It was only a matter of time before Sunset Magazine of the west took a look at P'Town for its trusty Northern California Day Trip feature.
And it came as no surprise that page 36 of the June 2008 issue would invite the savvy population of the great Western States to 'eat (really well), shop, and soak up summer in a Sonoma County town where old meets new'.
Thanks for the nod of approval, Sunset eds, and after every freelancer in town has likely pitched the page this special Sesquicentennial year!
And how could you not have given extra brownie points to Central Market, Della Fattoria, Splendid Little Shoppe, and The Cow Girl Creamery Tasting Room, which opens next month? I liked that Tall Toad Music got a mention, plus the ever helpful Visitor's Center in the historic depot center.
Could someone maybe mention to the Petaluma Police that it's really not that great a PR ruse to ticket the confused visitors who try to make a U-Turn into the exit only non-entrance into the Visitor's Center parking lot, off of Lakeville and D? It's extremely confusing for folk coming into town and not nice at all to slap 'em with a ticket for taking the time to pop in for a P'Town introduction.
P.S. If you are thinking of paying us a visit, take a peek at The Waterstreet Bistro for a tasty bite of lunch after a bite of the best breakfasts in town at The Tea Room Cafe.
Invigorating conversion with some of the most outgoing regular java-drinking Petalumans can be had daily at Aqus Cafe at Foundry Wharf and there's lots more shopping to be done in any one of several inviting downtown emporiums of vintage wares. Indie bookstore Copperfield's is not to be missed on Kentucky Street and I couldn't possibly finish up this post without pointing you in the general direction of a house brewed Red Rooster Ranch Ale with burger and onion rings down by the river at Dempsey's. There's even a decent hotel for the discerning traveler down at the Marina. What are you waiting for?
OK, local readers, what would you add to the Sunset List? Comments, as always, are welcome.
And it came as no surprise that page 36 of the June 2008 issue would invite the savvy population of the great Western States to 'eat (really well), shop, and soak up summer in a Sonoma County town where old meets new'.
Thanks for the nod of approval, Sunset eds, and after every freelancer in town has likely pitched the page this special Sesquicentennial year!
And how could you not have given extra brownie points to Central Market, Della Fattoria, Splendid Little Shoppe, and The Cow Girl Creamery Tasting Room, which opens next month? I liked that Tall Toad Music got a mention, plus the ever helpful Visitor's Center in the historic depot center.
Could someone maybe mention to the Petaluma Police that it's really not that great a PR ruse to ticket the confused visitors who try to make a U-Turn into the exit only non-entrance into the Visitor's Center parking lot, off of Lakeville and D? It's extremely confusing for folk coming into town and not nice at all to slap 'em with a ticket for taking the time to pop in for a P'Town introduction.
P.S. If you are thinking of paying us a visit, take a peek at The Waterstreet Bistro for a tasty bite of lunch after a bite of the best breakfasts in town at The Tea Room Cafe.
Invigorating conversion with some of the most outgoing regular java-drinking Petalumans can be had daily at Aqus Cafe at Foundry Wharf and there's lots more shopping to be done in any one of several inviting downtown emporiums of vintage wares. Indie bookstore Copperfield's is not to be missed on Kentucky Street and I couldn't possibly finish up this post without pointing you in the general direction of a house brewed Red Rooster Ranch Ale with burger and onion rings down by the river at Dempsey's. There's even a decent hotel for the discerning traveler down at the Marina. What are you waiting for?
OK, local readers, what would you add to the Sunset List? Comments, as always, are welcome.
A trip to Petaluma wouldn't be complete for any gardener without a visit to Cottage Gardens Nursery on the north end of town on Emerald Drive off Petaluma Blvd North. Save some room in the car for unusual plants, sustainably grown veggies and herbs, and great garden art.The grounds are stunning.
And one of our favorite restaurants is Cafe Bella off Lakeville Highway between Frates and McDowell. Fabulous salads and "comfort food".
Best place to catch a ballgame in PTown? Beyond The Glory Sports Bar and Grill at the north end of McDowell. 16 screens... something for everyone!
Posted by: PTownFan | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 08:37 AM
Coincidence? I think not, check out the add on the page directly opposite the Petaluma blurb...And for all things beautiful I love Tuscan Gardens on the corner of B and Kentucky.
Posted by: Lesley | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 02:10 PM
That's you and Michael next summer, once your oldest has fled the nest - hiking away your summer vacation up in his favorite get-away spot in the Northern Hemisphere! Petaluma, Whistler, what more could you ask for?
Posted by: Frances | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 02:54 PM
A chocoholic's visit to Petaluma isn't complete until they visit Viva Cocolat on Petaluma Blvd North at Western Ave. Gourmet chocolates from around, an awesome truffle selection, espresso, desserts, and chocolate fondue! The best hot chocolate and mochas in town.
Posted by: Truffles | Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 07:03 PM
While you are promoting the Sheraton chain of hotels, how about a nod to the indie Metro, a French style hotel, on the South Boulevard?
Posted by: TH | Monday, June 02, 2025 at 08:52 AM
I haven't checked the rooms out in the French-style Metro, but it does by local reputation offer an affordable, one-of-a-kind, boutique hotel experience for anyone visiting Sonoma County. Closer to town than the Sheraton, too, so much more gentle on the carbon footprint of tourism for sure. The Metro is located at 508 Petaluma Blvd South. Check out www.metrolodging.com
Posted by: Frances | Monday, June 02, 2025 at 10:17 AM