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Petaluma

Petaluma is a sightseeing stop in Petaluma, CA, part of the San Francisco Bay Area guide. Cost: free.

· Petaluma, CA

Why you should go…

The Petaluma Visitors Program promotes tourism for Petaluma, California, a historic river town between San Francisco and Sonoma County wine country known for its ironfront downtown, agricultural heritage and food and maker scene. Its visitor center operates out of a 1914 train depot near the Petaluma River and downtown shopping district. The city funds tourism promotion through the Petaluma Tourism Improvement District, established in 2019.

  • #wine country
  • #historic downtown
  • #shopping
  • #farmers market
  • #family

What's around here?

The closest stops to Petaluma, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Theatre & Events
    Local Gem

    Spreckels Performing Arts Center

    $25–$50

    City owned performing arts complex in Rohnert Park hosting theatre, dance and music.

    7.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Marin County

    Free

    Official visitor guide to Marin County's coastline, redwoods, and small towns north of San Francisco.

    7.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Rohnert Park

    Free

    A Sonoma County city and wine-country gateway, home to the Green Music Center and Graton Resort.

    8.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Sonoma

    Free

    The historic town at the heart of Sonoma Valley, California's birthplace of wine.

    10 mi awayMore like this

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Doobie Nights

    Free

    A locally owned Santa Rosa cannabis dispensary with immersive lighting installations and a wide product selection.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Attractions
    Date Night

    The Spa Art

    $50+

    A luxury Santa Rosa day spa with massage, facial and body treatment menus.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions