Mark’s guidebook
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Very charming San Anselmo Avenue downtown district. Lots of restaurants and cafes. San Anselmo Ave is closed to cars every Friday and Saturday night and is a great place to grab a bite to eat or enjoy the live music every Friday and Saturday night. Check out Creekside Pizza and Taproom (Great pizza and beers) Kientz Hall (wi dermal rooftop dinning), Cucina (Italian).
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San Anselmo
Very charming San Anselmo Avenue downtown district. Lots of restaurants and cafes. San Anselmo Ave is closed to cars every Friday and Saturday night and is a great place to grab a bite to eat or enjoy the live music every Friday and Saturday night. Check out Creekside Pizza and Taproom (Great pizza and beers) Kientz Hall (wi dermal rooftop dinning), Cucina (Italian).
Our neighboring town of Fairfax has a great little downtown with many restaurants and cafes. easy bike ride from our Airbnb.
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Fairfax
Our neighboring town of Fairfax has a great little downtown with many restaurants and cafes. easy bike ride from our Airbnb.
A must visit. Many great restaurants and cafes. Take the Ferry into San Francisco or hang out and enjoy the views from Sausalito.
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Sausalito
A must visit. Many great restaurants and cafes. Take the Ferry into San Francisco or hang out and enjoy the views from Sausalito.
California's first Capital. Not as touristy as Napa. Wonderful restaurants, wine tasting, the old mission and a fantastic town square. Great for picnics. If you have little ones, check out Train Town. My kids love it.
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Sonoma
California's first Capital. Not as touristy as Napa. Wonderful restaurants, wine tasting, the old mission and a fantastic town square. Great for picnics. If you have little ones, check out Train Town. My kids love it.
Public Park
Memorial Park is a large municipal park a short walk from our Airbnb. It has a very large playground with swings, slides and lots of things for the little ones to explore. It is also great for those with dogs. The large grass area is popular with dog owners and you are free to let your dog run without a leash. We take are kids and dog there several times per week.
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Memorial Park
1000 Sir Francis Drake BlvdMemorial Park is a large municipal park a short walk from our Airbnb. It has a very large playground with swings, slides and lots of things for the little ones to explore. It is also great for those with dogs. The large grass area is popular with dog owners and you are free to let your dog run without a leash. We take are kids and dog there several times per week.
Great little hike that starts just a few minute walk from the Airbnb. Has great views of town from the ridge. Long ago it was a dairy ranch and its dairy products were so good and rich that it was given the nickname "So Rich". It became part of the town open space district and is a much loved walking/hiking trail.
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Sorich Ranch Park
Great little hike that starts just a few minute walk from the Airbnb. Has great views of town from the ridge. Long ago it was a dairy ranch and its dairy products were so good and rich that it was given the nickname "So Rich". It became part of the town open space district and is a much loved walking/hiking trail.
About a 30 minute round trip hike to the top of Red Hill. Trail head is located across the street from the Airbnb. Great views of our little town and surrounding hills on the way up. At the summit you can see San Francisco skyline to the south and look east to see the Bay and East Bay Hills. Great place to walk the dog off leash.
Red Hill
About a 30 minute round trip hike to the top of Red Hill. Trail head is located across the street from the Airbnb. Great views of our little town and surrounding hills on the way up. At the summit you can see San Francisco skyline to the south and look east to see the Bay and East Bay Hills. Great place to walk the dog off leash.
Bon Tempe Lake and surrounding lakes are part of the Marin Municipal Water District Open Space. It is a very large area with endless hiking trails. Sky Oaks entrance is less than 10 minute drive above Fairfax. Birth place of Mountain Biking there are miles and miles of trails to explore.
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Bon Tempe Lake
Bon Tempe Dam RoadBon Tempe Lake and surrounding lakes are part of the Marin Municipal Water District Open Space. It is a very large area with endless hiking trails. Sky Oaks entrance is less than 10 minute drive above Fairfax. Birth place of Mountain Biking there are miles and miles of trails to explore.
Great underrated State Park. Nice hiking trails along the Bay and one of the few places in Marin for single track mountain biking. If you are a mountain biker, this is a great place to ride. The summit was once a Cold War era Nike Missile Site. Great views from the top.
