Mount Tamalpais State Park

Sophisticated spot at Cavallo Point lodge featuring Californian small plates & seasonal cocktails.

"Stemple Creek Ranch is a 4th generation family owned and operated ranch in Marin County, California. We raise organic grass-fed and finished beef and lamb on pastureland just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. Stemple Creek Ranch is now available for farm to table parties, weddings, and corporate events of all sizes. It is the perfect location to share the bounty of West Marin with your guests. Just five miles from the Pacific Coast, Stemple Creek Ranch is a serene landscape of fields stretching as far as the eye can see. We have many beautiful ceremony sites on our property including a hilltop stand of Eucalyptus, a towering redwood tree, and our beloved red barn. Our classic style barn has rustic charm and an air of country elegance."

Scenic cape comprising a 71,028-acre shore preserve, plus an 1870 lighthouse & wildlife sightings.

Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak.

Historic active lighthouse reached by a half-mile trail offers visitor access & scenic ocean views.

Nestled by the water, this chill spot offers fresh BBQ oysters and seafood with stunning views, ideal for a relaxed meal on the outdoor patio.

Swimming, horseback riding & picnicking draw visitors to this large beach backed by dunes & cliffs.

Long, slender 15-mile inlet hugging the coastline dotted with oyster shacks, wildlife & hiking.

Secluded stretch of black sand, accessed by a steep trail of steps from the clifftop above.

Airy accommodations in a woodsy hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus farm-to-table dining. Set between the Shoreline Highway and Olema Creek, this woodsy, clapboard-style hotel is a 15-minute walk from Point Reyes National Seashore, and 14 miles from Tomales Bay. Airy, TV-free rooms and suites (some with patios or balconies) feature heated floors, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Some suites are bi-level, while 1-bedroom cottages add kitchens, creek views and pull-out sofas. Distinct features in some quarters include vaulted ceilings, living rooms and private hot tubs. Continental breakfast and parking are free. There’s also a farm-to-table restaurant/bar dating to 1865, a deli and a game room with a pool table, plus a garden.