While the 165-acre Shollenberger Park was once a dumping ground for mud and silt back in the 1970s, today it is one of the most scenic parks in the Petaluma area. Located along the banks of the Petaluma River, the scenic park's former role as a dumping area transformed it into a lush, green space […]
The owner of Mi Pueblo restaurant came to San Anselmo, California with a dream and a collection of his family’s recipes from Mexico. Years later, Mi Pueblo is now one of the most popular Mexican eateries in the area around Capri Creek, and it makes a great place for lunch or dinner with a Mexican […]
Eat breakfast worthy of a lumberjack all day long at Lumberjacks Restaurant in Petaluma. Portions are huge at this reliable American eatery, so it makes a truly delicious and economical place for a weekend breakfast near Capri Creek. Lumberjacks Restaurant's founders started the restaurant in hopes of offering truly hearty, filling meals that are a […]
For diners who have frequented Lagunitas Brewing Company, it is hard to give a rating of less than five stars. This Capri Creek area brewery is a popular hangout for the city's beer-loving locals, and it also offers a chance to see how one of the country's most popular beers is made. Aside from the […]
Ready to get your fingers a bit greasy? Then stop in to Flamez Grill, where you'll enjoy the smell of grilled, juicy burgers the moment you walk through the door. With nearly 75 years of combined restaurant experience under their belts, the founding family at this popular burger joint knows a thing or two about […]
As it turned out, when John and Francesca Vrattos both got laid off in 2009, it was a blessing in disguise. It gave them time to pursue their passion for cooking, ultimately leading to a new family recipe for the Greek sausage known as loukaniko. Three years later, the sausage launched a new business venture, […]
It's been more than half a century since Round Table Pizza's founder Bill Larson opened his first pizzeria in Menlo Park, California, but only three months have passed since Round Table Pizza made its way within two miles of Capri Creek. The brand new Round Table in Petaluma carries on the legacy of this now-extensive […]
A truly unique museum for fans of the beloved films, Rancho Obi Wan houses the largest privately owned Star Wars memorabilia collection in the world. It’s located in a home not far from Capri Creek. The owner of the collection, Steve Sansweet, was the head of fan relations at Lucasfilm, and he may just give […]
Weathered slats of wood cover the walls. Plush, cream-colored antique chairs offer comfort. Repurposed wine barrels serve as both cute tables, and stunning reminders of where it all began—where Barber Cellars began, that is. This is the layout of its tasting room in Hotel Petaluma, an art deco hotel about 10 minutes from Capri Creek. […]
Sonoma Portworks has come up with a new way to combat the "Post Holiday Blues" this year: blue cheese. Paired with fine wines, of course. Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of January, Sonoma Portworks will host a cheese and wine tasting just a stone's throw away from Capri Creek. The best part? The […]