Ever heard of the tiny beach town of Bolinas? If you’re like most NorCal folks, you probably haven’t. That’s because it’s small in size, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in awesome things to do. Here are six places in this laid-back, quaint little beach town north of San Francisco you absolutely must check out when you visit.
- Bolinas Beach
Mike Linksvayer/Flickr This laid-back beach won’t be as crowded as the more famous NorCal beaches, but it’s just as cold. Build sand castles here with your kids, or go for a jog in the sand.
- Bolinas Museum
fresh888/Flickr This uniquely local museum is a five-gallery site that showcases the work of local artists. The art tends to reflect the spirit of Marin County and the laid-back vibe of Bolinas. Check it out at 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas, CA 94924.
- Big Dog Surf Camp
Jeff Hamaoui/Flickr Want to learn how to surf in a laid-back environment without swarms of people around? The Big Dog Surf Camp is the way to go. Schedule a lesson here.
- Coast Cafe
Hansel B./Yelp Can you imagine a town with only one sit-down restaurant? That’s Bolinas. You can bet the food is stupendous. Find it at 46 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, CA 94924.
- Audubon Canyon Ranch
phoca2004/Flickr This one-of-a-kind preserve protects colonies of great egrets and great blue herons. Take a hike to the viewing station, and you’ll feel completely secluded from city life as you watch the birds soar above the trees.
- Smiley’s Saloon and Hotel
James Gaither/Flickr This saloon and hotel have been open since 1851, and even after all these years, it’s still a favorite hangout spot among locals. Come see why for yourself at 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas, CA 94924.
Have you been to Bolinas? What was your favorite part about this easygoing beach town?
Mike Linksvayer/Flickr
This laid-back beach won’t be as crowded as the more famous NorCal beaches, but it’s just as cold. Build sand castles here with your kids, or go for a jog in the sand.
fresh888/Flickr
This uniquely local museum is a five-gallery site that showcases the work of local artists. The art tends to reflect the spirit of Marin County and the laid-back vibe of Bolinas. Check it out at 48 Wharf Road, Bolinas, CA 94924.
Jeff Hamaoui/Flickr
Want to learn how to surf in a laid-back environment without swarms of people around? The Big Dog Surf Camp is the way to go. Schedule a lesson here.
Hansel B./Yelp
Can you imagine a town with only one sit-down restaurant? That’s Bolinas. You can bet the food is stupendous. Find it at 46 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, CA 94924.
phoca2004/Flickr
This one-of-a-kind preserve protects colonies of great egrets and great blue herons. Take a hike to the viewing station, and you’ll feel completely secluded from city life as you watch the birds soar above the trees.
James Gaither/Flickr
This saloon and hotel have been open since 1851, and even after all these years, it’s still a favorite hangout spot among locals. Come see why for yourself at 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas, CA 94924.
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