Guidebook for Petaluma
Food Scene
Best baked goods in town, and their honey-lavender latte is to die for!
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Della Fattoria Downtown Café
143 Petaluma Blvd NBest baked goods in town, and their honey-lavender latte is to die for!
Acre Coffee
21 4th StLocal chain with the best chai!
Tapas, beer and wine in a cozy, romantic atmosphere. They also serve Heidrun Mead - so delicious (and it's local!).
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Speakeasy
504 Alameda del PradoTapas, beer and wine in a cozy, romantic atmosphere. They also serve Heidrun Mead - so delicious (and it's local!).
French-California fusion at it's best. Try the beignets!
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Topsy's Kitchen
131 Kentucky St French-California fusion at it's best. Try the beignets!
Hands down our favorite brunch spot in Petaluma. Local ingredients, literally everything they do is tasty, and the atmosphere is charming and funky!
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wishbone
841 Petaluma Blvd NHands down our favorite brunch spot in Petaluma. Local ingredients, literally everything they do is tasty, and the atmosphere is charming and funky!
Delicious tapas, classy unique cocktails, rustic-chic atmosphere... whats not to love!? This place books up, so reservations are a must.
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Oso Sonoma
9 E Napa StDelicious tapas, classy unique cocktails, rustic-chic atmosphere... whats not to love!? This place books up, so reservations are a must.
They provide unique vegetarian options alongside delicious meat entrees :)
141 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Molino Central
11 Central AveThey provide unique vegetarian options alongside delicious meat entrees :)
Our Latinx friends say this is the best Mexican place in town ;)
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taqueria La Hacienda
17960 Sonoma HwyOur Latinx friends say this is the best Mexican place in town ;)
Best Italain-gourmet pizza and wine! Used to be owned by a cousin of Brian's. They do seasonal pizzas, and if you get a Margherita Pizza, ask for mozzarella di bufala!
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rosso Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar
151 Petaluma Boulevard SouthBest Italain-gourmet pizza and wine! Used to be owned by a cousin of Brian's. They do seasonal pizzas, and if you get a Margherita Pizza, ask for mozzarella di bufala!
Food truck heaven, plus craft beer and community-style seating.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Block Petaluma
20 Grey StreetFood truck heaven, plus craft beer and community-style seating.
Gourmet greasy pub food, great cocktails, plus lots of outdoor seating. Dog & kid friendly - they have a kids play area and a bocce ball court.
55 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brewsters Beer Garden + Restaurant
229 Water StGourmet greasy pub food, great cocktails, plus lots of outdoor seating. Dog & kid friendly - they have a kids play area and a bocce ball court.
Rustic ambience, southern-inspired California fare, dog friendly, and the best milkshakes around. This place is always packed with a wait list on the weekends, even though it's in the middle of nowhere!
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Fremont Diner
2698 Fremont DriveRustic ambience, southern-inspired California fare, dog friendly, and the best milkshakes around. This place is always packed with a wait list on the weekends, even though it's in the middle of nowhere!
Burgers and brunch! A local Sonoma favorite with lovely outdoor seating, a casual vibe, and the best fries around.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Picazo Cafe
19100 Arnold DrBurgers and brunch! A local Sonoma favorite with lovely outdoor seating, a casual vibe, and the best fries around.
Delicious baked goods and coffee right on the plaza
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Basque Boulangerie Café
460 1st St EDelicious baked goods and coffee right on the plaza
Personal favorite for baked goods, especially tasty when bought and eaten on the beach at Pt Reyes!
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bovine Bakery
11315 CA-1Personal favorite for baked goods, especially tasty when bought and eaten on the beach at Pt Reyes!
Drinks & Nightlife
The closest business to our house! Ernie's Tin Bar used to be a car shop, and has blossomed into a wonderful, local, funky bar. You will see all kinds of people here, from the regulars who've been coming for 50 years to young tourists passing through. Heads up - there is no cell phone use at this bar! They will ask you to donate to a cause of their choice if you're caught with a cell phone in hand! They also have a free shuttle service within 15 miles of the bar.
Ernie's Tin Bar
5100 Lakeville HwyThe closest business to our house! Ernie's Tin Bar used to be a car shop, and has blossomed into a wonderful, local, funky bar. You will see all kinds of people here, from the regulars who've been coming for 50 years to young tourists passing through. Heads up - there is no cell phone use at this bar! They will ask you to donate to a cause of their choice if you're caught with a cell phone in hand! They also have a free shuttle service within 15 miles of the bar.
Iconic local brewery serving food and delicious beer on tap. Dog friendly! Beware, they close ridiculously early. Check their website for hours.
140 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell BlvdIconic local brewery serving food and delicious beer on tap. Dog friendly! Beware, they close ridiculously early. Check their website for hours.
Everything Else
This historic Sonoma County bank building is now home to thousands of heirloom seed varieties! They also have lots of locally made gifts & food items.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Seed Bank
110 Petaluma Blvd NThis historic Sonoma County bank building is now home to thousands of heirloom seed varieties! They also have lots of locally made gifts & food items.
Parks & Nature
Nice loop trail, lots of native birds to see enjoying the marshes, dogs allowed on leash. Flat trail - lots of folks run here.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shollenberger Park
1400 Cader LaneNice loop trail, lots of native birds to see enjoying the marshes, dogs allowed on leash. Flat trail - lots of folks run here.
A fun hike up to a viewpoint from which you can see a vast expanse of the Sonoma Valley.
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sonoma Overlook Trail
198 1st St WA fun hike up to a viewpoint from which you can see a vast expanse of the Sonoma Valley.
Large, lots of trails, suitable for all ages and abilities, play structure, pond, and vistas if you make it to the top! Dogs on leash allowed.
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Helen Putnam Regional Park
411 Chileno Valley RdLarge, lots of trails, suitable for all ages and abilities, play structure, pond, and vistas if you make it to the top! Dogs on leash allowed.
Trails, picnic spots, dog off-leash area.. this park sustained fire damage last fall, and it is amazing to see the regeneration
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sonoma Valley Regional Park
13630 Sonoma HwyTrails, picnic spots, dog off-leash area.. this park sustained fire damage last fall, and it is amazing to see the regeneration
This is a long, paved greenway path through the town of Sonoma. Perfect for a leisurely stroll post wine tasting, with ice cream in hand, etc. You can walk this path from the Plaza - just head one block north.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sonoma Bike Path
Sonoma Bike PathThis is a long, paved greenway path through the town of Sonoma. Perfect for a leisurely stroll post wine tasting, with ice cream in hand, etc. You can walk this path from the Plaza - just head one block north.