Arriving By Car/Motorcycle

TRACEN Address

Driving Directions from San Francisco
Driving Directions from Santa Rosa

Petaluma is located about 40 miles North of San Francisco and 20 miles South of Santa Rosa.

Take Highway 101 to Petaluma
Exit at East Washington Street
Head west on East Washington Street about 10 miles to Tomales Road. Note: East Washington Street becomes Bodega Avenue after it passes through Petaluma. A sign is posted at the intersection of Bodega Avenue and Tomales Road with the words "Coast Guard Training Center" and an arrow indicating the correct direction.
Turn left on Tomales Road. Proceed about one mile to a flashing amber light. Turn left (at the light) into the Training Center entrance. The address is 599 Tomales Road, Petaluma, CA 94952.
Report to the Training Center Police Department just inside the main gate to register your car, ask questions and to receive directions to your barracks.

While aboard TRACEN Petaluma you must have in your possession the following items in order to register your vehicle:

Proof of Auto Insurance. You are required to have liability coverage on your vehicle. If you do not have proof of insurance in your possession or do not have insurance you will not be allowed to drive your vehicle on or off the base. You will be required to park your vehicle next to the base police building until you can show proof of insurance. The state of California requires you to maintain insurance to drive, that includes vehicles registered outside of California.
Vehicle Registration. The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name, but your name must appear on the insurance policy. If you are driving a rental car you will need a copy of the Rental Car Agreement.
Military ID and Driver's License.

If you are driving a motorcycle to Training Center Petaluma, the following is required:

Proof of completion of a certified State or National Motorcycle Safety Course;
Valid State driver's license with motorcycle endorsement;
Headlight on while driving;
Motorcycle shall be equipped with rear-view mirrors;
Driver and passenger must wear a DOT approved helmet properly fastened under the chin;
Properly worn impact or shatter resistant eye protective device; and
Glasses, goggles, or a full face shield attached to the helmet - Windshield or fairings are NOT adequate eye protection.

Motorcycle drivers and passengers are strongly encouraged to wear the following:

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Last Modified 1/28/2011