Elise’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a remarkable market that was created with mounds of love.
They have an incredible deli and serve beer and wine as well.
Very neighborly!! And Walking distance from our apartment !!!
16 locals recommend
Andy's Local Market
75 Loch Lomond DrThis is a remarkable market that was created with mounds of love.
They have an incredible deli and serve beer and wine as well.
Very neighborly!! And Walking distance from our apartment !!!
Chonmage Ramen
1020 Court StreetExcellent ramen!!
Sightseeing
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Beach
This is much more accessible than Muir Woods as parking is easier and fewer people. It is however farther away than Muir Woods but worth it.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdThis is much more accessible than Muir Woods as parking is easier and fewer people. It is however farther away than Muir Woods but worth it.
Historical Places near us
This is a unique site where the Chinese fished for shrimp and is preserved and kept by The Friends of China Camp.
87 locals recommend
China Camp State Park
101 Peacock Gap TrailThis is a unique site where the Chinese fished for shrimp and is preserved and kept by The Friends of China Camp.
Wine country
Visit the city of Sonoma as well as the surrounding wineries.It is 40 minutes going north.
166 locals recommend
Sonoma
Visit the city of Sonoma as well as the surrounding wineries.It is 40 minutes going north.
Napa Valley
Neighborhoods
Mill Valley
This is a really cute town and very trendy shops.
San Rafael
Sausalito
Family owned and delicious!!
Chef owner who is a brilliant cook!
Bistro Viz
115 San Anselmo AvenueLovely outside patio!!
City advice
Getting around
The Smart Train goes from Santa Rosa to Larkspur Landing
We now have the Smart Train with a station in San Rafael. It goes up to Santa Rosa and now connects to the ferry for a ride into San Francisco.
Book before you go
Muir Woods
This gets booked up quite quickly.