The best things to do in Petaluma

35 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Membership-only country club with a pool.

5295 Broadway Terrace #15 (Oakland)

Membership-only country club with a pool.

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Iconic since 1902, Lincoln Park Golf Course is a public 18 that trades stress for Golden Gate, ocean, and cityscape scenery. Hit the…

300 34th Ave (San Francisco)

Iconic since 1902, Lincoln Park Golf Course is a public 18 that trades stress for Golden Gate, ocean, and cityscape scenery. Hit the Trackman indoor simulator bays for data-driven reps, games, and over 400 virtual courses, or book playing, short game, swing, and putting lessons before your next round.

From the San Mateo newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Need a breezy reset close to home? Lake Merritt Amphitheater lines up a pretty perfect combo of shoreline strolls, lakeside art, birds…

QPXQ+Q9, Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., Lake Merritt Blvd (Oakland)

Need a breezy reset close to home? Lake Merritt Amphitheater lines up a pretty perfect combo of shoreline strolls, lakeside art, birds galore, and community performances. Pack a blanket, meet a friend, and let the Necklace of Lights make the evening feel a little extra.

From the San Ramon newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Golden Gate Park Golf Course is a classic nine-hole par 3, renovated in 2023 for improved playability and a more sustainable footprint,…

970 47th Ave (San Francisco)

Golden Gate Park Golf Course is a classic nine-hole par 3, renovated in 2023 for improved playability and a more sustainable footprint, tucked on the ocean side of the park. Sneak in a quick round this week or rally friends for an easygoing outing or tournament.

From the South San Francisco newsletter, August 6, 2026

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If your week needs some dirt-slinging adrenaline, Petaluma Fairgrounds Speedway keeps the clay buzzing with sprint cars, monster truck…

100 Fairgrounds Dr

If your week needs some dirt-slinging adrenaline, Petaluma Fairgrounds Speedway keeps the clay buzzing with sprint cars, monster truck mayhem, and local heroes trading paint.

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Skip the same-old and rally the crew for Reed Between The Lines, LLC, Rohnert Park’s premier escape rooms with an award-winning customer…

5800 Redwood Dr Ste c (Rohnert Park)

Skip the same-old and rally the crew for Reed Between The Lines, LLC, Rohnert Park’s premier escape rooms with an award-winning customer experience. Family friendly, brain-tickling, and perfect for teams or celebrations, it’s the kind of local adventure that turns “we should hang out” into actual memories.

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Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

601 Van Ness Ave (San Francisco)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

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Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

4186 Piedmont Ave #5133 (Oakland)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

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Challenging escape room center with themes like pirates and detention, plus accommodating staff.

100 Petaluma Blvd N Ste 203

Challenging escape room center with themes like pirates and detention, plus accommodating staff.

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Lively amusement attraction featuring escape rooms, thrill rides & a laser challenge.

39 Pier Jamboree Road, 9 The Embarcadero (San Francisco)

Lively amusement attraction featuring escape rooms, thrill rides & a laser challenge.

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Vogue Theatre

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One of the city's oldest operating cinemas, showcasing classic & current films on a single screen.

3290 Sacramento St (San Francisco)

One of the city's oldest operating cinemas, showcasing classic & current films on a single screen.

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Bay Area-themed indoor course with 18 holes, pool tables & an arcade with air hockey & Skee-Ball.

900 North Point St F-201 (San Francisco)

Bay Area-themed indoor course with 18 holes, pool tables & an arcade with air hockey & Skee-Ball.

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Fleming 9 Course

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This relaxed 9-hole, par-30 golf course at TPC Harding Park offers educational programs.

99 Harding Rd (San Francisco)

This relaxed 9-hole, par-30 golf course at TPC Harding Park offers educational programs.

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Foxtail Golf Club

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Golf facility featuring 2 18-hole courses, a driving range, and a banquet hall.

100 Golf Course Dr (Rohnert Park)

Golf facility featuring 2 18-hole courses, a driving range, and a banquet hall.

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Long-standing golf course & clubhouse in national park with a driving range, restaurant & shop.

