Guidebook for Petaluma
Food Scene
Great local farm to table cuisine. Casual atmosphere. One of our favorites
65 locals recommend
Central Market
42 Petaluma Blvd NGreat local farm to table cuisine. Casual atmosphere. One of our favorites
Cucina Paradiso
114 Petaluma Blvd NGreat home made Italian food. Semi formal, table cloths
Amazing breakfast/lunch cafe. Homemade breads, gorgeous atmosphere
65 locals recommend
Della Fattoria Downtown Café
143 Petaluma Blvd NAmazing breakfast/lunch cafe. Homemade breads, gorgeous atmosphere
Intimate tiny venue with great tapas style dishes. Open until 2:00 am. Also see sister venue Big Easy for music.
50 locals recommend
Speakeasy
504 Alameda del PradoIntimate tiny venue with great tapas style dishes. Open until 2:00 am. Also see sister venue Big Easy for music.
Shuck your own Oysters or visit the boat bar and have them do it for you. Nothing like eating Oysters where they are harvested. Welcome to the Oyster farm! You must make reservations well in advance. The word is out!
118 locals recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co
20215 Shoreline HwyShuck your own Oysters or visit the boat bar and have them do it for you. Nothing like eating Oysters where they are harvested. Welcome to the Oyster farm! You must make reservations well in advance. The word is out!
The Marshall Store
19225 CA-1Another great spot along the coast for Oysters.
Best sandwiches in town. Small deli attached to Tavern. Great local spot. Music often in Deli at night.
18 locals recommend
RAY'S DELICATESSEN & TAVERN
900 Western AveBest sandwiches in town. Small deli attached to Tavern. Great local spot. Music often in Deli at night.
Arts & Culture
Mystic Theatre
23 Petaluma Blvd NCheck schedule in advance for great music and entertainment
Cinnabar Theater
3333 Petaluma Blvd NCheck the calendar in advance. Great community theater
Green Music Center
1801 E Cotati AveWold class music venue
Drinks & Nightlife
Open every night until 2:00 am. music every night till 12:00 am, Also see sister venue called Speak Easy.
23 locals recommend
The Big Easy
128 American AlleyOpen every night until 2:00 am. music every night till 12:00 am, Also see sister venue called Speak Easy.
If you like Port, this is delicious!Open every day 12-5 for tastings in downtown Petaluma.
8 locals recommend
Sonoma Portworks
613 2nd StIf you like Port, this is delicious!Open every day 12-5 for tastings in downtown Petaluma.
Dont miss the tasting tour! Great stories, venue, tap room, swag shop, restaurant and music!
140 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell BlvdDont miss the tasting tour! Great stories, venue, tap room, swag shop, restaurant and music!
Classic venue. Beer served in an old garage. No cell phone use allowed. Shuttle service available on weekends!
Ernie's Tin Bar
5100 Lakeville HwyClassic venue. Beer served in an old garage. No cell phone use allowed. Shuttle service available on weekends!
Parks & Nature
Helen Putnam Regional Park
411 Chileno Valley RdClose to us. Great trails, hills and scenery
Sonoma Coast State Park
3095 CA-1spectacular Ocean side hikes
Bodega Head
Amazing cliffs, views and easy walking trails
Best place possible for horse back riding. Ride through the hills or on the beaches and dunes. Truly amazing!
25 locals recommend
Chanslor Stables
2660 CA-1Best place possible for horse back riding. Ride through the hills or on the beaches and dunes. Truly amazing!
Essentials
Petaluma Creamery
210 Western AveVery close by and convenient yet a bit pricy
Shopping
Many boutique shops that are wonderful just 1.5 miles away in downtown Petaluma.
Petaluma Downtown Association Inc
210 Lakeville StMany boutique shops that are wonderful just 1.5 miles away in downtown Petaluma.
Sweetest town. Great shops, food, book stores, cheese! A lovely drive and day trip. Accessible to National seashore too!
156 locals recommend
Point Reyes Station
Sweetest town. Great shops, food, book stores, cheese! A lovely drive and day trip. Accessible to National seashore too!
Getting Around
SMART Petaluma Downtown Station
220 Lakeville StTrain North to Santa Rosa and south to San Rafael. Fun experience!