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Hampton Inn A chic and charming addition to Petaluma’s hotel scene, the Hampton Inn is set in a historic silk mill built in 1892 in the style of New England’s mills. Minutes from downtown, the inn is convenient to restaurants and shops. Hampton Inn is known for its welcoming service and comfortable accommodations, and offers rooms and suites with microwaves, complimentary Wi-Fi, mini fridges and coffee makers, as well as those custom- designed signature Hampton beds. A complimentary breakfast adds to the appeal, along with a fitness center, and a unique courtyard where guests can experience local craft beer and excellent Sonoma County wines. 450 Jefferson St.

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DEPARTMENTS

03 Welcome

08 Maps

12 Doggy Destination Every dog has its day in Petaluma.

20 Stay in Petaluma Lodging for every style and budget.

22 Petaluma’s Past A timeline of the city’s remarkable history.

28 Meet the Makers Six locals behind P-town’s artisanal boom.

59 Art Show Discover local art.

60 Dance Party Rock out at the town’s popular music venues.

62 Fresh From the Farm See, sip, and taste the countryside.

66 Raise a Glass From coffee to craft brews, drink your way all day.

70 The Great Outdoors Hike, bike, and ride the river in Petaluma. Lagunitas Taproom & 74 Say Yes to Petaluma Make your special day one to remember. Beer Sanctuary FEATURES There’s live local music every day that Lagunitas Taproom & Beer Sanctuary is open, and tasty food Wednesday through Sunday. Come by this popular gathering spot in Maker 15 Adventure in Every Direction Alley, take a tour of the impressive brew- Easy getaways you can launch ery, hear about the company’s scrappy from Petaluma. beginnings and countless charitable activities, visit the Schwag Shop, then try the beers that have made Lagunitas a Couple’s Paradise Make it a 30 legend. Dogs are welcome on the patio. romantic trip for two in Petaluma. 1290 N. McDowell Blvd.

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2 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com Explore historic downtown Petaluma.

CITY OF HISTORY FROM THE GOLD RUSH TO WINE COUNTRY, PETALUMA CONTINUES TO MAKE ITS MARK.

For nearly two cen- turies, Petaluma has played a large part in shaping a region and a state. The Gold Rush? The city supplied the booming populations of San Francisco and Oakland. The egg incubator? It was invented here. Wine Country? It starts in P-town. Interested in finding out more? See page 22 to learn about the fasci- WELCOME! nating history of the city once called the “World’s BE ENCHANTED BY CHARMING PETALUMA. Egg Basket.” Explore Petaluma’s oldest sites, join a guided tour, and IN 1833, when General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo The local grid of charming streets, historic discover what makes first surveyed the verdant Petaluma Valley, he de- homes, and brick-walled alleys is best experienced the gateway of Sonoma scribed the area as “a land of pure enchantment.” on foot, so you can fully savor the stylish boutiques, County so special. General Vallejo wasn’t the only one to recognize rustic antique stores, and hip bistros serving dishes Petaluma’s bounty. Lured by the temperate climate, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. fertile soil, and abundant water, settlers from across Petaluma is also dedicated to a sustainable future the country and the world began populating the — a goal that its government, businesses, and resi- valley. They built farms, established businesses, and dents have taken action to achieve. A cutting-edge developed a communal spirit of mutual support. The wastewater recycling facility, water conservation same welcoming attitude still permeates Petaluma programs, a ban on polystyrene foam containers, and as it has evolved into one of Northern California’s citywide LED lighting conversions are just a few of premier destinations. the programs already in place. The grand ironfront buildings that line Petaluma With its legendary warmth, casual friendliness, Boulevard recall the city’s days as the “World’s Egg and abundant charm, Petaluma serves as the gate- Basket.” The Petaluma River that once channeled way to the best of Sonoma County and beyond. timber, grain, livestock, dairy, and produce to the We hope that just like General Vallejo 185 years Gold Rush markets in San Francisco now hosts ago, you’ll find Petaluma to be an enchanting flotillas of weekend kayakers and paddleboarders. destination.

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PHOTOOPPOSITE: CREDIT PAIGE GREENE (3); ©2011 REGIS LEFEBURE; A theracingserieswines.com adoberoadwines.com 6 Petaluma Blvd. N. on thevibrant downtown waterfront. an exciting winetasting andevent center Next year, thetwo worlds willmerge into ary sportscarracing team islocated here. champion race-car driver andhislegend- city’s originalwinepioneers.Kevin isa Kevin andDebra Bucklerare amongthe are firmlyplanted in Petaluma. Founders pot isjust steps away. Adobe Road’s roots a breeze. RidetheSMART Train —thede- Sacramento, makingaday tripto thearea within easy reach ofSanFrancisco and toric architecture and old-world charm are Petaluma’s dynamicculture, cool vibe, his- Viticultural Area. You’ll discover aworld of cluding thenew American Petaluma Gap yards inSonomaandNapacounties, in- award-winning winesfrom premier vine- boutique wineriesintheindustry, crafting small-lot producer isoneofthehottest fun-filled wine-tasting experience. The Adobe Road theperfect getaway for a close to just abouteverything, making daily, thewelcoming tasting room is theracersgroup.com c c

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PHOTO CREDIT A theracingserieswines.com adoberoadwines.com 6 Petaluma Blvd. N. on thevibrant downtown waterfront. an exciting winetasting andevent center Next year, thetwo worlds willmerge into ary sportscarracing team islocated here. champion race-car driver andhislegend- city’s originalwinepioneers.Kevin isa Kevin andDebra Bucklerare amongthe are firmlyplanted in Petaluma. Founders pot isjust steps away. Adobe Road’s roots a breeze. RidetheSMART Train —thede- Sacramento, makingaday tripto thearea within easy reach ofSanFrancisco and toric architecture and old-world charm are Petaluma’s dynamicculture, cool vibe, his- Viticultural Area. You’ll discover aworld of cluding thenew American Petaluma Gap yards inSonomaandNapacounties, in- award-winning winesfrom premier vine- boutique wineriesintheindustry, crafting small-lot producer isoneofthehottest fun-filled wine-tasting experience. The Adobe Road theperfect getaway for a close to just abouteverything, making daily, thewelcoming tasting room is theracersgroup.com c c

d f d f ing downtown Petaluma. Open Adobe Road Winery incharm- nytime isagreat timeto visit theracersgroup adoberoadwines VisitPetaluma.com |2020-2021 5 highlight. — always a sauvignons cabernet luxurious flagship rich, the winery’s ing includes Reserve Tast- ing menu.The versatile tast- Adobe Road’s as you explore delicious wine Contributors 2PETALUMA020 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Petaluma Visitors Program & Petaluma Downtown Association Marie McCusker COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Colleen Rustad VISITOR SERVICES Kathy B. Fries

FRANCES RIVETTI KATHERINE J. LAUREN BONNEY JESSIE is a British- RINEHART is a is a Bay Area writer FETTERLING American author, local historian and and editor special- moved to the Bay

journalist, foodie, writer. She has izing in lifestyle, Area in 2009, 210 Lakeville St. and lifestyle worked in various including travel, where she turned Petaluma, CA 94952 [email protected] blogger based positions within culture, fitness, and her love for travel 707.769.0429 in Petaluma. Her the fields of special food and drink. into a career, visitpetaluma.com most recent book collections and She has a soft spot writing for various is her debut novel archives, cultural for cheese and publications. She is Big Green Country, resource manage- is a firm believer also the author of a suspense story ment, and historic in a great cup of the Oakland guide- set in modern-day preservation. She coffee. Follow her book, 100 Things coastal Sonoma is the author of gastronomic to Do in Oakland County. Petaluma: A History discoveries at Before You Die. in Architecture. fbonneyeatsworld. jessiefetterling.com

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR Martha-Page Althaus BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Lisa Magnus DAVID H. COLLIER MITCH TOBIAS SCOTT HESS is a CALI GODLEY is a SENIOR EDITOR Casey Cantrell can build a deck, is a coffee fanatic. commercial and freelance photog- DESIGN DIRECTOR Deanne O’Connor CUSTOM CONTENT EDITORS make a decent When he isn’t at a arts photographer rapher based in Casey Carroll, Callie Young Fromson waffle from cafe, he’s shooting based in Petaluma the Bay Area. She COPY EDITOR Morgan Mitchell scratch, and for campaigns and since 1986. Along pursues photo- some reason, has projects for Uber with historian John graphy to connect PUBLISHED BY the same strange Eats, eBay, Cisco, Sheehy, Hess is the with her commu- accent when read- and McDonald’s. co-creator of the nity and provide ing any character You can also find book On A River creative services to 5710 West Gate City Boulevard, Suite 237, voices to his kids. his work in San Winding Home, growing organiza- Greensboro, NC 27407 He also uses a Francisco and Dia- which pairs con- tions, publications, camera from time blo magazines. He temporary photos and brands. See her

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Bay-ti offers handmade, one-of-a-kind Moroccan artifacts, rugs, purses, and large historical doors; modern tabletop items and upcy- cled, reclaimed tables and lighting are made by its Petaluma artist and owner. A celebration of Moroccan Berber handcraft traditions with their luxurious colors and textures, this Petaluma gem combines old-world tribal designs with a modern aesthetic. 1 4th St. baytihome.com | c f baytihome

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POINTS OF INTEREST 12. AMF Boulevard Lanes McEvoy Ranch LODGING SHOPPING CENTERS Post Office Bowling 1. Stubbs Vineyard Kampgrounds Redwood Gateway Cinnabar Theater 13. Petaluma Marina of America 2. Azari Vineyards Petaluma Village San Francisco North/ 3. Petaluma Valley 14. Year-round Farmers Premium Outlets Hospital Market Petaluma KOA CRAFT BEER, CIDER, Deer Creek Village 4. Community Center 15. Petaluma Adobe State Petaluma Valley Inn BREWERIES, & Plaza North Petaluma Swim Historic Park Quality Inn Petaluma- 5. TAPROOMS Center Sonoma Petaluma Plaza Denman Ranch 6. Skateboard Park WINE & SPIRITS (Acre & Spade Cider and Motel 6 Washington Square Brewer’s Beer Barn) 7. Airport Shuttle Karah Estate Vineyards Best Western East Washington 8. Public Library Denman Ranch Lagunitas Brewing Petaluma Inn Place 9. Police Station (Denman Ranch Wines Company and Pansey Wines) Sheraton Sonoma Gateway Plaza 10. City Hall HenHouse Brewing Wine Country Griffo Distillery 11. Veterans Memorial Ray’s Deli and Tavern Keller Estates Building Pub Republic See page 20 for a full listing Electric Vehicle Parum Leo Winery of lodging in Petaluma. Ernie’s Tin Bar Charging SMART Station

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10 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com PHOTO CREDIT Petaluma KOA c petalumakoa.com 20Rainsville Rd. to relax underthenightsky andgaze at thestars. hayrides to horseshoes.Allsites have firepits —theperfect way pool (open May–October), alongwithahost ofactivitiesfrom Wi-Fi, cableTV, aplayground, arec hall,kitchens, ahottub, and comforts from linensto wineglasses. Petaluma KOA offers with patios to campingcabinsandcozy lodgesstocked with The 70-acre grounds feature 312sites, from high-end RV sites Country andjust outsidethedelightfulsmalltown ofPetaluma. only 34milesnorthofSanFrancisco, at thegateway to Wine One ofCalifornia’s top-rated campgrounds isideally located sanfranciscokoacampground | VisitPetaluma.com |2020-2021 11 f petalumakoa WE DOGS Who Let the Dogs Out! PETALUMA + POOCHES = BEST INSTAGRAM PHOTOS EVER. TAG @VISITPETALUMA ON POSTS OF YOUR PUP AROUND TOWN.

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DESTINATION UGLY DOG CONTEST GIVE YOUR DOG SOME WELL-DESERVED R&R IN PETALUMA. Move over, Westminster Kennel Club. The best dog competition Petaluma offers plenty of fun for the dogs run and play. can be found at the Sonoma- pups! Rocky Memorial Dog Park is a Looking for a night on the town? Marin Fair, home to the World’s local favorite, with nearly eight acres There are several dog-friendly spots Ugliest Dog® Contest on Friday, of open space to let your pooch roam in the area to grab a bite and a drink, June 26. The crazy K-9 competition has free. The 1.5-acre Deer Creek Village including Brewsters Beer Garden, been a highlight of the fair for Dog Park, which sits adjacent to Dempsey’s Restaurant & Brewery, more than 25 years. Judges for a large shopping center, makes a Fourth & Sea, Petaluma Pie Com- the contest will carefully score convenient stop for those looking to pany, Taps Beer Co. & Kitchen, and Scamp the Tramp, mismatched ears and underbites 2019 World’s Ugliest to select the homeliest and most ❖ do a little shopping after letting their Lagunitas Brewing Company. Dog® winner loveable of hounds. FAR LEFT: STOCKSY.COM; SCAMP THE TRAMP: WILL BUCQUOY STOCKSY.COM; LEFT: FAR

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WHAT’S NEAR 16 2020-2021 |VisitPetaluma.com hour away. awaits —allless thanan you choose, adventure line. Whichever direction rugged Sonomacoast - Country, orwest to the east to world-class Wine south to SanFrancisco, the majestic redwoods, Petaluma. Headnorthto charming andaffordable within easy reach from memorable day trips and theBay Area. best ofSonomaCounty positioned to explore the base, you’re perfectly make P-Town your home tion meansthat whenyou Petaluma’s central loca- for 185years. way, andwaterway hub —ahighway,center rail- find Petaluma inthe There’s amyriad of For today’s traveler, and you’ll California northern map of eye ona raw abull’s-

in awe ofthe towering redwoods —the tallest living things onearth! self-guided nature trails (including anADA accessible trail),where oldand young alike willbe 805-acre Armstrong Redwoods StateNatural Reserve. Meander through serene groves on the water. There’s no rushing onthis river as you gently float along intrue Wine Country style. summertime destination; rent kayaks and inner tubes from the boathouse for aleisurely day on your firststopatrustic Guerneville onthe Russian River. Nearby Johnson’s Beach is afavorite The natural beauty ofnorthwestern Sonoma County offers both surf and turf activities. Make north: thegreat outdoors If you’re more ofahiker than apaddler, three milesnorth ofGuerneville is the spectacular 2 3 1

1, 4-6: SHUTTERSTOCK; 2-3: COURTESY OF SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM WHAT’S NEAR south: to the city by the bay Stay in Petaluma and experience spectacular San Francisco minus big city hotel prices, traffic congestion, and expensive parking. Getting to San Francisco from Petaluma is half the fun, thanks to the new SMART train connection, timed to coor- dinate with the Larkspur Ferry. Sit back and relax — the views of the Marin County wetlands and San Francisco Bay are even better knowing that you’re sharing in sustainable travel. Your trip to the city starts by boarding the SMART train at the platform conveniently located next to the Visitors Center. When you arrive in Larkspur, make the short walk to Golden Gate Tran- sit’s Larkspur Ferry, and then it’s smooth sailing to the landmark Ferry Building in San Francisco, a vibrant marketplace of artisan goods and diverse eateries. Enjoy lunch while watching the seagulls swoop above the pier. From the Ferry Building, it’s a scenic half-mile stroll to the Exploratorium on Pier 15. Designed to see where curiosity takes you, the museum will make everyone feel like a child again as 4 they explore the 650 hands-on exhibits.