300 Finley Rd (San Francisco)

Long-standing golf course & clubhouse in national park with a driving range, restaurant & shop.

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Par-72 course set in a park-like locale featuring tall redwood and pine trees, a driving range, and a restaurant.

3330 Yulupa Ave (Santa Rosa)

Par-72 course set in a park-like locale featuring tall redwood and pine trees, a driving range, and a restaurant.

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Not your average movie house, this indie-film center has presented cutting-edge releases since 1961.

55 Taylor St (San Francisco)

Not your average movie house, this indie-film center has presented cutting-edge releases since 1961.

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Teams draw, guess and wager their way to victory in rounds of mini games.

145 Jefferson St Ste 500 (San Francisco)

Teams draw, guess and wager their way to victory in rounds of mini games.

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TPC Harding Park

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Popular public golf course with well-manicured fairways and greens.

99 Harding Rd (San Francisco)

Popular public golf course with well-manicured fairways and greens.

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Fun arcade offering video games (mostly for tickets) along with 18-hole mini golf, plus ice cream and slushies.

19171 Sonoma Hwy (Sonoma)

Fun arcade offering video games (mostly for tickets) along with 18-hole mini golf, plus ice cream and slushies.

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Balmy Alley

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Iconic block-long alley featuring a constantly changing collection of murals by various artists.

50 Balmy St (San Francisco)

Iconic block-long alley featuring a constantly changing collection of murals by various artists.

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Art Deco theater opened in 1931 hosting ballet & symphony performances, plus classic movies.

2025 Broadway (Oakland)

Art Deco theater opened in 1931 hosting ballet & symphony performances, plus classic movies.

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Narrow alleyway featuring colorful wall murals by community artists, many with political themes.

90 Clarion Alley (San Francisco)

Narrow alleyway featuring colorful wall murals by community artists, many with political themes.

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Grand Lake Theatre

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Restored 1926 movie palace with a Wurlitzer organ & themed auditoriums, screening first-run films.

3200 Grand Ave (Oakland)

Restored 1926 movie palace with a Wurlitzer organ & themed auditoriums, screening first-run films.

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The Castro Theatre

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Circa-1922 cinema for offbeat films, musical movie sing-alongs, drag acts & pre-show organ concerts.

429 Castro St (San Francisco)

Circa-1922 cinema for offbeat films, musical movie sing-alongs, drag acts & pre-show organ concerts.

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Chuck E. Cheese

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Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

601 Rohnert Park Expy (Rohnert Park)

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

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Gleneagles

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Public golf course offering disc golf after 1 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

2100 Sunnydale Ave (San Francisco)

m. on weekends and holidays.

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Small cinema in the Marina District offering a variety of films in a cozy setting.

2340 Chestnut St (San Francisco)

Small cinema in the Marina District offering a variety of films in a cozy setting.

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Large gathering of food trucks serving street food and beer and wine, with live music.

Parking lot, 2 Marina Boulevard, Fort Mason Center (San Francisco)

Large gathering of food trucks serving street food and beer and wine, with live music.

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Arched doorways & columns form the basis for this colorful mirrored maze for adults & children.

Pier 39 Level, 0-11 Beach St (San Francisco)

Arched doorways & columns form the basis for this colorful mirrored maze for adults & children.

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Rebounderz chain for kids and adults, featuring interconnected trampolines, climbing walls, a ninja warrior course, and a toddler area.

555 Rohnert Park Expy c (Rohnert Park)

Rebounderz chain for kids and adults, featuring interconnected trampolines, climbing walls, a ninja warrior course, and a toddler area.

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Venue for emerging artists with gallery exhibits, theater performances & classes for youth & adults.

762 Fulton St (San Francisco)

Venue for emerging artists with gallery exhibits, theater performances & classes for youth & adults.

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Stagecoach Greens

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Laid-back course offering beer and wine at its various miniature golf holes.

1379 4th St (San Francisco)

Laid-back course offering beer and wine at its various miniature golf holes.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

44 Rowland Way (Novato)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Iconic area with the largest assembly of Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events outside of Asia.

855 Stockton St # B (San Francisco)

Iconic area with the largest assembly of Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events outside of Asia.

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