Guidebook for Bolinas
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A lovely view of the Pacific ocean whose surfers, boogie boarders, paddle boarders, swimmers, sun bathers, families, beach combers and more provide ample theater.
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Bolinas Beach
A lovely view of the Pacific ocean whose surfers, boogie boarders, paddle boarders, swimmers, sun bathers, families, beach combers and more provide ample theater.
Cowgirl Creamery
80 4th StA wonderful selection of cheeses and other goodies.
Another great beach to visit. About a 15-minute drive to the south. The Stinson Beach community is a bit busier with places to eat, surf and kayak rentals etc.
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· Stinson Beach
Another great beach to visit. About a 15-minute drive to the south. The Stinson Beach community is a bit busier with places to eat, surf and kayak rentals etc.
Lovely, lovely lovely beach. This gets very busy on the weekends so, once again, be advised to get an early start.
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Muir Beach
Lovely, lovely lovely beach. This gets very busy on the weekends so, once again, be advised to get an early start.
This is the more brooding of the Bolinas beaches; very different topography, windier and dramatic in a different way. Not for surfing rather for taking in the surrounding beauty.
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Agate Beach County Park
350 Ocean PkwyThis is the more brooding of the Bolinas beaches; very different topography, windier and dramatic in a different way. Not for surfing rather for taking in the surrounding beauty.
United States Postal Service
20 Brighton AveNeed to send a letter? a package? a postcard? This is your post office.
Located next to the Coast café and across the street from Smiley's saloon, this store has the only fresh fish and meat counter. Lots of sundries and basics too.
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Bolinas Super Market
40 Wharf RdLocated next to the Coast café and across the street from Smiley's saloon, this store has the only fresh fish and meat counter. Lots of sundries and basics too.
Located behind the library, this is the one health food store in town. Offering organic fruits, vegetables, milk, yogurt etc.
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Bolinas People's Store
14 Wharf RdLocated behind the library, this is the one health food store in town. Offering organic fruits, vegetables, milk, yogurt etc.
Gospel Flat Farm! Open 24-hrs a day, 7 days a week, providing local vegetables and farm fresh eggs. Payment is based on the honor system! A favorite spot. There's an adjoining art gallery too!
140 Olema Bolinas Rd
140 Olema Bolinas RoadGospel Flat Farm! Open 24-hrs a day, 7 days a week, providing local vegetables and farm fresh eggs. Payment is based on the honor system! A favorite spot. There's an adjoining art gallery too!
A nice, small farm stand offering Locally grown produce every Friday. Star Route Farm's acreage borders both sides of the Olema Bolinas Rd as you approach Bolinas.
Star Route Farms
95 Olema Bolinas RdA nice, small farm stand offering Locally grown produce every Friday. Star Route Farm's acreage borders both sides of the Olema Bolinas Rd as you approach Bolinas.
Fresh bread and pastries baked daily. Grab a cup of coffee, a slice of pizza and other goodies.
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Bovine Bakery
11315 CA-1Fresh bread and pastries baked daily. Grab a cup of coffee, a slice of pizza and other goodies.
"This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world." - John Muir
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Monument national Muir Woods
"This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world." - John Muir
Drinks & Nightlife
A bit of a drive north but worth it if you just have to have oysters and/or clams. Stay for a picnic or take them home! Whichever you choose, do get an early start.
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Hog Island Oyster Co
20215 Shoreline HwyA bit of a drive north but worth it if you just have to have oysters and/or clams. Stay for a picnic or take them home! Whichever you choose, do get an early start.
A trattoria in Pt Reyes Station. Very good food, if you are looking for something a bit more upscale.
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Osteria Stellina
11285 CA-1A trattoria in Pt Reyes Station. Very good food, if you are looking for something a bit more upscale.
Locals and visitors alike converge at the one and only local saloon that has been in operation since 1851 and touts its being the first saloon west of the Mississippi.
A live-music venue. Check their website for details.
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Smiley's Schooner Saloon & Hotel
41 Wharf RdLocals and visitors alike converge at the one and only local saloon that has been in operation since 1851 and touts its being the first saloon west of the Mississippi.
A live-music venue. Check their website for details.
Shopping
You will find both the very well stocked Bolinas Hardware and Mercantile and the only laundromat in town.
1 Olema Bolinas Rd
1 Olema Bolinas RoadYou will find both the very well stocked Bolinas Hardware and Mercantile and the only laundromat in town.
Supplies and equipment for water-related fun!