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China Camp State Park
101 Peacock Gap TrailGreat underrated State Park. Nice hiking trails along the Bay and one of the few places in Marin for single track mountain biking. If you are a mountain biker, this is a great place to ride. The summit was once a Cold War era Nike Missile Site. Great views from the top.
Food scene
One of our favorite local restaurants. Just a 5 min drive from the Airbnb. May need reservations.
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Guesthouse
850 College AveOne of our favorite local restaurants. Just a 5 min drive from the Airbnb. May need reservations.
Can't beat the views and Fish and Chips. Located in Tiburon right on the water with amazing views of Angel Island, SF and the Golden Gate Bridge. Good place to go after an Angel Island visit.
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Sam's Anchor Cafe
27 Main StCan't beat the views and Fish and Chips. Located in Tiburon right on the water with amazing views of Angel Island, SF and the Golden Gate Bridge. Good place to go after an Angel Island visit.
Great coffee and breakfast place in downtown San Anselmo. Opens early. Just a 5 minute walk from the Airbnb.
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Marin Coffee Roasters
546 San Anselmo AveGreat coffee and breakfast place in downtown San Anselmo. Opens early. Just a 5 minute walk from the Airbnb.
Very nice old school breakfast place located in downtown San Anselmo just 5 minute walk from the Airbnb. Only downside it doesn't open till 8am.
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Hilda's Coffee Shop
639 San Anselmo AveVery nice old school breakfast place located in downtown San Anselmo just 5 minute walk from the Airbnb. Only downside it doesn't open till 8am.
Great pizza and excellent beer selection. Has the best location in town located right next to Creek Park. Suggest ordering pizza and beer and sitting outside on the public picnic tables. Note: Friday and Saturday nights San Anselmo Ave is closed to cars and it is a great place for a group outing.
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Creekside Pizza & Taproom
638 San Anselmo AveGreat pizza and excellent beer selection. Has the best location in town located right next to Creek Park. Suggest ordering pizza and beer and sitting outside on the public picnic tables. Note: Friday and Saturday nights San Anselmo Ave is closed to cars and it is a great place for a group outing.
Fantastic food located right on San Anselmo Ave. They also have fantastic cocktails.
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Cucina sa
510 San Anselmo AveFantastic food located right on San Anselmo Ave. They also have fantastic cocktails.
Pretty good food, but rooftop dinning with views of Mt Tam make it worth the visit.
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Kientz Hall
625 San Anselmo AvenuePretty good food, but rooftop dinning with views of Mt Tam make it worth the visit.
Best Pizza in town. Located at Red Hill Shopping Center across from the Airbnb. Truly great artisan pizza. Nice outdoor eating area. Good for families with little kids.
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Pizzalina
914 Sir Francis Drake BlvdBest Pizza in town. Located at Red Hill Shopping Center across from the Airbnb. Truly great artisan pizza. Nice outdoor eating area. Good for families with little kids.
Nice breakfast and coffee place. About a 10 minute walk at the end of San Anselmo Ave.
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M.H.Bread and Butter
101 San Anselmo AveNice breakfast and coffee place. About a 10 minute walk at the end of San Anselmo Ave.
Great place for breakfast and lunch. So many unique and wonderful menu items to choose from. Same local family has owned it for nearly 40 years and it is a real treasure of the San Anselmo food scene. About a 7 minute walk from the Airbnb. Top tip...Grab it to go and sit on the grass in front of town hall or Imagination Park.
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Comforts
335 San Anselmo AveGreat place for breakfast and lunch. So many unique and wonderful menu items to choose from. Same local family has owned it for nearly 40 years and it is a real treasure of the San Anselmo food scene. About a 7 minute walk from the Airbnb. Top tip...Grab it to go and sit on the grass in front of town hall or Imagination Park.
Great Thai food and great downtown location. A very short walk from the Airbnb.
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Baan Thai Cuisine
726 San Anselmo AveGreat Thai food and great downtown location. A very short walk from the Airbnb.
Madcap
198 Sir Francis Drake BlvdMichelin Stared restaurant a few blocks from the Airbnb.
Essentials
Less than a 5 minute walk from the Airbnb. It is now owned by Safeway but was family and locally owned for many years before that. Thankfully Safeway kept the same quality meat and fish department. Great place to pick up essentials.
