Nathalie’s guidebook

Nathalie
Nathalie’s guidebook

Food scene

Some our local favorite eateries, beer and hangout spots.
Great spot for beer, bites, live music, games and more.
55 locals recommend
Brewsters Beer Garden + Restaurant
229 Water St
55 locals recommend
Great spot for beer, bites, live music, games and more.
Enjoy a nice view of the Petaluma River as you sip on a cocktail, wine, beer, etc.
21 locals recommend
Taps
54 E Washington St
21 locals recommend
Enjoy a nice view of the Petaluma River as you sip on a cocktail, wine, beer, etc.
Our favorite Mexican spot in town! Stop here to enjoy a margarita and authentic Mexican food.
15 locals recommend
Mi Pueblo El Centro
108 Kentucky St
15 locals recommend
Our favorite Mexican spot in town! Stop here to enjoy a margarita and authentic Mexican food.
Another favorite with authentic Mexican food! They also have a taco truck located at the Petaluma Fairgrounds.
13 locals recommend
El Roy's Mexican Grill
210 Edith St
13 locals recommend
Another favorite with authentic Mexican food! They also have a taco truck located at the Petaluma Fairgrounds.
Perfect local spot for coffee, baked goods, brunch, tea, etc.
65 locals recommend
Della Fattoria Downtown Café
143 Petaluma Blvd N
65 locals recommend
Perfect local spot for coffee, baked goods, brunch, tea, etc.
A hidden gem with breakfast, brunch, drinks, etc.
23 locals recommend
Water Street Bistro
100 Petaluma Blvd N
23 locals recommend
A hidden gem with breakfast, brunch, drinks, etc.
50's Diner serving breakfast & lunch in style! Best biscuits in town with big portions which are great for sharing.
15 locals recommend
Sax's Joint
317 Petaluma Blvd S
15 locals recommend
50's Diner serving breakfast & lunch in style! Best biscuits in town with big portions which are great for sharing.
Deli & BBQ with outdoor picnic table seating.
7 locals recommend
Lombardi's | Gourmet Deli & BBQ
3413 Petaluma Blvd N
7 locals recommend
Deli & BBQ with outdoor picnic table seating.
One of our favorite deli spots, and if you're up for a hike its about 2 miles away from us. They have a variety of sandwiches & salads, also serves draft beer. Indoor and outdoor seating available. My personal favorite is the Frederick's Chicabacon Sandwich w/ avocado!
18 locals recommend
RAY'S DELICATESSEN & TAVERN
900 Western Ave
18 locals recommend
One of our favorite deli spots, and if you're up for a hike its about 2 miles away from us. They have a variety of sandwiches & salads, also serves draft beer. Indoor and outdoor seating available. My personal favorite is the Frederick's Chicabacon Sandwich w/ avocado!
Enjoy a mix of slush and soft serve ice cream!
Wicked Slush Petaluma
630 American Alley
Enjoy a mix of slush and soft serve ice cream!
Italian Restaurant
25 locals recommend
Risibisi
154 Petaluma Boulevard North
25 locals recommend
Italian Restaurant
A variety a food trucks in one spot, check out their calendar online.
19 locals recommend
The Block Petaluma
20 Grey Street
19 locals recommend
A variety a food trucks in one spot, check out their calendar online.
Worth the drive to Calistoga for amazing Southern BBQ!
16 locals recommend
Buster's Original Southern BBQ
1207 Foothill Blvd
16 locals recommend
Worth the drive to Calistoga for amazing Southern BBQ!
Dog friendly , outdoor seating, local food and craft beer!
140 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell Blvd
140 locals recommend
Dog friendly , outdoor seating, local food and craft beer!
Home style Italian dishes! Outdoor seating available.
51 locals recommend
Cucina Paradiso
114 Petaluma Blvd N
51 locals recommend
Home style Italian dishes! Outdoor seating available.
Bistro by Petaluma River
45 locals recommend
Wild Goat Bistro
6 Petaluma Blvd N
45 locals recommend
Bistro by Petaluma River
Vegetarians love this place!
11 locals recommend
Cafe Zazzle
121 Kentucky St
11 locals recommend
Vegetarians love this place!
Swedish flavors in P-town. Highly recommend, tons of options including vegetarian ones!
6 locals recommend
Stockhome Restaurant
220 Western Ave
6 locals recommend
Swedish flavors in P-town. Highly recommend, tons of options including vegetarian ones!

