Petaluma

 

Just an hour north of San Francisco you will find the charming town of Petaluma, nestled on the Petaluma River between farmlands and the rustled coast. Petaluma boasts an abundance of fabulous dining options including many award-winning restaurants that use top-notch locally sourced and grown products. This wonderful town also boasts a thriving arts community, with its multiple downtown art galleries, handcrafted goods, boutique shops, paintings, sculptures, and more. In Petaluma’s city center you will find a mix of restaurants boutiques, antique shops, and specialty stores making it a fabulous and entertaining place to spend a beautiful Sonoma County day.

 

When it comes to eating and drinking- there’s an endless amount of choices in Petaluma. Head to Wild Goat Bistro, Nestled in the historic Great Petaluma Mill, the Wild Goat Bistro offers a casual dining experience in a rustic and inviting atmosphere. The entire menu is gluten-free, including house-made desserts. For more of a laid-back vibe, check out Brewster’s Beer Garden, an open-air beer garden featuring modern BBQ, local craft beers, fire pits & live music. For more of an upscale feel, try The Shuckery which features Seafood how it’s meant to be: fresh, seasonal, playful. This delicious restaurant was featured in the 2019 Michelin guide.

 

The 15 city blocks of Petaluma’s charming and historic downtown area boasts a variety of wonderful shops. Be sure to stop by Vintage Bank Antiques where you will find a sea of treasures situated in historic downtown and offers a unique and nostalgic shopping experience. Another great spot is Bay-ti Home, a home décor store that marries old-world tribal Moroccan artifacts and textiles with neutral creams and clean contemporary sensibilities. Along with re-purposed, upcycled tabled es and lighting, bay-ti is modern rustic living at its finest.

 

Living in Petaluma gives you the opportunity to build the life you have always dreamed of. Its unique lifestyle blends county and city life, making it the perfect place to call home. With its fabulous location just an hour North of San Francisco, you have the chance to remain close to the bustling city life while also being far enough away to make it ideal for raising a family.