Petaluma was selected as one of the "Top Ten Bay Area Leisure Boating Destinations" by Latitude
38 magazine, the boaters' bible. Boaters choose Petaluma because they can dock in the heart of Historic
Downtown and walk to restaurants, antique and specialty shops, nightlife or downtown parks. For a
change of pace there is also easy access to several walking tours featuring noted landmarks and points of
interest. All visits to the Petaluma River's Historic Downtown Harbor, the Turning Basin, are scheduled by
the Petaluma Visitor Center. To schedule a visit to the Petaluma River Turning Basin, call the Petaluma
Visitor Center at 769-0429. Click here to request a boater's packet of information. A comprehensive "Boaters'
Packet" with nautical, contact, and visitor information will be sent immediately. To download boater information from this website go to the Recreation tab on the Activities menu and click on Boating.
The Petaluma Marina, 781 Baywood
Drive, offers monthly rental of guest berths to 65 feet.
The use of a public boat ramp is available and open
24 hours, for a $2 fee. The Petaluma Marina is closed
Mondays, but open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Call 778-4489
or follow this link, cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/marina
for more information.
The Petaluma Yacht Club (PYC) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and continues to be a vibrant asset
to this historic river city. The PYC is located on the Turning Basin of the Petaluma River in the center of
Historic Downtown. This location is ideal for yacht club activities, visiting yacht clubs and boaters alike
and continues to be the scene of many memorable river related activities. The Turning Basin includes city
docks that can accommodate a large number of boats with 30-amp power and water. These docks are just a short
trip down a pedestrian ramp adjacent to the PYC and a brief boat ride from the Petaluma Marina. The PYC
features a full bar, toilets and showers for Bay Area-wide PICYA members and guests, a dance floor with
juke box, two decks overlooking the Turning Basin and a limited galley.
Clavey River Equipment, 409 Petaluma Blvd. So. has kayak sales and rentals. Call Clavey at 766-8070 or
visit www.clavey.com for more information.
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