Guidebook for Bolinas
Sightseeing
Hike along the cliffs with beautiful ocean views to Bass lake where you can swim or continue on for another 1.5 miles to Alamere falls; a 40 ft waterfall onto the beach. 8 miles out and back.
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Palomarin Trailhead
Hike along the cliffs with beautiful ocean views to Bass lake where you can swim or continue on for another 1.5 miles to Alamere falls; a 40 ft waterfall onto the beach. 8 miles out and back.
Bird watching and hiking in a beautiful nature preserve.
www.egret.org
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Audubon Canyon Ranch station
Bird watching and hiking in a beautiful nature preserve.
www.egret.org
Park in Stinson & start on the Dipsea trail off of panoramic hwy, follow to Steep ravine trail & hike up to Pantoll parking lot then go down Coastal to Matt Davis trail for a nice 8.5 mile loop.
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Steep Ravine Trail
Steep Ravine TrailPark in Stinson & start on the Dipsea trail off of panoramic hwy, follow to Steep ravine trail & hike up to Pantoll parking lot then go down Coastal to Matt Davis trail for a nice 8.5 mile loop.
Pick up a map of the area and check out their Natural history museum. Then hike out to Arch rock or connect with a network of other trails.
www.nps.gov
Winter hours: Open everyday 10-4:30
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Bear Valley Visitor Center
1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access RoadPick up a map of the area and check out their Natural history museum. Then hike out to Arch rock or connect with a network of other trails.
www.nps.gov
Winter hours: Open everyday 10-4:30
Arts & Culture
There is the main gallery, the photography gallery, the coastal marin artists gallery and the history room. There is also Keith Hansen's wildlife gallery next door.
Open Fri,Sat and Sun till 5:00
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Bolinas Museum
48 Wharf RdThere is the main gallery, the photography gallery, the coastal marin artists gallery and the history room. There is also Keith Hansen's wildlife gallery next door.
Open Fri,Sat and Sun till 5:00
Shopping
Rent a wetsuit, surf board,boogie board or paddle board and enjoy! Surf lessons also available
(415)868-0264
Open everyday from 9-6(May-Oct)and 10-5(Nov-Apr)
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2 Mile Surf Shop
22 Brighton AveRent a wetsuit, surf board,boogie board or paddle board and enjoy! Surf lessons also available
(415)868-0264
Open everyday from 9-6(May-Oct)and 10-5(Nov-Apr)
Amazing local organic produce available 24hrs a day
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Gospel Flat Farm Stand
140 Olema Bolinas RdAmazing local organic produce available 24hrs a day
Rent kayaks, bicycles and boards Open weekends 9:30-6:00
weekdays by appt.
www.stinsonbeachsurfandkayak.com
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Stinson Beach Surf & Kayak
3605 CA-1Rent kayaks, bicycles and boards Open weekends 9:30-6:00
weekdays by appt.
www.stinsonbeachsurfandkayak.com
See the famous local cheese maker's creamery and get delicious gourmet items for your picnic/pantry at Tomales Bay foods in the same building.
www.cowgirlcreamery.com
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Cowgirl Creamery
80 4th StSee the famous local cheese maker's creamery and get delicious gourmet items for your picnic/pantry at Tomales Bay foods in the same building.
www.cowgirlcreamery.com
West Marin Pharmacy
11 4th StA holistic wellness center, pharmacy and gift shop
mon-fri 9-6
Sat 9-4
Sun 11-4
Spirit Matters
12307 Sir Francis Drake BlvdArt gallery and gift shop selling oddities and deities.
Everything Else
Nice healthfood store with great homemade soups, sandwiches and wraps made daily. Open 8:30-6:30
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Bolinas People's Store
14 Wharf RdNice healthfood store with great homemade soups, sandwiches and wraps made daily. Open 8:30-6:30
Go to their Palomarin field station visitor center and see the scientists in action as they study and track the local birds.
open sunrise to sunset www.pointblue.org
Point Reyes Bird Observatory - Point Blue Conservation Science
999 Mesa RdGo to their Palomarin field station visitor center and see the scientists in action as they study and track the local birds.
open sunrise to sunset www.pointblue.org
Drop in classes 7 days a week
Pilates, dance, drumming and more
www.bocenter.org
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Bolinas Community Center
14 Wharf RdDrop in classes 7 days a week
Pilates, dance, drumming and more
www.bocenter.org
A nice offering of 2-3 classes a day in a beautiful studio located inside Toby's feed barn.
www.yogatoesstudio.com
Point Reyes Yoga
11250 Shoreline HwyA nice offering of 2-3 classes a day in a beautiful studio located inside Toby's feed barn.
www.yogatoesstudio.com
The biggest selection of groceries in west marin.
