Jabu’s guidebook
Favorite Petaluma Spots for Food and Drinks
Fresh, local, great service, friendly folks, these are some of the things that define my favorite places in Petaluma, enjoy!
Quinua "Cocina Peruana" is located in the beautiful wine country of Petaluma, California “We support local vendors & source the freshest, sustainable fish, shellfish, organic produce, and organic meats for our unique Peruvian cuisine.”
Quinua Restaurant Cocina Peruana
500 Petaluma Blvd SQuinua "Cocina Peruana" is located in the beautiful wine country of Petaluma, California “We support local vendors & source the freshest, sustainable fish, shellfish, organic produce, and organic meats for our unique Peruvian cuisine.”
I love the fresh oysters and cava! Get the seat by the window and check out the newly restored Hotel Petaluma lobby - grab a hot cider and sit by the fire in the fall and winter.
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The Shuckery
100 Washington StI love the fresh oysters and cava! Get the seat by the window and check out the newly restored Hotel Petaluma lobby - grab a hot cider and sit by the fire in the fall and winter.
Zagat rated, make a reservation before you go!
“A small Italian trattoria offering some of the finest food in all of the South County”– Michele Anna Jordan, San Francisco Chronicle. Trained in the tradition of the prestigious Istituto Alberghiero Di Stato in Cefalú, Italy, Chef Dennis takes great pride in using only the finest ingredients and preparing everything - from the focaccia to the pasta to the tempting desserts - from scratch.
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Cucina Paradiso
114 Petaluma Blvd N Zagat rated, make a reservation before you go!
“A small Italian trattoria offering some of the finest food in all of the South County”– Michele Anna Jordan, San Francisco Chronicle. Trained in the tradition of the prestigious Istituto Alberghiero Di Stato in Cefalú, Italy, Chef Dennis takes great pride in using only the finest ingredients and preparing everything - from the focaccia to the pasta to the tempting desserts - from scratch.
Craving Turkish food? Hole in the wall without much ambiance but well worth it if you have a craving. Get the Chicken kebab and the amazing fresh veggies, hummus, and pita bread!
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Real Döner
307 F StCraving Turkish food? Hole in the wall without much ambiance but well worth it if you have a craving. Get the Chicken kebab and the amazing fresh veggies, hummus, and pita bread!
A short walk away, eclectic menu and tons of options for your sweet tooth. "The Sundell’s counter-service restaurant aims to celebrate the popular cuisine found on the streets of present-day Stockholm and highlight their favorite things to eat while visiting. Serving dishes inspired by current Swedish favorites, which have heavy influences from the Middle East, as well as several classic Swedish offerings, Stockhome will be open for lunch and dinner, five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, in both dine-in and to-go capacity."
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Stockhome Restaurant
220 Western AveA short walk away, eclectic menu and tons of options for your sweet tooth. "The Sundell’s counter-service restaurant aims to celebrate the popular cuisine found on the streets of present-day Stockholm and highlight their favorite things to eat while visiting. Serving dishes inspired by current Swedish favorites, which have heavy influences from the Middle East, as well as several classic Swedish offerings, Stockhome will be open for lunch and dinner, five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, in both dine-in and to-go capacity."
Brunch? Get ready to wait in line (or skip that and grab goodies from the walk-in Cafe next door) but it's worth it! The Avocado Toast, the Lavender Mimosa! "Everything on the menu is superb, starting with the famous Della bread that’s made into thick-sliced toasts topped with delights such as silky pureed Rancho Gordo heirloom beans, or smoked salmon, cucumber and house-made cream cheese. A hearty chicken fried steak promises you’ll want a nap after finishing the plate loaded with poached eggs, fried fingerling potatoes, and rich sausage gravy. Even so, save room for the fresh-baked pastries."
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Della Fattoria Downtown Café
143 Petaluma Blvd NBrunch? Get ready to wait in line (or skip that and grab goodies from the walk-in Cafe next door) but it's worth it! The Avocado Toast, the Lavender Mimosa! "Everything on the menu is superb, starting with the famous Della bread that’s made into thick-sliced toasts topped with delights such as silky pureed Rancho Gordo heirloom beans, or smoked salmon, cucumber and house-made cream cheese. A hearty chicken fried steak promises you’ll want a nap after finishing the plate loaded with poached eggs, fried fingerling potatoes, and rich sausage gravy. Even so, save room for the fresh-baked pastries."
