Activities to enjoy during your stay.

It’s always special to experience a place the way locals do, which is why we’re excited to share some of our favorite spots that have made Petaluma feel like home. Every recommendation has been tried, loved, and approved by us. The time and distances are based on leaving from Hotel Petaluma.

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To share what makes this place so special to us, we've curated our favorite food, outdoor adventures, and vineyards and breweries.

Food

Cafes and restaurants.

We've pulled together our favorite places to eat—from breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We can't wait to hear what you order. If you need help deciding, we've included our favorite recos for each spot.

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Ramen Gaijin
Lunch
Brewery
15
min
|
8
miles
mile
6948 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Acme Burger
Lunch
Dinner
6
min
|
0.3
miles
mile
330 Western Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
L’Oro Di Napoli
Lunch
Dinner
2
min
|
0.1
miles
mile
208 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
Brewsters Beer Garden
Lunch
Dinner
Casual
4
min
|
0.2
miles
mile
229 Water St N, Petaluma, CA 94952
Central Market
Dinner
Upscale
5
min
|
0.2
miles
mile
42 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
El Roy’s Express Mex Taco Truck
Lunch
Casual
10
min
|
0.4
miles
mile
401 E. Washington St Petaluma Ca, 94952
Della Fattoria Downtown Café
Breakfast
Casual
2
min
|
0.1
miles
mile
141 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
Stellina Alimentari
Lunch
Casual
2
min
|
0.1
miles
mile
1435 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
Stellina Pronto
Breakfast
Coffee
Casual
4
min
|
0.2
miles
mile
23 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Petaluma Coffee & Tea Co
Breakfast
Coffee
Casual
11
min
|
0.5
miles
mile
212 2nd St, Petaluma, CA 94952
The Bagel Mill
Breakfast
Casual
4
min
|
0.2
miles
mile
212 Western Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
Hallie’s Diner
Breakfast
Lunch
Casual
2
min
|
0.1
miles
mile
125 Keller St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Sax's Joint
Breakfast
Lunch
Casual
13
min
|
0.5
miles
mile
317 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma, CA 94952
Food

Outdoor adventures.

One of the things we've enjoyed most about Petaluma is the number of options when it comes to exploring the outdoors. Depending on the location, some places may require a reservation which we have indicated below. It's always best to map out your adventure.

Bodega Coast
Surfing
Beach
0
min
|
0
miles
mile
Bodega Coast
Salmon Creek Beach
Surfing
Beach
Advanced
38
min
|
29
miles
mile
3500 Coast Hwy, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
Dillon Beach
Surfing
Beach
Intermediate
30
min
|
20
miles
mile
60 Beach Ave, Dillon Beach, CA 94929
Bolinas Beach
Surfing
Beach
Beginner-friendly
50
min
|
31.5
miles
mile
Unnamed Road, Bolinas, CA 94924
Northwood Golf Club
Golfing
52
min
|
40
miles
mile
19400 CA-116, Monte Rio, CA 95462
Muir Woods
Hiking
48
min
|
35
miles
mile
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Bodega Head Trail
Hiking
45
min
|
30
miles
mile
3799 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
Helen Putnam Regional Park
Hiking
7
min
|
3
miles
mile
411 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952
Kayaking on the Russian River
Kayaking
55
min
|
38
miles
mile
10439 CA-1, Jenner, CA 95450
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Hiking
50
min
|
38
miles
mile
17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446
Food

Vineyards and breweries.

Welcome to vineyard country. We have fallen in love most with the vineyards and breweries in Petaluma and Sepastopol for their artistry and craft.

Crooked Goat Brewing
Brewery
7
min
|
0.3
miles
mile
110 Howard St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Crooked Goat Brewing
Brewery
30
min
|
16.5
miles
mile
120 Morris St #120, Sebastopol, CA 95472
HenHouse Brewing
Brewery
8
min
|
3.5
miles
mile
1333 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
Retrograde Coffee Roasters
Coffee
25
min
|
18
miles
mile
130 S Main St 102 103, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Emeritus Vineyards
Vineyard
33
min
|
24
miles
mile
2500 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Red Car Wine Co
Vineyard
35
min
|
25
miles
mile
8400 Graton Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472