5 1: Walk among giants at Armstrong Redwoods State Nat- ural Reserve; 2: Paddle along the scenic Russian River; 3: Have a fun day on the water with the family; 4: Venture across the gorgeous Golden Gate Bridge by foot or by car; 5: Take a (day) trip to San Francisco; 6: Shop, dine, and sip at the Ferry Building in San Francisco — just a short ferry ride away.

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 17 east: wine country getaway Petaluma is the gateway to a delicious heart of Sonoma — a picturesque plaza an ideal starting point for the scenic experience. To the east, world-class wine re- bordered by more than a dozen tasting 45-minute drive. Whether your ultimate gions fan out in front of you, each of them rooms and home to the last mission destination is St. Helena, Calistoga, beckoning you to savor their distinctive built in California. Want a vineyard vista or the town of Napa, you can taste characteristics, from buttery chardonnays experience? The Visitors Center on the award-winning wines and still make it to fruit-forward pinot noirs. square will be happy to help you narrow back to Petaluma in time for dinner and Drive through pastoral rolling hill- down the options from the 100 wineries a nightcap. sides toward Sonoma Valley, and in about in Sonoma Valley. 20 minutes, you’ll arrive at Cornerstone, If your trip to Wine Country isn’t a delightful collection of tasting rooms, complete without a visit to Napa Valley 1: Explore bucolic Wine Country in Sonoma County, only a 20-minute drive from Petaluma; eclectic shops, and art-inspired gardens. — arguably the most famous wine region 2: Take in gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean From there, it’s just five miles to the in all of North America — Petaluma is along the Sonoma Coast.

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18 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com STOCKSY friendly roadhouses. leries along the breathtaking coastal highway before stopping for oysters atone ofBodega’s Country Store. You’ll stillhave plenty oftime tocheck out the quirkymixofshops and gal- Snap aselfie withthe life-size statueofthe famous director that stands watch outside Bodega old Potter Schoolhouse and church spire from the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock thriller TheBirds. whale watching. with bluffs that offer incredible vistas of the Pacific Ocean, easy trails, beach access, and even in Bodega Bay savoring steaming clam chowder. Orexplore Bodega Head, arocky peninsula A day trip tothe coast from Petaluma is a(sea) breeze. Head duewest; ahalf hour later, you’re west: coastaldelights Four milesinland, you’ll find the village ofBodega, where movie buffs will recognize the 2 kids withfunhands-onexhibits. strip’s creator, thenletyour kidsbe Peanuts characters andtheiconic Learn theinsidestory ofthe these two neighboring attractions. Make itaplayday inSantaRosa at dren’s MuseumofSonomaCounty Charles M.SchulzMuseum&Chil- 23 MINUTESNORTH MINUTES AWAY FROMPETALUMA. MEMORABLE HIGHLIGHTS, JUST REGION’S MOST EXCITING AND EXPERIENCE SOMEOFTHE FUN INEVERY DIRECTION access to the2.52-mile course. rience gives drivers ofallskilllevels The new SearsPoint Racing Expe- Want to take adrive onthetrack? racing, you feel itdown to your toes. horsepower fires up for NHRAdrag Hold ontight,becausewhen11,000 Sonoma Raceway 20 MINUTESEAST visionaries andcreative geniuses. one ofthe20thcentury’s greatest hood asyou experience thestory of historic Presidio. Relive your child- Family MuseuminSan Francisco’s It’s aneasy drive to theWalt Disney Walt Disney Family Museum house for winter whalewatching. the recently restored 1870 light- ern tipofthepeninsula,descend to this national preserve. At the west- and 70,000 acres ofwilderness at Explore more than150milesoftrails Point Reyes National Seashore 29 MINUTESWEST 38 MINUTESSOUTH VisitPetaluma.com |2020-2021 19 WHAT’S NEAR

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Petaluma’s central location makes it the ultimate home base to experience all that Sonoma County and the Bay Area have to offer. From hotels in historic properties to glamping with room to spread out, Petaluma has you covered with accommodations for every style and budget.

BEST WESTERN PETALUMA INN MOTEL 6 SHERATON SONOMA WINE COUNTRY This family favorite is pet-friendly with a Located within walking distance of Lagu- Petaluma’s premier full-service hotel pool and complimentary hot breakfast. nitas Brewing Company, the motel offers is set at the gateway to Wine Country, Dine at the onsite Palms Grill. free Wi-Fi and truck and RV parking. making it the perfect location to explore 200 S. McDowell Blvd. • 707.763.0994 1368 N. McDowell Blvd. • 707.765.0333 Sonoma, Napa, San Francisco, and the bestwestern.com/petalumainn motel6.com coast. Its restaurant/lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. HAMPTON INN PETALUMA PETALUMA VALLEY INN 745 Baywood Dr. • 707.283.2888 ❖ Housed in a historic silk mill, the Hampton This hotel is just minutes from several sheratonsonoma.com Inn Petaluma offers high-end comfort. En- breweries. Rooms joy complimentary breakfast and relax by include a micro- the firepit with a glass of wine or beer. wave, fridge, and 450 Jefferson St. • 707.397.0000 free Wi-Fi. Enjoy hamptonpetaluma.hamptonbyhilton.com complimentary breakfast and sea- HOTEL PETALUMA sonal pool. Built in 1923 in the heart of downtown, this 5135 Montero boutique hotel is steps away from shop- Way • ping, restaurants, and more. Off the lobby, 707.795.9000 you’ll find wine tasting and fine dining. petalumavalley 205 Kentucky St. • 707.559.3393 innca.com hotelpetaluma.com QUALITY INN KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA SAN PETALUMA- FRANCISCO NORTH/PETALUMA KOA SONOMA Go camping, from rustic to refined — RV Just a half mile sites with patios, cabins, and glamping, from Lagunitas plus a dog park and tons of fun activities. Brewing Company, 20 Rainsville Rd. • 707.763.1492 the inn offers free petalumakoa.com Wi-Fi, a fitness QUALITY INN PETALUMA-SONOMA center, compli- Make charming Quality Inn Petaluma-Sonoma — just off Hwy 101 METRO HOTEL mentary breakfast, — your base for exploring beaches, Wine Country, shopping, and The French-inspired boutique hotel fea- and seasonal pool. adventure. The rooms have great amenities and you can enjoy a tures rooms with 65-inch smart TVs and 5100 Montero complimentary breakfast on the patio. claw-foot tubs. Enjoy the in-house cafe Way • 5100 Montero Way with free coffee, crepes, and wine tasting. 707.664.1155 508 Petaluma Blvd. S. • 707.773.4900 winecountryqi.com winecountryqi.com metrolodging.com c quality inn petaluma-sonoma

20 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com WASHINGTON SQUARE Washington Square SHOPPING CENTER Shopping Center STORES Alfredo’s Italian At one of Petaluma’s busiest intersections, East Washington and South McDowell boulevards, Restaurant Washington Square Shopping Center has been Petaluma’s go-to retail center since 1973. You’ll find just about anything you could possibly want here, from countless restaurants to a Safeway AT&T Wireless supermarket, banks, a veterinary office, a travel agency, jewelers, and dry cleaners. Washington Square Bank of America-ATM truly has something for everyone. Come here for a cell phone, a new hairdo, or a mani-pedi. You’ll love the convenience. 301 S. McDowell Blvd. Coldstone Creamery

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Fusion Nails and Spa

Game Stop

Gold Rush Jewelers

Hallmark Creations

London Pride Cleaners

Lucchesi’s Deli

Noah’s NY Bagels

Ohana Hawaiian BBQ

Panda Express

Party City

Peet’s Coffee & Tea

Pet Food Express

Planet Fitness

Peet’s Coffee Round Table Pizza Safeway Coldstone Creamery Alfredo’s Italian Restaurant See’s Candies

Staples

Supercuts

Washington Square Veterinary

Wells Fargo Bank

Westamerica Bank

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 21 Petaluma’s Past The Carlson-Currier Silk Mill A LOCAL HISTORIAN SHARES HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CITY’S HISTORY. BY KATHERINE J. RINEHART 1885 Some of Petaluma’s most ornate and elaborate buildings are constructed, featuring cast-iron facades and 1871 Italianate detailing. Examples can be Peter Donahue initiates found throughout regular service on his newly downtown, but some 1858 constructed San Francisco of the most notable 1892 and North Pacific Railroad are located on West- On April 8, the State Legislature line from the bay steam- ern Avenue between The Carlson-Currier Silk approves the act to incorporate the boat terminals in Marin to Petaluma Boulevard Mill Company builds a mill town of Petaluma. Santa Rosa. The railroad and Kentucky Streets. in the city’s new Factory secures Petaluma’s position District. The building as the commercial hub of reopened in 2018 as a Sonoma County. Hampton Inn.

1879 1886 The first practical egg incubator is McNear erects McNear’s Saloon & Dining invented by Petaluma residents Lyman House. The adjacent Mystic Theatre is built Byce and Isaac Dias, setting the stage for in 1911, showcasing silent films and weekend the city’s economic boom. vaudeville acts.

The Mystic Theatre 1864 Grain merchant and banker John A. McNear and his brother, George, erect a brick warehouse on what would later be the site of the Golden Eagle Milling Company. COURTESY OF SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY (4); MCNEAR IMAGE: PETALUMA HISTORICAL HISTORICAL PETALUMA (4); MCNEAR IMAGE: LIBRARY OF SONOMA COUNTY COURTESY & MUSEUM LIBRARY

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Experience the Past

FREE DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS EXPERIENCE HIS- TORY WITH THE 1914 PETALUMANS OF YESTERYEAR. The Northwestern Egg Day Parade, 1918 Pacific Railroad Depot and park Courtesy of the are dedicated 1918 Petaluma Historical on April 24. The Library & Museum, Mission Revival– Bert Kerrigan of the costumed docents style depot was Chamber of Commerce 1995 lead you on a free proclaims Petaluma as guided tour of designed by D.J. Downtown Petaluma “The World’s Egg Basket” downtown. Tours Patterson, an in- is formally listed on and establishes the first meet on the museum house architect the National Register Egg Day Parade — a steps at 10:30 a.m. on for the Southern of Historic Places. Pacific Railroad. It tradition that continues most Saturdays, May reopened as the today at the Butter & Egg through October. Visitors Center in Parade and Festival. 2005. NOW ON DISPLAY EXPLORE EXHIBITS AT THE PETALUMA HISTORICAL 1924 1975 LIBRARY & MUSEUM. Skip Sommer begins a major rehabil- April 4–May 17: Local Hotel Petaluma is Girl Takes Flight; The dedicated on April 10. itation of The Great Petaluma Mill, Chicken Rancher’s The five-story, a complex of stone, brick, and wood Daughter Gets Her Mediterranean-style buildings that was originally used as a Wings! Enjoy a building was meat warehouse for hunters who came retrospective of the designed by to Petaluma in the 19th century. Powder Puff Derby Frederick Whitton. The original racing pilots. Great Petaluma Mill Aug. 26– Nov. 2: Petaluma’s Participa- tion in the Women’s Suffrage Movement: A Celebration of Democracy Sept. 4–Dec. 20: The 1940 Imaginative Carvings of William Caldwell Petaluma lives up to its reputation as a major producer of eggs, as MORE TO DISCOVER the city’s chicken industry supplies Brochures of historic 32 percent of California’s eggs. sites are available at the Visitors Center or for download at visitpetaluma.com. COURTESY OF SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY OF SONOMA COUNTY COURTESY

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 23 The Petaluma Experts

Whether you’re looking for a vintage downtown bungalow Margaret Schrock Dino Wilson or a house in the country, a sweat-equity dream project or Margaret Schrock knows Petaluma. As a property specialist As a top producer in Marin and Sonoma counties, Dino Wilson and 26-year resident who has worked and raised her children draws on his past experience as a sales executive and small- a luxury turnkey estate, in the community, she has the knowledge, track record, and business owner to deliver a pragmatic, hands-on approach. Margaret Schrock and creative mindset to get the job done, even in a challenging His loyal following of clients and referrals is a strong testament Dino Wilson can help you market or situation. As a top-producing agent in Sonoma to his integrity. Dino’s personal experience in real estate invest- from start to finish. Working County, Margaret’s sales speak for themselves. ing and remodeling gives him firsthand understanding of the with them, you’ll experience complexities involved in each and every transaction.

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26 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com COMPASS HOMES BY GAEL Gael Grove has been helping customers buy and sell real estate in Petaluma for more than 40 years. As a top producer, Gael has earned the highest accolades from her peers, including Petaluma’s Realtor of the Year award. Clients have praised her professionalism, integrity, and uncanny ability to make the home buying and selling process easier to handle.

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DOUG HECKER—REALTOR, COLDWELL BANKER CUNHA + CLARKE GROUP | REALTORS Known for its distinctly charming and historic downtown, Opening doors in Sonoma County and Marin since 2004, they’re Petaluma is a close-knit community with convenient access your trusted top-producing real estate team. to Wine Country, the redwoods, and the coast. Doug Hecker 127 4th St. of Coldwell Banker can connect you to the perfect home. #LoveWhereYouLive MARNI CUNHA + SALLYANN CLARKE 165 1st St. Amy Bridges + Christian Clarke COMPASS | CUNHA + CLARKE GROUP | DRE #01754207 doughecker.com | [email protected] ccgroupre.com c doug.m.hecker | cf cbcalifornia | d cb_california c cunhaclarkegroup | f livnlovnsoco.compass

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 27 MAKERS MARKET MEET SIX CREATORS BEHIND PETALUMA’S ARTISAN RENAISSANCE.

