Shop, Dine, and Explore

At one of Petaluma’s busiest intersections, E. Washington Street and S. McDowell Boulevard, Washington Square Shopping Center has been Petaluma’s go-to retail center since 1973. You’ll find just about anything you could possibly want here, from several restaurants to a Safeway supermarket, banks, a veterinary office, a travel agency, jewelers, and dry cleaners. Come here for a mobile phone, a new hairstyle, or a mani-pedi. Washington Square truly has something for everyone. You’ll love the convenience.

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Alfredo’s Italian Restaurant

AT&T Store

Cold Stone Creamery

Expedia CruiseShip Center

Fusion Nails & Beauty Spa

GameStop

Gold Rush Jewelers

Hallmark

Harbor Freight Tools

London Pride Cleaners

Lucchesi’s Deli

Noah’s NY Bagels

Ohana Hawaiian BBQ

Panda Express

Party City

Peet’s Coffee & Tea

Pet Food Express

Planet Fitness

Round Table Pizza

Safeway

See’s Candies

Staples Supercuts

Washington Square

Veterinary Clinic

Wells Fargo Bank

Westamerica Bank

Xfinity

Rooster Run Golf Club

Gentle hills, sprawling oaks, lakes, and an island green— the only one of its kind in the area—offer enjoyable challenges, with plenty of variety between holes. Stock up at the pro shop, and stop by Rooster Run Café for postround refreshments. The on-site event center’s lovely indoor and outdoor spaces are the backdrop for memorable events. Call 707-778-1211 for more info.

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Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

Explore Mariano Vallejo’s Petaluma Adobe, once the largest and most prosperous rancho in Mexican Northern California. This California State Historic Park boasts a shaded picnic area and has an accessible path to a national historic landmark. The museum and gift shop are open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day). Check the website or social media for more info and to confirm events.

2023-2024 Special Events

Fandango: September 23, 2023

Sheep Shearing Day: April 20, 2024

Living History Day: May 25, 2024 parks.ca.gov/petalumaadobeshp

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Welcome Spending a day on the Petaluma River has never been easier, thanks to The Floathouse. Rent your water vessel of choice Thursday–Sunday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (weather

WATER PLAY!

How To Experience

THE PETALUMA RIVER.

FLOAT ON

Paddle at your own speed with a rental from Petaluma Stand

Up Paddle & Kayak or Clavey Paddlesports

The Floathouse also has a fleet of hydrobikes, pedal boats, kayaks, canoes, and more. If you want to sharpen your paddleboard skills, sign up for “SUP with Shirley,” a monthly two-hour intro class. And don’t miss out on annual holiday events like the Lighted Boat Parade and Santa’s Riverboat Arrival

PICTURE PERFECT

Stroll along the river on the 2.2-mile Shollenberger Park loop trail for great bird watching. Guided tours are offered by the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance. Discover the wildlife-filled sloughs during a Dolphin Charters cruise. And when you need to refuel but still want riverfront views, grab a bite at Grand Central Petaluma or enjoy dinner at River Front Cafe, Water Street Bistro, Ayawaska, or Cucina Paradiso.

–Olivia Olsen