Guidebook for San Anselmo

Amy And Edgar
Amy And Edgar
Guidebook for San Anselmo

Food Scene

Especially lovely outdoor dining in the Redhill Shopping Center http://www.farmburger.net/#one
11 locals recommend
Farm Burger Marin
882 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
11 locals recommend
Especially lovely outdoor dining in the Redhill Shopping Center http://www.farmburger.net/#one
Great Mexican and Latin American Dishes. Quiet dining with cozy, romantic decor--love this place--def one of my faves! http://marinitas.net/
44 locals recommend
Marinitas
218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
44 locals recommend
Great Mexican and Latin American Dishes. Quiet dining with cozy, romantic decor--love this place--def one of my faves! http://marinitas.net/
Fabulous place for casual dining in The Redhill Shopping Center. Designer pizzas cooked in wood ovens are the best in the area with a focus on Neopllitan cuisine. http://pizzalina.com/
17 locals recommend
Pizzalina
914 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
17 locals recommend
Fabulous place for casual dining in The Redhill Shopping Center. Designer pizzas cooked in wood ovens are the best in the area with a focus on Neopllitan cuisine. http://pizzalina.com/
This is simply the best restaurant in The Bay Area with a line longer than something you'd find at Studio 54 in the 70s! The Puerto Rican Cuisine here is simply the best of the best!!! The good news is, you can order this fabulous food in and have it delivered if you don't feel like waiting in line. https://www.solfoodrestaurant.com/menu
226 locals recommend
Sol Food
903 Lincoln Ave
226 locals recommend
This is simply the best restaurant in The Bay Area with a line longer than something you'd find at Studio 54 in the 70s! The Puerto Rican Cuisine here is simply the best of the best!!! The good news is, you can order this fabulous food in and have it delivered if you don't feel like waiting in line. https://www.solfoodrestaurant.com/menu
Love those Northern Italian dishes? Try this wonerful place in downtown Fairfax. Their incredible menu is online and you can also arrange take out. Wine list is definitely one of our faves http://www.fradelizios.com/
29 locals recommend
Fradelizio's Ristorante
35 Broadway
29 locals recommend
Love those Northern Italian dishes? Try this wonerful place in downtown Fairfax. Their incredible menu is online and you can also arrange take out. Wine list is definitely one of our faves http://www.fradelizios.com/
Feel like having a pizza delivered? Call Red Boy--delicious! You can also dine there. Menu online 415.453.3138
Red Boy Pizza - Fairfax
2404 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Feel like having a pizza delivered? Call Red Boy--delicious! You can also dine there. Menu online 415.453.3138
I'd call this the best take out in Marin and definitely in San Anselmo. Also a restaurant with indoor as well as outdoor dining. Open for Breakfast and brunch. Wonderful baked goodies make this the ideal stop for breakfast and brunch. 5 stars! 415.454.9840 http://comfortscafe.com/
53 locals recommend
Comforts
335 San Anselmo Ave
53 locals recommend
I'd call this the best take out in Marin and definitely in San Anselmo. Also a restaurant with indoor as well as outdoor dining. Open for Breakfast and brunch. Wonderful baked goodies make this the ideal stop for breakfast and brunch. 5 stars! 415.454.9840 http://comfortscafe.com/
Love sushi and Japanese food? Try this cozy place in San Anselmo--a little high priced but great for a special night out. Locals love this place 415.459.6969
12 locals recommend
Sushi 69
69 Center Blvd
12 locals recommend
Love sushi and Japanese food? Try this cozy place in San Anselmo--a little high priced but great for a special night out. Locals love this place 415.459.6969
If you're into Thai Cuisine this is one of the best places around for it. An amazing dining experience!
Auryn Thai Cuisine
810 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
If you're into Thai Cuisine this is one of the best places around for it. An amazing dining experience!
Love Thai cuisine? This place is now called Baan Thai Cuisine and you can get some of the best here!
Orchid Thai Restaurant
726 San Anselmo Ave
Love Thai cuisine? This place is now called Baan Thai Cuisine and you can get some of the best here!
Great stop for a fanciful array of high quality, non-greasy Mexican food. Handy for take out options too. Highly recommended little spot in the nearby Redhill Shopping Center
6 locals recommend
High Tech Burrito
800 Redwood Hwy
6 locals recommend
Great stop for a fanciful array of high quality, non-greasy Mexican food. Handy for take out options too. Highly recommended little spot in the nearby Redhill Shopping Center
Great traditional Chinese faves take out shop in The Red Hill Shopping Center
Hot Wok Chinese Food
898 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Great traditional Chinese faves take out shop in The Red Hill Shopping Center
A Marin/San Rafael 60-plus year landmark famous for Italian-American cuisine. Best red wine list around. Their Spinach omelette is a Matin institution.
San Rafael Joe's
931 4th St
A Marin/San Rafael 60-plus year landmark famous for Italian-American cuisine. Best red wine list around. Their Spinach omelette is a Matin institution.
Drive Thru coffee in Fairfax. Great lattes!
Java Hut
760 Center Boulevard
Drive Thru coffee in Fairfax. Great lattes!
Nearby In the Redhill Shopping Center. Great place in sunny summer weather; you can sip your latte outside!
18 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
402 3rd St
18 locals recommend
Nearby In the Redhill Shopping Center. Great place in sunny summer weather; you can sip your latte outside!
Edgar' s fave place for morning coffee and paper. Expresso rocks!
29 locals recommend
Fairfax Coffee Roastery
4 Bolinas Rd
29 locals recommend
Edgar' s fave place for morning coffee and paper. Expresso rocks!
Incredible Italian food in a great atmosphere. Amy's fave: The antipasto salad! This restaurant has actually been open since 1980 and always on local Best of Marin and Bay Area type sites, newspapers and TV shows. Expanded its space over the years to include a special sports bar. They have some really fantastic wines to choose from too!
Milano Restaurant
1 Blackfield Dr
Incredible Italian food in a great atmosphere. Amy's fave: The antipasto salad! This restaurant has actually been open since 1980 and always on local Best of Marin and Bay Area type sites, newspapers and TV shows. Expanded its space over the years to include a special sports bar. They have some really fantastic wines to choose from too!

