Petaluma, California 2022 Travel Guide

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Petaluma Charm: A Weekend Getaway

With wineries, breweries, award-winning restaurants, and local activities, there's plenty to fill your weekend itinerary

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Top Places To Eat in Petaluma

Skip the chain restaurants and try unique spots for delicious and mouth-watering cusine

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Best Places To Stay In Petaluma

Find five-star hotels, quaint bed and breakfasts, and affordable private cottages

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Where History Meets Hip

The riverfront city of Petaluma is situated directly off Highway 101 in Southern Sonoma County. Petaluma retains an old-school charm apparent in the downtown area, where numerous historical buildings and Victorian mansions sit along the Petaluma River. Today, wineries, restaurants, and shops inhabit the historical buildings of downtown Petaluma.

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    Driving here

    Just a 90 minute drive from San Francisco over the scenic Golden Gate Bridge. Get Driving Directions
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    Flying Here

    The Sonoma County Airport is centrally located and just a short drive to any city in Sonoma Wine Country. (STS)

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    San Francisco Int’l Airport (SFO) Oakland Int’l Airport (OAK)

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Petaluma offers a glimpse into small-town America at the turn of the century. The historical buildings of downtown are home to some of Petaluma’s finest restaurants, which source food from the many ranches and farms in the area. Petaluma has become a destination for foodies—the town is home to organic farms, artisan cheese producers, and an olive oil ranch, as well as interesting culinary festivals.

Get inspired

Go wine tasting at Kastania Vineyards , producer of premium small lot, Estate grown wines. To find the perfect food pairing, schedule a ranch tour and tasting at Achadinha Cheese Company to learn about the cheesemaking process and sample their artisan cheeses along the way. For a calm afternoon, visit Shollenberger Park to explore the trails and delight in the abundant wildlife of the wetland habitat. End the day with a brewery tour or dinner and beer tasting in the lively taproom at Lagunitas Brewing Company .

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