Things to do in The Coast
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Nick’s Cove & Cottages
Celeb SF chef Mark Franz runs the kitchen at Point Reyes’ only destination restaurant, a vintage-1930s roadhouse perched over Tomales Bay (20 minutes north of Point Reyes Station), with trophy heads mounted on knotty pine walls and a roaring fireplace. Book a window table to bird-watch while you sup on impeccable seafood, grilled meats and local oysters – all sustainably farmed. Reservations essential. The adjoining cottages are expensive ($355 to $700), but oh-so romantic.
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Hog Island Oyster Co
Picnic on fresh local oysters in a bayside cove at this renowned oyster farm, which provides tables, barbecues, lemons, hot sauce, trays of ice, shucking knives and instruction. Bring wine, beer and other food items. Bay Area families come every year, and book months ahead for summer weekends (but you can sometimes show up without reservations late afternoons on Saturday and Sunday); best to come weekdays. Make reservations. If you love oysters, don’t miss it.
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Point Reyes Bird Observatory
The Point Reyes Bird Observatory, off Mesa Rd west of downtown, has bird-banding and netting demonstrations, monthly guided walks, a visitors center and nature trail. Banding demonstrations are in the morning every Tuesday to Sunday from May to late November and on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday the rest of the year.
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Point Reyes Lighthouse
[ourpick] Point Reyes Lighthouse, crowns the peninsula's westernmost point and is ideal for whale-watching. Our favorite hike: the bluff-top trail on the peninsula's north tip, Tomales Point, through herds of Tule elk. Take Pierce Point Rd.
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Station House Cafe
The New American menu is a crowd-pleaser, with meatloaf, BBQ ribs, fish and chips, burgers and meat and seafood mains, but the food is just OK and service is slow. Still, we like the outdoor patio and convenient location before or after hiking. Full bar.
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Tomales Bay Foods
Home of the famous Cowgirl Creamery cheese-makers (tours Friday mornings at 11:30am; reservations recommended), here you can gather stellar picnic fixings – fruit, bread and gooey-delicious cheese.
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Perry’s Delicatesen
The great vegetarian sandwiches are made greater with the addition of bacon. Pop one in your backpack and enjoy it mid-hike from a high promontory.
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Cafe Reyes
The Latin-Asian wraps, stir-fries, sandwiches and salads are solidly good, but the best thing is the view from the big outdoor deck.
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Five Brooks Stable
Explore on horseback with Five Brooks Stable, which also offers pony rides for kids ($15).
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Bolinas Museum
Bolinas Museum has exhibits showcasing local artists as well as highlighting the region's history.
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Priscilla’s Pizza
Good pizza (some soy); other dishes are so-so. In the morning there’s coffee and pastries.
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Point Reyes Outdoors
To explore the peninsula from the water, contact Point Reyes Outdoors.
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