Petaluma
is located in Sonoma County's wine country, just north of San Francisco along Highway 101. With its close proximity to the wineries, the spectacular Sonoma coastline, Point Reyes National Seashore, and the seaside villages of Bodega Bay and Jenner-by-the Sea, Petaluma is a perfect spot to base your northern California vacation! But, Petaluma has much to offer just on its own! The Petaluma River and Historic Downtown are at the center of the city. Being one of the few northern California cities to escape damage from the 1906 earthquake, Petaluma retains much of its Victorian architecture. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, and contains 30 antique shops, art galleries and specialty shops. You'll find everything from custom jewelry and clothing, antiques, home and garden accessories, and one of a kind gifts. Buy fresh produce at the Petaluma Farm Trails and Farmer's Market. And the Petaluma Village Premium Outlet Stores features 60 factory direct outlet stores, where you can find savings at 25 to 65 percent! Special events to watch for in Petaluma include the Butter & Egg Days Parade, Victorian Holiday Events, and the Great Petaluma Quilt Show. Petaluma has small town charm combined with lots of exciting attractions, perfect for the whole family!
Surrounding areas: Cotati, California (6.8 mi), Sonoma, California (9.8 mi), Glen Ellen, California (10.1 mi), Novato, California (10.2 mi), Kenwood, California (12.5 mi), Santa Rosa, California (14.2 mi), Sebastopol, California (15.0 mi)
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Petaluma Vacation Rentals
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Petaluma Weather & Climate
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The Northern California coast, just north of San Francisco, is a mild climate region of warm days and cool nights. Right along the coast, summers are cool and foggy and the further inland you go, the sunnier and warmer it gets. Coastal low clouds and fog usually burns off by early afternoon. There is little or no rain May through September, with the rainy season beginning in late October or November. Flooding is a problem in winter when rains are heavy within a short period of time. There is an occasional light frost in the area, but generally temperatures stay above the freezing mark. Fall is usually the sunniest season along the northern California coast without the fog of summer or the clouds and rain of winter.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
57°F |
38°F |
5.41 in. |
52°F |
| February |
62°F |
41°F |
5.31 in. |
52°F |
| March |
65°F |
42°F |
3.85 in. |
52°F |
| April |
69°F |
44°F |
1.40 in. |
50°F |
| May |
73°F |
46°F |
0.62 in. |
50°F |
| June |
79°F |
50°F |
0.15 in. |
51°F |
| July |
82°F |
51°F |
0.05 in. |
52°F |
| August |
82°F |
52°F |
0.08 in. |
54°F |
| September |
82°F |
51°F |
0.29 in. |
55°F |
| October |
77°F |
47°F |
1.37 in. |
54°F |
| November |
65°F |
42°F |
3.52 in. |
54°F |
| December |
58°F |
37°F |
3.80 in. |
53°F |
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Petaluma Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Napa County airport (APC) located about 19 miles east of Petaluma in Napa, California, the Metropolitan Oakland International airport (OAK) located approximately 42 miles southeast of Petaluma in Oakland, California, the San Francisco International airport (SFO) located roughly 45 miles south of Petaluma in San Francisco, California, and finally the Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters airport (2Q3) located around 47 miles east of Petaluma in Davis / Woodland / Winters, California.