Open everyday 8am-9pm
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Palace Market
11300 CA-1The biggest selection of groceries in west marin.
Open everyday 8am-9pm
Vita Collage
11275 CA-1Tasteful shop with books,clothes,and objet d'art.
Amazing oyster and shellfish farm; pick up a bushel to bring home or reserve a picnic table with a grill. There is also an oyster bar to eat & drink at. https://hogislandoysters.com/visit/marshall
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Hog Island Oyster Co
20215 Shoreline HwyAmazing oyster and shellfish farm; pick up a bushel to bring home or reserve a picnic table with a grill. There is also an oyster bar to eat & drink at. https://hogislandoysters.com/visit/marshall
Food Scene
The only restaurant in town and it serves local fish(when available) oysters and organic fare.
Brunch Sat&Sun 8-3
lunch t-f 11:30-3
Dinner t-sun 5-8 (9 on F&S)
closed Mon
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Coast Cafe
46 Wharf RdThe only restaurant in town and it serves local fish(when available) oysters and organic fare.
Brunch Sat&Sun 8-3
lunch t-f 11:30-3
Dinner t-sun 5-8 (9 on F&S)
closed Mon
Amazing views and yummy organic burgers and tacos at the base of the life guard tower right on Stinson beach. They also serve beer&wine on tap.
winter hours: Open 11-5 closed t&w
thesirencanteen.com
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The Siren Canteen
Amazing views and yummy organic burgers and tacos at the base of the life guard tower right on Stinson beach. They also serve beer&wine on tap.
winter hours: Open 11-5 closed t&w
thesirencanteen.com
Has a fun adult game room with a pool table, foos ball table, shuffle board and more. Great spot after a hike to hang out and have a drink.
Open: 9-3 mon-fri 9-5 Sa-Su stinsonbeachcafe.com
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Breakers Café
3465 CA-1Has a fun adult game room with a pool table, foos ball table, shuffle board and more. Great spot after a hike to hang out and have a drink.
Open: 9-3 mon-fri 9-5 Sa-Su stinsonbeachcafe.com
Manka's new restaurant serves first class locally sourced food & wine in a dramatic setting. Must make a reservation. limited walk-ins. Open wed-Sun 5-9 Saturdays $75 chef's menu www.sirandstar.com
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Sir and Star at the Olema
10000 Sir Francis Drake BlvdManka's new restaurant serves first class locally sourced food & wine in a dramatic setting. Must make a reservation. limited walk-ins. Open wed-Sun 5-9 Saturdays $75 chef's menu www.sirandstar.com
Oyster bar, restaurant and wine shop www.saltwateroysterdepot.com
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Saltwater Oyster Depot
12781 Sir Francis Drake BlvdOyster bar, restaurant and wine shop www.saltwateroysterdepot.com
Great lunch spot! Oyster bar and smokehouse. Order fresh local oysters,sandwiches and clam chowder from the counter and sit outside overlooking Tomales Bay.
http://themarshallstore.com
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The Marshall Store
19225 CA-1Great lunch spot! Oyster bar and smokehouse. Order fresh local oysters,sandwiches and clam chowder from the counter and sit outside overlooking Tomales Bay.
http://themarshallstore.com
Nice seafood restaurant with views of Tomales Bay. Walk down their pier to the little boat house and enjoy a drink by the fire!
Open everyday 11-9
http://nickscove.com
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Nick's Cove
23240 CA-1Nice seafood restaurant with views of Tomales Bay. Walk down their pier to the little boat house and enjoy a drink by the fire!
Open everyday 11-9
http://nickscove.com
Entertainment & Activities
Rent horses and go on a fun guided trail ride! They offer 1,2,3 or 6 hour group tours as well as private rides and pony rides!
Open Daily from 9-5
Call (415)663-1570
www.fivebrooks.com
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Five Brooks Ranch
FIVE BROOKS RANCHRent horses and go on a fun guided trail ride! They offer 1,2,3 or 6 hour group tours as well as private rides and pony rides!
Open Daily from 9-5
Call (415)663-1570
www.fivebrooks.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Smiley's Schooner Saloon & Hotel
41 Wharf Rd