Best of Marin — Marin County Directory, Restaurants & Local Guide

Best of Marin is your guide to discovering Marin County — from restaurants and local businesses to events, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems, all thoughtfully organized in one place.

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Food & Drink

4.6

Sol Food

903 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael

(415) 451-4765

Authentic Puerto Rican cooking and legendary house sauces make Sol Food a Marin staple in San Rafael and Mill Valley.

#Puerto Rican#Comfort Food#San Rafael#Lincoln Ave

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Food & Drink

4.4

Cafe Reyes

11101 CA-1, Point Reyes Station

(415) 663-9493

Wood-fired pizza, fresh oysters, and a cozy West Marin atmosphere make Cafe Reyes a favorite stop in Point Reyes Station.

#Cafe#Point Reyes Station#CA-1#Dining

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Food & Drink

4.7

Madcap

198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo

(415) 453-9898

Michelin-starred California-Japanese tasting menus make Madcap a special-occasion destination in San Anselmo.

#Fine Dining#San Anselmo#Sir Francis Drake#Wine

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Hotels

4.3

Motel Inverness

12718 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness

(415) 236-1967

Boutique Tomales Bay lodging near Point Reyes makes Motel Inverness an Inverness base camp for seashore trips.

#Lodging#Inverness#Point Reyes#Coastal

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Coffee

4.9

Proof Lab Surf Shop

244 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley

(415) 380-8900

Surf gear, an indoor skate park, and coffee make Proof Lab a Tam Junction hub in Mill Valley.

#Surf#Skate#Outdoor#Mill Valley

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Arts

4.7

Bay Model Visitor Center

2100 Bridgeway Blvd, Sausalito

(415) 332-3871

A free hydraulic Bay-Delta exhibit and hands-on education make the Bay Model a Sausalito learning stop.

#Museum#Sausalito#Family#Education

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Arts

4.7

Fine Art by S.Skower

West Marin

Coastal and landscape fine-art prints capture West Marin's scenery from Fine Art by S.Skower.

#Photography#Portraits#Events#Marin

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Food & Drink

4.4

King of the Roll

552 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur

(415) 924-1900

Fresh sushi, generous portions, and a historic Larkspur setting make King of the Roll a Marin favorite.

#Sushi#Larkspur#Magnolia Ave#Dinner

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Boutiques

Alan Giovannetti Designs

West Marin

Sculptural fine jewelry and wearable art from a West Marin creative studio built up one careful drop of wax at a time

#Jewelry#Handcrafted#Luxury#Marin

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Food & Drink

4.3

The Coast Cafe

46 Wharf Rd, Bolinas

(415) 868-2298

Seasonal coastal cooking and a relaxed Bolinas vibe make The Coast Cafe a West Marin favorite for lunch and dinner.

#Cafe#West Marin#Bolinas#Coastal

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Nightlife

4.5

Barrel House Tavern

660 Bridgeway, Sausalito

(415) 729-9593

Bay views, seafood, and cocktails in a historic ferry building make Barrel House Tavern a Sausalito waterfront favorite.

#Sausalito#Tavern#Waterfront#Bridgeway

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Food & Drink

4.6

Cafe Lotus

1912 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax

(415) 457-7836

Organic Indian dishes, vegan options, and a mellow Fairfax vibe make Cafe Lotus a local favorite.

#Indian#Organic#Fairfax#Patio

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Food & Drink

4.6

Insalata's

120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo

(415) 457-7700

Bib Gourmand Mediterranean plates, wine, and candlelit dining make Insalata's a San Anselmo classic.

#Mediterranean#San Anselmo#Sir Francis Drake#Dining

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Food & Drink

4.6

Pig In A Pickle BBQ

341 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera

(415) 891-3265

Bib Gourmand slow-smoked BBQ and tangy Carolina sauces make Pig in a Pickle a Corte Madera favorite.

#BBQ#Corte Madera#Town Center#Smoked Meats

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Food & Drink

4.3

The Lodge at Tiburon

1651 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon

(800) 762-7770

Waterfront rooms, a pool, and Tiburon Tavern dining make The Lodge at Tiburon a Marin Bay stay.

#Tiburon#Hotel#Lodging#Waterfront

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Food & Drink

4.6

Nick's Cove

23240 CA-1, Marshall

(415) 663-1033

Waterfront dining, oysters, and cottage lodging on Tomales Bay make Nick's Cove a Marshall destination for coastal getaways.

#Seafood#Marshall#Tomales Bay#Lodging

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Food & Drink

4.7

Nothing Bundt Cakes

47 Tamal Vista Blvd, Suite G, Corte Madera

(415) 924-2500

Bundt Cakes, Bundtlets, and Bundtinis at Tamal Vista — pickup, delivery, and catering near Marin Country Mart in Corte Madera.

#Bakery#Corte Madera#Cakes#Desserts#Catering

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Coffee

4.6

Equator Coffees

2 Miller Ave, Mill Valley

(415) 209-3733

Marin-born specialty coffee with five local cafés from Mill Valley to San Rafael — flagship downtown, Proof Lab, Sausalito waterfront, Larkspur, and the HQ roastery.

#Coffee#Mill Valley#Sausalito#Larkspur#San Rafael#Specialty Coffee#Café

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