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Petaluma Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Traintown | Sonoma | CA | 10.0 mi. | | | Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 22.7 mi. | | | J's Amusement Park | Guerneville | CA | 26.5 mi. | | | Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 36.3 mi. | | | Pixieland Park | Concord | CA | 37.6 mi. | | | Funderland | Sacramento | CA | 65.9 mi. | | | Paramount's Great America | Santa Clara | CA | 71.9 mi. | | | Funderwoods | Lodi | CA | 74.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Waterworld USA | Concord | CA | 37.6 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 65.9 mi. | | | Raging Waters | San Jose | CA | 74.5 mi. | | | Oakwood Lake Waterpark | Manteca | CA | 83.2 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 110.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Adobe Creek Golf Course | Petaluma | CA | | | | Rooster Run Golf Club | Petaluma | CA | | | | Los Arroyos Golf Club | Sonoma | CA | 9.8 mi. | | | Sonoma Mission Inn & Golf Course | Sonoma | CA | 9.8 mi. | | | Indian Valley Golf Club | Novato | CA | 10.2 mi. | | | StoneTree Golf Club | Novato | CA | 10.2 mi. | | | Bennett Valley Golf Course | Santa Rosa | CA | 12.4 mi. | | | Alondra Park Golf Course | Lawndale | CA | 12.7 mi. | | | Fairgrounds Golf Center | Santa Rosa | CA | 14.2 mi. | | | Oakmont Golf Club | Santa Rosa | CA | 14.2 mi. | | | San Geronimo Golf Club | San Geronimo | CA | 16.4 mi. | | | Sebastopol Golf Course | Sebastopol | CA | 17.6 mi. | | | Vintners Golf Course | Yountville | CA | 18.3 mi. | | | Chardonnay Golf Club | Napa | CA | 18.5 mi. | | | Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park | Napa | CA | 18.5 mi. | | | Wikiup Golf Course | Santa Rosa | CA | 19.2 mi. | | | McInnis Park Golf Center | San Rafael | CA | 19.6 mi. | | | Peacock Gap Country Club | San Rafael | CA | 19.6 mi. | | | Windsor Golf Club | Windsor | CA | 21.8 mi. | | | Bodega Harbour Golf Links | Bodega Bay | CA | 22.8 mi. | | | Blue Rock Springs Golf Course | Vallejo | CA | 23.1 mi. | | | Hiddenbrooke Golf Club | Vallejo | CA | 23.1 mi. | | | Joe Mortara Golf Course | Vallejo | CA | 23.1 mi. | | | Mare Island Golf Club | Vallejo | CA | 23.1 mi. | | | Mount Saint Helena Golf Course | Calistoga | CA | 23.6 mi. | | | Mill Valley Golf Course | Mill Valley | CA | 23.7 mi. | | | Forebay Golf Course | Santa Nella | CA | 24.6 mi. | | | Northwood Golf Club | Monte Rio | CA | 25.5 mi. | | | Franklin Canyon Golf Course | Rodeo | CA | 28.0 mi. | | | Tayman Park Municipal Golf Course | Healdsburg | CA | 28.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Annadel State Park | | CA | 12.1 mi. | | | Sugarloaf Ridge State Park | | CA | 15.2 mi. | | | Tomales Bay State Park | | CA | 16.1 mi. | | | Samuel P Taylor State Park | | CA | 16.4 mi. | | | Bothe Napa Valley State Park | | CA | 21.1 mi. | | | Mount Tamalpais State Park | | CA | 24.0 mi. | | | Robert Louis Stevenson State Park | | CA | 28.0 mi. | | | Angel Island State Park | | CA | 28.9 mi. | | | Marin Headlands State Park | | CA | 30.3 mi. | | | Baker Beach State Park | | CA | 32.6 mi. | | | James D Phelan Beach State Park | | CA | 33.1 mi. | | | Thornton Beach State Park | | CA | 39.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sonoma County Museum | Santa Rosa | CA | 14.2 mi. | (History) | | Pacific Coast Air Museum | Santa Rosa | CA | 14.2 mi. | (Technology) | | Mexican Textiles | Santa Rosa | CA | 14.2 mi. | (Art) | | Byron Randall Museum | Tomales | CA | 14.8 mi. | (History) | | Online Directory of International Sculpture Parks & Gardens | Vallejo | CA | 22.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Bolinas Museum | Bolinas | CA | 23.5 mi. | (Art) | | Bay Area Discovery Museum | Sausalito | CA | 27.9 mi. | (Children's) | | Jewish-American Hall of Fame (Division of Magnes Museum) | Berkeley | CA | 32.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Judah L. Magnes Museum | Berkeley | CA | 32.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Lawrence Hall of Science | Berkeley | CA | 32.5 mi. | (Science) | | Berkeley Art Museum + Pacific Film Archive | Berkeley | CA | 32.5 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of the City of San Francisco | San Francisco | CA | 34.6 mi. | (History) | | San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park | San Francisco | CA | 34.6 mi. | (History) | | Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | San Francisco | CA | 34.6 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco | CA | 34.6 mi. | (Science) | | Exploratorium | San Francisco | CA | 34.6 mi. | (Science) | | Weaving Art Museum and Research Institute | San Francisco | CA | 34.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | San Francisco | CA | 34.6 mi. | (Art) | | ZEUM | San Francisco | CA | 34.6 mi. | (Children's) | | Oakland Museum of California | Oakland | CA | 36.3 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 22.7 mi. | | | San Francisco Zoological Gardens | San Francisco | CA | 34.6 mi. | | | Steinhart Aquarium | San Francisco | CA | 34.6 mi. | | | The Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 36.3 mi. | | | Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 65.9 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 74.4 mi. | | | Happy Hollow Park and Zoo | San Jose | CA | 74.5 mi. | |
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