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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Robindira Unsworth is a Northern California dreamer and designer who creates unique, exotic handmade jewelry.
At Marin French we’ve been passionate about cheesemaking since 1865. So, in 2015 we’re taking a look back over the 150 years we’ve spent here at Hicks Valley Ranch making our original, handcrafted…
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FloraLuna elixirs embody the inherent alchemy of natural botanical maceration. Our elixirs are made with organic and wild harvested botanicals (herbs, spices, barks, roots, fruits & flowers) and…
Bar, Game Room, and Music Hall in beautiful Downtown Petaluma!
The Mad Sicilian is a premier and authentic Pizza that is now proudly serving the Petaluma area. Our mission is to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to have an enjoyable evening and…
A Commonplace Shop. Thursday through Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The former library now houses Petaluma poultry, dairy, and Miwok Indian history exhibits from the 1850s. The cornerstone for this stately Carnegie Library was laid in 1904. The building, designed by…
Spacious Suites in Sonoma Wine Country Discover our prime location just 10 minutes away from the Historic Downtown Petaluma, brimming with an array of charming shops and delectable restaurants.…
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…