BY JESSIE FETTERLING

etaluma is a magical place that boasts Pan abundance of creative talent. Wander around town, and you’ll find makers busy at their craft: chefs cooking up delicious jams, zesty BBQ sauces, or aromatic spice mixes; designers creating Michael “Bug” Deakin richly detailed jewelry, clothing, and Favorite Local Artisans: Ricky Watts and Ryan Petersen, artists; accessories; and a craftsman who turned you can find their murals around downtown. his love for recycled materials into a popular TV show. So, take a walk — and meet the passionate and brilliant folks ROBINDIRA UNSWORTH behind the goods. Jewelry Designer

For Robindira Unsworth, every MICHAEL “BUG” DEAKIN piece of jewelry she designs tells a Heritage Salvage story. The world-renowned jeweler has been crafting dazzling adorn- Finding beauty in old pieces of barnwood or beams gathered ments for 20 years, but she initially from fallen structures, Michael “Bug” Deakin turns trash into found her passion for design by practical treasures — think sliding barn doors, custom tables, and sewing handbags for local bou- even flooring. His passion for wood craftsmanship began in the Robindira tiques. Now, she and her husband 1970s, when he built a residence out of reclaimed materials on Unsworth run a lifestyle store, Robindira the mudflats in Vancouver, Canada. In 2000, he brought his reuse Unsworth, where you can peruse philosophy to Petaluma and opened Heritage Salvage, selling her unique jewelry — inset with unusual stones she personally restored materials for building houses, business showrooms, selects — as well as clothing, handmade shoes, Italian leather restaurants, and more. He’s since published a book and created a bags, and home decor.

show, Heritage Hunters, for DIY Network. Favorite Local Restaurant: Della Fattoria OF ROBINDIRA UNSWORTH COURTESY BOTTOM: TOBIAS; MITCH TOP:

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CHUCK ROSS F.A. Nino’s Artisan Products

The F.A. Nino’s team cooks up their Chuck Ross handcrafted pepper- based sauces, BBQ sauces, and dry rubs with love. Owner Chuck Ross’s affinity for good food started early in the kitchens of his grandmother and mother, where he learned old-school Mexican and Irish cooking techniques. He then worked in the restaurant biz before venturing off on his own. “What makes Petaluma a great place for makers is not just the variety but the makers themselves,” he says. “From a chef’s standpoint, you can pretty much find the highest quality of anything here — cheese, meat, produce, music, art, coffee, Tony and Desiree Rickwood beer, wine, and of course, hot sauces.” Favorite Local Shop: Petaluma Coffee easy, as residents “love to shop locally, so WIND MCALISTER & Tea Co. the demand is here to make something Sonoma Spice Queen unique,” Goodrich says. Plus, she believes the locals are more neighborly and have Sonoma Spice Queen is known for its Leslie an affinity to gather with friends over a handmade organic spice mixes, BBQ rubs, Goodrich great meal made with local ingredients. salts, and hot chocolates. What started as Where to Buy: Oliver’s Markets in Sonoma Wind McAlister’s love for learning about County, Jackson Family Wines, Marin how different cultures and people relate to French Cheese each other turned into a passion for spices. She chose Petaluma to set up shop because it’s “filled with adventurous people who TONY AND DESIREE RICKWOOD want to buy things that are produced Petaluma Textile & Design locally,” she says. “They care about the environment, organics, and where their Opened in 2006, Petaluma Textile & De- food is being sourced.” sign is the resource for designer fabrics, Favorite Local Company: Petaluma Toffee window treatments, bedding, slipcovers, Company LESLIE GOODRICH and upholstery in Petaluma — but cus- Lala’s Jam Bar and Urban Farmstand tomers come from as far as San Francisco to get custom designs made here. The Lala’s Jam Bar may be the only jam shop business was conceived out of Desiree in all of Sonoma County — but it’s so much Rickwood’s love of design and sewing more than that. Leslie Goodrich came out and husband Tony’s ability to fabricate of retirement simply to make and sell jam, her “sometimes seemingly impossible but when she opened her retail store, it ideas into reality,” she says. Large demand quickly became a destination for foodies encouraged the husband-wife team to looking for not only delicious, organic move into the larger space on Western jams but also other local artisanal goods. Avenue that they occupy today. CALI GODLEY Having a shop in Petaluma makes it Favorite Local Shop: Good Gray Wind McAlister

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 29 DOWNTOWN Catch tunes played by the virtuoso himself, John “Petaluma Pete” Maher. DAVID H. COLLIER DAVID

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wine tasting, fine dining, fresh air — when it comes to the perfect romantic getaway, petaluma has it all.

BY LOUIE CHRISTENSEN

e needed to escape the predictable lines of AMONG THE VINES The fog had just lifted from the grape- the city, to get away from the red taillights vines when we pulled onto the McEvoy and the glow of computer screens. We wanted Ranch property, revealing the beautiful W rolling hills of the Petaluma Gap AVA. to find something more heartfelt. The decision to stay The tasting consisted of chardonnay, in Petaluma was an easy one to make when my wife, pinot noir, and olive oil. Thanks to the Maggie, showed me Hotel Petaluma. The building was cooler microclimate of the Petaluma Gap, striking, and it was walking distance from dozens of the pinot and chardonnay had a freshness not often found in other regions — and restaurants with hundreds of great reviews. the winemakers at McEvoy Ranch were We hopped in the car and made our escape. crafting some special wines. Lured in by

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 31 Maybe it was the welcoming storefronts, the ornately designed historic ironfront buildings, or the tree-lined streets, but there was something so comforting, so “American Heartland,” about Petaluma. the aroma of the estate-harvested ODE lavender lotion, we stopped in the winery’s store to peruse the selection of organic

1 beauty products before heading to our next destination. With Petaluma settled in the heart of 2 Wine Country, we felt like the whole of Sonoma County and Napa Valley were within reach. The drive out to Bodega — where Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds was filmed — was as beautiful as we imagined it would be. Being a Hitchcock fan, I couldn’t help but indulge in some sightseeing. When we (read: my wife) had had enough, we swung by Sonoma Coast Vineyards for a seaside tasting. Our trip to the coast complete, we headed back to town for dinner.

3 HOMETOWN HEART We set out on foot to see what restaurant would grab our attention along Petaluma’s charming streets. Maybe it was the welcoming storefronts, the ornately designed historic ironfront buildings, or the tree- lined streets, but there was something so comforting, so “American Heartland,” about Petaluma. We came across Sugo Trattoria and were immediately drawn in. With a delicious menu of modern and classic Italian cuisine, Sugo rose to the occasion and truly impressed us — as did my pistachio- crusted salmon and my wife’s ricotta 4 gnocchi. 1-2: CALI GODLEY; 3: COURTESY OF SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM; 4: KELLER ESTATE WINERY 4: KELLER ESTATE TOURISM; OF SONOMA COUNTY 3: COURTESY 1-2: CALI GODLEY;

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Mind the Petaluma Gap

EXPLORE WINE COUNTRY’S NEWEST AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREA.

Long known as the “Gateway to Wine Country,” Petaluma is fast becoming a must-visit for wine lovers. Sonoma County’s most recent American Viticultural Area (AVA), the Petaluma Gap AVA has produced dozens of 90-plus point wines that are bringing in the 5 awards and visitors.

Start your wine-tasting journey in downtown Petaluma. Adobe Road Winery offers a welcoming setting as you sip, while Barber Cellars serves up small-batch wines at Hotel Petaluma. Pinot noir fans will love Black Knight Vineyards’ selection of reds. Fancy ports over pinots? Visit Sonoma Portworks to sample dessert wines, grappa, and port.

Head out to the countryside for a picnic and a bottle of wine at Karah Estate Vineyard. The 35-acre winery specializes in estate-grown Burgundy-style pinot noir and smaller-batch estate chardonnay.

Parum Leo Winery has long provided the first sighting of grapevines for visitors heading north to Petaluma. Stop by the 6 tasting room off Highway 101 for tastings, tours, or a scenic picnic. Both of us were ready to grab our des- FURTHER OUT Overlooking the Petaluma River, Keller sert right then and there, but we decided After a restful night’s sleep, we headed out Estate Winery offers one-hour tastings to venture out for a new spot. After a for some life-giving breakfast at Della Fat- and tours of the estate’s wine cave. short walk through the quaint downtown, toria. We sat in the eclectic dining room we came upon Whisper Sisters, a Azari Vineyards proprietors Kamal and cocktail bar with a small assorted menu. 1 & 2: Bites and sips at Whisper Sisters; Parichehr Azari’s wine-making approach is I ordered myself a drink from the cock- 3: Explore a piece of cinematic history in steeped in their Persian heritage, produc- tail menu while Maggie opted for a lush Bodega, where Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds was filmed;4: Keller Estate Winery; 5: Down- ing distinctive vinos such as the earthy, chocolate mousse. town Petaluma; 6: Hotel Petaluma.

5: SCOTT HESS; 6: COURTESY OF HOTEL PETALUMA OF HOTEL 6: COURTESY HESS; 5: SCOTT Persian-style shiraz.

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 33 and enjoyed our coffee and hearty fare. By now, the doors of Adobe Road Winery had opened. We weren’t the first group there — a good sign if you ask me. Located on charming Petaluma Boulevard, Adobe Road had the largest selection of varietals we came across, from zesty sau- vignon blanc to bold cabernets. Before I could ask Maggie if she was interested in lunch, she had already pulled up directions for our next culinary adventure. The Swedish-inspired menu at Stock- home was so playful and unique that we couldn’t help but take some pictures for our 2 Instagram feeds. We ordered a few plates to split and were honestly wowed. Every plate 3 was laid out like a painting on a canvas — bursting with color, texture, and creativity.

WOULDN’T BE COMPLETE We had always told ourselves we’d stop at Keller Estate Winery on our way into Sonoma. Now that we were in Petaluma, we decided to finally pay it a visit. The tasting lineup consisted of pinot noir and chardonnay; the lovely staff

1: Breakfast salad and toast at Della Fattoria; 2: Adobe Road Winery; 3: Wagyu beef burger at Rosen’s 256 1 North.

walked us through how each microclimate potato and mushroom flatbread, sipped on affects the vines, the fruit, and the wine. some IPAs, and enjoyed the live music. Petaluma Gap AVA is California’s newest We had a hard time fighting the urge to regional designation, so it was nice to learn stay for a laid-back meal, but we had a table GRAB A CRAFT more about this emerging wine destination. reserved at Rosen’s 256 North. We were Our wine tasting now over, we swung impressed by the refined elegance of the BREW IN by Petaluma’s world-famous brewery — bar and lounge and the menu of gourmet PETALUMA! Lagunitas Brewing Company. Our fridge burgers, tender steaks, and sophisticated back home usually holds at least one of pasta entrees. After dinner, we wandered Lagunitas’s offerings, so we couldn’t pass over the footbridge that crosses the on the chance to experience the taproom Petaluma River to soak in the small town’s firsthand. We ordered ourselves the sweet peaceful vibes. ❖

MORE THAN WINE COUNTRY My wife and I have made soft breezes, scenic views, every cocktail and entree was Petaluma is a place where you countless trips to Napa and and birds chirping, while the delicious. come to recharge after an Sonoma, but nothing could city played host to some Petaluma isn’t somewhere overfilled season, and revisit compare to our unforgettable truly spectacular purveyors you visit just once; it isn’t a whenever you need a breath weekend getaway in Petaluma. of food and drink. Every vista destination to check off your of fresh air … and a glass of The vineyards were full of we visited was jaw-dropping; bucket list and move on. pinot noir. OPPOSITE: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; 1, 2: CALI GODLEY; 3: MITCH TOBIAS 3: MITCH 1, 2: CALI GODLEY; SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; OPPOSITE:

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Catch a romantic vineyard sunset!

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 35 DESTINATION WILD GOAT BISTRO Enjoy casual, upscale European bistro-style dining. Well known DELICIOUS as a local favorite offering healthy gluten-free and vegan options, plus amazing desserts, Wild Goat Bistro also has a friendly, FROM DOWN-HOME PUB FARE TO AUTHENTIC knowledgeable staff and a well-curated wine and beer list. ETHNIC EATS TO FINE DINING, EVERY MEAL IN 6 Petaluma Blvd. N. PETALUMA IS GUARANTEED TO SATISFY. wildgoatbistro.com | c wild-goat-bistro

STOCKHOME Nordic flavor meets Mediterranean flair in downtown Petaluma. Stockhome serves a delicious variety of contemporary and traditional Swedish cuisine alongside Middle Eastern favorites. Pita and kebab plates, Swedish meatballs, big salads, and classic gravlax are among the tasty options. The family-friendly food and atmosphere guarantee an enjoyable and relaxing dining experience. 220 Western Ave.

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ROSEN’S 256 NORTH CUCINA PARADISO This rustic restaurant features craft cocktails, house-brewed Local family-owned Cucina Paradiso is an elegantly traditional beer, and the largest bar in Sonoma County. Enjoy fresh sea- slice of Italy, with old-school waiters and an excellent wine list food, prime beef, their famous pot pie, and slow-roasted prime from Italy and Sonoma County. Chef-owner Dennis Hernandez rib. Bonus: live music on the weekends and happy hour six days creates everything from scratch, including homemade pastas, a week. And for dessert, J.M. Rosen’s Cheesecake. desserts, and bread using only the finest ingredients. 256 Petaluma Blvd. N. 114 Petaluma Blvd. N.

