A SMALL CIRCLE OF WEST MARIN FRIENDS
Our Partners
Exploring Point Reyes and Tomales Bay is as much about community as it is about the water. We've teamed up with a handful of local partners we truly love — places built on sustainability, quality, and a deep affection for this coast — to help you turn a paddle into a proper getaway.
Where to Stay
Rest close to the water
Tomales Bay · East Shore
Straus Home Ranch
A beautifully restored 1864 farmhouse on 160+ acres of protected pasture — perfect for farm stays, intimate weddings, and retreats. A warm West Marin base for a day on the water.
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Marshall · Tomales Bay
Lodge at Marconi
Perched above Tomales Bay on 62 acres of historic parkland, Lodge at Marconi blends modern comfort with coastal quiet — trails, treetops, and sweeping bay views out every window.
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Olema · Point Reyes
Olema House
A serene escape at the edge of Point Reyes National Seashore — stylish rooms, sweeping views, and warm hospitality just steps from Olema Creek.
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Marshall · Tomales Bay
Nick's Cove
A coastal sanctuary of bayside cottages, a casual eatery, and a legendary boathouse bar. A favorite for a night — or a few — right on the water.
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Point Reyes National Seashore
Limantour Lodge
The only lodging inside Point Reyes National Seashore. A mix of dorm-style and private rooms, shared kitchens, and quiet evenings under a wide, wide sky.
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San Rafael · South Marin
Marin Lodge
Family owned and operated for over 60 years — warm hospitality and comfortable rooms at an affordable price, close to the rest of the Bay Area.
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Taste the coast
Inverness Park
Inverness Park Market
A cozy neighborhood market and deli serving house-made sandwiches, local provisions, and warm hospitality — perfect for grabbing picnic supplies before a paddle.
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Point Reyes Station
Palace Market
A beloved local grocery and butcher stocking fresh produce, artisan goods, and everything you need for a beachside feast or post-tour dinner.
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Point Reyes Station
Bar Auklet
An intimate wine and small-plates bar celebrating West Marin producers. A refined, relaxed spot to unwind after a day on the bay.
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Point Reyes Station
Station House
A historic gathering place for seasonal California cooking, local seafood, and craft cocktails in the heart of Point Reyes Station.
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Point Reyes Station
Side Street Cafe
Casual, friendly cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and excellent coffee — a favorite stop for locals and visitors heading to the coast.
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Point Reyes Station
Cafe Reyes
Wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads, and a laid-back patio make this a go-to for families and groups fresh off the water.
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Where to Play
Beyond the paddle
Point Reyes Station
Old Western Saloon
Live music, a dance floor, and a crowd that keeps coming back — the classic night out on the Marin coast, not far from the bay.
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Marin
Smiley's
A casual neighborhood saloon pouring cold drinks alongside live music — an easy, unpretentious stop after a day on the water.
Learn moreWhere to Care
Care for the creatures
Nicasio
Rancho Compasión
Marin County's only farmed-animal sanctuary — a 501(c)(3) providing permanent homes for animals rescued from neglect, abuse, and exploitation. Their values align beautifully with ours.
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Sonoma
Charlie's Acres
A well-established nonprofit sanctuary caring for more than 150 rescued farmed animals, with lifelong care, public education, and guided visits — the strongest larger sanctuary nearby.
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Sebastopol
Goatlandia
A 36-acre refuge caring for goats, sheep, pigs, cows, chickens, and other rescued farmed animals — combining rescue, vegan education, tours, and community events.
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San Rafael
WildCare
A wildlife hospital rather than a lifelong sanctuary: WildCare rehabilitates injured and orphaned native wildlife for release, and carries a four-star Charity Navigator rating for financial accountability. They're who we call when we come across a sick or injured animal.
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Sausalito
The Marine Mammal Center
An internationally respected marine-mammal hospital focused on rescue, rehabilitation, release, research, and ocean conservation. Public visits are free with an advance reservation — and they're who we call for a sick or injured marine mammal.
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Novato
Marin Humane
Companion-animal rescue and adoption, humane education, veterinary and behavioral support, and community services across Marin. They help us so often with sick or injured animals.
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Mill Valley
Empathink
An empathy-education nonprofit teaching compassion the way we teach paddling — through practice. Their K–12 and college curricula, teacher trainings, and leadership programs build ethical awareness and conflict-resolution skills, with a training center and animal sanctuary in the works. Chuck Thiel, our founder, serves as Empathink's founding board chair.
Learn morePlan the whole weekend
Make a paddle into a getaway.
Pair any experience with a stay, a meal, or a slow morning on the coast. Reach out and we'll help you weave it together.
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