Local Accommodations
OFFSITE LODGING OPTIONS
If you prefer to stay off-campus for lodging options at area hotels (note that a car or cab will be required for off-campus transportation) the list below. Attendees not staying on campus have access to two small on-campus eateries, Charlie Brown’s for breakfast and lunch, the Grill (an outdoor summer grill) for lunch, as well as neighborhood eateries (Shangri-la for Nepalese food, Taco Bell, a juice bar, and a Starbucks) across the street from campus.
Local Hotels:
Doubletree Hotel Rohnert Park. About 10 minutes from campus. SSU rate for available rooms is $108— Note: When you book your reservations, tell the clerk you're with Sonoma State and would like to book rooms for the dates you wish. Do not mention the conference-- this causes them to go to another list, and IASD did not book a block of rooms for a conference rate. Simply state that you're with Sonoma State, and you'll get the SSU rate. One DoubleTree Dr., Rohnert Park. 707.584.5466 Reservations: 800.222.8733.
Best Western Rohnert Park. 3.2 miles from campus, about 10 minutes, near intersection of Highway 101 & Rohnert Park Expressway exit. SSU Psychology/IASD group rate is $69/single/one person, $75 double/2 people, non-smoking if available, rooms limited to availability—mention SSU Psychology/IASD when making your reservation. 6500 Redwood Dr. Rohnert Park. 707.584.7435.
Quality Inn Petaluma, 5 miles from campus, 10-15 minutes. Free wireless. Go to www.winecountryqi.com and register for the Manager’s Special, 15% off regular rates; weekend and weekday rates vary. 5100 Montero Way, Petaluma. 707.664.1155.
Sheraton Sonoma County Petaluma, 11.2 miles from campus, 20 minutes. High-speed internet. Group rate information forthcoming. 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma. 707.283.2888.
Holiday Inn Express Sebastopol, 9.7 miles from campus, about 20 minutes. Group rates forthcoming. 1101 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol.707.829.6677.
For ocean stays, explore these websites for Dillon Beach, Pt. Reyes, Inverness, Bolinas, Sea Ranch, Gualala, Mendocino.
Note that a car or cab will be required for off-campus transportation.
Please note that those staying in local accommodations will not have access to the Zinfandel Dining Commons for meals, and should note options for on-campus and off-campus dining.
ON CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS
Charlie Brown’s in the University Library for breakfast and lunch,
The Grill (an outdoor summer grill) for lunch,
Neighborhood eateries (Shangri-la for Nepalese food, Taco Bell, a juice bar, and a Starbucks) across the street from campus.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS & DINING
Across the street from the campus:
On E. Cotati, corner of E. Cotati & Camino Colegio, few blocks down from campus:
In the Oliver’s plaza on E. Cotati, 1.5 miles down the street:
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Oliver’s Market: market, great deli, sandwiches, takeout; 546 E Cotati
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North Light Books: wonderful bookstore/café, great salads and lunches; 550 E Cotati Ave, 707.792.4300
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Cape Cod Fish and Chips: small eat-in or take-out; 548 E Cotati Ave. 707.792.0982.
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Tubby’s: breakfast & lunch; 560 E Cotati Ave. 707.792.1232.
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Thai Kitchen: Thai food
On Old Redwood Highway in downtown Cotati, 5 or 10 minutes away:
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Nicolino’s: Italian; 8204 Old Redwood Hwy; 707.664.1418
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Redwood Café: old hippie place with great food, salads, vegetarian, beer. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy 707.795.7868
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Nagomi Japanese Restaurant: 8235 Old Redwood Hwy 707.795.9753 Yes this is great!
Further to the north on Old Redwood Hwy, still in Cotati, 5 or 10 minutes away:
More upscale food in the Doubletree Hotel area, 10 or 15 minutes away:
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Hana Japanese: one of the best restaurants for Japanese in the County; 101 Golf Course Dr, Rohnert Park. 707.586.0270.
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Latitude: outdoor seating, good food, cocktails; 5000 Roberts Lake Rd, Rohnert Park. 707.588.1800.
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Bacchus: excellent food at the Doubletree Hotel. One Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park. 707. 584.5466.
Petaluma: wonderful downtown, restaurants, cafes, antiques, website, 20 minutes away:
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Dempsey’s brewpub: great beer, outdoor patio on the river, good food; 50 E. Washington; 707) 765-9694
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Cucina Paradiso: fantastic northern Italian; 56 E Washington St, Petaluma. 707.782.1130.
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Hiro’s: excellent Japanese; 107 Petaluma Blvd. N; 707.763.2300
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Central Market: fantastic Californian; 42 Petaluma Blvd N; 707.778.9900
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Water Street Bistro: fantastic breakfast, lunch, outdoor patio on the river; 100 Petaluma Blvd N; 707.763.9563
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Graziano’s: good Italian, expensive; 170 Petaluma Blvd N.; 707.762-5997
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Pazzo: Mediterranean food; 132 Keller; 707.763.3333
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Café Zazzle: innovative world food; 121 Kentucky; 707.762.1700.
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Hallie’s Diner: the best breakfasts; Keller St. near Pazzo; 707.773.114.
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Aram’s Café: Armenian & Mediterranean; 131 Kentucky; 707.765.9775.
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Della Fattoria: renowned breads, breakfast & lunch; 141 Petaluma Blvd N; 707.763.0161
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Thai Issan: Thai food; 208 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.762.5966.
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Papa’s Taverna: Greek, with Greek dancing on weekends, out by the Petaluma River; 5688 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma. 707.769.8545.
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Sooze: wine bar & café; 6 Petaluma Blvd N (in the Great Petaluma Mill building). 707.762.3743.
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Finbar Devine’s: Irish pub, pub food, fiddle music; 145 Kentucky St; 707.762.9800
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