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AYAWASKA RESTOBAR Serving authentic Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist, Ayawaska RestoBar brings a world-class dining experience to Pet- aluma. The Dagnino family of restaura- teurs indulges your senses in the rich and vibrant tastes of Peru with exotic shared plates, luscious entrées and a cocktail list fit for paradise. Buen provecho (Bon appetite)! 101 2nd St. #190

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VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 37 OLD CHICAGO PIZZA See why Old Chicago Pizza has been winner of the “Best of WINE OR LOSE CAFE Petaluma” award for pizza 14 years running. Enjoy the views from Enjoy more than 350 board games while dining at this great their eatery in historic downtown. Their second location on North family-friendly addition to downtown. Savor comfort food like McDowell offers delivery and pick-up, with sit-down availability. Parmesan-crusted grilled cheese or chicken and waffles served 41 Petaluma Blvd. N. in a shareable tapas style. Open six days a week, brunch on 1390 N. McDowell weekends and happy hour weekdays. 131 Kentucky St. oldchgo.com c oldchgo | f old-chicago-pizza wineorlose.com | cf wineorlose

PUB REPUBLIC Modern, urban, but warmed by rustic stone, wood, and chalkboard menus, Pub Republic is at once family-friendly and perfect for a date or business meeting. This welcoming neighborhood gastropub has TVs for catching the games, an outdoor patio and beer garden with heaters for chilly nights, California wines, and rotating craft beers. Pub Republic is known for its fresh, high quality, locally sourced produce, and a menu offering salads, burgers, steaks, and seafood at reasonable prices — but they’re downright famous for their Brussels sprout tacos. On Friday or Saturday nights, come for the live music. 3120-A Lakeville Hwy.

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HANK’S The newest entry to Theatre District Square’s dining scene, Hank’s is already a hit. Come for the wood-fired artisan pies cooked to perfection and pasta such as Grandma Gina’s Gnocchi. Pair with an Italian red, white, or sparkling vino, or a selection from one of the 18 handcrafted taps. Dine outdoors on the patio, and don’t miss happy hour Wednesday through Sunday. 151 Petaluma Blvd. S.

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PETALUMA PIE COMPANY Whether your mood is for savory or sweet, Petaluma Pie Company has something to please your palate. Local couple Angelo Sacerdote and Lina Hoshino use seasonal and organic ingredients, and they can make pies for your wedding or welcome your dog to their patio in the heart of downtown. 125 Petaluma Blvd. N. petalumapie.com c petalumapiecompany df petalumapie

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 39 CENTRAL SIMPLY STRUDELS MARKET Petaluma chef Jarret Dennis Mediterranean-inspired farm- is known for his handmade to-table fare gets paired with strudels with delightful sweet THE BAGEL MILL expertly curated wines in the and savory fillings. Perfect as a The Bagel Mill specializes in organic East Coast inspired bagels heart of historic downtown. gift, or treat yourself. with a West Coast twist. 42 Petaluma Blvd. N. 212 Western Ave. simplystrudels.com centralmarketpetaluma.com c strudelguy thebagelmill.com d simplystrudels cf thebagelmillpetaluma | d thebagelmill

THE SHUCKERY Enjoy seafood how it’s meant to be — fresh, seasonal, and playful. Savor The Shuckery’s raw oysters and a selection of artfully crafted, ocean-inspired dishes. Much more than an oyster bar, The Shuckery is a culinary experience that stands for warm hospitality and food that comforts and excites. 100 Washington St.

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BREWSTERS BEER GARDEN Come for the beer, stay for the party. Enjoy locally sourced Northern California cuisine inspired by backyard BBQ with an excellent selection of craft beers and classic cocktails. Hang out for a game of bocce ball while the kids tackle the play area in a family-friendly atmosphere. Live music and large firepit warm up the scene in a spacious historic downtown Petaluma setting, perfect for large groups or that special event. 229 Water St. N. brewstersbeergarden.com cf brewstersbeergarden

NICK’S COVE Located just 20 minutes west of Petaluma, Nick’s Cove is a beautiful and nostalgic destination known for its homegrown farm-to-table cuisine on the pristine shores of Tomales Bay. The menu is sourced from their on-site garden as well as local farms, fishermen, and cheesemakers. Dine on fresh oysters, sip on a craft cocktail, and soak in the beauty of West Marin. 23240 Hwy. 1, Marshall

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HERE ARE TEN REASONS WHY PETALUMA’S HISTORIC HUB IS THE PLACE TO TREAT YOURSELF.

BY FRANCES RIVETTI PHOTOGRAPHY BY CALI GODLEY & MITCH TOBIAS

hen it comes to foodie-centric menus, shopping sprees, and melt-in-the- moment spa sessions, you simply can’t go wrong in downtown Petaluma. Discover why folks just can’t get enough of this walkable boutique and Wdining district with its supersized charm.

BREAKFAST (AND BRUNCH) OF CHAMPIONS 1 Start your mornings right at these spectacular breakfast spots. Zagat-rated Water Street Bistro delights visitors with French-inspired fare. Order house-made quiche, toast with smoked salmon, or freshly baked pastries. Della Fattoria draws a dedicated morning crowd of locals, and for good reason. Try the rosemary Meyer lemon toast or a bowl of hot oatmeal brûlée with cream. Brunch is served in this celebrated European-style cafe every Saturday and Sunday. American breakfast classics abound at Hallie’s Diner. Get here early — there’s always a line — to sample hearty blueberry and cornmeal pancakes or savory plates of bacon, eggs, and muffins. Or tuck into crab Benedict, biscuits and gravy, or rib eye and eggs at 1950s-throwback Sax’s Joint. Bite into organic, house-made bagels at The Bagel Mill. Choose from a selection of classic flavors made with freshly milled whole wheat, and wash it down with an espresso.

GLOBAL CUISINE 2 Taste the best of world cuisines, all from the comfort of Petaluma. Sample authentic Japanese cuisine at sophisticated Sake 107. Try the “Dancing Calamari” — delicious calamari sauteed with spinach and fresh mushroom — or a fire- cracker roll with deep-fried spicy hamachi topped with garlic eggplant and spicy sauce. If you’re in the mood for great Mexican food, popular Mi Pueblo serves up savory

1: Brian’s Comics; 2: Savor delicious octopus at Ayawaska RestoBar; 3: Fashion finds at Obsessed; 4: Unique household goods at Boho Bungalow; 5: Relax at one of Petaluma’s tranquil day spas;

6: Start the day right with breakfast at Hallie’s Diner. 5: STOCKSY.COM 2, 3, 4, 6: CALI GODLEY; TOBIAS; 1: MITCH

42 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com PHOTO CREDIT 2 3 4 5 6 VisitPetaluma.com |2020-2021 43 DOWNTOWN specials including carne asada, street tacos, and a big ol’ tostada raspada, plus margaritas as big as your head! For ceviche and other contemporary Peruvian eats, head to Ayawaska RestoBar. Dine by the Petaluma River and enjoy a pisco sour with a wide range of tasty dishes made for sharing. Dinner and a movie? Across the street from the movie theater, Pho Sonoma serves up bowls of the flavorful Vietnam- ese staple, as well as savory BBQ pork and avocado smoothies. Reservations are recommended at the Zagat-rated Risibisi, where Petalumans pack the dining room and bar for seasonal Italian cuisine. Pair the wild boar gnocchi and crispy duck salad with a pinot noir. 1

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Taste traditional Turkish cuisine at Real Doner, with standouts such as chicken doner, shish kebabs with hummus, and baba ghanoush. How about a morning of Israeli cuisine at cozy Pearl Petaluma? Try the Israeli Breakfast — za’atar pita, labneh, and yellow split pea puree served with a beet and cabbage salad. Family-friendly Stockhome celebrates the vibrant flavors of its namesake city in fusion-style fashion — think Swedish favorites with a Middle Eastern influence. Casual, original, and fun. 1: LISE AILEEN PHOTOGRAPHY; 2: MITCH TOBIAS; 3: COURTESY OF OOH LA LUXE; 4: STEVE RUSTAD 4: STEVE OF OOH LA LUXE; 3: COURTESY TOBIAS; 2: MITCH 1: LISE AILEEN PHOTOGRAPHY;

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In Petaluma, “handmade” isn’t just a description of the goods — it’s a way

5 6 of life. tionery, bath and body products, items for 7 the home, and more — all produced locally. Splendid Little Shoppe is as charming as its name suggests thanks to its curated collection of jewelry, easy-to-wear fashions and accessories. Peruse specially crafted jewelry at Hollingsworth Jewelers, where you’ll be treated to friendly service from owners Mike and Tammy Hollingsworth and their dog, Buhler. Shop for upscale jewelry and carryalls at In The Making — all handcrafted by talented craftspeople Jenn Conner and Siri Hansdotter. Looking to liven up your home? The Boho Bungalow is a hit with locals and visitors with its hand-selected assortment of goods, while Bay-ti (Arabic for “my house”) offers designer furniture, home decor, and more sourced from owner Rachid Ameziane Hassani’s native Morocco. FASHION STATEMENT Shoes, where you’ll find the best in luxury 3 Make your look effortless with the footwear brands, plus handbags, socks, and ANTIQUE TREASURES latest and greatest in global and local other accessories. 5 With more than 20 antique stores — fashion. If you a spot a stellar pair of glasses plus antique fairs every spring and fall — Find trendy pieces at affordable prices around town, chances are it was purchased Petaluma is a haven for collectors. at Threads A Boutique, or go eco-friendly at Uber Optics. The cutesy optical shop Explore three floors of antique fur- with the curated selection of handcrafted has built up a cultlike following with its nishings, jewelry, art, and more at Sienna clothing at Indigenous. For the refined rock-and-roll vibes and independently Antiques, located inside one of the city’s shopper, Obsessed is a slice of fashion designed frames. original ironfront buildings. paradise, while J. Fermi can help you pick Shop for the boys at Louis Thomas, Known for its sumptuous seasonal dis- out the perfect outfit for work or play. which has serviced well-dressed dudes plays, Chelsea Antiques houses more than Nail the Wine Country boho vibe at looking for stylish gentlemen’s apparel 25 independent dealers selling a variety Ooh La Luxe, owned and operated by since 1946. Work, play, and formal occa- of household items, artworks, and other twin sisters Cristina Wilson Hudlin and sions are all covered in this gem of a store. unique artifacts from around the world. Michelle Wilson Bien. Vicki’s Secret Wander through a delightful maze Designer Consignments draws dedicated ARTISANAL GOODS customers from far and wide thanks to 4 In Petaluma, “handmade” isn’t just a its collection of vintage couture labels, description of the goods — it’s a way of life. 1: Stockhome; 2: Mussels at Pearl Petaluma; 3: Cristina Wilson Hudlin and Michelle Wilson including Armani, Chanel, and Prada. Field Works makes souvenir shopping Bien of Ooh La Luxe; 4: Bay-ti; 5: Uber Optics; Finish off your outfit atPasseggiata easy with unique gift items including sta- 6: The Shuckery; 7: Louis Thomas. 5: MITCH TOBIAS; 6: COURTESY OF THE SHUCKERY; 7: CALI GODLEY OF THE SHUCKERY; 6: COURTESY TOBIAS; 5: MITCH

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of treasure-filled nooks and crannies — Heebe Jeebe General Store is packed musket balls from the Napoleonic War? including an original bank vault — at to the rafters with quirky toys, art, souvenir You don’t have to be an avid collector Vintage Bank Antiques. This elegant mugs, and much more. Capture the mo- to enjoy the hourlong tour at Petaluma’s space is crammed with vintage jewelry, fine ment with a strip of four black-and-white most unique shopping emporium–meets– furniture, and world-class art. snapshots from the photo booth, and say museum. Rebuild your home’s personality at hello to the shop’s sweet pup, Rheya. Whether you’re an amateur gardener or Yankee Girl Antiques, with its selection of Brian’s Comics may be easy to miss, an expert green thumb, Petaluma Seed American and European furnishings. For but inside you’ll find an incredible stash Bank is a must-visit. With more than rustic and whimsical vintage decor, Sum- of popular comics alongside rare and 1,200 varieties of vegetables, flowers, and mer Cottage Antiques is the place to go. original issues. The beloved Copper- herbs, the world-famous seed emporium Variety is the spice of life — and that’s field’s Books is a literary haven, with a boasts one of the largest catalog of heir- exactly what you’ll find withThe Find’s remarkable selection of new, used, and loom seed packets in the world. wide selection of antiques and local art. hard-to-find books. Filled with rare and vintage military UNIQUE DISCOVERIES paraphernalia, Military Antiques & 1: Summer Cottage Antiques; 2: Get literary at Copperfield’s Books;3: Brixx Pizzaria; 6 There’s no end to the treasures Museum is the spot for history buffs. 4: Petaluma Seed Bank; 5: Wild Goat Bistro; you’ll discover in Petaluma. Not hankering for Civil War–era pins or 6: Taps Beer Co. & Kitchen. 1: CALI GODLEY; 2 & 3: PAIGE GREEN 2 & 3: PAIGE 1: CALI GODLEY;

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Sip your way through a rotating tap of 30-plus craft brews, local wines, and a full range of cocktails. ON TAP Brewsters Beer Garden is the place 7 Whether you’re into craft beers, to be on a warm evening. Sip your way wines, or cocktails, Petaluma has the through a rotating tap of 30-plus craft perfect libation for you. brews, local wines, and a full range of Grab a seat at the historic McNear’s cocktails. The dog-friendly space also Saloon & Dining House. Next door to the features a firepit, kids’ play area, and Mystic Theatre, it’s ideal for a drink or bocce ball. two before catching a show. And coming Famous for its Cheers-like atmosphere, soon is a new banquet room, perfect for a Brixx Pizzeria pairs a menu of beer, wines, party or special event. and cocktails with 20-plus specialty pizzas. Overlooking the river, Taps Beer Co. & Kitchen is an intimate gastropub 8 FOODIE PARADISE GROW YOUR and beer garden with a superb Come hungry for Petaluma’s world- GARDEN AT selection of international ales, plus class restaurants and eateries. must-try chicken wings and Kore- Wild Goat Bistro will win you over with THE SEED BANK an short ribs. Dogs are welcome in its friendly vibe, seasonal salads, and tasty the beer garden. Neapolitan-style pizzas. For fresh-shucked 4 & 6:CALI GODLEY; 5: MITCH TOBIAS 5: MITCH 4 & 6:CALI GODLEY;

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Just five minutes north of downtown, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets is a locus of popular designer brands. With more than 30 name-brand stores including Saks OFF 5th, Kate Spade New York, Adidas, and Michael 2 Kors Outlet, you’re likely to walk away with 3 something good. You can also support a good cause! Shop at PETaluma PET Pals Great Stuff Thrift Store; proceeds support local pet rescue efforts.

oysters and pan-seared fish, Stop by The Sweet Zone to sample house- grab a table at The made fudge and ice cream and peruse hundreds BITES AROUND TOWN Shuckery. of different candies. For more dairy goodness, Downtown isn’t the only Feeling family-owned Lala’s Creamery crafts handmade ice place to stop for a bite. like Italian? creams, offering traditional and modern flavors. Settle in for old-school Hank’s has Part sweet, part savory — all delicious. Petaluma breakfast at Two Niner made a Pie Company bakes up scrumptious pies made with Diner or Palms Grill; name for local ingredients. spring for burgers and itself with beer at Butcher Crown its wood- SPA DAY Roadhouse or Chili fired pizzas 10 Indulge yourself with a premium spa Joe’s; or order fish and and homemade experience. chips at Pub Republic or meatballs. For tradi- Soft Shell Day Spa is downtown Petaluma’s go-to Beyond the Glory. Tour tional dining, you can’t spot for massages, facials, body treatment, and ex- Asian cuisine with stops beat Cucina Paradiso and its made-from-scratch pert waxing services. For more intensive treatment, at Gohan, Lemongrass pasta dishes. At Trattoria Roma, you’ll find a menu stop by Destination Massage & Bodyworks, where Thai Cuisine, Simmer that’s equal parts comfort food and fine dining. former gymnast and certified massage therapist Vietnamese Kitchen, Street Social is garnering rave reviews as the Rosemarie Van Akin provides a choice of deep and Soban Korean new kid on the fine-dining block, serving up deli- tissue, therapeutic, and sports massages. Cuisine. For fusion cacies such as grilled coulotte with kohlrabi, confit Pamper yourself at Sensational Skin. Settle in flavors, try the Thai- potatoes, and broccoli and arugula rabi. for clinical treatments, facials, waxing, and more. American eats at And don’t forget to treat Fido, too! Pick up a treat Planning a night out? The spa does makeup, too. Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap. for your furry friend at Petaluma Pet Company. Finish your look at For All Salon & Spa, which Craving comfort food? specializes in full-service hair treatments as well as ❖ Alfredo’s Italian Restau- SWEET TREATS facials infused with CBD. rant serves up pasta, 9 Satisfy your sweet tooth at downtown’s ice seafood, and more. cream parlors, candy shops, and bakeries. 1: Soft Shell Day Spa; 2 & 3: Petaluma Pie Company. 1: CALI GODLEY; 2 & 3: MITCH TOBIAS 2 & 3: MITCH 1: CALI GODLEY;

48 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PETALUMA 3 Lakeville St. 2 i C 2 Petaluma Visitors Center & Downtown Steamer Association Landing Park B T Copeland St. E

3 Weller St. ver a Ri alum Draw Pet 8 Foundry Wharf E. Washington St. Bridge Business Center 1 Turning A Basin & 1st St. Harbor 1 2 6 Petaluma Blvd. N. 4 2nd St. H St. G St.

P F St. Penry Foot 5 KentuckyPark St. Putnam Bridge 7 2 Plaza 8 2 4 Petaluma Blvd. S. Petaluma Visitors American Alley3 5 7 3 i 1 6 Center & Downtown 1 5 Walnut Association 10 Park Wickersham P Parking B 4th St. Park 1 2 4 E St. B Keller St.P 9 Bus Stop D Restrooms Washington St. P 5th St. Liberty St. T Transit Center D St. Electric Vehicle C St. Charging B St. Western Ave. 6th St. Howard St. 3 SMART Station

SHOPPING POINTS OF Vine & Barrel INTEREST Downtown Wine & Tapas Bar District 1. Phoenix Theater 4 Black Knight River Plaza 2. Visitors Center & Vineyards Downtown 5 Lan Mart Building Incavo Wine Association Lounge Theatre District 3. St. Vincent 6 Adobe Road de Paul Church Winery LODGING 4. Mystic Theatre/ La Dolce Vita McNear’s Saloon Hotel Petaluma Wine Bar & Dining House Metro Hotel Sonoma 5. Chamber of Portworks Hampton Inn Commerce Petaluma BREWERIES & See page 20 for a full 6. Petaluma Yacht #4 The Block Petaluma (20 Grey Street)TAPROOMS list of lodgings Club #5 Brewsters Beer Garden7. Boulevard (229 Cinema Water Rosen’s Street 256 North North) ATTRACTIONS 8. Wednesday 2 Brewsters Beer Evening Garden Military Antiques Farmers Market 3 The Block & Museum (June–Aug.) Petaluma Petaluma Trolley 9. Post Office PETALUMA VILLAGE Railway Museum Taps Beer Co. & 10. Saturday Kitchen PREMIUM OUTLETS Petaluma Arts Afternoon Dempsey’s Just 45 minutes north of San Francisco, Petaluma Village Center Farmers Market Restaurant Premium Outlets offers exclusive savings to VIP Shopper Club Petaluma (May–Nov.) & Brewery Members. Sign up for free and download the Digital VIP Coupon Historical Library & Museum Book at premiumoutlets.com/vip. WINE, SPIRITS, & 2200 Petaluma Blvd. N. TASTING ROOMS David Yearsley River Heritage Barber Cellars Center Barber Lee Spirits MAP: GARY NEWMAN DESIGN MAP: GARY

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FIELD WORKS Shop an eclectic mix of goods and an array of Petaluma and Sonoma County merchandise. 316 B St. fieldworksshop.com c f fieldworkspetaluma

PETALUMA PET COMPANY Bring your dog! Petaluma Pet Company carries a carefully curated selection of quality provisions for cats and dogs. Come in for their unique selection of USA-made treats, fun toys, helpful harnesses, cozy beds, and more. Bring your dog! 144 Petaluma Blvd. N.

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UBER OPTICS Flaunt your frames! Independently owned Uber Optics is the place to go for superchic eyewear. Peruse the optical PASSEGGIATA SHOES boutique’s high-end, fashion-forward selections, then let Let’s take a stroll! Discover one of Sonoma County’s best selec- owner Nancy Revis and her team outfit you with eyewear tions of shoes and leather goods sourced from around the world. that perfectly expresses your personal style. Just say “pass-a-jotta” for women’s and men’s styles by Camper, 19 Kentucky St. Chie Mihara, AS 98, Cydwoq, Frye, El Naturalista, and more. 7 Western Ave. (between Kentucky and The Blvd.) uberoptics.com cf passeggiatashoes cf uberoptics

GALLERY ONE Multiple award-winning Gallery One offers an exciting range of THREADS A BOUTIQUE emerging and established contemporary fine artists, as well as Located on Kentucky Street, Threads A Boutique has your the highest quality handcrafted works from ceramics to glass- day-to-day chic style covered. From business to casual, and work to jewelry, all from the U.S. and Canada. Check for special everything in between, including a wide variety of shoes and solo and group exhibitions. accessories. 209 Western Ave. 117 Kentucky St. petalumagalleryone.com threadsaboutique.com cf gallery-one-petaluma cf threadsaboutique | d threadsaboutique

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 51 FOR ALL SALON + SPA Sonoma County’s first lifestyle salon gives clients the chance to ehance their experience with premium CBD- enriched products. Nurture mind, body, and spirit with a full range of hair and spa services. 18 Petaluma Blvd. N.

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HOLLINGSWORTH JEWELERS GALLERY This family-owned business makes diamond dreams come true with a unique collection of engagement rings and fine jewelry along with personalized service. 5 Petaluma Blvd. N.

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OOH LA LUXE A trip to Petaluma wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Ooh La Luxe. This local favorite turned global brand offers unique, on-trend women’s fashions and gifts at their flagship boutique in the heart of historic downtown. Be sure to follow @oohlaluxe on Instagram for their latest styles and collaborations with today’s top influencers. Happy shopping! 109 Petaluma Blvd. N.

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52 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com PHOTO CREDIT Salvage Europe f c salvageeurope.com 425 1st St. friendly andknowledgeable team. while exploring thefullrange ofproducts andchatting withtheir space nearthehistoric Foundry Wharf, andenjoy aglass ofwine luxury andtimeless designthat hasbeenacornerstone ofthebrand. fifteenth- andsixteenth-century French oak, reflects the feelingof provenance. Their stock oftables,builtfrom reclaimed orold-growth uniquely stunning products, eachwithitsown deephistory andflawless brings decadesofrefined taste and experience to curate aselectionof that blendseamlessly inamoderncontext. Ownerandoperator JamesRuig Salvage Europe travels theworld insearch ofdistinctive architectural gems Visit Salvage Europe’s classic barn-style galleryandwarehouse salvage_europe salvageeuropeglobal VisitPetaluma.com |2020-2021 53 DOWNTOWN

PHOTO CREDIT WORK PETALUMA Started in 2012 by a Petaluma couple seeking an alternative to commuting that didn’t leave them at home all day, WORK VICKI’S SECRET Petaluma allows locals to work (and shop!) in town, and offers DESIGNER CONSIGNMENTS visitors hourly desks or meeting rooms when they need them. Find Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and more current Named “Winner, Best Coworking Space” in San Francisco Magazine. high fashion on consignment at well below retail, along with 10 4th St. personalized service at this chic downtown Petaluma boutique. 108 Petaluma Blvd. N. workpetaluma.com c workinpetaluma | f workpetaluma vickissecret.com | f vickissecretconsignments

TOY B VILLE Calling all toy lovers! Spend a while inside Toy B Ville and find unique toys, books, and educational products that stimulate a child’s creativity and imagination, have lasting value, and foster LALA’S CREAMERY a lifetime of learning. The shop’s helpful staff is ready to offer Try this old-fashioned, family-run spot for house-made ice cream recommendations, and be sure to ask about complimentary gift using local and organic ingredients, with vegan and gluten-free wrapping. options. 136 Petaluma Blvd. N. 134 Petaluma Blvd. N.

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SOFT SHELL Relax and rejuvenate with a massage or deluxe skin care service. BRIAN’S COMICS The day spa also features a boutique offering aromatherapy and Whether you’re an experienced reader or new, whether you’re natural bath and body products that soothe body and soul. eight or 80 years old, this cool downtown store fosters a love of 18 Kentucky St. comic books for all “fankind.” 1 4th St. Suite B softshellpetaluma.com | c softshellpetaluma brianscomics.com | c brianscomics | f brians_comics

ETHICAL CLOTHING OPERA HOUSE COLLECTIVE Effortlessly stylish and mindfully manufactured clothing, shoes, Find a curation of vintage, retro, and chic fashions plus gifts, and accessories. The clothes you reach for every time you open oddities, and antiques. Open daily. your closet. 145 Kentucky St. 122 Kentucky St. f operahousecollective | f auberginevintage ethicalclothing-petaluma.com f zoes_clothing_exchange c ethicalclothingpetaluma | f ethicalclothing

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 55 1 LA DOLCE VITA WINE LOUNGE PETALUMA’S GATHERING SPOT Wines and small plates THERE’S AN EXCITING PLACE TO GET TOGETHER IN PETALUMA’S THEATRE DISTRICT. indoors or on the patio. ldvwine.com PETALUMA’S HOTTEST new destination for shopping, open-air dining, and entertainment is Theatre Square, on the historic, scenic Petaluma River in downtown’s Theatre District. There’s plenty of convenient, free 2 FLOWER CASITA parking and something going on every day. theatre-district.com Flowers, workshops, and a sense of community. flowercasita.com

3 SOLE DESIRE Funky, fashionable, and comfortable shoes from top brands. soledesire.com

4 BODYROK Feel good with Pilates- inspired strength training. bodyrok.com/studio/ petaluma

5 SUGO TRATTORIA Handcrafted pastas and wine meets casual dining. sugotrattoria.com

6 THE SWEET ZONE Indulge at the largest candy store north of San Francisco. thesweetzone.com

7 PHO SONOMA Traditional southern RIVER PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER Vietnamese fare.

PARK AND WALK ALONG THE RIVER IN THE CENTER OF PETALUMA. 1 2 URBAN ELEMENTS Centrally located on the Petaluma River and across from the lively Theatre District, River Plaza Shopping Center is the ideal spot for 3 4 Transform your look or both fine and casual dining. Enjoy such popular restaurants as Taps, Dempsey’s, Paradise Sushi, and Everest Indian. Located just a mile freshen up your style. from Interstate 101, River Plaza also offers retail and more, all within a pedestrian-friendly environment that offers abundant parking. urbanelementssalon. com

RIVER PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER DINING AND SERVICES STEFANO’S PIZZA Pizza and more from this solar-powered Baskin-Robbins Grocery Outlet Sunrise Donuts pizzeria. Dempsey’s Restaurant & Brewery Lemus Insurance Taps Brewing Co. & Kitchen stefanossolarpizza.com Everest Indian Cricket Unlimited PCS Diomy’s Salon Paradise Sushi Merle Norman Cosmetics 5 6 7

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1 LA DOLCE VITA WINE LOUNGE PETALUMA’S GATHERING SPOT Wines and small plates THERE’S AN EXCITING PLACE TO GET TOGETHER IN PETALUMA’S THEATRE DISTRICT. indoors or on the patio. ldvwine.com PETALUMA’S HOTTEST new destination for shopping, open-air dining, and entertainment is Theatre Square, on the historic, scenic Petaluma River in downtown’s Theatre District. There’s plenty of convenient, free 2 FLOWER CASITA parking and something going on every day. theatre-district.com Flowers, workshops, and a sense of community. flowercasita.com

3 SOLE DESIRE Funky, fashionable, and comfortable shoes from top brands. soledesire.com

4 BODYROK Feel good with Pilates- inspired strength training. bodyrok.com/studio/ petaluma

5 SUGO TRATTORIA Handcrafted pastas and wine meets casual dining. sugotrattoria.com

6 THE SWEET ZONE Indulge at the largest candy store north of San Francisco. thesweetzone.com

7 PHO SONOMA Traditional southern RIVER PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER Vietnamese fare.

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Even if you’re only a little interested in gardening, a visit to the Petaluma Seed Bank is like hitting the jackpot. The shop’s 1,000-plus varieties of open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds offer an intriguing selection of everything from tomatoes to flowers, as well as gardening products (including tools for kids) and sustainable living items ranging from bamboo utensils to cloth produce bags. The company has always supported the community by carrying local products. Find honey, spring veggie starts, pressed flower cards — even owl boxes — among other items. All this, and friendly, expert gardening advice. 110 Petaluma Blvd. N.

