Apr 12, 2026 / madmin
Vacationing in the north bay couldn't be easier. If you're coming from the Bay Area, it's a breeze to hop on the ferry and connect to parts north on the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) train. The trains run north and south along the US 101 corridor. MORE
Nov 14, 2025 / Ann Hutchinson
Photo: Shelby Cohron on Unsplash With deep agricultural roots (pardon the pun) Petaluma is known for its outstanding farm-to-table cuisine, gourmet dining, and retro cafes. When comfort food is a must, for instance after a full day of hiking, kayaking, or back-roading, imagine slipping into a booth for what Sonoma County residents call “Petaluma portions” at one of Petaluma’s many down-home cafés with yesteryear décor. MORE
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
Jul 01, 2019 / madmin
When you’re walking in downtown Petaluma, as you cross Washington Street and head north on Petaluma Boulevard, you may notice a flat-roofed, semi-industrial structure, landscaped with native grasses and ground cover. The building looks rather unassuming but an intriguing free-form metal tree sculpture beckons you to enter through the gate. MORE
Aug 30, 2017 / madmin
Breaking world-class bread After Della Fattoria's fresh-baked aroma draws visitors in, the eclectic decor catches their eye, then the delicious food has them lingering over sumptuous creations and leaving with a baguette under their arm or pastries to share with friends. The family-owned bakery and café is a favorite local hangout for its world-class menu sourced from the freshest produce of local farmers, ranchers, dairies and wineries. MORE