Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
About a 15-minute drive inland from Olema, at the geographic center of Marin County,
is Nicasio, a tiny town with a low-key rural flavor. In the town center, its music venue,
Rancho Nicasio
( 415-662-2219;
www.ranchonicasio.com
; 1 Old Rancheria Rd; 11:30am-3pm
& 5-9pm Mon-Thu, to 10pm Fri, 11am-3pm & 5-10pm Sat, to 9pm Sun)
, is a rustic saloon that regu-
larly attracts local and national blues, rock and country performers.
Getting There & Away
runs daily to Olema and Samuel P Taylor State Park from the San Rafael Transit Center
($2).
Nicasio is located at the west end of Lucas Valley Rd, 10 miles from Hwy 101.
Point Reyes Station
Though the railroad stopped coming through in 1933 and the town is small, Point Reyes
Station is nevertheless the hub of west Marin. Dominated by dairies and ranches, the re-
gion was invaded by artists in the 1960s. Today it's an interesting blend of art galleries and
tourist shops. The town has a rowdy saloon and the occasional smell of cattle on the after-
noon breeze.
Sleeping & Eating
Cute little cottages, cabins and B&Bs are plentiful in and around Point Reyes. The
West
ings, as does the
Point Reyes Lodging Association
(
415-663-1872, 800-539-1872;
www.ptreyes.com
)
.
Windsong Cottage Guest Yurt
YURT
( 415-663-9695;
www.windsongcottage.com
;
25 McDonald Ln; d yurt $185-210; )
A wood-burning stove, private outdoor hot tub, comfy king bed and kitchen stocked with
breakfast supplies make this round sky-lighted abode a cozy slice of heaven.
Bovine Bakery
BAKERY