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58 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com ARTS, CULTURE, EVENTS ART SHOW FROM STREET CORNERS TO CAFES, CREATIVITY IS ON DISPLAY IN PETALUMA. BY COLLEEN RUSTAD

R-EVOLUTION fdeanneonfire FEEL THE BURN ARTIST KEVIN CLARK BUILDS LARGER-THAN- LIFE CREATIONS.

At the edge of downtown, fantastical sights loom over a barb-wired fence: a massive metal PLUGGED IN Medusa, a 70-foot tall fursageezer “Flower Tower,” a rhinoceros on wheels. These are the works of Reared in Steel, an art studio operated by artist Kevin Clark. For two decades, Clark has constructed large-scale metal sculptures for the Petaluma UTILITY BOX Burning Man festival. fcrustad Arts Center “It’s the grandness of the event,” he says. etaluma is often described as or explore galleries, antique stores, and “It’s the most beautiful ART EXHIBITIONS a magical place — a reputation even a bistro or two displaying works canvas, because there’s Catch the latest that can be traced to the com- by artists of local and international nothing else around it.” exhibits at Petaluma P munity’s visual and performing arts renown. Gallery One features fine art Raised in Petaluma, Arts Center. scene. Stroll downtown and see a alongside handmade jewelry, ceramics, Clark grew up with a mural of a giant rainbow-tailed and other delightful creations, while knack for building — April 11–26: Paint rooster, discover the work of local the impressive Riverfront Art Gallery “furniture, backbars, all Petaluma: A artists at a cafe, or meander through displays rotating works by more than kinds of things.” He put Regional Juried an intriguing exhibit. Experience 20 local artists, so there’s always some- it all together in 2000, Exhibition Petaluma’s arts scene and make some thing new to discover. collaborating with fellow magic for yourself. Petaluman and artist May 9–30: Art David Best on an instal- Shapes the World: ON EXHIBIT “Petaluma is an art- lation for the festival. 7th Annual Youth The galleries of Petaluma Arts “I wanted to do Arts Exhibit Center, adjacent to the Visitors Center, ists’ haven where things big,” says Clark. feature rotating exhibits showcasing a “Burning Man gave me July 4–Sept. 5: variety of mediums and works by individuals flourish.” that opportunity.” Talking Chairs: influential artists and architects. – Lance Kuehne, landscape photographer While the art studio Honoring the Classes and events are also a part of TRANSFORMATIVE ART isn’t open to the public, Centennial of this hub for artistic expression. Creativity transforms everyday objects it’s still worth seeing Women’s Suffrage around town into works of art. Artists what’s lurking in front. ART IN THE HEART OF commissioned by the Petaluma Down- As for Clark, he’s Nov. 14–Jan. 1: DOWNTOWN town Association have painted ten of busy crafting his next Petaluma to the Art is on almost every corner, inside the city’s utility boxes in a variety of masterpiece. “I’m just Playa Revisited: Art historic buildings, and adorning unique styles. See if you can find all of building more and of Burning Man exterior walls. Go hunting for murals them on corners throughout town. ❖ more,” he says. SCOTT HESS SCOTT

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 59 60 2020-2021 |VisitPetaluma.com Blue Öyster Cult, Santana, and Shaggy.Öyster Blue dini, the theater now features the likes of with the magical presence ofHarry Hou- the ashes anumber oftimes. Once graced Phoenix Theater has certainly risen from Celtic folk, and classical Russian tunes. array ofgenres including Indian raga, and visiting musicians playing aneclectic is aperformance space for theater troupes singer Marvin Klebe, Cinnabar Theater complete with afullbar and restaurant. In 1992, itwas renovated intoa musichall, Theatre is the area’s premier musicvenue. about is what you want to hear next. theaters intown, all you need to worry With the abundance ofstages and THE PLAY’S NOT THEONLY THING AND REGGAETO OLDCOUNTRY ANDINDIEPOP. BY LAURENBONNEY FIND AVENUEFOR EVERY MUSICALGENREINPETALUMA, FROMROCK DANCE PARTY Music Festival. Revel at thePetaluma From operahouse torock venue, the Founded in1970 by international opera Once home tovaudeville, the Mystic nights aweek. The BigEasy pumps out the jams six of entertainment atthis neighborhood bar. nights, and openmics,there’s no shortage Between the live music,weekly trivia Jamison’s Roaring Donkey plays itall. have your worries floating away. The bar’s acoustic accompaniments will river, head toTaps BeerCo. &Restaurant. ery’s summer lineup later this year. summer and fall. Stay tuned for the brew amphitheater showcases killermusicevery or two, Lagunitas Brewing Company’s drink and some serious sounds. These watering holes are great for a BARS WITHBANDS

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GET DOWN GET WHERE TO TO WHERE - – Charles Cowles, owner of Tall Toad Music Toad Tall of owner Cowles, – Charles local fare, and the bestbrews and wines. party withlive music,artisans and vendors, mer Sunday inJuly. It’s adowntown block & Garden Festival make for a perfect sum- more. Nahko and Medicine for the People, and and local bites.Past acts include Galactic, international talent, plus Lagunitas brews daylong concert featuring toplocal and the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds for a Festival brings together musiclovers at jazz, and indie funk atthis annual event. Rock out to live bluegrass, old-school FESTIVAL SEASON that’s bestenjoyed with food and beer. Petaluma offers live musicentertainment beats onthe patio. style Ayawaska RestoBar satisfies withLatin- top local acts. bocce ball, and anoutdoor musicstage for a nightunder the stars:amassive firepit, settle down by the water. views withtunes. It’s adelightfulspot to luma River, River Front Cafe pairs lovely Catch local bands and tasty food and drinks. its popular Live! Summer MusicSeries. Theatre Square turns upthe volume with where you can enjoy tunes outdoors. There’s musicinthe airinPetaluma, DANCING INTHEMOONLIGHT competitions. venues.” of lots and community active an with California, Northern in cians musi for ground breeding “Petaluma afertile is dancing tofolk musictosongwriting ing space foring everything from flamenco eatery, Sonoma County sunshine and the Art Every August, the Petaluma Music A food truckemporium, The Block Hankering for some Latinflair? Brewsters BeerGarden has itall for With anexpansive deckonthe Peta Every Sunday during the summer, While itmightlooklike aquaint Aqus Cafe is actually agather - - ❖ -

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PETALUMA HISTORICAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM Don’t miss downtown’s history museum, with its stunning neoclassical architecture and stained glass dome. Go for concerts, lectures, walking tours, or view artifacts ranging from the native Miwok tribe to American Graffiti. 20 4th St.

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PETALUMA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Performing Shakespeare’s works and more! It’s fun for the entire family. Check out the current season at petalumashakespeare.org. c petalumashakespeare

PETALUMA ARTS CENTER Since 2008, the center has been building community through art by offering innovative exhibitions, educational opportunities for all ages, and an inclusive space for community gatherings. 230 Lakeville St. petalumaartscenter.org c f petalumaartscenter | d petalumaartsctr

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FRESH FROM THE FARM DELIGHT IN PETALUMA’S BOUNTY AT LOCAL FARMS AND RANCHES. BY FRANCES RIVETTI

Meet and greet lively livestock with the tykes. etaluma’s countryside is renowned for its unparalleled fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and cheeses. It’s a reputation that stretches Pback to the mid-1800s, when settlers planted verdant farmland to supply Northern California during the Gold Rush. Here you’ll find rustic breads, raw local honey, farm-fresh produce, and homemade ice cream, making Petaluma the “tastiest little place on Earth.” Best of all, many farmers, artisan producers, and cheesemakers are opening their (barn) doors to visitors hoping to sample the most authentic tastes of the land.

HOME ON THE RANGE and-a-half tour, where you’ll hear the story Farm meets table at Petaluma’s rustic farm- of the dairy farm while petting cows. steads, where you can pet farm animals, Taste award-winning olive oil and explore the land, and sample delicious food. estate-grown Petaluma Gap AVA wines Roam among the area’s Just a five-minute drive from Petaluma, at McEvoy Ranch. The farm was the bucolic pastures. Tara Firma Farms straddles the border home of the late Nan McEvoy, who between Marin and Sonoma Counties, and transformed the former dairy ranch into boasts more than 250 acres of fields open a Tuscan-style olive grove. Weekend for picnicking, hiking, and fishing. Visitors morning tours take visitors around the can join free tours showing off the farm’s grounds, and seated one-hour tastings free-range cows, chickens, turkeys, and pigs. treat guests to wine, seasonal bites, and East of Petaluma, Green String Farm’s olive oil paired with local cheeses. quirky environs offer seasonal bounty in From May through October, the five- the tin-roofed marketplace. Inside, you’ll acre Garden Valley Ranch is a must-see. find shelves stocked with nuts, honey, and The rose farm cultivates more than 6,000 jams, as well as vintage fridges filled with varieties of antique, climber, hybrid, and cheeses and pasture-raised meats. tea breeds. Admire the fairy-tale setting as Cute calves and Petalu- you wander under rose-covered pergolas ma’s rich dairy farm his- and arches. The nursery and garden are tory come together at open by appointment only, but roses McClelland’s Dairy, are available for purchase year- which provides a round. range of hands-on Petaluma’s harvest will give you plenty of experiences. Reserve reasons to smile.

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VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 63 A few blocks from downtown, Petaluma Creamery produces a variety of tasty dairy products in an historic 1913 building. The friendly Creamery Store serves up espresso drinks, sandwiches, and pastries alongside popular cheeses such as the Spring Hill Meet a Jersey Cheese and Petaluma Gold, as well as some of the best Cheese homemade ice cream around. “Mapper” 1 Founded in 1865 by cheese pioneer Jefferson Thompson,Marin French Cheese is the oldest operating VIVIEN STRAUS cheese company in the U.S. Take CREATOR OF THE in the rolling pastures of Hicks CHEESE TRAIL Valley as you enjoy free tastings Visit a cheesemaker, and of Marin French’s award-winning you’re joining a spirited French-style cheeses like Petite cheesemaking com- Breakfast, Petite Crème, and Triple munity. That’s the goal Crème Brie with Truffles. of Vivien Straus, who At Achadinha Cheese Company, created the California owners Jim and Donna Pacheco churn Cheese Trail to highlight up amazing blended goat- and cheesemakers across cow-milk cheeses, including the the state, including her nutty Capricious goat cheese and home of Petaluma. the Broncha, a mild, Portuguese- While working at her style cheese. For something more brother’s Straus Family hands-on, take a cheesemaking Creamery, Strauss cre- class. You’ll get a tour of the ranch, ated the Sonoma-Marin sample cheeses, and work a vat of curds Cheese Trail Map in and whey before sitting down for lunch 2010. A few years later, in the rustic family room. she developed the No two farm tours at Two Rock Valley Cheese Trail app. Goat Cheese are alike. Owner Bonnie De- “Only a couple farms Bernardi guides guests through the lovely were open in 2010,” says ranch, where you’ll have a chance to visit Straus. “Now, more keep 2 the lively herd of 40-plus Nubian goats. coming on board. Going You can also find plenty of Petaluma- direct is fun for the 1: The market at Green String Farm; 2: Find Bellwether made cheeses in local markets, including Farms cheeses at local markets. customer.” products from popular Bellwether Farms and Clover Sonoma. Vegans can join in The family-owned Lavender Bee Farm buzzes the fun, too — Petaluma-based Miyoko’s with a collection of more than 5,000 lavender plants Kitchen creates award-winning cheeses and numerous beehives. The farm offers a variety with all of the taste and none of the lactose. ❖ of aromatic products for the home, but the star is the all-natural lavender honey. Prized by locals, Lavender Bee’s honey sells out fast. Sustainable Tourism: SAY CHEESE! Thanks to California’s famous Cheese Trail, Organic Eats it’s easier than ever to visit cheesemakers at Whether you eat out or pack a picnic, you’ll enjoy their farmsteads. Pick up a California Cheese the best of sustainable organic dining, thanks to Trail Map at the Visitors Center, or download the wealth of hyperlocal ingredients available from the California Cheese Trail app. Petaluma’s local farms. SHUTTERSTOCK.COM (2); 1: COURTES OF GREEN STRING FARM; 2: COURTESY OF BELLWETHER FARMS FARMS OF BELLWETHER 2: COURTESY FARM; OF GREEN STRING (2); 1: COURTES SHUTTERSTOCK.COM HARVEST

SONOMA SPICE QUEEN Started by spice enthusiast Wind McAlister, this 100 percent LALA’S JAM BAR & certified organic spice company specializes in small-batch, URBAN FARMSTAND handcrafted spice mixes. Savory and sweet blends and rubs are sure to enhance your culinary experience. Sonoma County’s only jam store makes LALA’s a must-stop 407 C St. destination. Sample small-batch artisan jams or take part in a jam-making class. LALA’s carries only “Made in Sonoma” food sonomaspicequeen.com products and unique gift items. 720 E. Washington St. c sonomaspicequeen

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MARIN FRENCH CHEESE Founded in 1865 — it’s the oldest con- tinually operating creamery in the country — Marin French Cheese specializes in soft-ripened cheese varieties such as classic brie, triple crème brie, Camembert, and Schloss. Their award-winning cheese is handcrafted on-site, with fresh milk from dairies located within 20 miles.

The creamery and its store and cafe, set on the privately owned and protected Hicks Valley Ranch, is a short drive south- west from Petaluma and just a few miles from the coast. Marin French Cheese is open daily for visitors to sample and stock up on cheese, pick up a snack, and picnic by the pond. 7510 Pt. Reyes Rd., Novato

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VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 65 SIP ALL “As a long-time resident DAY IN of Petaluma, I’ve seen PETALUMA! it grow from an historic, sleepy suburb to a trendy location for libations. From famed beer producers to locally produced wines and spirits, P-town is the town to discover when it comes to drinks.” – Leslie Sbrocco, author and host of the PBS series Check, Please!

More than 30 years after opening, Petaluma Coffee & Tea Co. is still the go-to place for a cozy cup of joe, offering fair- trade Arabica coffee and premium teas. After erecting a store out of scrap lumber nine years ago, Acre Coffee has grown to be a fixture in the community (with three Petaluma locations alone). 1 The bright spaces feature all the classics, including Acre Dream — a nitro cold brew infused with house-made chicory syrup. To counteract the java jitters, stop by Tea Room Cafe. The counter-service eatery whips up delicious drinks, such as Raise a Glass a yerba mate latte and white chocolate FROM CAFFEINE BOOSTS TO TANTALIZING TIPPLES, PETALUMA HAS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO QUENCH YOUR THIRST. mocha, and beckons guests to stay awhile and meander over its impressive break- BY LAUREN BONNEY fast, brunch, and lunch menus.

