Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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
(
www.thebovinebakery.com
; 11315 Hwy 1; pastry $3; 6:30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm Sat & Sun)
Don't leave town without sampling something buttery from possibly the best bakery in
Marin. A sweet bear-claw pastry and an organic coffee are a good way to kick off your
morning.
Tomales Bay Foods & Cowgirl Creamery
DELI, MARKET