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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

Holiday Shopping in Petaluma

Oct 17, 2025 / Ann Hutchinson

Joining the shop-small revolution, supporting local businesses and artisans, is easy in Petaluma, a town CNN has acknowledged as one of the best (#6) Small Towns in America to Visit. Experience the joys of holiday shopping while supporting small businesses. 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

A Guide to Petaluma Parks

Oct 26, 2016 / madmin

A park can be a place to reconnect with nature on a hike, learn about history, play and picnic with the family, or let your dog get some exercise…and sometimes all of the above! Petaluma’s parks offer plenty of playful possibilities so which one you choose just depends on what activity you’re looking for. MORE

Explore the Tranquil Petaluma River

/ madmin

The Petaluma River is a veritable sea of activity attracting recreational boaters, rowers, kayakers, photographers, bird watchers and anglers to explore, play or just relax. Since the mid 1800s, the Petaluma River has been a vital commercial link for shipping produce and poultry to San Francisco. MORE