REFRESH MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT IN PETALUMA
Visit Petaluma, but stretch first. From family-friendly paved paths through the wetlands to stand-up paddle boarding on the gently moving Petaluma River, Petaluma offers visitors a diverse range of recreational activities. Many road bikers find Petaluma to be a great place to start their loop. A short ride through town takes you out to a pastoral countryside, where often you’ll find you have the roads to yourself all the way to the coast. Perhaps you’d rather take to the links than the streets? Or sweating it out in the local gym, pilates studio, yoga studio, or Crossfit boxes — Petaluma has it all.
The rolling hills of Petaluma’s regional parks beckon hikers and cyclists to hit the trail. Whether you choose to take on a challenging climb to the vista point, stroll leisurely through the groves of heritage oaks or even just sit in the gazebo and take in the beauty of rural Sonoma County, you’ll leave refreshed and rejuvenated.
Whether you choose to relax or get your heart rate up, the stress will melt away and you’ll leave feeling like the clock has been turned back a few years. Who doesn’t want that? Relaxation awaits in Petaluma!
Spas & Wellness
HEALING MODALITIES
Put your mind and body back in balance at one of Petaluma’s day spas. From hot stone and sauna at J’L Relax Center to advanced infusion therapy at ReviveMD Medical Spa to a luxury spa facial at Soft Shell, Petaluma’s wellness community offers an extensive variety of treatment options to restore and rejuvenate.
For integrative holistic practices, Petaluma Wellness Arts Center provides a sanctuary of healing modalities and services as well as wellness education to the public. They have been voted best massage therapy for five years running by the Petaluma Argus-Courier’s People’s Choice Awards.
At Nourish 108, ayurveda and yoga combine to nourish body, mind and spirit, with group and private classes, ayurvedic consultations, ayurvedic body therapy and more.
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Tranquil Water
STEAM OR FLOAT ON THE RIVER
Sundrop Sauna at Lakeville Landing Marina runs hot and cold — in a good way! Try their sauna or cold plunge, to pamper body and soul, then catch some rays in a chaise with a view of the marina. You could even paddle there, making the journey part of the your escape to nature and peace.
When it comes to paddling down the tranquil Petaluma river, The Floathouse Petaluma can get set you up on a stand-up paddleboard, rowboat, or kayak to glide through preserved tidal wetlands. In fact, they have the largest selection of human-powered water craft in the nation, with 16 kinds to choose from, including the Hobie SUP-style pedalboard pictured here.
Fresh Air
WALKING IN NATURE
Feeling a little road weary? Sometimes the best way to shake off the fatigue is to get out in the fresh air and move. Exploring outdoors is the perfect way to find community and discover Petaluma’s neighborhoods and trails.
The Petaluma Wetlands are great for birdwatchers. Shollenberger Park has an easy trail that gets you close to nature with virtually no inclines. Steps away from the Sheraton is Ellis Creek. For fresh air and beautiful vistas, explore the easy to moderate hiking trails at Helen Putnam Regional Park and Tolay Lake Regional Park.
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