Local Information
Petaluma, in the county of Sonoma lies along the southern border of Northern California's Wine Country. Home to many vineyards and breweries, the Petaluma Premium Outlets, and a feast of outdoor adventures, Petaluma and its surrounding area has something for everyone.
Dining in Petaluma
The Sheraton Hotel will be offering a lunch buffet on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday for $20. The hotel also serves dinner until 9pm and the bar serves light fare until midnight. Petaluma is also home to many microbreweries, wineries, and a multitude of restaurants, should you wish to venture further afield. There will be a shuttle bus service running from the Sheraton Hotel to the intersection of 200 Kentucky Street (intersection of Washington and Kentucky Streets) (in the parking lot of Bank of America). The shuttle will run during lunchtime and dinner time hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday (28th, 29th, 1st). Here are some resaurants in the local area:
| Name | Type | Yelp rating | Distance | Address |
| Subway sandwich | Sandwich | 1.5 stars | 0.6 mile | 961 Lakeville St |
| Pub Republic USA | Microbrewery | 5 stars | 1 mile | 3120 Lakeville Hwy |
| Lolita's Market | Mexican/grocery | 4.5 stars | 1 mile | 451 Lakeville St |
| Traxx Bar & Grill | Burger Bar | 4 stars | 1.3 mile | 219 Lakeville St |
| Solo Pollo Cafe | Mexican | 4.5 stars | 1.5 mile | 210 Edith Street |
| Paradise Sushi and Grill | Sushi | 4.5 stars | 1.6 mile | 20 E Washington St |
| Lucchesi's Delicatessen | Sandwich | 4.5 stars | 1.6 mile | 301 S McDowell Blvd |
| Everest Indian Restaurant | Indian/Himalayan | 4 stars | 1.6 mile | 56 E Washington St |
| Dempsey's Restaurant & Brewery | Microbrewery | 3.5 stars | 1.6 mile | 50 E Washington St |
| Le Bistro | French | 4 stars | 1.7 mile | 312 Petaluma Blvd S |
| Thai Issan | Thai | 4 stars | 1.7 mile | 208 Petaluma Blvd N |
| Cucina Paradiso | Italian | 4.5 stars | 1.8 mile | 114 Petaluma Blvd N |
| Water Street Bistro | French/Sandwich | 4.5 stars | 1.8 mile | 100 Petaluma Blvd N |
| Old Chicago Pizza | Pizza | 4.5 stars | 1.8 mile | 41 Petaluma Blvd N |
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San Francisco
San Francisco - the "City by the Bay" - is home to a diverse and vibrant society consisting of many neighbourhoods, each offering their own unique flavor. A visit to the Bay Area is not complete without a ride on the Cable Cars, a visit to Alcatraz Island or a cocktail in the Castro. Some ideas of things to do in San Francisco
Wine Country
World renowened Napa Valley lies just to the north east of Petaluma. Along with Sonoma and Santa Rosa, access to vineyards, hiking trails and day spas is a short drive away. You can find a free smartphone winery finder for android or iphone.
Outdoor pursuits
The North San Francisco Bay Area is home to some spectacular trails, trees and beaches. Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods are just some of the locations where you can find countless hiking and biking trails of varying difficulty. You can find some season-specific hikes listed here.