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Safeway Community Markets
100 Center BlvdLess than a 5 minute walk from the Airbnb. It is now owned by Safeway but was family and locally owned for many years before that. Thankfully Safeway kept the same quality meat and fish department. Great place to pick up essentials.
CVS
880 Sir Francis Drake BoulevardLocated at Red Hill Shopping Center.
Great place for all your organic and natural food needs. They have an excellent bakery and a great place for freshly prepared meals for take out.
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Good Earth Natural Foods
720 Center BlvdGreat place for all your organic and natural food needs. They have an excellent bakery and a great place for freshly prepared meals for take out.
Sightseeing
A fantastic beach that everybody can enjoy. About a 45 minute scenic drive from the Airbnb. Lots of parking and many places to eat.
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Stinson Beach
A fantastic beach that everybody can enjoy. About a 45 minute scenic drive from the Airbnb. Lots of parking and many places to eat.
Our favorite beach. Has shallow beach and small waves which makes it perfect for families with little kids. Dogs are allowed on the beach. The only downside with this beach is that the parking lot is small so on busy holidays get there early. Highly recommend.
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Muir Beach
Our favorite beach. Has shallow beach and small waves which makes it perfect for families with little kids. Dogs are allowed on the beach. The only downside with this beach is that the parking lot is small so on busy holidays get there early. Highly recommend.
Wonderful state park with second growth redwoods. Great place for a picnic/BBQ and a casual stroll along the creek. On a hot day this is a good place to hike as it is mostly in the shade.
Samuel P Taylor State Park
8889 Sir Francis Drake BoulevardWonderful state park with second growth redwoods. Great place for a picnic/BBQ and a casual stroll along the creek. On a hot day this is a good place to hike as it is mostly in the shade.
Beautiful old growth redwood forest. Need reservations ahead of time.
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Muir Woods National Monument
Beautiful old growth redwood forest. Need reservations ahead of time.
A must see if you are visiting the San Francisco Bay Area. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time.
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Alcatraz Island
A must see if you are visiting the San Francisco Bay Area. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time.
Wonderful place for a scenic drive and some hiking. The area was once an active military base and has tons of amazing views, hikes and old military history to explore. Top pick...Drive to Hawk Hill and walk to the top for an amazing sunset and iconic view looking opposite direction to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline.
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Marin Headlands
Wonderful place for a scenic drive and some hiking. The area was once an active military base and has tons of amazing views, hikes and old military history to explore. Top pick...Drive to Hawk Hill and walk to the top for an amazing sunset and iconic view looking opposite direction to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline.
So many wineries, award winning restaurants and lovely little towns to visit. About 45 minutes from the Airbnb to the heart of Napa Valley. Plan on spending a full day. Please do not hesitate to ask me for suggestions.
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Napa Valley
So many wineries, award winning restaurants and lovely little towns to visit. About 45 minutes from the Airbnb to the heart of Napa Valley. Plan on spending a full day. Please do not hesitate to ask me for suggestions.
Top pick…really great state park. Take the ferry from Tiburon. Bring bikes to ride around the island and enjoy amazing views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, San Francisco.
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Top pick…really great state park. Take the ferry from Tiburon. Bring bikes to ride around the island and enjoy amazing views of Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, San Francisco.
Point Bonita Lighthouse
Easy hike with spectacular views. A must do.
Large area and so many things to do and see but a must see. Lighthouse is great, Drakes Beach, Limatour Beach, Tomales Point, Tule Elks, Elephant Seals.
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Large area and so many things to do and see but a must see. Lighthouse is great, Drakes Beach, Limatour Beach, Tomales Point, Tule Elks, Elephant Seals.
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Golden Gate Ferry is nice way to get into San Francisco
Larkspur Ferry Terminal is less than 10 minute drive from the Airbnb. Ferry will bring you to the San Francisco Ferry Building where you can spend the day being a tourist. Walk to the Exploratorium, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, grab a Cable Car, walk to China Town. All walking distance from the SF Ferry Building.
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Bring Bikes
Whether you are into mountain biking, road bikes or just want to cruise through the towns, San Anselmo and the surrounding area is great for bikes. Nice flat ride from the Airbnb to Fairfax is a great trip with little kids. Ride through downtown San Anselmo and Ross to connect to bike path that will take you to Larkspur Ferry Terminal.