Anne and Leland’s Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent coffee / brunch food; walking distance; only open Friday- Sunday
65 locals recommend
Della Fattoria Downtown Café
143 Petaluma Blvd NExcellent coffee / brunch food; walking distance; only open Friday- Sunday
Sax's Joint
317 Petaluma Blvd SGreat classic diner food; walking distance
The Shuckery
100 Washington StGreat oysters and seafood; walking distance
Love their risotto; outside seating along the river available; walking distance
25 locals recommend
Risibisi
154 Petaluma Boulevard NorthLove their risotto; outside seating along the river available; walking distance
Overall great restaurant; best happy hour; seating available along the river; walking distance
22 locals recommend
Seared
170 Petaluma Blvd NOverall great restaurant; best happy hour; seating available along the river; walking distance
Cucina Paradiso
114 Petaluma Blvd NGreat Italian food; love their veal scaloppini; walking distance
Hallie's
125 Keller StGreat breakfast; walking distance
Hikes
If you have never seen a Redwood grove of trees, this is a must. Different levels of hikes / walks available.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdIf you have never seen a Redwood grove of trees, this is a must. Different levels of hikes / walks available.
Great regional park very close by with great hikes / walks and beautiful views.
59 locals recommend
Helen Putnam Regional Park
411 Chileno Valley RdGreat regional park very close by with great hikes / walks and beautiful views.
Beautiful hike with views of the Pacific Ocean and Bodega Bay. Check the weather and skip if it’s foggy. If you go find some clam chowder.
Bodega Bay Trailhead
Beautiful hike with views of the Pacific Ocean and Bodega Bay. Check the weather and skip if it’s foggy. If you go find some clam chowder.
So many hikes to choose it could keep you busy for weeks. Favorites include the Tule Elk at Tomales Point and the lighthouse.
273 locals recommend
Point Reyes National Seashore
So many hikes to choose it could keep you busy for weeks. Favorites include the Tule Elk at Tomales Point and the lighthouse.
Wine tasting
We love Sahar and Sudi, the owners of this wine bar. Let them know Leland and Anne sent you and you will have the option of tasting before you choose. Lovely selection of wines.
15 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge
151 Petaluma Blvd SWe love Sahar and Sudi, the owners of this wine bar. Let them know Leland and Anne sent you and you will have the option of tasting before you choose. Lovely selection of wines.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Ordering food for delivery
Use Petaluma Food Taxi. A local owner operated delivery service. Let them know you’re in the back or to call you when they arrive.
Don't miss
Walk to the historical downtown.
We are walking distance and it is worth exploring our downtown. Also great restaurants to explore and avoid driving and / or ride share,
Don't miss
Wine tasting.
We love Sahar and Sudi the owners of this wine bar just 3 blocks away. They have great wines and will let you taste. Tell them Leland and Anne sent you!