Parks & Nature

Everyone loves a picnic or camp out in the redwoods. A creek also runs through this beautiful wooded park. Also has hiking trails with some beautiful scenery http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469
45 locals recommend
Samuel P Taylor State Park
8889 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
45 locals recommend
Everyone loves a picnic or camp out in the redwoods. A creek also runs through this beautiful wooded park. Also has hiking trails with some beautiful scenery http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469
Coalition to build a bike friendly Marin and info for both serious and newbie cyclists. You can buy a bike map on their website for all the trails in Marin County. Also check out their site for more on events MAP http://www.marinbike.org/resources/marin-bicycle-map/ SITE http://www.marinbike.org/
Marin County Bicycle Coalition
773 Center Boulevard
Coalition to build a bike friendly Marin and info for both serious and newbie cyclists. You can buy a bike map on their website for all the trails in Marin County. Also check out their site for more on events MAP http://www.marinbike.org/resources/marin-bicycle-map/ SITE http://www.marinbike.org/
Secluded, natural setting on 60 acres, with hilly hiking trails, scenic views & a few picnic tables.
9 locals recommend
Sorich Ranch Park
9 locals recommend
Secluded, natural setting on 60 acres, with hilly hiking trails, scenic views & a few picnic tables.
Gorgeous setting and unforgettable hiking trails
14 locals recommend
Natalie Coffin Greene Park
14 locals recommend
Gorgeous setting and unforgettable hiking trails
There's actually a ferry that you can board in Tiburon to get there. You can even take you bike onboard. Beautiful ride. Once you get there trails allover the island.
107 locals recommend
Angel Island Café
Main Street
107 locals recommend
There's actually a ferry that you can board in Tiburon to get there. You can even take you bike onboard. Beautiful ride. Once you get there trails allover the island.
Close to The Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, this is a breathtaking forest of giant redwoods. You can hike varied trials, some signposted and on the more difficult trials and boardwalks you'll need to bring water and shoes fit for hiking
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
660 locals recommend
Close to The Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, this is a breathtaking forest of giant redwoods. You can hike varied trials, some signposted and on the more difficult trials and boardwalks you'll need to bring water and shoes fit for hiking
Has to be seen and experienced to be believed. Incredible scenery!
273 locals recommend
Point Reyes National Seashore
273 locals recommend
Has to be seen and experienced to be believed. Incredible scenery!

