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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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…
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…
Our Petaluma hotel offers a resort-like feel and stunning venues that are sure to thrill your guests. Trust our experienced Sonoma County team to manage every wedding detail - from venues to…
Vienna All Beef Hot Dogs (no fillers here!) Real Ice Cream Milk Shakes, Italian Beef & Pastrami Sandwiches, Bleu-Cheese Pesto Fries, Garlic Fries, AND MORE!! Cozy lunch counter style restaurant,…
Along with the wide varieties of Indian Dishes, we also serve few selections of Nepalese and Tibetan cuisines. We only use the freshest ingredients, homemade spices and herbs in our cuisine. From our…
A small eclectic self-serve style Boutique Hotel with French charm in a 140 year-old building restored in 2010. Located near historic downtown Petaluma
Welcome to The Big Easy, an underground Restaurant & Jazz Club in Historic Downtown Petaluma in American Alley! The Big Easy serves features live music 6 nights per week, in addition to occasionally…
We are a family owned and operated business since 1990. We pride ourselves in being able to provide tasty and consistent, classic Italian food to our guests. Open​ Sunday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to…
BODYROK offers high intensity, low impact workouts that will tone, sculpt and redefine your body and mind in just 40-50 minutes. Bring on the heart pumping music, high energy instructors, beautiful…