I haven't been here yet but locals rave about it! "Pearl: Pearl puts an international twist on brunch. The core is Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, but how to define waffles made with amaranth ancient grain and topped with ricotta and homemade pear ginger jam? Wonderful sums it up. Another beauty, the Israeli breakfast, delivers labneh (yogurt cheese), za’atar-spiced pita, green hummus, and pluot-blackberry jam, while cassoulet goes global in a recipe of creamy French tarbais beans, sauerkraut, Toulouse sausage, duck confit and poached egg." "Pearl is a gem of a place, tucked away on a cozy corner of Downtown Petaluma. We are a memorable and exceptional daytime café, a weekend brunch destination. Pearl offers Eastern Mediterranean-inspired food, unique touches, fine details, and old-world charm."
Pearl
500 1st StI haven't been here yet but locals rave about it! "Pearl: Pearl puts an international twist on brunch. The core is Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, but how to define waffles made with amaranth ancient grain and topped with ricotta and homemade pear ginger jam? Wonderful sums it up. Another beauty, the Israeli breakfast, delivers labneh (yogurt cheese), za’atar-spiced pita, green hummus, and pluot-blackberry jam, while cassoulet goes global in a recipe of creamy French tarbais beans, sauerkraut, Toulouse sausage, duck confit and poached egg." "Pearl is a gem of a place, tucked away on a cozy corner of Downtown Petaluma. We are a memorable and exceptional daytime café, a weekend brunch destination. Pearl offers Eastern Mediterranean-inspired food, unique touches, fine details, and old-world charm."
Need a dog-friendly spot close by? "Nestled in the historic Great Petaluma Mill, the Wild Goat Bistro offers a casual dining experience in a rustic and inviting atmosphere. Special attention is given to making nearly the entire menu gluten-free - even the amazing homemade desserts. The carefully curated wine list includes wines from handcrafted, small production local vintners as well as wines of interest from around the world."
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Wild Goat Bistro
6 Petaluma Blvd NNeed a dog-friendly spot close by? "Nestled in the historic Great Petaluma Mill, the Wild Goat Bistro offers a casual dining experience in a rustic and inviting atmosphere. Special attention is given to making nearly the entire menu gluten-free - even the amazing homemade desserts. The carefully curated wine list includes wines from handcrafted, small production local vintners as well as wines of interest from around the world."
Another dog-friendly restaurant, outside seating and super casual - decent food but fun for drinks and people watching.
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Speakeasy
504 Alameda del PradoAnother dog-friendly restaurant, outside seating and super casual - decent food but fun for drinks and people watching.
This is said to be the best Italian in town! "Risibisi is a charming and friendly place located in downtown Petaluma which serves healthy, authentic Italian food featuring the finest local ingredients direct from our partner farm. Though it’s named for a comforting dish of rice and peas, Risibisi's seafood-heavy take on Italian cuisine is a bit more sophisticated."
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Risibisi
154 Petaluma Boulevard NorthThis is said to be the best Italian in town! "Risibisi is a charming and friendly place located in downtown Petaluma which serves healthy, authentic Italian food featuring the finest local ingredients direct from our partner farm. Though it’s named for a comforting dish of rice and peas, Risibisi's seafood-heavy take on Italian cuisine is a bit more sophisticated."
Movement (Yoga, Gym)
Tucked upstairs near a deep dish Pizza restaurant is a gem of a yoga studio! Unpretentious and friendly, challenging enough to work up a sweat and get your mind right. Tell them Jabu sent you! Class schedule here: https://renew.yoga/classes/
Renew Yoga
35 Petaluma Blvd NTucked upstairs near a deep dish Pizza restaurant is a gem of a yoga studio! Unpretentious and friendly, challenging enough to work up a sweat and get your mind right. Tell them Jabu sent you! Class schedule here: https://renew.yoga/classes/
A short walk away is 24 Hour Fitness - nothing to get too excited about but a great spot to lift some weights while you're in town.
24 Hour Fitness
6345 Commerce BlvdA short walk away is 24 Hour Fitness - nothing to get too excited about but a great spot to lift some weights while you're in town.
Favorite Hikes
A few of my regular hangouts with my dog, Biscuits Jackson!
A short drive away is a beautiful park - more of a stroll than a proper hike, with views that will make it worth the uphill climb.
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Helen Putnam Regional Park
411 Chileno Valley RdA short drive away is a beautiful park - more of a stroll than a proper hike, with views that will make it worth the uphill climb.
My absolute favorite hike in the Bay, Goat Rock Beach is dog-friendly and off leash. Bring something warm incase the fog is slow to burn off. Other hikes around the beach are flat for miles, incredible views, deer, and hawks - (leash your dog for these areas so they don't chase the local deer). This is a 50-minute drive (gorgeous) from Petaluma along the beautiful shoreline. Plenty of places to stop along the way, park and hike or picnic on the beaches. Get a surf in or stop in Bodega Bay for lunch on the way back, Duncans Mills has great dining options too and Guernville is a fun little town to explore as well, check out the Big Bottom Cafe or Boon Eat and Drink (owned by the same woman who owns the dog friendly Boon Hotel and Spa).
