Bolinas

The locals are infamous for removing road signs pointing the way into town from nearby California State Highway 1, so finding the town may be tricky. Filling your tank before making the trip is advised.
If you'd prefer to take the bus, Marin Transit's West Marin Stagecoach route 61 offers somewhat inconvenient service from Marin City, where you can make connections from San Rafael and other parts of the Bay Area (but driving is sure to be a more convenient option).

• Bolinas Museum

  phone: +1 415 868-0330
  address: 48 Wharf Road

• The beach – it's hard to miss it.
• Go tidepooling: at low tide, you can see all sorts of plants and creatures in the tidepools. Watch out for slippery rocks, though, and be careful not to disturb the animals.

• Coast Cafe

  phone: +1 415 868-2298
  address: 46 Wharf Road

• Smiley's Saloon & Hotel

  phone: +1 415 868-1311
  address: 41 Wharf Road