Tomales Bay Resort

Marin County


Bayside marina motel with 36 rooms and a pool (unheated). When rates drop – Sunday through Thursday and in the winter from $150 – it’s one of the best bargains around.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Marin County attractions

1. Tomales Bay State Park

1.7 MILES

Past the town of Inverness, Pierce Point Rd splits off to the right from Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Drive along it to find this small park, which has…

2. Heart's Desire Beach

2.43 MILES

A tiny sheltered beach overlooking Tomales Bay. The water is warmer here and the waters more calm, making it perfect for families with small children.

3. Heidrun Meadery

3.73 MILES

Heading north out of town, stop at this roadside farm for pours of sparkling mead, made from aromatic small-batch honey in the style of French champagne.

4. Abbotts Lagoon

5.24 MILES

It's a beautiful 1.5-mile hike between two lagoons and over sand dunes to this beachy bird haven. Make sure your visit is especially gentle during the…

5. Limantour Beach

5.78 MILES

At this often-windy long white spit of sand, you can expect to see harbor seals bobbing in the surf, gray whales with their calves (in spring) and a bevy…

6. Drakes Beach

7.72 MILES

Drakes Beach feels wild and remote even on its busiest days. Backed by white sandstone cliffs and slightly sheltered, it can be sunny here even when it's…

7. Samuel P Taylor State Park

9.39 MILES

Just west of Lagunitas, this small park has stands of tall redwood trees for picnicking beneath or hiking around. The wheelchair-accessible, 1.5-mile…

8. Point Reyes National Seashore

10.63 MILES

Point Reyes National Seashore protects 100 square miles of pristine ocean beaches and coastal wilderness and has excellent hiking and camping…