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You Thought You Knew Petaluma

Mar 26, 2026 / madmin

26 Things to Know About Petaluma You may know where Petaluma is, be familiar with its bucolic beauty, its lauded restaurant and live music scene. Read on to test your knowledge of this riverfront town that CNN named in its top ten list of the Best American Cities to Visit in 2025. MORE

11 Rainy Day Activities in Petaluma

Jan 14, 2026 / Ann Hutchinson

Looking for rainy day activities in Petaluma? Petaluma has so many fun, rainy-day things to do you just might be hoping for rain. How about a fun day of indoor family sports, dinner and a movie, a spa day, exploring an old mill, or a leisurely stroll through a library? MORE

Agricultural Freshness at our Farmers Markets

Jun 05, 2024 / madmin

Dating back to the Gold Rush era, Petaluma has had a reputation as an area of agricultural abundance. Today, visitors can explore Petaluma’s farmers markets and discover – and taste! – all the deliciousness picked fresh from the field that morning. MORE

Taste the Bounty of Petaluma Valley

Jun 03, 2024 / madmin

A lot has changed since Petaluma was chartered in 1858. Through it all, Petaluma has stayed true to its roots as an area known for agricultural diversity. Artisan cheeses, organically-grown heirloom vegetables, all-natural free range poultry, and fresh-off-the-farm eggs are just a few of the products that give Petaluma its well-earned reputation as an area of delicious abundance. MORE

3 Authentic Ranch Experiences

May 08, 2023 / madmin

Petaluma is the best of both worlds: a little bit city and a little bit country. The city’s reputation as a foodie destination rivals that of San Francisco, our big city neighbor to the south. When it comes to the country-side of Petaluma, local ranches offer outdoor experiences that are unmatched in variety and interest. MORE

Travel SMART 7 Days a Week

Apr 12, 2022 / madmin

SMART is back on track with an expanded schedule that includes weekends and fare discounts of up to 50%. The trains serve a 43-mile corridor from northern Santa Rosa (near the Sonoma County Airport) to Larkspur, connecting to San Francisco via the Larkspur Ferry. MORE

Use Your Outside Voice

Apr 07, 2021 / madmin

Cool mornings under a light blanket of marine layer clouds and bright sunny days. Long, warm summers and crisp blue-skied winters. Sonoma  County boasts nearly year-round temperate weather, and Petaluma sits right in the sweet spot. MORE