SPIRITED AWAY HOPPY TRAILS there’s always something new to try. Fancying “the hard stuff”? Petaluma’s For exceptional craft beers, hit up these One of the most popular craft breweries craft distillers are putting their own spin local spots for a good time. in America, the Petaluma-based Lagunitas on spirits. Burgers and brewskies abound at Brewing Company is a fun time all year Across the street from Lagunitas is Dempsey’s Restaurant and Brewery. long. With multiple seating areas, a dog- Griffo Distillery, a family-run operation Brewing everything from lagers and friendly policy, and live music, the taproom that creates small-batch spirits made with ales to pilsners and porters, thirsty beer is the perfect spot to sample a flight or sip a California-grown ingredients. Stop in for lovers will surely be in sudsy paradise at pint of the latest limited release. a tour and tasting. Dempsey’s. Operating out of a new retail location, The unique barrel-aged beers at START THE DAY RIGHT FloraLuna Apothecary & Trading Co. HenHouse Brewing Company make for a Coffee and tea lovers rejoice thanks to the produces traditional bitters made with clucking good time. The upstart brewery bounty of morning and afternoon pick- wild roots, barks, herbs, and spices. Using releases an IPA every week, ensuring me-ups in Petaluma. ingredients sourced from her own garden SARA SANGER SARA

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as well as local farms, Erin Elizabeth ports and after-dinner wines. Pop into collection of more than 600 wine bottles Hines of Bitter Girl Bitters brews up the tasting room to experience a flight on display. Purchase a bottle, then bring bitters featuring wonderfully seasonal of the cellar’s finest wines and grappa, as it to the back room to pair it with some flavors; you can purchase them online or well as delectable wine and food pair- tantalizing tapas. ❖ at local distilleries. ings. At Wine or Once you enter the rustic red-brick Lose Board Game tasting room of Barber Lee Spirits, you’re Cafe, it’s all fun in for a treat. The new distillery combines and board games KARAH ESTATE VINEYARD the talents of Michael and Lorraine Barber (more than 300 Karah Estate’s chardonnay and award-winning pinot noirs — who also run a wine-tasting room, of them) as you reveal the unique character of the Petaluma Gap’s legendary Barber Cellars — with those of entrepre- sample some local wind-blown hills. Come for a free tasting and enjoy the ex- neur and whiskey lover Aaron Lee to cook vinos and deli- pansive views from the relaxing patio. Open Friday–Sunday. up spirits that celebrate California’s rye cious bites. 1010 W. Railroad Ave., Cotati renaissance. Or explore the The latest addition to the cocktail best of local and karahestatevineyard.com scene, Whisper Sisters harkens back to international wines cfkarahestate the Prohibition era (the name alludes to at Petaluma’s women who ran speakeasies) with exqui- tasting rooms. La site cocktails both modern and classic. Dolce Vita Wine Lounge features IN VINO VERITAS an extensive When in doubt, wine it out at Petaluma’s international wine outstanding wine-tasting rooms. list while serving Right along Petaluma’s riverfront is up a tasty menu the exceptional Adobe Road Winery; of paninis and partake in sips of high-quality, expressive pizzas in its cozy wines. Opening later this year, Black bar and lounge. Knight Vineyards is perfect for lovers of Vine & Barrel pinot noir, produced from fruit grown on is sure to dazzle the 140-year-old estate. even the most For something a little different, discerning of Sonoma Portworks is the only winery wine aficionados in Sonoma County that specializes in with its massive 2: MITCH TOBIAS; 3: STEVE RUSTAD; 4: COURTESY OF HENHOUSE BREWING COMPANY; 5: COURTESY OF BARBER LEE SPIRITS 5: COURTESY OF HENHOUSE BREWING COMPANY; 4: COURTESY RUSTAD; 3: STEVE TOBIAS; 2: MITCH

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Defined by wind that cascades over these vineyards, thePetaluma Gap AVA — California’s newest American Viticultural Area — is a unique microclimate, responsible for producing more than 100 award-winning, 90-plus point pinot noirs and chardonnays. Come taste these exquisite wind-driven, complex, and balanced wines at members’ tasting rooms, or look for Petaluma Gap on wine labels at your favorite wine retailer.

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BARBER LEE SPIRITS The art of distilling, grain to glass. Taste artisanal whiskies, absinthe, and cocktails at the downtown distillery. 120 Washington St.

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PETALUMA COFFEE + TEA Stop at this independently owned roastery and cafe, where all the locals meet for a cup. Check out the full cafe along with more than 40 coffee varieties and 100 teas for purchase by the pound. Open Monday–Saturday, roasting daily. 212 2nd St.

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GRIFFO DISTILLERY BLACK KNIGHT Family-owned and operated, SONOMA VINEYARDS BARBER Griffo Distillery is the premier PORTWORKS TASTING ROOM CELLARS grain-to-glass production This acclaimed and unique Sample estate wines from this Enjoy the Barber family’s distillery in Sonoma County. winery specializes in ports family-owned winery’s new wines alongside delicious Sip on a cocktail, take a tour, and after-dinner wines. downtown bubbles bar and local cheeses in their tasting and enjoy a tasting! Open Thursday–Monday. wine tasting room. Open late room downtown. 1320 Scott St. 613 2nd St. on weekends. 112 Washington St. 155 Petaluma Blvd. N. griffodistillery.com portworks.com barbercellars.com c griffo.distilling c svportworks blackknightvineyards.com c barbercellars d griffodistill f sonomaportworks cf blackknightvineyards f barber_cellars f griffodistillery

TAPS RESTAURANT AND TASTING ROOM Good vibes meets great brews at Taps Restaurant and Tasting Room. This family-friendly establishment offers a tantalizing variety of craft beers, including independently crafted selections. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating on the riverside patio and a satisfying menu of pub food favorites make Taps a great place to enjoy the downtown Petaluma atmosphere. 54 E. Washington St.

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GO OFF THE BEATEN PATH WELCOME TO Hiking is one of the best ways to take in the scenery — and Petaluma’s many parks offer a choice of terrain for every level of fitness and experience. Less than three miles from downtown and ideal for short, breezy hikes, the 216-acre Helen Putnam THE GREAT Regional Park delivers six miles of trails framed by views of Sonoma and Marin counties. Winding through a 165-acre wetlands park, the Shollenberger Park Loop is an easy-to-moderate 4.3-mile trail, flanked by OUTDOORSWHETHER YOU’RE INTO HIKING, BIKING, OR GETTING ON THE WATER, Adobe Creek and the Petaluma River. The EXPERIENCE THE WILD SIDE OF PETALUMA. BY MARTINE BURY park also offers 15 more hiking paths and is a hot spot for birders wanting to catch a glimpse of migratory birds, waterfowl, and Long, warm summers and crisp, blue-skied winters. songbirds. Adventure on your own, or join Sonoma County boasts nearly year-round temperate bimonthly guided tours led by Petaluma weather, with Petaluma right in the sweet spot. Surrounded Wetlands Alliance. (Tip: The organization’s new Petaluma Wetlands Field Guide is a by oak tree–dotted hills, swaths of farmland, and wineries, must for nature lovers looking to explore the city has a backdrop built for an active lifestyle. the region’s flora and fauna.) SHUTTERSTOCK

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The Petaluma Trail- head is a great spot to kick off exploration of Santa Rosa’s stunning, 1,100-acre Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, or stick to INSIDER’S TIP: its 2.1-mile loop. The PETALUMA RIVER entrance is located off LET YOUR CARES Petaluma Hill Road FLOAT AWAY AS YOU and Yolanda Avenue, EXPLORE THE TOWN’S and has parking and TRANQUIL WATERWAY. amenities. Most of these trails are dog- and “It’s a lucky community horse-friendly. Local that can claim a river stables offer classes, in its backyard, and we tours, and horses for a view the Petaluma River relaxing ride. as one of our largest, Petaluma also most beautiful, and most important open serves as a gateway 2 to the area’s other spaces — a linear park in the heart of our com- epic hikes, including 3 4 Alamere Falls, by way munity. Well-established of the Coast Trail from local outrigger canoe Palomarin Trailhead at clubs like the North Point Reyes National Bay Rowing Club, River Seashore, and Hood Town Racers, He’e Nalu, Mountain Regional and Lokahi provide State Park in Sonoma. myriad opportunities Need to gear up? to get on the water, Head to Athletic Soles and businesses such as and peruse a top-line Clavey Paddlesports selection of athletic offer affordable boat footwear, apparel, acces- 1: Escape to the outdoors at one of Petaluma’s many parks; 2: Explore the area on two and board rentals and wheels in biker-friendly Petaluma; 3: Helen Putnam Regional Park offers several scenic sales for you and the sories, and more. hiking trails; Go paddleboarding on the Petaluma River. 4: family. Meanwhile, RIDE ON organizations such as While many of the state parks make great grounds Rental Center (opening later this year) rent SUP the Petaluma Small for mountain bikers, road cyclists will enjoy the boards, kayaks, rafts, and supplies and offer tours Craft Center (PSCC) scenic routes that wind through Petaluma and sur- and classes. On most Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Friends of the rounding cities. Starting from Petaluma Boulevard, small vessels of all stripes set sail via Friends of the Petaluma River are head out on easy loops that range from 10 to 20 Petaluma River’s Boating at the Barn. The program working hard to im- miles, like the locally beloved Spring Hill-Chileno supplies canoes, rowboats, kayaks, and a sailboat — prove access to this Loop. Experienced cyclists can zip along more chal- all free to use after a brief safety demonstration. ❖ unique resource and lenging courses to Occidental or Sebastopol. Don’t make this great river forget to grab a cycling map at the Visitors Center. town of ours that much better.” ROLL ON THE RIVER – Greg Sabourin, From kayaking to guided tours, the Petaluma River’s Sustainable Tourism: Executive Director, serene surface gives active adventurers plenty of Petaluma Small Craft Bikeshare Center reasons to cruise at their preferred speed. Soak up Coming this year to Petaluma, environmentally the sun, enjoy the quiet marshlands, or join one of friendly bikeshare stations will make it easy for the annual races. Clavey Paddlesports, Petaluma you to get around town with a clean (and green) Stand Up Paddle, and Floathouse Small Craft conscience. 2 & 4: MICHAEL WOOLSEY; 3: SCOTT HESS 3: SCOTT 2 & 4: MICHAEL WOOLSEY;

VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 71 LIFESTYLE PILATES PETALUMA Lifestyle Pilates Petaluma is more than a locally owned and operated studio. It’s a community. Blending classical and contemporary Pilates for the last 12 years, Lifestyle’s classes include PETALUMA WETLANDS FIELD GUIDE group, private, and online privates. All ages and beginners welcome. Produced by the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, this handy guide 353 E. Washington St. highlights the “who, what, and where” of the area’s valuable ecosystem. Find it at the Petaluma Visitors Center or lifestylepilatespetaluma.com petalumawetlands.org. cflifestylepilatespetaluma

ROOSTER RUN GOLF CLUB Gentle hills, sprawling oaks, lakes, and an island green — the only one of its kind in the area — offer enjoyable challenge, with plenty of variety between holes. Stock up at the pro shop, and stop by Rooster Run Café for post-round refreshments. The on-site event center’s lovely indoor and outdoor spaces are the backdrop for memorable events. 2301 E. Washington St.

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72 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com ACTIVITIES/OUTDOORS ATHLETIC SOLES Find everything you need for running, hiking, and walking, a fit for your active life. 49 Petaluma Blvd. N.

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ARTFUL ARRANGEMENTS Experience the beauty and history of a 1915 working homestead on a private grounds tour. Children feed the chickens, learn about farm animals, and you help them plant a plant to nurture at home together. 205 Orchard Lane, Penngrove

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PETALUMA ADOBE STATE HISTORIC PARK Explore Mariano Vallejo’s Petaluma Adobe, once the largest and most prosperous rancho in Mexican northern California. This California State Historic Park boasts a shaded picnic area and has an accessible path to a national registered landmark. The museum and gift shop are open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day). 3325 Adobe Rd.

2020 SPECIAL EVENTS Sheep Shearing Day, April 11, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Living History Day, May 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fandango, Sept. 19, noon–4 p.m.

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#1: ROMANTIC RUSTIC-CHIC VENUES Barn weddings are the latest trend among couples looking to make their special day one to remember. And no wonder — there’s nothing more magical than being surrounded by the SAY YES authentic character of a repurposed barn when you say “I do.” Set on 33 acres, Flying Cloud specializes in taking the stress out of your special day with an on-site wedding coordinator. TO PETALUMA Imagine exchanging vows as the sun sets behind the vineyard, or TOP FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE for a winter wedding, the romance of a candlelit barrel room. PETALUMA YOUR WEDDING DESTINATION. Dare to dream big at Rosewood Events. The venue can host BY COLLEEN RUSTAD up to 250 guests, has 360-degree views of spectacular countryside, and offers an abundance of luxurious amenities.Chileno Valley Ranch features a 600-acre landscape of rolling hills and babbling icture-perfect Petaluma is the best place to tie brooks for the ceremony of your dreams. Olympia’s Valley Estate the knot. Whether you’re planning an intimate blends rustic charm with sophisticated styling on the 2,000-acre Pceremony for just the immediate family or an working farm; you and your spouse-to-be will love dancing the over-the-top party for 200 guests, begin your happily night away in the 150-year-old barn. Looking for flexibility?Green ever after in Petaluma. Acres Petaluma has multiple spaces to suit your style. KRISTEN WOOD KRISTEN

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THE BANK This community hub combines agriculture, food, drink, art, retail, and live music inside a city landmark. Open for rental and small events. 199 Petaluma Blvd. N.

