General Logistics
Where should I park during my stay?
If you’re staying at the Hotel Petaluma, ask for a parking pass to the Keller Garage and follow these directions: https://www.hotelpetaluma.com/guestparking
If you’re staying at the Hampton Inn, parking is free for guests in lots in the front, side and back of the hotel.
How should I get to the welcome event at Crooked Goat Brewery?
The brewery is a 7 minute (0.3 mile) walk from Hotel Petaluma and 23 minute (1 mile) walk from The Hampton Inn
Alternatively, some parking is available around the brewery or on the surrounding streets. Lyft, Uber or LumaGo (free shuttle) may be options. The front desk at your hotel can help!
Will I encounter tolls in the Bay Area?
All Bay Area bridges have tolls when driving into San Francisco. The Bay Area FasTrak website has tips for how to pay when in a rental car: https://www.bayareafastrak.org/en/help/rental-vehicles-guide.shtml .
Can I leave things in my car when it’s parked?
No! Especially if you are going any of the urban centers in the Bay Area, do not leave anything visible in your car while it’s parked.
Even though Petaluma and the surrounding area is more rural, car break-ins are unfortunately common in the Bay Area, and it is best to be overly cautious. Rental cars can be a larger target!
If you have to leave something in your car, put it in the trunk. We even hide water bottles and small items like charging cables whenever we leave the car.
Wedding day transportation
Do I have to take a shuttle to the wedding?
Yes, Olympia’s Valley doesn’t have on-site parking. All guests will be taken to the wedding via our two shuttle buses.
Will I have an assigned shuttle bus?
Yes, you will have an assigned bus at either the Hotel Petaluma (Bus #1) or Hampton Inn (Bus #2). People who are not staying at either hotel will be assigned to Bus #2.
You will also get an email on March 23 from cmarcks01@gmail.com with your assigned shuttle bus, and lists will also be posted at the Welcome Reception.
Please take your assigned bus! There will not be enough extra space on the buses to accommodate.
Where should I park to take the Wedding Shuttle on Saturday if I’m not staying at either hotel?
Park at the SMART station next to the Petaluma Visitors Center at 220 Lakeville St. https://main.sonomamarintrain.org/node/32. This is an easy 7 minute walk to the Hampton Inn. Parking is free from 4 am. to 11:59 pm.
What is the shuttle bus schedule to/from Olympia’s Valley?
Buses depart both hotels promptly at 3 pm and return about 10 pm. There will be a bus at 8:30 pm for those who wish to return to downtown Petaluma earlier.