Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA

Places to go in Petaluma

33 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Aqus Café at Foundry Wharf

Food & Drink

Aqus Café at Foundry Wharf

Low-key cafe offering sandwiches, soups & breakfast fare, plus a range of live music.

189 H St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Avid Coffee

Food & Drink

Avid Coffee

21 4th St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Ayawaska | Petaluma

Nightlife

Ayawaska | Petaluma

Ceviche, seafood & modern Peruvian eats paired with cocktails in a lively setting with patio seats.

101 2nd St #190, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Brewsters Beer Garden

Nightlife

Brewsters Beer Garden

Laid-back, open-air beer garden featuring modern BBQ, local craft beers, fire pits & live music.

229 Water St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Cafe Bellini

Nightlife

Cafe Bellini

100 S McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA

Central Market

Food & Drink

Central Market

Farm-to-fork Californian-Mediterranean fare & wine pairings offered in a casual, loftlike bistro.

42 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Cucina Paradiso | Ristorante Italiano

Food & Drink

Cucina Paradiso | Ristorante Italiano

Breezy trattoria offering old-school Italian dishes, from pastas to mains, plus a broad wine list.

114 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Della Fattoria Downtown Café

Food & Drink

Della Fattoria Downtown Café

Housed in a 150-year-old building, this hip bakery & cafe serves breakfast, sandwiches & pastries.

143 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Eggspresso cafe

Food & Drink

Eggspresso cafe

173 N McDowell Blvd Ste B, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA

Ernie's Tin Bar

Nightlife

Ernie's Tin Bar

5100 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA

Grand Central Petaluma Coffee & Empanadas & Chocolate Café

Food & Drink

Grand Central Petaluma Coffee & Empanadas & Chocolate Café

226 Weller St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Lagunitas Brewing Company

Food & Drink

Lagunitas Brewing Company

Lively taproom offering beer tastings, snacks, a retail store & regular live music.

1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA

Lucchesi Park

Outdoors

Lucchesi Park

320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA

McNear Park

Outdoors

McNear Park

7.7-acre park with a recreation center & pools, plus sport fields, dog areas, a playground & tennis.

1008 G St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

McNear's Saloon & Dining House

Nightlife

McNear's Saloon & Dining House

A broad menu of international eats is served in this old-timey pub attached to a live music venue.

23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Petaluma Village Premium Outlets

Shopping

Petaluma Village Premium Outlets

2200 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

PUB REPUBLIC

Food & Drink

PUB REPUBLIC

Family-friendly option serving locally sourced American chow & craft beers in a rustic-chic setting.

3120 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA

Risibisi | Sonoma-Italian Restaurant & Bar

Food & Drink

Risibisi | Sonoma-Italian Restaurant & Bar

Romantic Italian outpost offers upscale local, seasonal fare & fine wines in a cozy, low-lit venue.

154 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

River Front Cafe

Food & Drink

River Front Cafe

224 B St, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Sarmentine - Organic French Bakery

Food & Drink

Sarmentine - Organic French Bakery

840 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Sax's Joint

Food & Drink

Sax's Joint

Old-school diner serving American breakfast & lunch standards amid retro black, white & pink decor.

317 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Seared

Food & Drink

Seared

Contemporary grill & lounge presenting refined steak & seafood plates, plus classic cocktails.

170 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Shollenberger Park

Outdoors

Shollenberger Park

This park with 165 acres of wetlands offers paths for walking & cycling, plus a fishing pier.

1400 Cader Ln, Petaluma, CA 94954, USA

Speakeasy

Food & Drink

Speakeasy

Seasonal small plates, craft beer & local wines served in small but airy, old-world digs.

139 B Petaluma Blvd N B, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA