Guidebook for Marshall
Sightseeing
Blue Waters Kayaking-Marshall
19225 Shoreline HwyThe church is located directly next to the Bodega schoolhouse, which was the setting for the schoolhouse scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film, The Birds. The church was also seen in the film
St. Teresa of Avila Church
17242 Bodega Hwy The church is located directly next to the Bodega schoolhouse, which was the setting for the schoolhouse scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film, The Birds. The church was also seen in the film
Parks & Nature
Point Reyes National Seashore
Gorgeous beaches and hiking
Marconi Conference Center
18500 California 1Easy hikes on public trails just across the highway from the house!
Very nice and easy hike or walk, just minutes away careful- the sign and trailhead parking is set back and easy to miss!
10 locals recommend
Millerton Point
15475 CA-1Very nice and easy hike or walk, just minutes away careful- the sign and trailhead parking is set back and easy to miss!
Tomales Bay is a wetland of international significance that supports a diversity of habitats, including eelgrass beds, intertidal sand and mud flats, and salt and freshwater marshes. The bay is especially important to approximately 20,000 wintering shorebird, seabirds, and waterbirds. The waters of Tomales Bay are also important to many fish species; including salmon, eel, sturgeon, halibut, endangered Coho Salmon, and the commercially important Pacific Herring that rely on its creeks and extensive eelgrass beds to spawn. The bay also supports a resident harbor seal breeding population.
34 locals recommend
Tomales Bay
Tomales Bay is a wetland of international significance that supports a diversity of habitats, including eelgrass beds, intertidal sand and mud flats, and salt and freshwater marshes. The bay is especially important to approximately 20,000 wintering shorebird, seabirds, and waterbirds. The waters of Tomales Bay are also important to many fish species; including salmon, eel, sturgeon, halibut, endangered Coho Salmon, and the commercially important Pacific Herring that rely on its creeks and extensive eelgrass beds to spawn. The bay also supports a resident harbor seal breeding population.
The house is located on Tomales Bay across the Bay from Marshall near Inverness
24 locals recommend
Heart's Desire Beach
The house is located on Tomales Bay across the Bay from Marshall near Inverness
Right on Tomales Bay, Shell Beach is one of those secluded spots of quiet you don't want to yelp about, but because I love and care about you so much, here I am telling you about it.
Talk about a local spot -- the place makes Point Reyes seem like a thriving metropolis -- you can almost miss the road signs leading to it (the sign for Camino del Mar is in fact obstructed from one direction). But once you find the place and park, a short walking trail leads you into a very secluded stretch of beach, overlooking a gorgeous view of the water.
Bring a picnic, swim, explore a bit, but mostly just relax.
53 locals recommend
Shell Beach
Right on Tomales Bay, Shell Beach is one of those secluded spots of quiet you don't want to yelp about, but because I love and care about you so much, here I am telling you about it.
Talk about a local spot -- the place makes Point Reyes seem like a thriving metropolis -- you can almost miss the road signs leading to it (the sign for Camino del Mar is in fact obstructed from one direction). But once you find the place and park, a short walking trail leads you into a very secluded stretch of beach, overlooking a gorgeous view of the water.
Bring a picnic, swim, explore a bit, but mostly just relax.
Amazing and beautiful- wear comfoprtable shoes!
You walk 308 steps down to the lighthouse, and then 308 steps back up! Thank goodness for the incredible views & the rest stops! Once you reach the lighthouse, you can go inside, read the history and walk on the platform and enjoy the gorgeous view. It's a photographer's dream!
Make sure to dress warm if you visit during winter time.
46 locals recommend
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Amazing and beautiful- wear comfoprtable shoes!
You walk 308 steps down to the lighthouse, and then 308 steps back up! Thank goodness for the incredible views & the rest stops! Once you reach the lighthouse, you can go inside, read the history and walk on the platform and enjoy the gorgeous view. It's a photographer's dream!
Make sure to dress warm if you visit during winter time.
Everything Else
Great restaurants, shopping, even a hardware store and some taverns.
157 locals recommend
Point Reyes Station
Great restaurants, shopping, even a hardware store and some taverns.
Food Scene
The Boat Oyster Bar.
The Boat Oyster Bar is our outdoor cafe at Hog Island Oyster Farm. At ‘The Boat’ we serve raw and BBQ oysters, local breads, cheeses, libations and house made seasonal fare at informal, communal tables alongside the bay.
118 locals recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co
20215 Shoreline HwyThe Boat Oyster Bar.
The Boat Oyster Bar is our outdoor cafe at Hog Island Oyster Farm. At ‘The Boat’ we serve raw and BBQ oysters, local breads, cheeses, libations and house made seasonal fare at informal, communal tables alongside the bay.
Nick's Cove is an historic restaurant located on the gorgeous shores of Tomales Bay, offers local, fresh and sustainable food that is tasteful and simply prepared. The wine list also features treasures from local wine-makers as well as wines both organic and conventional from New Zealand, France and Spain.
103 locals recommend
Nick's Cove
23240 CA-1Nick's Cove is an historic restaurant located on the gorgeous shores of Tomales Bay, offers local, fresh and sustainable food that is tasteful and simply prepared. The wine list also features treasures from local wine-makers as well as wines both organic and conventional from New Zealand, France and Spain.
Tony's Seafood Restaurant
18863 Shoreline HwyJust mInutes from the house- newly renovated!
This is a great bakery. The earlier you come, the more choices. The spot for bicyclists to stop, after coming up from San Francisco. The go-to spot for locals. Great pies, cookies, morning roll, bear's claw. Pizza slices available. Good coffee and gluten free options!.
43 locals recommend
Bovine Bakery
11315 CA-1This is a great bakery. The earlier you come, the more choices. The spot for bicyclists to stop, after coming up from San Francisco. The go-to spot for locals. Great pies, cookies, morning roll, bear's claw. Pizza slices available. Good coffee and gluten free options!.
Cowgirl Creamery
80 4th St
Great place to stop to pick up sandwiches before hiking
There is no way to beat the fresh oysters eaten outside at the picnic tables facing Tomales Bay. The Marshall Store is run by locals and seems to serve as a community center as well as a great place to eat. The sandwiches are on local bread and provide options for those not into shellfish.
67 locals recommend
The Marshall Store
19225 CA-1There is no way to beat the fresh oysters eaten outside at the picnic tables facing Tomales Bay. The Marshall Store is run by locals and seems to serve as a community center as well as a great place to eat. The sandwiches are on local bread and provide options for those not into shellfish.
The Marshall Store
19225 CA-1Great oysters and outside seating!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great old time saloon
with live music on some nights and draft beer,rustic bar with a small dance floor, beat up old stools at the bar counter, pool tables in back
8 locals recommend
Old Western Saloon
11201 CA-1Great old time saloon
with live music on some nights and draft beer,rustic bar with a small dance floor, beat up old stools at the bar counter, pool tables in back