Petaluma
town · United States
Overview
Set in United States, Petaluma is a town.
It is home to around 60,000 people and it hugs the shoreline at low elevation.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in North America.
The nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 34 km away.
Key facts
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Population | 60,438 |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Nearest airport | Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS), 34 km |
| Currency | USD |
Where Petaluma is
Petaluma sits on the coast in United States, in the northern part of North America.
Santa Rosa lies about 24 km to the north, Rohnert Park lies about 13 km to the north-west and Sacramento lies about 107 km to the east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the closest airport, about 34 km from Petaluma.
Alternative gateways include Buchanan Field (CCR, 58 km).
Being on the coast, it can also be reached by sea, and it is a natural stop on a coastal or island route.
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Find flights to Petaluma →arrives STS (34.4 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Being on the water softens the extremes compared with places inland.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Petaluma is worth your time: a coastal setting, with the sea close at hand; a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through STS.
Day trips & nearby
Petaluma works well as a base. Within about 106 km you can reach Santa Rosa (24 km to the north); Rohnert Park (13 km to the north-west); Sacramento (107 km to the east); Windsor (38 km to the north-west); Agua Caliente (16 km to the north-east).
Good to know
The currency is the USD (Dollar).
The main languages spoken are English, Spanish.
Clocks run on America/Los_Angeles time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Petaluma
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Petaluma?
- Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the closest airport, about 34 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Petaluma?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Petaluma?
- Santa Rosa is one of the closest places, about 24 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Petaluma in?
- Petaluma is in United States.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.