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many fun choices ... Activities at or near Ten Inverness Way
Enjoy a good read or the company
of a loved one in the gardens that surround Ten Inverness
Way. There are numerous seating areas throughout the gardens
plus a picnic table for casual meals.Start
at Point Reyes National Seashore Headquarters. Ask
them to show you their brief introductory film. Try the short
Earthquake Trail (see where the earth moved in 1906!), or walk
up to the Morgan Horse Ranch or Kule Loklo, an authentic replica
of a Coast Miwok Indian village.
Visit a Bay Beach: At Tomales Bay State Park, Heart's
Desire Beach is perfect for swimming; the picnic area has tables
and grills overlooking the bay. And if it's foggy on the ocean
side, it's often sunny here. Hike the Johnstone Trail, along
the bay from beach to beach.
Visit a Pacific Beach: Automobile sightseers, head
out to the Lighthouse or Point Reyes Beaches North and South.
Hikers, visit Kehoe Beach for drama and long miles of comfortable
walking. Abbott's Lagoon is the place to hike on a foggy day;
the waves seem to roll in from a cloud. Chimney Rock is perfect
in whale and wildflower season in particular.
Hug a Redwood: Samuel P. Taylor State Park has plenty.
Awesome. Hike Tomales Point Trail: Hike along the spine of Point
Reyes with views to the Pacific on one side and to peaceful
Tomales Bay on the other. This is the home of the Tule elk.
Take a convenient detour from the trailhead down to McClure's
Beach for tide pooling.
Bike Bear Valley Trail: Rent mountain bikes for the
ride out along a forest stream to meadows and bluffs overlooking
the ocean.
Ride Five Brooks Trail: Explore the seashore on horseback
with a guide. Call 663-1570 for information.
Visit Drake's Bay Oyster Company: Follow the signs
to Drake's Beach, and stop on the way at this authentic, unglamorous,
hard-working oyster farm. Buy a cocktail, or oysters in the
shell to barbecue on the beach.
Day Trip: Make Ten Inverness Way your base for exploring
San Francisco or the Napa or Sonoma wine country, each about
an hour away.
San Francisco Hang Gliding Center: Tandem Hang Gliding just
10 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. Introductory aquagliding
lessons take place over the San Francisco Bay. Look down on
Alcatraz, Angel Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge, from up
to 3000 feet!! Tel: 510 528 2300 http://www.sfhanggliding.com
Blue Waters Kayaking: Tomales Bay is the largest unspoiled
bay along California's coastline. It has become a choice destination
for sea kayakers.Our Tomales Bay site provides beginners or
experienced paddlers easy access to the heart of the Pt. Reyes
National Seashore. P.O. Box 983 12938 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard,
Inverness, CA 94937 Phone: 1-415-669-2600 Fax: 1-415-669-7835
Website: http://www.bwkayak.com
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AUDUBON CANYON RANCH
View the courtship, nesting and mating of egrets and
herons, as well as the raising of their young. The birds
return to the area every spring and can be viewed from
the Preserve Overlook. Open SAT., SUN., and HOL.., 10
AM - 4 PM. Bolinas Lagoon Preserve, near Stinson Beach
on Hwy 1. (415.868.9244).
BAY MODEL VISITOR CENTER
Working hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay. "Marinship
1942-1945" documents the Sausalito World War II shipyard,
where ships were built. TUES.-SAT., 9 AM - 4 PM. Historic
vessel tours every SAT. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. (415.332.3871).
DOWNTOWN PETALUMA
Tour historic downtown with guides dressed as characters
from Petaluma's colorful past. Every SAT & SUN, 10:30
AM through October. Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 4th
St., Petaluma. (707.778.4398)
GALLERY ROUTE ONE
11101 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station. (415.663.1347)
KULE LOKLO WALK
A mile, ranger-led walk through the re-created Coast
Miwok village. Sundays 2 PM Bear Valley Visitor's Center,
Point Reyes National Seashore. (415.663.1092)
MARIN COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
Tour one of Frank Lloyd Wright's
last design projects, a national and state historical landmark.
Visit the Hall of Justice and courtrooms, the Board of Supervisors
Chambers, the Civic Center Branch Library and other areas.
Tours offered WED., 10:20 AM. Group tours by appointment.
3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael. (415.499.6646).
MARIN HEADLANDS VISITORS CENTER
Interactive exhibits on the human
and natural history of the area. Learn about what there
is to see and do in the Marin Headlands. Open daily, 9:30
AM - 4:30 PM. Bunker and Field roads in the former Fort
Barry Chapel. (415.331.1540).
MARIN MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
"Coast Miwok Indians: The First
People of Marin" is a permanent exhibition. Open TUES.-FRI.,
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM; SAT.-SUN., Noon - 4:00 PM. 2200 Novato
Blvd., Novato. (415.897.4064).
MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
Visit seal and sea lion patients
at this hospital and conservation facility, 10 AM - 4 PM
daily. Docent tours, weekends. Marin Headlands, just north
of the Golden Gate Bridge. (415.289.7325).
