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   Petaluma    

<b>Distance:</b> 412 miles one-way<br><br>

The city might not have as much clout as other Sonoma County spots but there are hidden treasures to discover.<br><br>

Read more: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-petalumaescape-20120805,0,4323055.story">Fresh food, thoughtful history hold sway in Petaluma</a>

Weekend Escape: Petaluma, Calif.

( Scott Hess )

Petaluma gleams above the harbor in the heart of downtown. The small town is about 40 miles north of San Francisco.

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