Visiting Sonoma County? Stay in Petaluma

Town of Petaluma near the bottom of the county map
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If you're visiting the area chances are you'll find lodging in Sonoma, Santa Rosa or Healdsburg--maybe even the Guerneville or Sebastopol area. Not too many consider Petaluma in southern Sonoma County as it's a bit farther from the wine areas. It's actually about a half hour drive to the town of Sonoma or to the Russian River area wineries.

From the local newspaper here are some reasons you might like a few days in the town of Petaluma. Key among them are an interesting downtown for browsing and a nice selection of restaurants.

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