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Beyond Marconi

Explore Marshall, Point Reyes Station, Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay

Marconi is fortunate to be surrounded by the best possible experiences–historically, culturally, and naturally. Behind us are thousands of acres of protected grasslands and in the foreground—Tomales Bay and the Point Reyes National Seashore. Incomparable beauty and majesty in any direction you choose to explore.

Bring comfortable hiking shoes, and always have layers–from a light raincoat or windbreaker (we are near the ocean) to heavier coats in colder months, binoculars for birding and other wildlife, sunscreen and headgear, and maybe a beach towel if you choose.

Whether you come solo or as part of a group, you will want to leave enough time to explore this wonderful corner of the world. Just down the road from Marconi you can enjoy fresh oysters, go kayaking, cycle, or hike miles of National Seashore. Close by are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world — wonders both botanically and geologically — as well as local culinary delights every foodie will enjoy.

Eat

Local dining guides for Marshall, Point Reyes Station, Inverness & Stinson/Bolinas

Bovine Bakery 
Open 7 days a week
11315 CA-1, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 415.663.9420
For lunch, the Bovine serves soup daily as well as pizza. 

Cafe Reyes 
94956 Point Reyes Station, CA
(415) 663-9493

FarmHouse 
10005 Coastal Highway 1, Olema, CA 94950
(415) 663-1264 

Fog’s Kitchen
12938 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, CA 94937 (415) 669-9696 

Hog Island Oyster
A great place on the bay for fresh and BBQ oysters and more. This is a popular spot and reservations are required.
20215 Shoreline Highway
Marshall CA 94940.
(415) 663-9218 

Marshall Store 
Another fun location to eat on the bay just down the hill from Marconi. Try the fish tacos, they are delicious! 19225 State Route 1, Marshall, CA 94940 (415) 663-1339 

Nick’s Cove 
Restaurant on the bay with a fun boat dock to hang out at and eat or drink a glass of wine, too.
23240 Highway 1, Marshall,CA 94940
(415) 663-1033 

Osteria Stellina 
Good Italian food with local, organic ingredients. 11285 Highway 1, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 663-9988 

Saltwater Oyster Depot and Wine Bar 
12781 Sir Francis Drake Inverness, CA 94937
(415) 669 1244 

Sir and Star at the Olema 
10000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Olema, CA 94950
(415) 663-1034 

Station House Cafe 
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar + garden patio dining. Live music Sunday evenings, no cover.
Closed Wednesdays
11180 CA-1, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 663-1515

Side Street Kitchen
Rotisserie chicken, slow cooked meats, sandwiches + salads. Vegetarian options, wine & beer. Dog-friendly patio dining.
60 4th St., Point Reyes Station
(415) 663-0303

Toby’s Coffee Bar 
11250 CA-1, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 663-1223 

Tomales Bay Oyster Co 
15479 Highway One Marshall, CA 94940
(415) 663-1243 

Food Tours + Wine & Cheese Tastings

West Marin Food & Farm Tours

Cowgirl Creamery
80 4th St, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956  
(415) 663-9335  

Pt. Reyes Vineyards 
12700 Shoreline Hwy, Pt. Reyes, CA  
(415) 663-1552 

Pt Reyes Farmstead Cheese
14700 Shoreline Hwy, Pt Reyes, CA  
(415) 663-8880 

Tomales Farmstead Creamery & Toluma Farms
Farm tours, cheese making classes and tastings
5488 Middle Road, Petaluma, CA   
(707) 878.2041 

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Hiking

Point Reyes National Seashore is a 71,028-acre park preserve located on the Point Reyes Peninsula in Marin County, California. As a national seashore, it is maintained by the US National Park Service as an important nature preserve. 

“Nature outdoes herself on the Pacific Coast’s only national seashore,” proclaimed President John F. Kennedy in 1962. Point Reyes’ 100 square miles of beaches and forests, meadows and marshes, windswept bluffs, and gentle coves drape the northwestern shoulder of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Try hiking (don’t miss the half-mile walk over the San Andreas Fault Zone); kayaking (paddle alongside locals on Tomales Bay); wildlife viewing (see protected tule elk); tide pooling (meander at Palomarin Beach); picnicking (head for Hearts Desire Beach); and camping (stop at panoramic, hike-in Sky Camp — 415/464-5100).

nps.gov/pore
ptreyes.org

Kayak Rentals

Kayaking early morning on Tomales Bay is a visual haven.  You will think someone dropped you into a postcard.

Blue Waters Kayaking

Pt. Reyes Outdoors

Stables

Five Brooks Stables

Cycle

Bike Rentals

Golf

Bodega Harbour Golf Links

Indian Valley Golf Club

San Geronimo Valley Golf Club

Stay

Nearby lodging

There are many wonderful places to stay in and around Marshall and Tomales Bay. Pick from these or stay at Marconi, depending on your personal preferences and availability.  But book early, all of us sell out in peak seasons.

Local B&B’s and Inns

Inn at Roundstone Farm
Bear Valley Cottage
Abalone Inn 
Apple Garden Cottage 
Point Reyes Station Inn

Houses for Rent

Two Houses on the Bay
Mermaid’s House 
Tranquility on the Bay 
Coal & Feed

Hostels

Pt Reyes Hostel 

Event Venues

Tomales Towne Hall
Historic gathering place in rural West Marin

Station House Cafe
Catered parties and events in their private dining room and garden patio

 

Other Local Resources

Point Reyes Insider
Website with local event calendar, dining guides and more.

Commonweal Gardens/Regenerative Design  
Great place to learn about sustainability while enjoying the Pt. Reyes area. Check out their calendar of programs.

West Marin Chamber of Commerce

Walker Creek Music Camp 

Yoga Toes Studio 

Iosis Natural Beauty Parlour

Christina Carr, CMT   Massage

Henna Dreams 

Cypress Grove
(Audubon Canyon Ranch) 

Contact

415.663.9020
415.663.1731 (fax)

reservations@marconiconference.org

18500 State Highway One
Marshall, CA 94940

Mail: PO Box 789
Marshall, CA 94940

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