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Stinson Beach Surf & Kayak
3605 CA-1Supplies and equipment for water-related fun!
This is as close as it gets when you need your surfing-related gear. Rentals and sales.
Open 9AM-6PM, everyday, May-October.
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2 Mile Surf Shop
22 Brighton AveThis is as close as it gets when you need your surfing-related gear. Rentals and sales.
Open 9AM-6PM, everyday, May-October.
Food Scene
This place is hopping on weekends, especially during the summer months. Be certain to call ahead to reserve a spot!
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Sand Dollar Restaurant
3458 Shoreline HwyThis place is hopping on weekends, especially during the summer months. Be certain to call ahead to reserve a spot!
Butcher shop and restaurant for carnivores.
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Marin Sun Farms
10905 Shoreline HwyButcher shop and restaurant for carnivores.
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
As excerpted from the Marin Journal: "A locally sourced menu incorporates Hog Island oysters, four Neapolitan-style pizzas, a weekly pie, most recently featuring roasted tomato, pesto, fresh mozzarella and house-made lemon ricotta, and a seasonal salad such as purslane and radish with tangy ranch. For dessert, dig in to classics like chocolate or lemon pot du creme. Natural wines come from small, local vineyards."
HOURS: Thursdays 5 PM - 9 PM / Fridays 5 PM - 9 PM / Saturdays 5 PM - 10 PM / Sunday brunch 10AM - 3PM.
Dinner reservations recommended: 415.868.1133
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eleven b&b at 11 wharf road, bolinas
11 Wharf RdAs excerpted from the Marin Journal: "A locally sourced menu incorporates Hog Island oysters, four Neapolitan-style pizzas, a weekly pie, most recently featuring roasted tomato, pesto, fresh mozzarella and house-made lemon ricotta, and a seasonal salad such as purslane and radish with tangy ranch. For dessert, dig in to classics like chocolate or lemon pot du creme. Natural wines come from small, local vineyards."
HOURS: Thursdays 5 PM - 9 PM / Fridays 5 PM - 9 PM / Saturdays 5 PM - 10 PM / Sunday brunch 10AM - 3PM.
Dinner reservations recommended: 415.868.1133
Don't feel like cooking? Here is one of two local restaurants:
Coast Café / 46 Wharf Road: serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
HOURS:
Tuesdays: 11:30AM–3PM; 5–8PM / Wednesdays: 11:30AM–3PM; 5–8PM; Thursdays:11:30AM–3PM; 5–8PM; Fridays: 11:30AM–3PM; 5–9PM; Saturdays: 8AM–3PM; 5–9PM; Sundays: 8AM–3PM; 5–8PM
Reservations: (415) 868-2298
They also run a coffee kiosk that is open throughout the day.
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Coast Cafe
46 Wharf RdDon't feel like cooking? Here is one of two local restaurants:
Coast Café / 46 Wharf Road: serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
HOURS:
Tuesdays: 11:30AM–3PM; 5–8PM / Wednesdays: 11:30AM–3PM; 5–8PM; Thursdays:11:30AM–3PM; 5–8PM; Fridays: 11:30AM–3PM; 5–9PM; Saturdays: 8AM–3PM; 5–9PM; Sundays: 8AM–3PM; 5–8PM
Reservations: (415) 868-2298
They also run a coffee kiosk that is open throughout the day.
Arts & Culture
Three rooms of exhibits and an archival room that provides the history of the Bolinas area.
From the Bolinas Museum website:
"Founded in 1983, the Bolinas Museum is the premier fine arts museum in Marin County. Visitors are surprised to find a museum of this caliber in such a country setting. The beauty of the area and its proximity to the metropolitan Bay Area has always attracted highly creative people to coastal Marin communities. The Museum reflects regional interests and the remarkably rich talent pool of artists from Coastal Marin, while stimulating the appreciation of visitors from all over the world."
Admission is free as are many of the cultural events.
Open Fridays-Sundays.
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Bolinas Museum
48 Wharf RdThree rooms of exhibits and an archival room that provides the history of the Bolinas area.
From the Bolinas Museum website:
"Founded in 1983, the Bolinas Museum is the premier fine arts museum in Marin County. Visitors are surprised to find a museum of this caliber in such a country setting. The beauty of the area and its proximity to the metropolitan Bay Area has always attracted highly creative people to coastal Marin communities. The Museum reflects regional interests and the remarkably rich talent pool of artists from Coastal Marin, while stimulating the appreciation of visitors from all over the world."
Admission is free as are many of the cultural events.
Open Fridays-Sundays.