Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Known for Petaluma River wine country, wines, winery tours, wineries.
- Served by Petaluma Municipal Airport.
History
Petaluma is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States, located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Its population was 59,776 according to the 2020 census.
Where to stay
508 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma, CA 94952 · metrolodging.com
450 Jefferson St, Petaluma, CA 94952 · hilton.com
1205 Redwood Way, Petaluma, CA 94954 · hilton.com
Indoor
20 Rainsville Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952 · koa.com
5100 Montero Way, Petaluma, CA 94954 · choicehotels.com
200 S McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954 · bestwestern.com
700 Caulfield Ln, Petaluma, CA 94952 · marriott.com
745 Baywood Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954 · marriott.com
411 A St, Petaluma, CA 94952 · petalumaapartments.com
1368 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954 · rapidhotels.com
820 I St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Restaurants & places to go
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Su 12:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · 8 East Washington Street, Petaluma, 94952 · quicklyusa.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 201 South McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma, 94954 · jerseymikes.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 60 East Washington Street, Petaluma, 94952 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 5304 Old Redwood Highway, Petaluma, 94954-1165 · bk.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 4986 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, 94952 · locations.dennys.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 447 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma, 94954 · locations.jamba.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 04:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 04:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 205 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma, 94954 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 07:00-03:00; Tu 07:00-02:00; We-Th 07:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-04:00; Su 07:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · 406 East… · locations.tacobell.com
Smoothie, Juice, Bagel, AçAí, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 · 3 4th Street, Petaluma, 94952 · blendcraft.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 401 Kenilworth Drive, Petaluma, 94952 · locations.chipotle.com
Californian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Mo 17:00-21:00; Tu-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00 · 42 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, 94952 · centralmarketpetaluma.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 401 Kenilworth Drive, Petaluma, 94952
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 701 East Washington Street, Petaluma, 94952 · locations.kfc.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · 617 East Washington Street, Petaluma, 94952 · pinkowlcoffee.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant · 5312 Old Redwood Highway, Petaluma
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 09:00-19:00; Fr, Sa 09:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · 125 · petalumapiecompany.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 1367 North McDowell Boulevard · aloh-o.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 5 Petaluma Boulevard South, Petaluma, 94952 · sugotrattoria.com
Regional, Sandwich, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 621 Western Avenue, Petaluma, 94952
French, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 100
International, Cafe · International cafe
Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Indoor
Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00, Su 08:00-17:00 · 301 South McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma, 94954 · lucchesisdeli.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su,Mo,We,Th 12:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:00; Tu off · 122 American Alley, Petaluma · wickedslushpetaluma.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 401 Kenilworth Drive, Petaluma, 94952 · restaurants.fiveguys.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00 · 151 #129 Petaluma Boulevard South, 94952 · solfoodrestaurant.com
Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-16:00 · 212 2nd Street, Petaluma, 94952 · petalumacoffee.com
Mexican, Chicken, Restaurant · Pollo Asada Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-20:00 · 706 East Washington Street
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-11:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00 · 141 · dellafattoria.com
Bagel, Cafe · Bagel cafe · 375 South McDowell Boulevard
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant · 931 Petaluma Boulevard South, Petaluma, 94952
Pizza, Burger, Beer, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-10:00 · 50 East Washington Street, Petaluma, 94952
Restaurant · restaurant
Sandwich, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 900 Western Avenue, Petaluma, 94952
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 134, 94954 · lalascreamery.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 981 Lakeville Street, Petaluma, 94952-3329 · mcdonalds.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · restaurants.applebees.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 351 East Washington Street
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 211 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma
35 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) 21 mi to the centre
2200 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 4 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, San Diego*, Seattle*
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Diego*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT) 7.5 mi to the centre
Novato, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Napa County Airport (APC) 19 mi to the centre
Napa, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Petaluma Municipal Airport 2.4 mi to the centre
Petaluma, CA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Petaluma Municipal Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Petaluma, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus, Rail · Santa Rosa, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · San Francisco, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · San Mateo, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Santa Rosa, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach