If you count Pirates of the Caribbean among your favorite movies, then be sure to mark down June 18 and 19 on your calendar. More than 500 costumed actors, crafters, and musicians come together to create the Northern California Pirate Festival, the largest pirate event in the U.S. Join in the fun alone or with […]
Craving a sizzling steak or fresh seafood? Plan for a night out at Seared, where everything is cooked to order over a hot, open flame. This is also a very popular happy hour spot, with daily specials between 4 and 6 p.m. Indulge in hand-cut fries, $2 deviled eggs, man ‘n’ cheese, citrus-cured salmon, and […]
Petaluma Fairgrounds Speedway is Northern California’s premier speedway, and it's been a fun, go-to destination for racing fans for many years. This impressive Petaluma speedway is a 3/8 mile dirt oval, featuring over 360 Winged Sprints, Wingless Sprints, International Motor Company Association Modifieds, super stocks, dwarf cars, mini stocks, and 600s. The weekends are electric […]
California’s Petaluma River is a great natural area where you can enjoy a number of engaging outdoor activities, and Petaluma Stand Up Paddle provides residents of Petaluma and the surrounding areas with the opportunity to enjoy this gorgeous river. The shop offers guests the opportunity to rent the equipment necessary to try their hand (or […]
If you are looking for hearty, flavorful dishes made with exotic ingredients, Risibisi Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar offers just what you're craving. From pumpkin risotto and wild boar gnocchi to New Zealand Ora King Salmon, there are a number of exciting dishes on Risibisi’s menu. Of-age guests will also fall in love with the […]
As the weather warms up, Petaluma locals are heading outdoors in droves, and Prince Park is a popular destination. This grassy park covers 22 acres of recreation area, with a little something for everyone. Athletes will appreciate the baseball diamond and the open fields where you can spontaneously start a pick-up game. Dog lovers will […]
The Herold Mahoney Library is much more than just a repository for books (though you'll find thousands of them in this 35,000-square-foot facility). Instead, this newly expanded building is also a community gathering place in the heart of Santa Rosa Junior College's campus. Step inside the Herold Mahoney Library and you'll find students relaxing in […]
The Petaluma Wildlife Museum is a unique experience for wildlife lovers from all around California. This kid-friendly museum houses preserved specimens of more than 50 different animal species, as well as geological and environmental displays. It also focuses on educational programming, so it can be a good place to visit with the entire family. When […]
Ask Wishbone regulars and they'll tell you that this casual eatery has a lot going on. Take weekend brunch, for example: many people say it's one of the best brunches in town, and it's a sure thing for impressing out of town guests. Try a traditional breakfast plate heaped with two eggs cooked however you […]
Helen Putnam Regional Park is a wide-open park, and it's unlike most parks in that it has a true wilderness setting. Set just southwest of Petaluma, it has six miles of trails that cut through grassy hillsides and wind through beautiful groves of large heritage oak trees. Hike to the ridge-top trails for stunning panoramic […]