Essentials

Safeway actually bought out this market in 2017 but it still has all the charm of the Andronicos boutique mart! The management is determined to hang on to this concept of a community market--Lots of local farm products (cheeses, meats) and produce featured here. Fabulous take out shop for ready to go chef-made dinners and lunches. http://www.andronicos.com/
19 locals recommend
Safeway Community Markets
100 Center Blvd
19 locals recommend
Safeway actually bought out this market in 2017 but it still has all the charm of the Andronicos boutique mart! The management is determined to hang on to this concept of a community market--Lots of local farm products (cheeses, meats) and produce featured here. Fabulous take out shop for ready to go chef-made dinners and lunches. http://www.andronicos.com/
Folks who like natural and healthy foods will love this market. Has a great selection of organic foods and top rated produce. One of the only vegetarian food bars you'll find around for ready to go and take out dinners. Has a a wonderful organic bakery
192 locals recommend
Good Earth Natural Foods
720 Center Blvd
192 locals recommend
Folks who like natural and healthy foods will love this market. Has a great selection of organic foods and top rated produce. One of the only vegetarian food bars you'll find around for ready to go and take out dinners. Has a a wonderful organic bakery
Best prices for the best and healthiest food around!
53 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
337 3rd St
53 locals recommend
Best prices for the best and healthiest food around!
organic and holistic foods with a great selection of produce
54 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
340 3rd St
54 locals recommend
organic and holistic foods with a great selection of produce

Arts & Culture

World renowned Buddhist retreat spot. Peaceful and serene setting in the West Marin foothills--great place for meditation and spiritual seminars as well as retreats. We have had guests staying with us who have taken seasonal sessions here. If you are interested in holistic healing this center would be a good stop for a lecture, hike or just checking out the bookstore. http://www.spiritrock.org/
38 locals recommend
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
38 locals recommend
World renowned Buddhist retreat spot. Peaceful and serene setting in the West Marin foothills--great place for meditation and spiritual seminars as well as retreats. We have had guests staying with us who have taken seasonal sessions here. If you are interested in holistic healing this center would be a good stop for a lecture, hike or just checking out the bookstore. http://www.spiritrock.org/
Unique and gorgeous gardens open from dawn to dusk. Also has an antique store onsite.
12 locals recommend
Marin Art & Garden Center
30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
12 locals recommend
Unique and gorgeous gardens open from dawn to dusk. Also has an antique store onsite.
The historical home of once upon a time shipping line owner, Robert Dollar. Beautiful community gardens kept up by Marin residents. In addition it is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists http://www.falkirkculturalcenter.org/
8 locals recommend
Falkirk Cultural Center
1408 Mission Ave
8 locals recommend
The historical home of once upon a time shipping line owner, Robert Dollar. Beautiful community gardens kept up by Marin residents. In addition it is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists http://www.falkirkculturalcenter.org/
Museum and hall of fame for cycling history. Marin was actually the birthplace for mountain biking and this treasure trove of history has it all. If you're an avid or newbie cyclist this place is definitely worth a visit. Watch the You Tube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToZeLw-t0P8 or visit their FB Page https://www.facebook.com/MarinBikeMuse/
23 locals recommend
Marin Museum of Bicycling and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame
1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
23 locals recommend
Museum and hall of fame for cycling history. Marin was actually the birthplace for mountain biking and this treasure trove of history has it all. If you're an avid or newbie cyclist this place is definitely worth a visit. Watch the You Tube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToZeLw-t0P8 or visit their FB Page https://www.facebook.com/MarinBikeMuse/

Getting Around

We've been renting with these guys for years and they are teriffic! Very affordable rates. 415.721.1090
10 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
536 Irwin St
10 locals recommend
We've been renting with these guys for years and they are teriffic! Very affordable rates. 415.721.1090

Everything Else

Laundromat open 7AM-10PM
Speed-Dee Wash
805 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Laundromat open 7AM-10PM
Laundromat open from 7AM to 10PM
Coin Washing Well
701 Center Blvd
Laundromat open from 7AM to 10PM
Dry cleaning close by (1 mile away) 415.457.1545
Picaroto Cleaners
709 Center Boulevard
Dry cleaning close by (1 mile away) 415.457.1545
Closest ATM and bank
ATM (Bank of America)
89 Broadway
Closest ATM and bank
An assortment of products and tech services for your business needs. A closeby source for copying and faxing
Avatar Business Center
769 Center Blvd
An assortment of products and tech services for your business needs. A closeby source for copying and faxing

Drinks & Nightlife

Local and legendary spot dating back to the hippies. Live music just a mile away!
17 locals recommend
Peri's Saloon
29 Broadway
17 locals recommend
Local and legendary spot dating back to the hippies. Live music just a mile away!
Bar and night spot with live music and open mike nights.
40 locals recommend
19 Broadway
19 Broadway
40 locals recommend
Bar and night spot with live music and open mike nights.