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.

Map of the surrounding area


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