Lori's Guidebook - Petaluma
Food scene
Great stop for local groceries - basic to high-end... Also, has good sandwiches and hot breakfast to go!
43 locals recommend
Petaluma Creamery
210 Western AveGreat stop for local groceries - basic to high-end... Also, has good sandwiches and hot breakfast to go!
Been around forever... Great sandwiches and SERIOUSLY great hot dogs... Walking distance from the house if you just need a cold one...
18 locals recommend
RAY'S DELICATESSEN & TAVERN
900 Western AveBeen around forever... Great sandwiches and SERIOUSLY great hot dogs... Walking distance from the house if you just need a cold one...
Just delicious! Amazing Italian and Sonoma County inspired cuisine, wine, & cocktails... Best for date night xoxo
25 locals recommend
Risibisi
154 Petaluma Boulevard NorthJust delicious! Amazing Italian and Sonoma County inspired cuisine, wine, & cocktails... Best for date night xoxo
French Marin Cheese Factory
7510 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma RdMmmm, cheese...
Eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and distilleries... Cool place to hang out too!
155 locals recommend
The Barlow
6770 McKinley StEclectic mix of shops, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and distilleries... Cool place to hang out too!
Fog Crest Vineyard
7606 Occidental RdA little beauty of a winery, perfect if you want a quick trip!
Can’t come to Petaluma without a visit... Great beer, food, entertainment... Kid & dog friendly too!
140 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell BlvdCan’t come to Petaluma without a visit... Great beer, food, entertainment... Kid & dog friendly too!
Lovely day trip out to Tomales Bay is always worth it to pick up fresh shellfish... If you want to eat in or picnic, make reservations a few months in advance!
118 locals recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co
20215 Shoreline HwyLovely day trip out to Tomales Bay is always worth it to pick up fresh shellfish... If you want to eat in or picnic, make reservations a few months in advance!
Acre Coffee
21 4th StGreat coffee, innovative food options, and fun vibe
Delicious food, epic beer selection, lots of seating options - located right on the historic Petaluma River
55 locals recommend
Brewsters Beer Garden + Restaurant
229 Water StDelicious food, epic beer selection, lots of seating options - located right on the historic Petaluma River
Locally sourced ice cream in a historic locale... Nice stop on a walk from the house to downtown (they have AC!)
Petaluma Creamery - Corporate Office
621 Western AveLocally sourced ice cream in a historic locale... Nice stop on a walk from the house to downtown (they have AC!)
Sightseeing
Walnut Park
Petaluma Boulevard SouthLovely little park to take the kiddos when enjoying downtown Petaluma
Hiking trails accessible via a short walk from the house... Or you can drive to main lot (fee to park)...
59 locals recommend
Helen Putnam Regional Park
411 Chileno Valley RdHiking trails accessible via a short walk from the house... Or you can drive to main lot (fee to park)...
More beautiful trails and access to beaches... Amazing way to cool down on a hot day - usually 10-15 degrees cooler on the coast!
273 locals recommend
Point Reyes National Seashore
More beautiful trails and access to beaches... Amazing way to cool down on a hot day - usually 10-15 degrees cooler on the coast!
We have done this relaxing trip a number of times... Great for families and water loving dogs too!
12 locals recommend
Russian River Adventures
33 Healdsburg AveWe have done this relaxing trip a number of times... Great for families and water loving dogs too!
Entertainment
Storied music venue - large & small acts... Check out their calendar... Might catch something special!
56 locals recommend
Mystic Theatre
23 Petaluma Blvd NStoried music venue - large & small acts... Check out their calendar... Might catch something special!
Hideaway
128 Kentucky StLocal dive bar with welcoming karaoke nights
Neighborhoods
Take D St (between Petaluma Blvd South & Windsor) on your way to/from the house... Lots of beautiful Victorian & Craftsman homes :)
D Street
D StreetTake D St (between Petaluma Blvd South & Windsor) on your way to/from the house... Lots of beautiful Victorian & Craftsman homes :)
City advice
Don't miss
Special Events!
Butter & Eggs Days, Salute to American Grafiti, & the Sonoma-Marin County Fair are must-do, yearly events that make this quaint town come ALIVE! Check websites for dates!