Restaurants
Nick's Cove
23240 CA-1Oysters, ambience, and views of the bay
Osteria Stellina
11285 CA-1Yummy local, organic food with a seasonal menu
Hog Island Oyster Co
20215 Shoreline HwyA classic shack on the bay that pulls oysters fresh daily
Sir and Star at the Olema
10000 Sir Francis Drake BlvdDelicious, fixed plate menu
Saltwater Oyster Depot
12781 Sir Francis Drake BlvdGreat wines, beers, and food selection
Station House Cafe
11285 CA-1Great for families and large groups
A Pt. Reyes classic, traditional Czech food and Bocce court
11 locals recommend
Vladimir's Czech Restaurant
12785 Sir Francis Drake BlvdA Pt. Reyes classic, traditional Czech food and Bocce court
Side Street Kitchen
60 4th StGreat breakfast and lunch spot, a local favorite
Cafe Reyes
11101 CA-1Great selection of wood-fired pizzas
BUTCHER SHOP & RESTAURANT
10905 Shoreline HwyTop-notch local, farm-raised meats
Due West
10005 CA-1Good quality American plates, good for families
Tony's has made bellies happy for decades, a great family friend and great restaurant. Sits right on the bay.
37 locals recommend
Tony's Seafood Restaurant
18863 Shoreline HwyTony's has made bellies happy for decades, a great family friend and great restaurant. Sits right on the bay.
Bar-restaurant with live music, a local classic
39 locals recommend
Rancho Nicasio, Bar, Restaurant, Live Music and Wedding Event Venue
1 Old Rancheria RdBar-restaurant with live music, a local classic
Cute and tucked away with scrumptious Indian fare
20 locals recommend
Arti Indian Organic Natural Cafe
7282 Sir Francis Drake BlvdCute and tucked away with scrumptious Indian fare
Black Star Pig Co.
6825 Sir Francis Drake BlvdFood truck with yummy comfort food
Grocery & deli
Largest local grocery store - includes deli and large wine & cheese section (5 min)
36 locals recommend
Palace Market
11300 CA-1Largest local grocery store - includes deli and large wine & cheese section (5 min)
Inverness Park Market
12301 Sir Francis Drake BlvdSmall grocery store with large deli (2 min)
Whale of A Deli
997 Mesa RdPizza, street tacos, sandwiches, deli, and small grocery
Cowgirl Creamery with great cheese selection, delicious deli offerings, keepsakes
6 locals recommend
Tomales Bay Foods
80 4th StCowgirl Creamery with great cheese selection, delicious deli offerings, keepsakes
Marin Sun Farms
10905 Shoreline HwyGreat local, grass-fed, pasture-raised meats
Coffee & Bakery
Bovine Bakery
11315 CA-1Local classic with great pastries - get them early!
Toby's Coffee Bar
11250 CA-1Great coffee selection & some pastries
Bars
Tap Room
12301 Sir Francis Drake BlvdQuaint beer spot
Old Western Saloon
11201 CA-1Original carpeting adds to the charm of this PR classic
Beaches
A white stretch of sand running along a calm, sheltered stretch of Tomales Bay. Good for families as it's safe for swimming and has picnic tables, a public restroom, and a trail leading from the beach through the woods
24 locals recommend
Heart's Desire Beach
A white stretch of sand running along a calm, sheltered stretch of Tomales Bay. Good for families as it's safe for swimming and has picnic tables, a public restroom, and a trail leading from the beach through the woods
A weekend staple for visitors from the entire SF Bay Area, located at the base of Mt. Tamalpais. BBQ at one of the many picnic tables or walk into town for a meal.
363 locals recommend
Stinson Beach
A weekend staple for visitors from the entire SF Bay Area, located at the base of Mt. Tamalpais. BBQ at one of the many picnic tables or walk into town for a meal.
Great for families as it's sheltered in Tomales Bay and just off the main highway. One of the quickest beaches to access in the area.
10 locals recommend
Chicken Ranch Beach
Sir Francis Drake BoulevardGreat for families as it's sheltered in Tomales Bay and just off the main highway. One of the quickest beaches to access in the area.
One of the most popular beaches in the area. You can see elephant seals here throughout the year but they're greatest in number from December through June.
23 locals recommend
Drakes Beach
One of the most popular beaches in the area. You can see elephant seals here throughout the year but they're greatest in number from December through June.
Walk through a lagoon and roughly 1/4 mile of small sand dunes before reaching the ocean. This beach tends to get hotter as it's sheltered from the ocean winds. If you pay close attention, you'll see endangered plovers skipping about their protected areas.
19 locals recommend
Kehoe Beach
Walk through a lagoon and roughly 1/4 mile of small sand dunes before reaching the ocean. This beach tends to get hotter as it's sheltered from the ocean winds. If you pay close attention, you'll see endangered plovers skipping about their protected areas.
This beach and South Beach are the most dangerous in terms of rip currents and sneaker waves. Both are beautiful beaches but many signs strongly caution visitors not to enter the water, and even to stay some distance away from its edge to be safe. Recommended as a stop for the view on the way to Drakes Beach and the Lighthouse.
7 locals recommend
Point Reyes Beach North
Point Reyes Beach NThis beach and South Beach are the most dangerous in terms of rip currents and sneaker waves. Both are beautiful beaches but many signs strongly caution visitors not to enter the water, and even to stay some distance away from its edge to be safe. Recommended as a stop for the view on the way to Drakes Beach and the Lighthouse.
This beach and North Beach are the most dangerous in terms of rip currents and sneaker waves. Both are beautiful beaches but many signs strongly caution visitors not to enter the water, and even to stay some distance away from its edge to be safe. Recommended as a stop for the view on the way to Drakes Beach and the Lighthouse.
South Beach
This beach and North Beach are the most dangerous in terms of rip currents and sneaker waves. Both are beautiful beaches but many signs strongly caution visitors not to enter the water, and even to stay some distance away from its edge to be safe. Recommended as a stop for the view on the way to Drakes Beach and the Lighthouse.
This beach is adjacent to the Wild Tule Elk reserve at Tomales Point. It requires a bit of walking to reach from the parking lot but is generally less crowded and has expansive views.
19 locals recommend
Kehoe Beach
This beach is adjacent to the Wild Tule Elk reserve at Tomales Point. It requires a bit of walking to reach from the parking lot but is generally less crowded and has expansive views.
Alan Sieroty Beach
Just off the highway, stop here on your way to snack on oysters.
Attractions
Love Field
11191 Sir Francis Drake BlvdWhat used to be a local baseball field now hosts occasional large events.
Take a leisurely stroll around the paddock, follow this into the forest, or simply meander over to the Kule Loklo outdoor exhibit to see how local Native Americans built teepees and prepared for hunts.
Bear Valley Trailhead
Bear Valley Visitor Center Access RoadTake a leisurely stroll around the paddock, follow this into the forest, or simply meander over to the Kule Loklo outdoor exhibit to see how local Native Americans built teepees and prepared for hunts.
A local campground beneath old-growth redwoods and along a stream that once was rampant with salmon.
45 locals recommend
Samuel P Taylor State Park
8889 Sir Francis Drake BlvdA local campground beneath old-growth redwoods and along a stream that once was rampant with salmon.