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Petaluma

California, United States · North America

About Petaluma

Petaluma is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Penngrove, 28km from Point Reyes National Seashore.

Petaluma is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 60,438, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Petaluma sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Petaluma to your route.

About Petaluma

The United States Post Office in Petaluma, California, is located at 120 West Fourth Street. The building, completed in 1933, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985. The building is in the Spanish Colonial Revival style with some Gothic touches. Its front side (facing Fourth Street)

Read more presents five rounded arches surmounted by a terracotta frieze. The front portion of the roof is covered with interlocking clay tiles. Its NRHP nomination states: "The Petaluma Post Office derives its significance from its relation to the federal building programs of the 1920s and 1930s as they developed in California. It is an example of a style transitional between the classicism of the twenties and the Starved Classical style of the thirties."

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Where is Petaluma located?

Petaluma is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.2324 latitude, -122.6367 longitude.

What is the population of Petaluma?

Petaluma has a population of approximately 60,438 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
60,438
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
38.2324, -122.6367

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Petaluma

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Sonoma Raceway

A challenging road course set among the rolling hills of California wine country, hosting NASCAR and IndyCar events.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Point Reyes National Seashore

A windswept peninsula north of San Francisco with dramatic sea cliffs, a historic lighthouse, elk herds, and pristine beaches.

28 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Muir Woods National Monument

An ancient old-growth coast redwood forest just north of San Francisco, offering peaceful trails beneath towering thousand-year-old trees.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Napa Valley

America's most celebrated wine region with over 400 wineries, Michelin-starred restaurants, hot-air balloon rides, and the scenic Silverado Trail.

44 km · about 50 min drive

bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay that once held America's most dangerous criminals.

49 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

A pioneering hands-on science museum on San Francisco's waterfront that inspired interactive museums worldwide.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Coit Tower

Art Deco observation tower on Telegraph Hill offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Petaluma

  • 48 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.
  • 74 kmTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Petaluma.

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