Shopping!

Local shopping recommendations.
If you're a thrifter like us then you will love this local favorite thrift store. Open M-Sat, closed Sundays.
Sacks Hospice Thrift Store
128 Liberty St
If you're a thrifter like us then you will love this local favorite thrift store. Open M-Sat, closed Sundays.
Another favorite thrift store! Check out their furniture & clothing store, both on the same block. Super close to town and cafes.
Alphabet Soup Thrift Stores
203 Western Ave
Another favorite thrift store! Check out their furniture & clothing store, both on the same block. Super close to town and cafes.
With over 30 stores to shop at including- Nike, Old Navy, Adidas, Banana Republic, Carters, Micheal Kors , Levi's, etc..
43 locals recommend
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
2200 Petaluma Blvd N
43 locals recommend
With over 30 stores to shop at including- Nike, Old Navy, Adidas, Banana Republic, Carters, Micheal Kors , Levi's, etc..
Local Bookstore with a great selection of books for adults & children's.
32 locals recommend
Copperfield's Books
138 N Main St
32 locals recommend
Local Bookstore with a great selection of books for adults & children's.
Women's clothing, accessories and shoe store.
Ooh La Luxe
517 4th St
Women's clothing, accessories and shoe store.
Our local grocery store has a variety of local, organic meats, cheeses, produce, wine, beer and more!
43 locals recommend
Petaluma Creamery
210 Western Ave
43 locals recommend
Our local grocery store has a variety of local, organic meats, cheeses, produce, wine, beer and more!
Great store for gently used clothes & shoes for adults.
Red Umbrella Consignment Inc
120 Kentucky St
Great store for gently used clothes & shoes for adults.

Favorite Wineries

This 13th century Tuscan style castle winery located in Calistoga is a must visit! They offer wine tastings and guided tours, which I recommend booking in advance.
150 locals recommend
Castello di Amorosa
4045 St Helena Hwy
150 locals recommend
This 13th century Tuscan style castle winery located in Calistoga is a must visit! They offer wine tastings and guided tours, which I recommend booking in advance.
A family friendly winery, with an informative guided tour and plenty of picnic areas. Bookings can fill up so always check ahead if your desired date/time is available.
89 locals recommend
Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch Rd
89 locals recommend
A family friendly winery, with an informative guided tour and plenty of picnic areas. Bookings can fill up so always check ahead if your desired date/time is available.
Great views, champagne & wine!
137 locals recommend
Korbel Winery
13250 River Rd
137 locals recommend
Great views, champagne & wine!
They offer a variety of wine tasting & experiences, it is recommended you book in advance.
117 locals recommend
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
300 Via Archimedes
117 locals recommend
They offer a variety of wine tasting & experiences, it is recommended you book in advance.
Reservations not required.
96 locals recommend
St. Francis Winery and Vineyard
100 Pythian Rd
96 locals recommend
Reservations not required.

Sightseeing

Our favorite spot for hiking and sightseeing! Beautiful view of all the hills .
59 locals recommend
Helen Putnam Regional Park
411 Chileno Valley Rd
59 locals recommend
Our favorite spot for hiking and sightseeing! Beautiful view of all the hills .
It's a beautiful drive to the coast! Check out their local ice cream shop, pistachio is my favorite.
291 locals recommend
Bodega Bay
291 locals recommend
It's a beautiful drive to the coast! Check out their local ice cream shop, pistachio is my favorite.
My favorite beach along the coast, perfect spot for a picnic.
125 locals recommend
Goat Rock Beach
125 locals recommend
My favorite beach along the coast, perfect spot for a picnic.