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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

Plan a Long, Romantic Weekend in Petaluma

Jan 31, 2025 / Ann Hutchinson

What a perfect time to book a romantic getaway in Petaluma with Valentine’s Day on a Friday and Presidents Day the next Monday. Many Petaluma hotels have sweet deals for Valentine’s Day. There’s plenty to fill up a weekend with the historic downtown’s specialty boutiques, gourmet dining, wine tasting, and live entertainment. MORE

8 Family-friendly Halloween Activities in Petaluma

/ Ann Hutchinson

One of the best times to visit Petaluma is in October, when the weather is still warm, the pumpkins are ripe, the trees are gold and red, and the town is abuzz with spooky family fun. Where else can you get lost for hours in a corn maze, trick or treat from a paddle board, or walk through the cemetery with 1800s characters seemingly come back to life? 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

Wine Tasting with Petaluma Style

Jun 01, 2023 / madmin

When in doubt, wine it out at Petaluma’s outstanding wine-tasting venues Petaluma's rolling hills, river, and proximity to the coast are perfect for wine grapes. Petaluma even has its own AVA (American Viticultural Area). MORE

Fairs & Festivals abound in Petaluma

May 05, 2023 / madmin

Petaluma's population is on the small side (59,651) but its personality is big! Come and share in our abundant community spirit, culinary excellence, artisan wineries and breweries, and flat-out fun times! MORE

Make It a Day in Downtown Petaluma

Apr 01, 2020 / madmin

Spend a Perfect Day Discovering all that Petaluma's Historic Hub has to Offer A surprising mix of hot spots awaits visitors to Petaluma’s bustling downtown, from boutique shops to a vibrant entertainment and dining scene. The best way to experience it? MORE