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Petaluma, California

Petaluma is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States, located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Its population was 59,776 according to the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 59,776

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Known for Petaluma River wine country, wines, winery tours, wineries.
  • Served by Petaluma Municipal Airport.

History

Petaluma is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States, located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Its population was 59,776 according to the 2020 census.

Airports

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) 21 mi to the centre
2200 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT) 7.5 mi to the centre
Novato, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Napa County Airport (APC) 19 mi to the centre
Napa, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Petaluma Municipal Airport 2.4 mi to the centre
Petaluma, CA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Petaluma Municipal Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Petaluma, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus, Rail · Santa Rosa, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · San Francisco, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · San Mateo, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Santa Rosa, California · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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