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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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Open Field Farms Photo
2245 Spring Hill Road, Petaluma, CA 94952

Open Field Farm is a biodynamic community supported farm in Petaluma, California, raising grass fed beef, vegetables, flowers, herbs, dry beans and corn.

Steel Bear Deli Photo
5155 Old Redwood Highway, Petaluma, CA 94952

Old-fashioned liquor store and deli in Petaluma.

Sonoma Coast Spirits - Craft Distillery Photo
1372 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite A Petaluma, CA 94954

Small craft distillery founded in 2011 by Jill and Doug Olson. Creating wonderful craft cocktails; vodka; and grappa. Available throughout California. Fourth generation who have their roots and hearts…