Petaluma, California Travel Information

A Harvesttime Drive: Sonoma Valley A mere forty-five minutes north of San Francisco await golden hills, ancient oaks, and lush vineyards. The crush, what locals call the wine grape harvest, takes place September through mid-November. I... Sonoma, CA

Apples and "Peanuts": Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Occidental, and Healdsburg If you’re looking to explore an important and scenic region of the San Francisco Bay Area but want to avoid the traffic and chaos of the bigger cities, think about checking out the rural north-bay are... Santa Rosa, CA

Fortuna Depot Museum Just a few blocks from US 101 in the small town of Fortuna, a historic train depot now serves as a museum. An active depot for the Northwestern Pacific Railroad from 1893 until 1965, it was originally... Wilfred, CA

Jack London Calling: Sonoma and Glen Ellen Though not as well known as the Napa Valley, the Sonoma Valley, just one valley west of Napa, also produces some of the finest wines in the world and offers ample opportunities for exploration and div... Sonoma, CA

Jack London State Historic Park In 1911, London and his wife, Charmain, purchased land above Glen Ellen that included a dilapidated farm and cottage. The couple named their property Beauty Ranch, and the small cottage—which is found... Waldrue Heights, CA

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Petaluma to the Cheese Factory (Distance: 1.0 mi) A scenic route along country roads with picturesque rolling hills and peaceful dairy farms. Several difficult climbs make this trip a struggle, but worth the effort. Located in Southern Sonoma Count...

Petaluma, CA - Road Biking - length:21.5 mi

Highway 101 Access Route (Distance: 1.1 mi) This ride is an access route for those needing to travel through Marin County as part of a tour or as a way of going from one city to another. It is not intended so much as a pleasure ride, but rathe...

Petaluma, CA - Road Biking - length:44.5 mi

Schollenberger Park (Distance: 2.1 mi) Schollenberger Park resides in southern Petaluma alongside the Petaluma River. The river is actually a 14- mile tidal slough stretching from Petaluma to San Pablo Bay. The 240-acre city park, created ...

Petaluma, CA - Hiking - length:2 mi

Bay Area Ridge Trail: Helen Putnam Regional Park and McNear Park to Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park (Distance: 2.5 mi) This pleasant stroll through a regional park and Petaluma’s historic neighborhoods is rich in history. You’ll pass restored Victorian houses around McNear and Walnut parks and cross the Petaluma River...

Petaluma, CA - Hiking - length:5.9 mi

Helen Putnam Regional Park (Distance: 2.5 mi) A short tour to a nice park on the edge of town. The ride out is on paved streets, but the park is a great place for a novice mountain bike rider to practice off-road riding skills. Off-road riding ...

Petaluma, CA - Mountain Biking - length:9 mi

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Rooster Run Rooster Run Golf Club Public, 18 holes 7001 yards, par 72 1.7 miles from center of Petaluma, California

Petaluma Petaluma Golf & Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 2815 yards, par 35 1.8 miles from center of Petaluma, California

Adobe Creek Adobe Creek Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6886 yards, par 72 2.6 miles from center of Petaluma, California

Los Arroyos Los Arroyos Golf Club Public, 9 holes 1950 yards, par 29 6.9 miles from center of Petaluma, California

Sonoma Washoe Creek Golf Course Public, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 7.7 miles from center of Petaluma, California

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