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#2: MAKE HISTORY AT YOUR keg from Lagunitas Brewing Company or Hen- RECEPTION House Brewing Company, just to name a couple Elegant, historic venues abound in the heart of of Petaluma’s outstanding craft breweries. downtown. Take your first dance in the spacious Petaluma Masonic Hall or the charming Petaluma Woman’s Club. A grand day deserves In Petaluma, life is a little a grand setting; toast your new life together in the Goldman Ballroom at Hotel Petaluma. simpler — and a lot less A few miles from town, romance is in the air at historic landmark Garden Valley Ranch, where stressful for the bride-to-be. Victorian architecture and 6,000 rosebushes cre- #4: NOT TOO BIG, NOT TOO SMALL ate an enchanting venue. Affordable and pastoral In Petaluma, life is a little simpler — and a lot Artful Arrangements is a 1915 working home- less stressful for the bride-to-be. For out-of-town stead that makes for an unforgettable backdrop. guests, there are hotel options to satisfy every style and budget, plus superb boutiques in #3: PLAN THE PERFECT PARTY Petaluma to outfit the entire wedding party.Bliss Wine Country cuisine will make the food as Bridal & Black Tie and Louis Thomas Formal SMITTEN memorable as the setting. For more than 25 years, Wear are premier retailers offering selections Simply festive! This boutique Preferred Sonoma Caterers has created mouth- usually only found in big city bridal salons. event company’s specialty watering menus using ingredients grown at is luxe surprise picnics set in nearby farms. Want something extraordinary for #5: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION curated spaces throughout your reception? Invite The Oyster Girls to bring Petaluma is easy to get to — right off of Highway Sonoma and Marin counties. its traveling oyster, shrimp, and caviar bar. 101, just 32 miles from San Francisco — yet the 415 Denman Rd., Penngrove When it’s time to toast the newlyweds, options pastoral setting will make you feel like you’re in abound — choose from dozens and dozens of Tuscany. After the festivities, your guests will be [email protected] wineries located in one of the world’s best wine perfectly positioned for mini-vacations exploring cf picnics_by_smitten regions. If you prefer pilsner over pinot, order a Bodega Bay, Wine Country, or the redwoods. ❖ 2: KRSITEN WOOD; 3: DEVIN BRUCE PHOTOGRAPHY; 4: DAVID KIM PHOTOGRAPHY 4: DAVID 3: DEVIN BRUCE PHOTOGRAPHY; 2: KRSITEN WOOD;

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Petaluma’s heart shines at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds & Event Center, the favorite gathering place for hometown events. In late June, it’s the Sonoma-Marin Fair with its live entertainment, games, animals, and fabulous food. In August, the fundraiser Petaluma Music Festival hosts indie rock. In September, the Lagunitas Beer Circus is a dizzying array of sideshow perfor- mances, music, carnival rides, and beer. March through October, it’s the Petaluma Speedway. The rest of the year, count on fireworks, concerts, cultural events, and educational programs. Plan your visit, then check to see what’s on at the Fairgrounds! 175 Fairgrounds Dr.

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76 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com CALENDAR DUE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS, ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK EVENT WEBSITES FOR UP-TO-DATE INFO. 16 & 17 PETALUMA RIVER CRUISES Learn about history and wildlife as you cruise through the wetlands. 2020–2021 Calendar dolphincharters.com

17 BLOOMIN’ BACKYARDS TOUR Take a self-guided tour of six unique Pet- Save the Date aluma home gardens owned by Sonoma COME AND SHARE IN OUR ABUNDANT COMMUNITY SPIRIT AT County Master Gardeners. FAIRS, FESTIVALS, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, BIKE RACES, FUN sonomamg.ucanr.edu

RUNS, AND FILM FESTS. WE’D LOVE TO SEE YOU HERE. 23 PETALUMA ADOBE LIVING HISTORY DAY Catch one of two annual Return to 1830 Mexican California at Antique Faires. Rancho de Petaluma as vaqueros, traders, cooks, weavers, and craftspeople perform their daily routines. parks.ca.gov/ petalumaadobeshp

JUNE 2020 24–28 SONOMA-MARIN FAIR Carnival rides, exhibits, and concerts make this a family-friendly bargain that includes the World’s Ugliest Dog® Contest. sonoma- marinfair.org

26 WORLD’S UGLIEST DOG® CONTEST The world-renowned event celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs lovable. sonoma-marinfair.org

JULY 2020 4 FOURTH OF JULY BELL-RINGING CEREMONY Celebrate America’s birthday with a flag ceremony, mayoral proclamation, and 9 DOWN HOME DAY APRIL 2020 refreshments. petalumamuseum.com 18 & 19 PETALUMA RIVER CRUISES Enjoy affordable family fun with a BBQ fundraiser, games, activities, and live Learn about history and wildlife as you 4 FOURTH OF JULY music. artfularrangements.org cruise through the wetlands. FIREWORKS FESTIVAL dolphincharters.com Ring in Independence Day with food, 16 TRANSHUMANCE FESTIVAL fun, and fireworks at the Sonoma-Marin Shining a light on grassland culture, Fairgrounds & Event Center. Friends of the Petaluma River brings MAY 2020 cityofpetaluma.org/departments/ FILM FEST PETALUMA this old-world tradition to Petaluma with 2 parks-recreation Watch the best new short films from seasonal food, music, and activities for all. around the world with filmmakers in con- friendsofthepetalumariver.org 12 ART & GARDEN FESTIVAL – versation. petalumafilmalliance.org 19TH ANNUAL 16 & 17 PETALUMA DRINKS Shop for artwork and gardening items and FARM TRAILS SPRING TOUR A weekend tasting experience; sample 2 & 3 enjoy bands, food, beer, and wine tasting. Go on an agrarian adventure at farms beer, wine, spirits, and cider throughout petalumadowntown.com throughout Sonoma County. farmtrails.org Petaluma and beyond.

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VisitPetaluma.com | 2020-2021 77 and grown-ups competing for riders.org 18 RIVERTOWN REVIVAL prizes and bragging rights. 3 WHISKERINO Celebrate “The Greatest c Petaluma River Promenade Cheer on contestants compet- Slough on Earth” with live ing for the best ’stache, beard, music, interactive art, boats, 13 62ND ANNUAL ART IN and all lengths in between. $5 weddings, children’s activi- THE PARK petalumawhiskerino.com Regular ties, and more. Check out the talents of fine Happenings rivertownrevival.com artists working in a variety of 4 EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS media at Walnut Park. PETALUMA OPENING DAY DOCENT-LED NATURE & BIRD 23–25 DOWNTOWN MER- petalumaarts.org Aztec dancers, Ballet Folk- WALKS Oct.–June, Free walks CHANTS SIDEWALK SALE lorico, food vendors, a health every second Saturday at Shollen- Score bargains galore for the 19 PETALUMA ADOBE fair, and more. c El Dia de los berger Park and fourth Saturday at Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility. whole family. petaluma FANDANGO Muertos Petaluma petalumawetlands.org downtown.com Welcome autumn’s arrival with the dance and music of Cali- 10 & 11 WEEKEND ALONG DOCENT-LED WALKING TOURS fornia in the 1840s. THE FARM TRAILS OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN AUGUST 2020 parks.ca.gov/petaluma Enjoy a behind-the-scenes May–Oct., free tours start from 1 PETALUMA MUSIC adobeshp peek at life on the farm during the Petaluma Historical Library & FESTIVAL Museum at 10:30 a.m. on most Sat- harvest season. farmtrails.org urdays. petalumamuseum.com Rock out to 14 bands on four 20 CLO-COW HALF stages at a daylong concert MARATHON, 10K, & 5K 10–11 & 17–18 SONOMA FARMERS MARKETS benefiting music-education Race on a challenging and COUNTY ART TRAILS • Tuesday mornings, year-round, programs. petalumamusic beautiful course through the Sonoma County artists open 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Lucchesi Park festival.org • Saturday afternoons, May–Nov., Sonoma County countryside. their studios for tours and 2 p.m.–5 p.m., Walnut Park clocowhalf.com demonstrations. sonoma • Wednesday evenings, June– countyarttrails.org Aug., 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m., SEPTEMBER 2020 26 SONOMA COUNTY BACK- Theatre District, 2nd & C St. TBD BUTTER & EGG DAYS Rivertown Revival ilovefarmersmarkets.org ROAD CHALLENGE OPENING CEREMONY Four scenic cycling events — Kick off History Week and FOURTH & SEA SUNDAY Half Metric Century, Training celebrate the “Good Egg” and CRUISE IN June–Sept., monthly Ride, Metric Century, or Full “Grand Marshal” recipients. classic car show that’s fun for the Century. backroadchallenge. petalumadowntown.com entire family. fourthandsea.com com

July–Oct., TBD 39TH ANNUAL BUTTER MOVIES IN THE PARK 26 ALL HALLOW’S ART FEST free monthly movies at Lucchesi Park. & EGG DAYS PARADE AND Shop for the best in Halloween cityofpetaluma.org/parks- FESTIVAL recreation-special-events art and collectibles. The city’s largest festival cele- c All Hallows Art Fest PETALUMA MUNICIPAL AIR- brates Petaluma’s agricultural heritage. The parade begins PORT DISPLAY DAYS March–Oct., 27 33RD ANNUAL FALL see aircraft up close every third at noon. petalumadowntown. ANTIQUE FAIRE Saturday; free. papapetaluma.org com Pick up the perfect treasure in SUNDAY BOATING AT THE the perfect historic downtown 10–11 & 17–18 TOLAY FALL 12 PETALUMA RIVER CRAFT setting. petalumadowntown. FESTIVAL BARN Year-round, try a canoe, BEER FESTIVAL kayak, or rowboat on the Petaluma com Family fun including games, Enjoy beer from 20-plus River; free. Low tide cancels. hay rides, a pumpkin patch, friendsofthepetalumariver.org regional craft breweries, local and more. parks.sonoma food, and live music. OCTOBER 2020 county.ca.gov/Play/Tolay- WEDNESDAY EVENING CINEMA petalumarivercraftbeerfest. 3 RIP CITY RIDERS CHILLY Fall-Festival SERIES Feb.–May and Sept.–Dec., org BILLY FUN RUN, HOT ROD, film screenings at Santa Rosa Junior College’s Petaluma campus. AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW 17 LUMAFEST 2020 – 13 3RD ANNUAL PETALUMA petalumafilmalliance.org Revel with a motorcycle run, COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE/ PETE HONKY-TONK PIANO car show, vendors, BBQ, live EDUCATION FAIR WEST SIDE STORIES Every COMPETITION music, and raffle.ripcity Join in the all-weather, Dia first Wednesday, enjoy an evening Enjoy this family-friendly fund- of storytelling at Hotel Petaluma. de los Muertos–themed fun raiser featuring artist-painted davepokornypresents.com at SRJC Petaluma. lumafest.

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78 2020-2021 | VisitPetaluma.com CALENDAR Butter & Egg Days Parade 28 SANTA’S RIVERBOAT ARRIVAL & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by tug- boat and then stay for photos. Shop 2021 Small at downtown merchants. EVENTS visitpetaluma.com

JANUARY 2021 29 HOLIDAY CRAFTERINO 30 LumaCON Peruse more than 70 local vendors 2021! A Youth for handmade gifts and treats. Comic Conven- holidaycrafterino.com tion Explore comics, graphic novels, and fan- doms at this free event celebrating creativity and literacy for all. lumacon.net

APRIL 2021 santarosa.edu 24 40th Annual Holiday Open House Butter & Egg Days Parade 23–25 RIVER HERITAGE DAYS NOVEMBER 2020 The city’s largest Celebrate the history of the Peta- 1 EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS DECEMBER 2020 festival celebrates luma River with live music, dancing, PETALUMA CANDLELIGHT PRO- Petaluma’s agri- 1–26 CITY OF LIGHTS cultural heritage. CESSION WITH GIANT PUPPETS and seasonal food. friendsofthe DRIVING TOUR The parade kicks petalumariver.org Festivities include live music, Ballet Enjoy a self-guided tour of beauti- off at noon. Folklorico, Aztec dancers, food, art, fully decorated homes and petaluma downtown.com 24 & 25 PETALUMA RIVER and much more. c El Dia de los businesses. visitpetaluma.com CRUISES Muertos Petaluma 25 35th Spring Learn about history and wildlife as 4 & 5 FESTIVAL OF TREES AT Antique Faire you cruise through the wetlands. 7 HOLIDAY ART FEST HOTEL PETALUMA Find the perfect treasure in the dolphincharters.com Shop for handcrafted folk art, Bid on magical trees decorated by perfect historic vintage holiday items, gifts, jewelry, local businesses and shop at the downtown set- 31 DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT and fall and Christmas decor. holiday marketplace, plus treats. ting. petaluma downtown.com TRAIL c Holiday Art Fest thefabulouswomen.org Bring the little ghosts and goblins downtown for trick or treating. 11 32ND ANNUAL VETERANS DAY 5 DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS’ JULY 2021 petalumadowntown.com PARADE & FLYOVER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 11 20th Annual Art & Garden The largest Veterans Day parade in Celebrate the holiday season with Shop for Northern California makes its way Festival family activities, treats, and great art and gardening through downtown, beginning at shopping deals. paraphernalia and 1 p.m. petalumaveteransparade.com petalumadowntown.com enjoy bands, food, beer, and wine tasting at this HOLIDAYS NOV. 14–JAN. 1, 2021 11–13 5TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD family-friendly ALONG THE FARM TRAILS HOUSE SHOWCASE & COMPETITION event. petaluma Showcasing special offerings from See festive gingerbread houses on downtown.com Sonoma County farms including display at Hotel Petaluma. agriculture-centric gifts and holiday hotelpetaluma.com decor. farmtrails.org 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE 22 GIVING THANKS AT GALA CONCERT THE GARDENS San Francisco Symphony musi- Free family fun, community repast cians join pianist Elizabeth Walter Petaluma Pete and libations, guided tours, plant-a- for a magical evening. petaluma Honky-Tonk plant, and feed the chickens. Piano Competition museum.com FROM TOP: PETALUMA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION; STEVE RUSTAD STEVE ASSOCIATION; DOWNTOWN PETALUMA FROM TOP: artfularrangements.org

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A Perfect Stay Conveniently located right off Highway 101 and a five-minute drive from downtown Petaluma, the 74-room Best Western Petaluma Inn is the perfect home-away-from-home for exploring the region, from Wine Country to the stunning coast — and it’s a mere 40-minute drive from San Francisco. Supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, and 15 restaurants are within walking distance, but the wonderful Palms Grill is right on the property. All this, and Petaluma’s historic downtown is home to top-rated restaurants, boutiques, and antiques and vintage shops. The welcoming inn is known for its clean, inviting rooms, warm personal service, and a high-rated complimentary breakfast. You can’t go wrong here. 200 S. McDowell Blvd. bestwestern.com