San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA

Amgen Tour of California

The Amgen Tour is a huge event in our area and drew 1.3 million spectators in 2006. The santa rosa stage is 10 minutes up the freeway from the campground! Stay at our cyclist friendly Camping Resort. (There are several fantastic bike routes that leave from the campground!) Enjoy an RV site, Camping Cabin or Camping lodge and see all the excitement of the AMGEN Tour in Santa Rosa. We are located a short drive to the San Francisco, Sausalito and Santa Rosa legs of the AMGEN Tour. Get a great deal and have a outrageous time!
America's most important cycling race, the Amgen Tour of California is a unique, eight-day “rolling festival” through California that has already become one of the nation’s largest and most recognized annual special events. This international, Tour de France-style bicycle road race features elite professional cycling teams from around the world competing for the highest prize purse of any cycling race in North America. The race also will be the focal point of cultural festivals and recreational events in cities and towns across the state.
Scheduled over eight consecutive days from February 18-25, 2007, the Amgen Tour of California will showcase more than 650 miles of scenic California highways, roadways and coastline drives. Host cities include: San Francisco, Sausalito, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, Seaside, San Luis Obispo, Solvang, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita and Long Beach.

Sonoma and Napa Valley Wine Tours

Sonoma and Napa Valley are the heart of the California Wine Country. Napa Valley is the home of such wine legends as Robert Mondavi, Opus One, Stags Leap Wine Cellars, Beringer and Sutter Home. Spend a fabulous day touring the wine country and tasting fabulous wines.

World Class Golf

Sonoma and Napa Valley are a golfers paradise. Bring your clubs and enjoy Siverado Country Club, The Chardonney Club, Rooster Run and Fox Tail Golf course just to name a few. Golf Courses range from PGA to Municipal courses. A driving range is located 2 blocks from the campground entrance!

Beaches

A peaceful drive leads to some of the most beautiful coastline California has to offer. Enjoy Fishing, or buy some fresh cracked crab straight off the boat. Spend the day with your toes in the sand then have a scrumptious dinner at one of the many waterfront restaurants!

Redwood Groves -- California’s Giant Redwoods

Sea Plane Tours

Under Water World at Pier 39

The aquarium you view from the inside out.

Blue and Gold Fleet at Pier 39

The only San Francisco Bay Cruise that sails under both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. The only 1.24 hours scenic cruise with super close-up views of Alcatraz..

Tour the Rock - Alcatraz

Tours available in six languages. Reservations need to be made ahead of time by calling (1-415-705-5555). www.nps.gov/alcatraz/

Victorian Homes of Petaluma

Take a self-guided walking tour of the A Street Historic District, a six block area near Petaluma’s historic downtown and Civic Center. View architectural styles stretching from 1860 to 1925. For more information please call Petaluma Historic Library and Museum at 1-707-778-4398 or Heritage Homes of Petaluma at 1-707-762-3456.

Historic Downtown Petaluma

Home to more than 200 businesses, 65 historic properties, four parades, the River Festival, the Summer Music Festival, a Saturday’s Farmer’s Market held June through October, a semiannual Outdoor Antique Faire, and many charming Victorian holiday events. For more information please the Petaluma Visitors Center at 1-707-769-5640.

Six Flags Marine World

Fun Runs Wild at Six Flags Marine World with nine new rides, five new shows and lots of new animal attractions. Ride ROAR!, the new 10-story wooden roller coaster, and meet Bugs Bunny and his pals at Looney Toones Seaport. Open Spring, Summer and Fall. For more information please call 1-707-643-ORCA.

Great Petaluma Mill

River front landmark contains four buildings, including Petaluma’s oldest, an 1854 warehouse. Relics and antique photographs tell the history of one of Northern California’s largest feed mills. More than 20 specialty shops and restaurants.

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

General Vallejo’s estate, headquarters for a massive Mexican land grant rancho. Restored to 1840, with animals, picnic area, hand tools and weaving displays. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group tours available. For more information please call 1-707-762-4871.

Petaluma Historical Museum and Library

This library built in 1906 has the only free standing stained glass dome in California. For tour and ticket information please call 1-707-778-4398.

Cinnabar Performing Arts Theater

Cinnabar presents innovation opera, drama, dance and music. For performance and ticket information please call 1-707-763-8920.

McNear’s Mystic Theater and Music Hall

Live entertainment, music, theater and movies. Call 1-707-765-6665 for performance and ticket information.

Petaluma Swim Center

Open April through October.

Pacific Coast Air Museum

More than fifty years of aviation represented by Aircraft and Artifacts on display.

Premium Outlet Shopping

You will find just the right gift at one of the fantastic outlet stores. From premium designers such as Liz Claiborne, Coach, Brooks Brothers to home décor and Gourmet kitchen necessities, it's all here at the Premium Outlet Mall.

Infineon Raceway

Infineon Raceway is located 30 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and serves as the gateway to the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country. The track hosts several nationally televised events, including NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing, the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Superbike tour, and the IRL IndyCar Series. Infineon Raceway is a year-round motorsports complex with events scheduled 340 days and 50 weekends a year.

Mrs. Grossmans Sticker Factory

One of Americas favorite sticker companies is located right here in Petaluma, CA. Take a tour of the sticker factory and get ideas for your next scrapbooking project .