, the first downtown tasting room in Petaluma. We also feature cheese tastings from…