Penngrove, California
Penngrove is a community of 2,119 people in Sonoma County, California.
Why visit Penngrove
Townapedia lists 9 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sonoma State University, Meacham Hill, Crane Creek Regional Park and Lucchesi Park.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Penngrove
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Penngrove
Penngrove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California, United States, situated between the cities of Petaluma and Cotati, at the foot of the western flank of Sonoma Mountain. It is part of the North Bay subregion of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 2,637 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Penngrove, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Sonoma State University
School · 2.7 mi
Public university in Rohnert Park in Sonoma County, California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
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Crane Creek Regional Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Regional park of Sonoma County, California
Restaurants and cafes17
Twin Oaks Roadhouse
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
5745 Old Redwood Highway North, NorthPenngrove
5 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Park Inn by Radisson
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1368 North McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma
History
The Mexican government granted Rancho Cotate to Captain Juan Castaneda in July 1844 for his military services in the region. The grant encompassed present-day Penngrove, Cotati and Rohnert Park. Cotate Rancho is a part of Vallejo Township which encompasses the plain between Sonoma Mountain and Petaluma Creek, San Pablo Bay, with an east–west line dividing the tract from Santa Rosa Township."
Rancho Cotate was sold in 1849 to Dr. Thomas S. Page of Cotati, and eventually broken up and sold off piecemeal to incoming settlers.
The first European settlers in the Penngrove area were David Wharff, W.J. Hardin, and J.M. Palmer, who arrived in 1852.
In October 1870, the San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad completed the first railroad from Petaluma to Santa Rosa, running through Penngrove.
From the History section of Penngrove, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Map of Penngrove
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 39°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 47°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 50°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 52°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 48°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Petaluma Ap Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sonoma County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-27: Glass Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Belos Cavalos Airport (CA39) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Rohnert Park 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Petaluma 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Glen Ellen 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Eldridge 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Santa Rosa 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- El Verano 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Sonoma 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Kenwood 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Novato 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Penngrove2882, Stephen R. Gold, Public domain
- 1930 Kenworth Truck, Penngrove Power & Implement Museum (6602714839), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- SSU Salazar Hall 4646, Stepheng3, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CraneCreek3233, Stepheng3 at the English-language Wikipedia, Public domain
- 1927 Dodge Roadster (3537422653), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Circa 1918-1920 Dodge Roadster (3537508869), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1925 Dodge (3537544903), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Moto-Light temp gauge, circa 1918-1920 Dodge (3537509561), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1928 Buick (3537556123), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1925 Dodge Screenside Truck (3537545533), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1925 Dodge (3537545107), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1928 Dodge Victory Six (3538340862), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1962 Dodge Power Wagon (3538358208), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1933 Dodge (3538320674), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1919 Dodge Four-door Sedan dashboard (3537439167), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1928 Buick Steering Wheel (3538369738), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Circa 1918-1920 Dodge Roadster (3538321602), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1940-41 Graham Hollywood (3537527359), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1925 Dodge (3537422439), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1919 Dodge Four-door Sedan (3537439307), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1928 Buick (3538369110), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1928 Buick Instrument Cluster (3538369348), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Moto-Light temp gauge, circa 1918-1920 Dodge (3538321714), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1940-41 Graham Hollywood (3537527555), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1919 Dodge Four-door Sedan (3537438985), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1933 Dodge (3537508679), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1928 Dodge Victory Six (3537527985), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1927 Dodge (3538358816), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1928 Buick Dashboard (3538369558), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1925 Dodge touring car (3537422083), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1928 Dodge Victory Six (3538340698), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1927 Dodge (3538358658), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1927 Dodge (3538368524), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1927 Dodge Sedan (3538235848), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1927 Dodge (3538368724), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1928 Dodge Victory Six (3538340302), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1919 Dodge Four-door Sedan (3538251570), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Circa 1918-1920 Dodge Roadster (3537509045), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1933 Dodge (3538320844), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1930 Dodge Straight 8 (8517943766), David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
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