Discover Petaluma

11 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights

Petaluma River and Marsh
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Petaluma River and Marsh

Petaluma River Marsh (Petaluma Wetlands), Petaluma, California, United States

Located nearby, the Petaluma River and its marsh offer opportunities for nature and wildlife photography. The wetlands provide a habitat for various bird species and other wildlife.

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
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Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

3320 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, California 94952, United States

This historic park offers insights into California's past, with a picturesque setting perfect for capturing landscapes and historical architecture.

HISTORICALLANDSCAPE
Downtown Petaluma
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Downtown Petaluma

2 East Washington Street, Petaluma, California 94952, United States

Downtown Petaluma provides a rich urban landscape with old brick walls, rustic alleyways, and bridges over the river. It's ideal for capturing street life and urban portraits.

STREETURBAN
Shollenberger Wetlands
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Shollenberger Wetlands

1 W Humanitarian Way, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Similar to Shollenberger Park, this area offers views of marshes and wildlife, excellent for nature photography.

WILDLIFENATURE
Shollenberger Park
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Shollenberger Park

Shollenberger Park, 1 W Humanitarian Way, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

Shollenberger Park is a wetland area with marshes and trails, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.

WILDLIFENATURE
Petaluma Riverfront
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Petaluma Riverfront

Petaluma Riverfront, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

The Petaluma Riverfront offers scenic views of the river and opportunities to capture urban and natural landscapes.

WATERSCAPEURBAN
Petaluma River's Eastern Boardwalk
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Petaluma River's Eastern Boardwalk

Petaluma River Boardwalk (Eastern), Petaluma, CA 94952, USA

This boardwalk offers scenic views of the Petaluma River, providing opportunities for waterscape and urban photography.

WATERSCAPEURBAN
Petaluma Creek
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Petaluma Creek

Petaluma Creek, Petaluma, California 94952, United States

Petaluma Creek offers views of natural scenery and wildlife, particularly river otters, making it suitable for nature and wildlife photography.

WILDLIFENATURE
Hotel Petaluma
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Hotel Petaluma

286 Petaluma Boulevard South, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States

Hotel Petaluma offers a unique blend of urban and architectural photography opportunities with its historic building and surrounding downtown area.

URBANARCHITECTURE
Petaluma Wetlands
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Petaluma Wetlands

Petaluma Wetlands, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States

A natural area with diverse wildlife and scenic views, perfect for capturing birds, wetlands, and possibly some tree skeletons depending on seasonal conditions.

NATUREWILDLIFE
Keller Street Parking Garage
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Keller Street Parking Garage

42 Keller Street, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States

Located in Petaluma, this urban spot offers unique architectural opportunities with vibrant colors and textures, perfect for urban photography.

STREETARCHITECTURE