LOCAL GUIDE

Surf Lessons + Surf Camps - BOLINAS SURF

Equipment Rentals:

SURFING

BOLINAS GROCERIES + FARM STANDS:

  • GOSPEL FLAT FARM STAND - open every day - 24 hours - 140 Olema Bolinas Rd - fresh crab occasionally available during Dungeness season

  • STAR ROUTE FARMS - Fridays noon to 5pm - 95 Olema Bolinas Road

  • PEOPLE’S STORE - open daily -small but amazing store with great selection of natural foods + hot soups and tamales every day -14 Wharf Rd

  • BOLINAS MARKET - open daily - large extensive market with tasty deli and great meat/fish market with local catch - 40 Wharf Rd.

BOLINAS RESTAURANTS:

  • SMILEY’S SALOON (drinks + live music) - fun live music venue on the weekends; tasty Mexican food for lunch and dinner, daily - 41 Wharf Road

  • COAST CAFE - to-go espresso window every morning, and restaurant - serves incredible Double 8 water buffalo gelato + occasional local crab - open daily

OTHER WEST MARIN FOOD SPOTS:

  • PARKSIDE CAFE + BAKERY - Stinson Beach - fabulous baked goods

  • SAND DOLLAR - Stinson Beach - beach-side casual cafe

  • INVERNESS PARK MARKET - Inverness - awesome sandwiches to grab before a hike at the Point Reyes National Seashore

  • SALTWATER - lovely restaurant in Inverness

  • BOVINE BAKERY - Pt Reyes Station

  • PALACE MARKET - Pt Reyes Station well-stocked grocery store. great for picnic goodies and they have Double 8 Dairy buffalo gelato soft serve at the deli counter

  • TOMALES BAY OYSTER CO - Marshall - eat there, shuck your own, or take away - less crowded than Hog Island Oyster

  • HOG ISLAND OYSTER - Marshall. If you want to eat there, you must book a reservation way in advance

  • THE MARSHALL STORE - Marshall - amazing chower and other casual eats

  • TONY’S SEAFOOD - Marshall. Sister restaurant of Hog Island Oyster

FOOD

OTHER LOCAL ACTIVITIES

BOLINAS…

BOLINAS SURF SHOP - wonderul shop with locally printed clothing and accessories - a uniquely Bolinas experience

BOLINAS MUSEUM - regular exhibits and events are worth a visit

BOLINAS HARDWARE - such a great shop. Everything from art supplies, to sunscreen, to beach toys, to tasty chocolate bars + Momofuku chili crisp. Bolinas Hardware has surf board and wet suit rentals too. Swing by or call to ask for more details.

BOLINAS LIBRARY - sweet little local library, closed Tuesday, Friday + Sunday

AMANDA ROSS SKINCARE - Amanda gives wonderful facials and makes her own natural skincare products. (Make sure when you book, that you specify seeing her at her Bolinas location.)

MORE NATURE in WEST MARIN:

HIKING - West Marin is home to some of the most gorgeous hikes in California - there are just too many to list. Get started here.

MT TAM NATIONAL PARK - 13 miles away

MUIR BEACH - 12 miles away

MUIR WOODS - 15 miles away - reservations required

POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE - 13 miles away

SLIDE RANCH - 11 miles away

STINSON BEACH - 6 miles away

HORSEBACK RIDING - Five Brooks Ranch

SHOPPING IN WEST MARIN:

MONK ESTATE - beautiful shop with amazing vintage jewelry and other special goods in Pt Reyes Station

COYUCHI - the best linens for bed and bath - their original shop in Pt Reyes Station - with a little selection of seconds in the back

SPIRIT MATTERS - incredible crystal shop in Inverness Park

PT REYES BOOKS - wonderful independent bookstore in Pt Reyes Station