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Petaluma’s Tasting Rooms Are Open!

Jun 01, 2023 / madmin

When in doubt, wine it out at Petaluma’s outstanding wine-tasting venues Right in historic downtown, near Petaluma’s riverfront is the exceptional Adobe Road Winery; partake in sips of high-quality, expressive wines. Be sure to ask to taste one of their many wines that have earned 90 points or higher from Wine Spectator. 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

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

Griffo Distillery: Betty Is Still Winning Awards

Dec 16, 2021 / madmin

Betty has her place of honor on the production floor, towering over everything. She is the heart and soul of Griffo Distillery. A bright copper still producing the award-winning spirits made here. Gin, whiskey, vodka, and even the hand sanitizer that Griffo Distillery made to battle through the pandemic hard times.Jennifer and Michael Griffo own and operate Griffo Distillery. MORE

Downtown Dessert Destination

Aug 10, 2021 / madmin

Just across from Petaluma’s Putnam Plaza Park on Petaluma Boulevard is the iconic Lala’s Creamery, a place to enjoy the very best ice cream treats. Surrounded by the Petaluma downtown area’s best restaurants, Lala’s Creamery is well-positioned to service your after-dinner sweet tooth. MORE

Paint the Town

Jul 08, 2019 / madmin

Walk around Petaluma, and you’ll come across one of the city’s many murals — like the Sonoma County landscape at Steamer Landing Park or the five-story abstract mural at the Phoenix Theater. These murals and others are the work of talented local artists Ryan Petersen and Ricky Watts. MORE

Brewsters Beer Garden – Come for the Beer; Stay for the Party

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.As you descend the stairs, what comes into view practically takes your breath away. MORE