Guidebook for San Anselmo
Food Scene
Great local pizza and 40+ beer taps. Run by a wonderful local family we have known for 15 years.
12 locals recommend
Creekside Pizza & Taproom
638 San Anselmo AveGreat local pizza and 40+ beer taps. Run by a wonderful local family we have known for 15 years.
Incredible home made breads and pastries, great egg dishes for breakfast or brunch and excellent salads and innovative sandwiches for lunch. Lots of outside seating.
60 locals recommend
M.H.Bread and Butter
101 San Anselmo AveIncredible home made breads and pastries, great egg dishes for breakfast or brunch and excellent salads and innovative sandwiches for lunch. Lots of outside seating.
Marche is our favorite restaurant in Marin. In business almost 20 years and have offered farm to table ingredients since day one. French inspired California cuisine with a remarkable wine list with California and old-world wines.
11 locals recommend
MARCHE AUX FLEURS
23 Ross CommonMarche is our favorite restaurant in Marin. In business almost 20 years and have offered farm to table ingredients since day one. French inspired California cuisine with a remarkable wine list with California and old-world wines.
Marinitas
218 Sir Francis Drake BlvdDelicious tacos (and more!) and world-class Margaritas!
Best authentic Mexican cuisine in town. Eat in or take out, food is always great and service is always fast. Very good value for the dollar.
13 locals recommend
Taqueria Mi Pueblo
208 Sir Francis Drake BlvdBest authentic Mexican cuisine in town. Eat in or take out, food is always great and service is always fast. Very good value for the dollar.
Essentials
Gourmet food at Safeway prices. Great value. Closest store (and walking distance) from 274 Oak Ave.
19 locals recommend
Safeway Community Markets
100 Center BlvdGourmet food at Safeway prices. Great value. Closest store (and walking distance) from 274 Oak Ave.
A local Marin grocery store. This is where the San Anselmo locals shop.
31 locals recommend
United Markets
515 3rd StA local Marin grocery store. This is where the San Anselmo locals shop.
Getting Around
Most beautiful way to get to SF is by Ferry. On weekdays parking fills up by 8:00 am so take an Uber or bus to terminal M-F. On weekends, parking is easy and it's free.
52 locals recommend
Larkspur Ferry Terminal station
101 E Sir Francis Drake BlvdMost beautiful way to get to SF is by Ferry. On weekdays parking fills up by 8:00 am so take an Uber or bus to terminal M-F. On weekends, parking is easy and it's free.
Shopping
Locally owned liquor store has best CA wine selection in town. Lots of French and Italian labels too. Large refrigerator case with beer and non-alchoholic choices and chilled wines.
Ludwig's Liquor & Smoke Shop
431 San Anselmo AveLocally owned liquor store has best CA wine selection in town. Lots of French and Italian labels too. Large refrigerator case with beer and non-alchoholic choices and chilled wines.
Arts & Culture
Our favorite museum in SF. Check it out. Closed Wednesdays.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StOur favorite museum in SF. Check it out. Closed Wednesdays.
Parks & Nature
Limantour Beach
Our favorite beach in Marin County. Just lovely.
One of our favorite hiking trails, and good for bikes too. If you're feeling up to it, hike from ranger station to the beach and back. About 10 miles round trip.
24 locals recommend
Bear Valley Visitor Center
1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access RoadOne of our favorite hiking trails, and good for bikes too. If you're feeling up to it, hike from ranger station to the beach and back. About 10 miles round trip.
Our local park in next door Ross offers access to dozens of trailheads, both hiking and bike routes. The parking lot is small and you may have to wait in line for a space. If there's a line up of waiting cars be patient, it doesn't take too long for a space to open up. To avoid the wait altogether, we often have our daughter drop us off at the park and we hike home from there. The park is about a 5 minute drive from 274 Oak.
14 locals recommend
Natalie Coffin Greene Park
Our local park in next door Ross offers access to dozens of trailheads, both hiking and bike routes. The parking lot is small and you may have to wait in line for a space. If there's a line up of waiting cars be patient, it doesn't take too long for a space to open up. To avoid the wait altogether, we often have our daughter drop us off at the park and we hike home from there. The park is about a 5 minute drive from 274 Oak.