Guidebook for Petaluma
Food Scene
Wishbone
841 Petaluma Blvd NGreat for breakfast/brunch
Eclectic ethnic food with outdoor picnic table seating. Excellent bahn mi sandwiches, burritos, specials.
Secret Kitchen
4701 Bodega AveEclectic ethnic food with outdoor picnic table seating. Excellent bahn mi sandwiches, burritos, specials.
Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
109 N McDowell BlvdBest Thai we've found in Petaluma. They also deliver via grubhub.
Good beer and solid American food, one of our favorites. There's something for everyone. Great for kids, they bring apple and carrot sliced appetizers right away for little ones.
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PUB REPUBLIC
3120 Lakeville HwyGood beer and solid American food, one of our favorites. There's something for everyone. Great for kids, they bring apple and carrot sliced appetizers right away for little ones.
Good New York style thin crust pizza next to Whole Foods. Ask us and we probably have a coupon you can use!
Rafy's Pizza
615 E Washington StGood New York style thin crust pizza next to Whole Foods. Ask us and we probably have a coupon you can use!
Mi Pueblo
800 Petaluma Blvd NMexican with large serving and conveniently close.
The Shuckery recently opened with rave reviews. Oyster and eclectic food
Hotel Petaluma, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
205 Kentucky StThe Shuckery recently opened with rave reviews. Oyster and eclectic food
Seared
170 Petaluma Blvd NSteaks
The Habit Burger Grill
447 N McDowell BlvdLocal burger chain. Amazing tempura green beans.
Acre Coffee
21 4th StAcre Coffee
21 4th StDrinks & Nightlife
Very popular at all times but only open limited days/hours. Very close to our house!
Wed - Fri
2PM - 9PM
Sat - Sun
11:30AM - 8PM
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Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell Blvd Very popular at all times but only open limited days/hours. Very close to our house!
Wed - Fri
2PM - 9PM
Sat - Sun
11:30AM - 8PM
Sauced BBQ & Spirits
151 Petaluma Blvd SBig bar with lots of BBQ, great fried pickles, and house beers.
Taps
54 E Washington StWide beer selection with patio overlooking the river
Essentials
Trader Joe's
169 N McDowell BlvdLucky
1000 Petaluma Blvd NClose and convenient, but not as huge a selection here
Raley's
157 N McDowell BlvdThe Laundry Depot
1024 Petaluma Blvd NWhole Foods Market
731 E Blithedale AveTarget
401 Kenilworth DrShopping
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
2200 Petaluma Blvd NOutlet mall
Petaluma East Side Farmers’ Market
320 N McDowell BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Great for young kids. Train rides, petting zoo, etc.
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Ferrovia di Sonoma TrainTown
20264 BroadwayGreat for young kids. Train rides, petting zoo, etc.
Bring a picnic and the kids. Free tastings for the adults and lots of activities for little ones (petting zoo, gardens, fish pond).
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Cline Cellars
24737 Arnold DrBring a picnic and the kids. Free tastings for the adults and lots of activities for little ones (petting zoo, gardens, fish pond).
Great for young kids, there's a section where kids can play with blocks and other toys. Very hands on and they aren't fussy about the noise.
Petaluma Regional Library
100 Fairgrounds DrGreat for young kids, there's a section where kids can play with blocks and other toys. Very hands on and they aren't fussy about the noise.
Parks & Nature
Stunning views of Petaluma and Sonoma Mountain.
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Helen Putnam Regional Park
411 Chileno Valley RdStunning views of Petaluma and Sonoma Mountain.
Excellent for kids. The parking lot is right by the beach, the wind is often blocked by the cove, there is a lot of shade, and the shore water is shallow and calm.
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Heart's Desire Beach
Excellent for kids. The parking lot is right by the beach, the wind is often blocked by the cove, there is a lot of shade, and the shore water is shallow and calm.
Leghorn's park
690 Sonoma Mountain PkwyAwesome park for kids with multiple play structures by age.
Arts & Culture
Great museum for kids and awesome views of the Golden Gate Bridge! Bring a jacket as it's often 20 degrees colder there than in Petaluma.
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Museo delle scoperte di Bay Area
557 McReynolds RdGreat museum for kids and awesome views of the Golden Gate Bridge! Bring a jacket as it's often 20 degrees colder there than in Petaluma.
Fun museum for kids, great for a rainy day.
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Children's Museum of Sonoma County
1835 W Steele LnFun museum for kids, great for a rainy day.