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The Grass Is Greener in Petaluma
The things that make Petaluma such a great place to visit also make it a great place to live.
PPetaluma is right in the center. Perfectly positioned, the city is the southernmost gateway to Sonoma County wine country while also offering accessibility to San Francisco’s cosmopolitan scene, as well as eclectic and vibrant Oakland and Berkeley (p. 18). Outdoor recreation and spectacular scenery are also nearby. Bodega Bay is a half hour to the west; to the north and south, the majestic redwoods await (p. 20).
The city of Petaluma, with a population of 60,000, is just the right size—not too big and not too small. The city is self-contained, offering residents everything they need for an exceptional quality of life.
But the real heart of Petaluma speaks to something much deeper. If you ask a resident what makes Petaluma such a great place to live, you’re likely to hear that the city’s strong sense of community and generous spirit are the characteristics that are most meaningful to them and their family. It’s a place to put down roots.
As Petaluma historian and On a River Winding Home author John Sheehy says, “Communities are made by nesters—those who settle, and in settling come to deeply know, love, and care for the place they have settled into.”
Settle in Petaluma—you won’t regret it. •
