Petaluma is a charming, walkable riverside city with a lively Victorian downtown, strong farm-to-table dining, craft breweries, a weekly farmers market, easy bike and trail access, and nearby coastal and wine-country outdoor options—great for multi-week travel therapists who want character, community, and plenty to do outside work.
For weekend variety, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, and Napa are all within roughly an hour, giving you big‑city culture, nightlife, and wine-country escapes without sacrificing a comfortable, interesting home base.