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Things to see in Petaluma (United States): 24 places and when to go
Petaluma is a town in United States, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (13), Museums and art (5), Nature (3). The best known are Jack London State Historic Park, Lagunitas Brewing Company and Sonoma Mountain. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.2603, -122.6432
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (13) · Museums and art (5) · Nature (3) · History (3) · Wildlife (2) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 75 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sonoma Mountain, at 697 m.
What to see in Petaluma
The places in and around Petaluma, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Jack London State Historic ParkState park in Glen Ellen, California12 km
- Lagunitas Brewing CompanyBrewery founded in Lagunitas, California2.1 km
- Sonoma MountainMountain in Sonoma County, California9.2 km
- Vallejo EstateHistoric house in Sonoma, California, USA16 km
- Gundlach BundschuAmerican family-owned, sixth-generation winery20 km
- Wolf HouseHistoric ruins in Glen Ellen, California14 km
- Mount Burdell Open Space PreserveNature reserve in California15 km
- Free Public Library of PetalumaResearch library and history museum3.1 km
- Rancho Petaluma AdobeHistoric house in California, USA5.1 km
- Sonoma Valley Museum of ArtArt museum in Sonoma, California17 km
- Marin Museum of the American IndianMuseum in California, USA17 km
- 101 North Brewing CompanyBrewery2.2 km
- Bartholomew Park WineryWinery20 km
- Eric K. James Vineyards Tasting RoomWinery17 km
- Griffo DistilleryDistillery2.2 km
- Hanson of Sonoma DistilleryDistillery19 km
- Homewood WineryWinery19 km
- Larson Family WineryWinery17 km
- Lasseter Family WineryWinery17 km
- Mayo Family WineryWinery17 km
- Morton's Warm SpringsHot spring bath17 km
- Sonoma Springs Brewing CoBrewery15 km
- Sonoma State ObservatoryObservatory8.8 km
- The Donum EstateWinery21 km
When to go to Petaluma
The best time to visit Petaluma is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:37
- FebPossible10:34
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:04
- JunBest time14:39
- JulBest time14:25
- AugBest time13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:53
- DecPossible9:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. In April, 23 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Petaluma
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Santa Rosa, California32 places22 km
- Bodega16 places29 km
- Rutherford35 places31 km
- San Rafael12 places33 km
- Vallejo, California30 places38 km
- Healdsburg10 places47 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Petaluma?
The best known: Jack London State Historic Park, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Sonoma Mountain, Vallejo Estate, Gundlach Bundschu. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Petaluma?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21.
How do you get to Petaluma?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 75 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Petaluma as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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