Kathleen & Daniel
Things To Do
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore contains ~80 miles of shoreline, including dozens of miles of sandy beach which visitors may explore! We highly recommend Drakes Beach and whale watching at the Point Reyes Lighthouse or at the end of the Chimney Rock Trail—summer is the season for Humpback Whales and Blue Whales!
Tomales Bay State Park
This state park includes forests, beaches, field, hills, meadows, and marshes. There are many opportunities for picnicking, hiking, kayaking, and even clamming (if that's your thing)! We highly recommend Pebble Beach, but be aware it is a short hike to the beach from the parking area!
California Cheese Trail
The California Cheese Trail is an online map and guide to artisan cheesemakers, local family farms, and events that provides the perfect guide to dairy across the Golden State. Follow the map to explore innovative creameries, tour old-fashioned farms, learn how to craft your own cheese, and of course, taste plenty of the good stuff!
Old Western Saloon
Old Western Saloon is one of our favorite dive bars that's located in Point Reyes Station. The historic saloon—once visited by King Charles and Queen Camilla—features pool tables and great live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Some say it's haunted, but we'll let you decide!
Toby's Coffee Bar
Toby's Coffee Bar is located in Toby's Feed Barn, in the center of Point Reyes Station. It's the perfect spot to grab a coffee and pastry to-go, or sit and enjoy at one of their cafe tables! They have delicious coffeehouse drinks and home-baked goods, all made with local organic ingredients and fair trade coffees and teas.
Station House Cafe
Located at the corner of 3rd St. and Main in downtown Point Reyes Station, Station House Café is a local favorite for their fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re looking for weekend brunch, a meal sized salad, classic burgers or fresh oysters, Station House Café is a go-to spot downtown!
Palace Market
This grocery store stocks everything from Oreos to caviar! They have a great deli (where you can order sandwiches ahead), buffalo milk soft serve, and a wide selection of local goods--especially cheese!
Heidrun Meadery
Stop by this dog and kid-friendly meadery for a picnic, or just drop in for a glass of their delicious honey-based sparkling wine! They offer a guided tasting of their sparkling meads, or you can simply order a bottle or glass to enjoy on their olive tree-lined patio.
Nick's Cove
Located directly on Tomales Bay, Nick’s is the perfect spot to enjoy amazing food—from seafood, to salads, to steak frites (and Mac n' cheese for the kiddos)! Indoor and outdoor seating with a great view, a full bar, and a crackling fireplace make Nick’s a top spot for a meal or drinks.
The Marshall Store
Go here if you're in the mood for oysters and fresh local seafood (they also smoke their own slow cooked meats)! The Marshall Store is perched right over Tomales Bay, and when the weather’s on your side, you can sit outside and take in the views.
Tony's Seafood Restaurant
Tony’s Seafood is one of those restaurants that goes way back—a place where locals have gathered for a plate of their favorite seafood and a cold beer for nearly 70 years! It's part of the Hog Island Oyster Co. family of oyster farms and oyster bars.
Hog Island Oyster Farm
The Hog Island Oyster Farm in Marshall offers a "Classic Farm Tour" by reservation only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9:30 AM. You can learn all about oysters, how they are farmed, the marine environment in which they grow, and how to shuck and eat an oyster. The tours last about 1 hour and 15 mins and cost $48 for adults and $0 for children under 12!
Tomales Bay Oyster Company
You can stop in here and pick up fresh oysters to take back to your room or shuck on a nearby beach. The perfect West Marin picnic: oysters, wine, bread and cheese!
Inverness Park Market and Taproom
This is not only a full-service market featuring a farm-to-table deli counter that serves breakfast-lunch-dinner, an espresso bar, and house made pastries, but also a taproom! The taproom has a curated selection of wines by the glass or bottle, craft brewed beers on tap, and a classic bar food menu.
Stinson Beach
Stinson Beach offers opportunities for volleyball, hiking, picnicking, fishing, or surfing! The road to Stinson Beach is steep and winding, and on hot days, the parking lot often fills before noon. We recommend calling ahead for parking and weather updates!
Bodega Bay
Bodega Bay—the location of the Alfred Hitchcock movie, "The Birds"—is a picturesque fishing village north of Marshall. They have world renowned surfing, kayaking, kite-boarding, hiking, zip-lining, whale watching, charter fishing, local cafes with fresh seafood, and much more!
