The riverside town of Petaluma (pop. 57,941) on Sonoma County's Highway 101 was once called the "Egg Basket of the World" for its bustling egg industry in the early 20th century.
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
Built on secure bedrock, Petaluma was one of the few Bay Area communities not damaged in the 1906 earthquake. Â
Today, 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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In 1996 Tom and Mary began by planting 11 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines in the sheltered valley a short walk from their house. Initially they sold their fruit to several respected wineries…
Producers of certified organic, certified extra virgin olive oil, estate wines, specialty foods and olive oil-enriched body care products. As you enter our Bunny Gate, you are immediately overcome by…
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…
Adobe Road is a Petaluma based boutique winery producing artisan wines from premium vineyards in both Sonoma and Napa counties. We maintain collaborative relationships with our growers and carefully…
A viticulture class in 1994 inspired Linda and Hoot Smith to demonstrate their love of red wine by planting a vineyard for premium grapes. They chose a parcel of land that had been in the Smith family…
Black Knight Vineyards is a family run vineyard and winery, established in 2007. We specialize in small lot estate sparkling, chardonnay, and pinot noir. The Vineyards at Black Knight are scattered…
Dessert. Why do we always save the best part of the meal for last? We're all about dessert. We make fine ports, after-dinner sherry and grappas, as well as unique aperitif. And we love sharing the…
Our family produces elegant and expressive wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown on our property. We are truly an estate from vine to bottle. We encourage you to visit us in the Petaluma…
Azari Vineyards and Winery are purveyors of the finest estate wines from the Petaluma Gap, in the heart of California's Sonoma Coast. Azari Vineyards is open for visits to our Azari Wine Club members…