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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

Comfort Food at 7 Petaluma Retro Diners

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

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

Casual Dining Petaluma Style

Dec 19, 2024 / Ann Hutchinson

Looking for something a little more laid back and affordable, without sacrificing ambiance or flavor? Dine Petaluma style with these delicious, river town options! 17 Tasty, Affordable Petaluma Restaurants On the Waterfront Make the most of the only Sonoma County town with a river running through it. 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

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

Support Local Businesses with the Shop Petaluma E-Gift Card

Aug 31, 2022 / madmin

When shopping for a gift, Petaluma has so many excellent restaurants, stylish boutiques, friendly health and wellness studios, and talented hair stylists that it can be difficult to decide what's the best choice. Would your significant other rather be treated to a wood-fired pizza and Sonoma County wine at Hank's, pampered at Moonlit Aesthetics, or pick out a great pair of Italian boots at Passeggiata Shoes? MORE