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6 Reasons to Visit Petaluma During 2026 World Cup

Feb 10, 2026 / Ann Hutchinson

Photo by Michael Woolsey If you're in California anyway, you simply must visit Petaluma during World Cup 2026. Located less than an hour north of San Francisco, Petaluma is an easy side trip for World Cup travelers seeking an authentic Northern California experience. 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

7 Restaurants with Top-Rated California Cuisine

Apr 01, 2025 / Ann Hutchinson

When looking for top-rated California Cuisine, Petaluma offers a wide range of scrumptious choices. With its agricultural bounty, many of Petaluma’s fine dining establishments base their gourmet cuisine on locally sourced ingredients for a delicious farm-to-table experience. 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

Wine and Dine Al Fresco in Petaluma

Mar 06, 2024 / madmin

Al Fresco is a phrase borrowed from the Italian that means casual outdoor dining. Given Petaluma’s similarity to a charming Tuscan village – both locales produce excellent wine, cheese, and olive oil and are known for cuisine prepared from the freshest local ingredients – al fresco perfectly describes the relaxed atmosphere that you can expect at the many Petaluma restaurants that offer patio dining. MORE

Refreshing Desserts at Once Upon A Slush

Aug 21, 2019 / madmin

Photo by Hiro Sogi Why are people lining up on American Alley? Once Upon a Slush, easily identified by a magical blue castle logo suspended above a bed of clouds, is Petaluma's go-to for a refreshing treat. MORE

Keep Your Eyes on the Pies at Petaluma Pie

Jul 23, 2019 / madmin

Angelo Sacerdote and Lina Hoshino met in the editing studio for a documentary exploring GMOs, corporate agriculture, and food trade policy. Hardly the kind of meet-cute you’d expect for a couple who’d later open a charming little Wine Country shop specializing in globally inspired sweet and savory pies. MORE