SF Getaway Guidebook
Food scene
Only a one minute drive or 12 minute walk, Andy's Local Market is a family owned neighborhood grocery store, deli, & butcher that has all the essentials. Check out their fresh produce and nice wine selection.
(There is also a Whole Foods & Trader Joe's in San Rafael!)
16 locals recommend
Andy's Local Market
75 Loch Lomond DrOnly a one minute drive or 12 minute walk, Andy's Local Market is a family owned neighborhood grocery store, deli, & butcher that has all the essentials. Check out their fresh produce and nice wine selection.
(There is also a Whole Foods & Trader Joe's in San Rafael!)
Sol Food
903 Lincoln AvePuerto Rican food favorite!
Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab Beer Garden
Fresh fish caught daily with lovely garden seating
Bar Bocce
1250 BridgewayGreat pizza and other selections right in the Sausalito Marina
Joinery
Marin Country Mart
2257 Larkspur Landing CirLot's of restaurant options and shopping!
Watershed Restaurant
129 Miller Ave
Che Fico
838 Divisadero St
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St
Playa Mill Valley
41 Throckmorton Ave
Picco Restaurant
320 Magnolia Ave
Perry's on Magnolia
234 Magnolia AveCasual bites under the redwoods
Waterbar Restaurant
399 The Embarcadero
Back to Back
Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdBest croissants
Garden Creamery
3566 20th St
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk St
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Rich Table
199 Gough StHiking & Nature
Point Reyes National Seashore
Hiking- 1 hour drive.
Tennessee Valley Beach
Hiking/beach- 30 minute drive.
Rodeo Beach
Mitchell RdBeach- 30 minute drive.
Redwood forest- 30 minute drive. Reservation for parking required:
https://gomuirwoods.com/
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
Redwood forest- 30 minute drive. Reservation for parking required:
https://gomuirwoods.com/
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail5 minutes away!
There is beach access, swimming, and picnicking available at China Camp Village.
Visitors can enjoy wildlife-watching, mountain biking, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, swimming, boating (small vessels) and windsurfing at the park.
China Camp State Park Ranger Station
5 minutes away!
There is beach access, swimming, and picnicking available at China Camp Village.
Visitors can enjoy wildlife-watching, mountain biking, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, swimming, boating (small vessels) and windsurfing at the park.
Dawn Falls Trailhead
Dawn Falls Trail
Dipsea Trail Head
98 Cascade Way
Mount Tamalpais
Presidio of San Francisco
Sightseeing
Battery Spencer
Conzelman RoadGreat views of the GG Bridge!
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy Dr
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
Baker Beach
Alcatraz Island
Alta Plaza Park
Steiner StreetDrive around Vallejo, Broadway, Divisadero, and Pacific streets to see the amazing home architecture on dramatic hilly streets.
53 locals recommend
Pacific Heights
Drive around Vallejo, Broadway, Divisadero, and Pacific streets to see the amazing home architecture on dramatic hilly streets.
Fisherman's Wharf
Tourist fun
Golden Gate Park
Drinks
Trick Dog
3010 20th St
Moongate Lounge
28 Waverly Pl
True Laurel
753 Alabama St
Bar Part Time
496 14th StNatural Wine and DJs on the weekends
Arcana
Natural Wine bar in a plant store
Traveler advice
Getting around
Take the ferry across the bay for a scenic ride into SF!
Larkspur Ferry Terminal is a 10 minute drive. Check out the schedule below.
https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/route-schedule/larkspur-san-francisco/
Sometimes the ferry has a bar as well to enjoy your route across the bay!
Here is the schedule for all available ferry rides:
https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/schedules-maps/
Book before you go
Experiences
Take the Oracle Park ferry right to the Giants Game and back home across The Bay!
Looking for more to do?
Be sure to check out the AirBnB experiences offered in the area (search Marin county) such as sailing on the bay, winery hop in a vintage VW, tours in SF, cooking/baking classes, food tours, and more!