If your trip to Petaluma is all organized but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Plan a stop at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets. It’s one sight you’ll find on many visitors’ to-do lists. Phoenix Theater and Petaluma Arts Center are also nearby and worth a pit stop.

If you’ve seen all the main attractions in Petaluma, you won’t want to take off those walking shoes just yet. You’ll find some world-renowned sights a short road trip away. Pier 39 is well worth a day trip. You’ll find it in San Francisco, 35 miles away.

Drop the window and breathe in the fresh, salty sea air as you head towards Heart’s Desire Beach. 15 miles from Petaluma, it’s a terrific place to go for a leisurely day out by the water.

Networking and socializing with people can be draining. So if you’re visiting Petaluma on a business-related trip, you’ll be pleased to learn that there are some terrific places to relax and unwind near these popular convention centers:

• Tomales Town Hall (14 miles away).
• Fairfax Pavillion (17 miles away).

Sure, you can make your way around Petaluma without a rental vehicle. But with loads to do here, having one would certainly make your escape a whole lot more fun. If you’d like to get out of the city and on the open road, choose a ride with a bit of power. A larger car like an SUV will get you to the surrounding sandy shores in roomy style. Spending the majority of your vacation right in the city? A smaller car like a mini or compact is your best bet. Maneuvering around busy streets and squeezing into tight parking spaces will be a snap with one of these.

For some of us, owning a prestige vehicle may be a little out of reach. But renting your dream ride is easier than you think! Imagine the feeling of cruising around town in a swanky sports car, even if it’s only for a little while. Or perhaps all you’re after is a set of wheels to get you quickly and safely from A to B. Affordable or flashy? Either way, one thing’s for sure — there’s a rental car to suit your style in Petaluma.

Driving somewhere new doesn’t have to make you grip the steering wheel nervously. If you’re making your way to Petaluma, get confident on the road with this helpful advice:

You’ll have to stick to the right while driving in Petaluma. Not only that, exercise a bit of extra caution if it’s your first time in the driver’s seat here. Once you’re familiar with how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

For the most part, parking in central Petaluma is easy. There’s more than enough on and off-street parking. As in any city, you’ll need to obey the parking rules and regulations. Make sure you pay any applicable fees and you adhere to any time restrictions.

As with most cities, the roads are generally busy in the rush hours before and after work. However, due to its smaller population of roughly 60,400, traffic isn’t a big concern in Petaluma.

In most cases, your car rental company will bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact information to the relevant local agency so they can issue a fine directly to you.