Marin, CA
Monday, July 30, 2012
If you decide to venture outside the city. Head over the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County.
·Just on the Marin side of the bridge is a turn out with a fantastic view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Follow the signs to Sausalito and have breakfast at either Fred's or The Lighthouse. Both are total dives, but you get to drive thru Sausalito and have a huge breakfast before you trek up to the wine area and start drinking. :)
If you have more time, Marin is a great place for a hiking, biking and scenic driving :
This is good place for a hike:
http://www.inn-california.com/Articles/hiking/tennessevalley.html
Sausalito is fun. You can take a ferry from either Fisherman's Wharf or the Ferry building. (I prefer the ferry building, less touristy). As a perk the Ferries all have good wine, and Bloody Mary's. :) Just wander around Sausalito. Poggio has yummy Italian, and try Le Garage Bistro for a fancy but delicious breakfast (never been there for anything else). Or try the very casual but good Sausalito Taco Shop.
Le Garage
85 Liberty Ship Way
Ste 109
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-5625
www.legaragebistrosausalito.com
If you have a car, hit the San Rafael farmers Market at the Civic Center on Sunday for a great farmers Market.
Drive to Mill Valley it is a cute small town. Then head up for a trip through the red wood trees in Muir Woods. Get out and hike, then drive down to Muir beach and stop into the Pelican Inn Irish Pub for some Guinness stew. When you pull out of the lot head left to Stinson Beach and have a nice drive. Be on the look out for Panoramic Hwy for a beautiful drive over mount Tamalpais back to Mill Valley and the 101.
Local Restaurants I like:
Picco:
320 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-0300
My Favorite in Marin (So far)
This restaurant has a great pizzeria next door. This is Italian Shared plate place. Mostly local produce. Has a full bar.
Piazza D'Angelo (there are MANY good restaurants in Mill Valley, you can stroll around near here and pick one. Cute little town in the redwoods)
22 Miller Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-388-2000
Loved the "La Burrata" and the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Comforts
335 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo
(415) 454-9840
Is really yummy for Bfast, not sure if they are open for dinner.
Lotus Cuisine of India
704 Fourth StreetSan Rafael (415) 456-5808www.lotusrestaurant.com
Had the buffet all you can eat 7$ lunch here. YUMMY
Hamilton Cafe Restaurant and Wine Bar
502 S Palm Dr
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 382-0155
This is in Novato.. It is casual, not to expensive and good. I was only there for lunch, the service was great...