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Goat Rock Beach
My absolute favorite hike in the Bay, Goat Rock Beach is dog-friendly and off leash. Bring something warm incase the fog is slow to burn off. Other hikes around the beach are flat for miles, incredible views, deer, and hawks - (leash your dog for these areas so they don't chase the local deer). This is a 50-minute drive (gorgeous) from Petaluma along the beautiful shoreline. Plenty of places to stop along the way, park and hike or picnic on the beaches. Get a surf in or stop in Bodega Bay for lunch on the way back, Duncans Mills has great dining options too and Guernville is a fun little town to explore as well, check out the Big Bottom Cafe or Boon Eat and Drink (owned by the same woman who owns the dog friendly Boon Hotel and Spa).
Dog-friendly on a leash, quiet place to be among the stately redwoods. "Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is a state park of California in the United States established to preserve 805 acres of coast redwoods. The reserve is located in Sonoma County, just north of Guerneville."
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdDog-friendly on a leash, quiet place to be among the stately redwoods. "Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is a state park of California in the United States established to preserve 805 acres of coast redwoods. The reserve is located in Sonoma County, just north of Guerneville."
Gorgeous flat, dog-friendly beach! 30 minutes from Petaluma through the gorgeous countryside. Early in the morning its always off leash and locals are friendly. You have to park in the parking lot and pay a small fee, there is nowhere else in town to park - it's worth it! Lots of little sandpipers for your pup to chase and chill, surfer type energy.
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Dillon Beach
Gorgeous flat, dog-friendly beach! 30 minutes from Petaluma through the gorgeous countryside. Early in the morning its always off leash and locals are friendly. You have to park in the parking lot and pay a small fee, there is nowhere else in town to park - it's worth it! Lots of little sandpipers for your pup to chase and chill, surfer type energy.
The Inkwells
A locals spot for a refreshing swim in river (holes) under a bridge!
Near the Inkwells if you want a hike before you brave the bracing waters!
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Samuel P Taylor State Park
8889 Sir Francis Drake BlvdNear the Inkwells if you want a hike before you brave the bracing waters!
Beautiful at sunset, dog-friendly, most we saw was off leash, not strenuous and mostly flat.
Bolinas Ridge Trail
Bolinas Ridge TrailBeautiful at sunset, dog-friendly, most we saw was off leash, not strenuous and mostly flat.
Get right! Hair Salon/Spa/Nails Suggestions
Make a reservation in advance!
Green nail care, call to make an appointment or take your chances with a walk in, short walk from the cottage. Friendly and clean!
Naturally and Happy Feet and Fingers
9 Petaluma Blvd NGreen nail care, call to make an appointment or take your chances with a walk in, short walk from the cottage. Friendly and clean!
Smaller space so an appointment is key, give them a call and see if they can take you!
Motherhood Nails Salon & Spa
127 Keller StSmaller space so an appointment is key, give them a call and see if they can take you!
Need a tattoo? I can personally recommend Greg Rojas but you will need an appointment, call the shop and see if they can fit you in! The online portfolios aren't that great, the work is much better than they show.
Aces Over Eights Tattoo
130 American AlleyNeed a tattoo? I can personally recommend Greg Rojas but you will need an appointment, call the shop and see if they can fit you in! The online portfolios aren't that great, the work is much better than they show.
In the cute town of Sebastopol, a laid back unpretentious tattoo shop. I can personally recommend Vince.
Buddha's Palm Tattoo Gallery
313 N Main StIn the cute town of Sebastopol, a laid back unpretentious tattoo shop. I can personally recommend Vince.
Charming road trips
30 minutes to an hour away, scenic drives through the countryside..
Gluten-free pizza, local wine, oysters, great service! Charming little town on the way to the Inkwells in Lagunitas or, hit it on the way back!
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Cafe Reyes
11101 CA-1Gluten-free pizza, local wine, oysters, great service! Charming little town on the way to the Inkwells in Lagunitas or, hit it on the way back!
San Antonio Road
San Antonio RoadShort cut to Petaluma, much more scenic drive about 12 minutes to freeway.
Beautiful drive to the Russian River area - maybe eat here after beach time at Goat Rock? I love their fish n chips!
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Blue Heron | Restaurant and Tavern
25300 Steelhead BlvdBeautiful drive to the Russian River area - maybe eat here after beach time at Goat Rock? I love their fish n chips!