MUIR WOODS VISITOR CENTER
Displays of the natural history of
Muir Woods, and ancient redwood forest. Hike nature trails;
see salmon in Redwood Creek. Open 8 AM - Sunset dail. Muir
Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, 12 miles north of
the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods exit off Hwy. 101. (415.388.2595).
NEW MARIN MARKETPLACE
Reminiscent of the old Marin City
flea market. This roving market will set up shop at San
Marin High School in Novato June 20 through summer. 9AM-4PM
OCEANIC SOCIETY
Visit whales, dolphins, birds, and
seals on an 8 hour, 27 mile trip to the Farallon Islands.
8:30AM-4:30PM every Saturday and Sunday and select Fridays
from June through November. $60-$65 (415.474.3385).
POINT REYES VINEYARDS
12700 State Route 1, Point Reyes
Station. (415.663.1011)
POINT BONITA LIGHTHOUSE
Historic lighthouse still in operation. The half-mile
trail to the lighthouse is steep in places; wear sturdy
shoes. Daytime and after-dark walks are offered; call for
dates and times. Open every SAT. & SUN., 12:30 PM -
3:30 PM. End of Field Rd., Marin Headlands. (415.331.1540).
POINT REYES FARMER'S MARKET
(Toby's Food Barn) 11250 State, Route 1, Point Reyes
Station. (415.663.9667)
SHAKESPEARE AT THE BEACH
Opens May 31. "Much ado about Nothing". FRI
& SAT, 7PM; SUN 6PM; 2PM matinee on June 13. Playing
through July 13. 15 Calle del Mar, Stinson Beach. (415.868.9500).
WILDCARE
Visit native birds and animals at this wildlife hospital
and nature education center. Nature classes, family walks
and field trips with Terwilliger Nature Guides available
by reservation. Open daily, 9 AM - 5 PM Albert Park Ln.,
San Rafael. (415.453.1000).
WILLIAM LESTER GALLERY
11101 State, Route 1, Point Reyes Station. (415.663.9365)•
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How's
the weather? Autumn
is clear and warm. When the gray whales run off our coast
December through February (you can see them from the Lighthouse),
it's bright and clear between rainstorms. On spring days,
you'll often spy a whale off the wildflower-covered hills
of Tomales Point or Chimney Rock. In summer, plan to swim
in Tomales Bay. And there's almost no day of the year when
you can't enjoy a hike - even if it's raining. The pleasures
of coming home wet and chilly to a warm fire and a good
book at Ten Inverness Way make rain look downright attractive.
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LOCAL
RESTAURANTS
Café Reyes
11101 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station
415.663.9493
Southwest
Inexpensive
Sunday - Saturday
Marin Sun Farms Eatery
State Route 1 & Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
415.663.8997
Fresh local organic food
Inexpensive to Moderate
Call for Hours
Pine Cone Diner (The)
60 Fourth Street, Point Reyes Station
415.663.1536
Vegan to burgers
Inexpensive to moderate
Wednesday – Saturday
The Olema Farmhouse
10005 State Route 1
Olema
415.663.1264
Cuisine that caters to every palate
Moderate
Olema Inn
State Route 1 @ Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Olema
415.663.9559
Continental with a California twist
Moderate to expensive
Closed Tuesday
Priscilla’s
12781 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness
415.669.1244
Soup, Salad, Pizza, Pasta
Inexpensive
Closed Tuesday
Rancho Nicasio
On the Town Square, Nicasio
415.662.2219
Steakhouse
Moderate
Sunday - Saturday
Station House Café (The)
11180 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station
415.663.1515
Bistro dining, vegan to beef entrees
Moderate
Closed Wednesday
Stellina
415.663.9988
11285 Highway One
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
Northern Italian influence incorporating local Marin food products
Moderate
Thepmonggon Thai on the Bay
415.669.1114
12938 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Inverness, CA 94937
Exclusively Thai Menu; Tomales Bay oysters available
Inexpensive to Moderate
Tony’s Seafood
18863 State Route 1, Marshall
415.663.1107
Local Seafood
Inexpensive to Moderate
Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Vladimir’s Czech Restaurant
12785 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness
415.669.1021
Eastern European
Moderate
Closed Monday
LOCAL SHOPPING
Bellwether
12783 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness
415.669.1540
Cabaline Saddle Shop & Country Emporium
11313 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station
415.663.8303
Epicenter
9960 State Route 1, Olema
415.663.1239
Flower Power
11275 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station
415.663.8221
Gallery Route One
11101 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station
415.663.1347
Into the Blue
11101 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station
415.663.1147
Marty Knapp Photography
11800 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station
415.663.8670
Point Reyes Books
11315 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station
415.663.1542
Shaker Shops West
5 Inverness Way, Inverness
415.669.7256
Toby’s Feed Barn
11250 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station
415.663.1223
Tomales Bay Foods
(home of the Cowgirl Creamery)
80 Fourth Street, Point Reyes Station
415.663.9335
Vita Collage
9940 State Route 1, Olema
415.663.1160
Zuma
11265 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station
415.663.1748 |
