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Historic Downtown Petaluma

A walkable downtown route through Petaluma’s older storefronts, local shops, restaurants, and…

Open all dayFree
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Petaluma River Walk

A downtown-adjacent river walk for water views, photos, and a simple Petaluma…

Open all dayFree
Shopping

Great Petaluma Mill

Great Petaluma Mill works as a food-or-drink pause with enough atmosphere to…

Scenic

D Street Drawbridge Viewpoint

A quick viewpoint at the D Street bridge for river context, photos,…

Open until sunsetFree
Food & Drink

Ayawaska Restobar

A riverfront drinks-and-dinner stop for cocktails, photos, and an early-evening plan near…

History

David Yearsley River Heritage Center

A river heritage stop near Steamer Landing for local context, views, and…

Free
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Foundry Wharf

A riverfront district stop with water views, nearby food options, and a…

Outdoors

Napa Valley Paddle Petaluma

A paddle-focused Petaluma River outing for getting on the water with rentals,…

Open until sunset
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Petaluma Marina Walk

A simple marina-side walk for boats, river views, photos, and a low-effort…

Open until sunsetFree
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Petaluma River Park

A riverfront open-space stop for walking, fresh air, and seeing Petaluma from…

Open until sunsetFree
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Petaluma River Photo Walk

A camera-first riverfront wander with reflections, bridge angles, brick edges, boats, and…

Open until sunsetFree
Wine

Sonoma Portworks

A wine stop for port-style tastings, bottles, and a slower food-and-drink break…

Outdoors

Steamer Landing Park

A riverfront park stop with views, open space, and access to a…

Open until sunsetFree
Food & Drink

Taps on the River

A casual river-adjacent stop for drinks, relaxed food, and an easy waterfront…

Outdoors

The Floathouse

A river-focused stop for boat, paddle, and waterfront activity rather than just…

Open until sunset
Breakfast

Water Street Bistro

A casual bistro stop near the river for breakfast, lunch, coffee, or…

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