Guidebook for Forest Knolls
Sightseeing
A beautiful drive past the Nicasio Resevoir leads to Petaluma, where on the way your can sample fabulous local cheeses at The Cheese Factory! Great stop for a picnic too!
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French Marin Cheese Factory
7510 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma RdA beautiful drive past the Nicasio Resevoir leads to Petaluma, where on the way your can sample fabulous local cheeses at The Cheese Factory! Great stop for a picnic too!
1000 year old trees towering 260 feet high! John Muir said, "...the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world." It is remarkable and shouldn't be missed!
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Muir Woods National Monument
1000 year old trees towering 260 feet high! John Muir said, "...the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world." It is remarkable and shouldn't be missed!
Home to Miwok Indians and later, thru the Civil to Cold Wars - housed a variety of military installations. A gorgeous island a ferry away from Tiburon, bring your bike, hike or enjoy a Segway tour!
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Angel Island Café
Main StreetHome to Miwok Indians and later, thru the Civil to Cold Wars - housed a variety of military installations. A gorgeous island a ferry away from Tiburon, bring your bike, hike or enjoy a Segway tour!
A beautiful hike practically outside the front door to the house!
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Samuel P Taylor State Park
8889 Sir Francis Drake BlvdA beautiful hike practically outside the front door to the house!
Experience the beauty and rich natural history of three Marin County preserves on half-day guided nature tours - learn about Marin's flora, fauna, and birdies too!
Marin Audubon Society
Experience the beauty and rich natural history of three Marin County preserves on half-day guided nature tours - learn about Marin's flora, fauna, and birdies too!
I have to admit, 4th generation Marinite and I've never been! I still recommend to all though, and will update this recommendation after my visit....someday....
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Alcatraz Cruises station
I have to admit, 4th generation Marinite and I've never been! I still recommend to all though, and will update this recommendation after my visit....someday....
Food Scene
Enjoy the "down home" atmosphere of Rancho with its great bar, yummy food and awesome live music! Put your cowboy boots and on and two-step with the locals!
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Rancho Nicasio, Bar, Restaurant, Live Music and Wedding Event Venue
1 Old Rancheria RdEnjoy the "down home" atmosphere of Rancho with its great bar, yummy food and awesome live music! Put your cowboy boots and on and two-step with the locals!
Yum, Yum, Yummy is all I can say - don't leave without ordering the Pop-Overs!
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Station House Cafe
11285 CA-1Yum, Yum, Yummy is all I can say - don't leave without ordering the Pop-Overs!
Slither into a tuck & roll booth in the bar and enjoy the best onion rings, artichokes and more, not to mention a fabulous wine selection! Say Hi to bartender, Jeff! I LOVE this place!
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Buckeye Roadhouse
15 Shoreline HwySlither into a tuck & roll booth in the bar and enjoy the best onion rings, artichokes and more, not to mention a fabulous wine selection! Say Hi to bartender, Jeff! I LOVE this place!
Before a show at MTC or on your way up Mt. Tam via Mill Valley, stop for a FAB burger at Super Duper - super shakes too!
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Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StBefore a show at MTC or on your way up Mt. Tam via Mill Valley, stop for a FAB burger at Super Duper - super shakes too!
Local Italian eatery - originally Mario & Pucci's, Fradelizio's is an institution in Fairfax! Great bolognese!
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Fradelizio's Ristorante
35 BroadwayLocal Italian eatery - originally Mario & Pucci's, Fradelizio's is an institution in Fairfax! Great bolognese!
Drive the beautiful Marin County back roads, where so many Porsche and VW commercials are filmed, to Petaluma and take a walking tour at Cowgirl Creamery -the best around!!
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Cowgirl Creamery
80 4th StDrive the beautiful Marin County back roads, where so many Porsche and VW commercials are filmed, to Petaluma and take a walking tour at Cowgirl Creamery -the best around!!
Everything Else
A stunning 15 minute drive takes you to the California coastline and the beautiful Pt. Reyes National Seashore - visit the historic lighthouse!
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Lighthouse Visitor Center
27000 Sir Francis Drake BlvdA stunning 15 minute drive takes you to the California coastline and the beautiful Pt. Reyes National Seashore - visit the historic lighthouse!
World renowned Spirit Rock is dedicated to the teachings of Buddha in the vipassana tradition. Silent meditation retreats, as well as classes, trainings & Dharma study for new & experienced students.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
5000 Sir Francis Drake BlvdWorld renowned Spirit Rock is dedicated to the teachings of Buddha in the vipassana tradition. Silent meditation retreats, as well as classes, trainings & Dharma study for new & experienced students.
Ready for a day at the beach? Stinson is only 30 minutes away! Beautiful beach and charming village! The Laguniatas Store is on the way, so stop and pack a picnic or enjoy one of Stinson's cafe's!
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Stinson Beach
Ready for a day at the beach? Stinson is only 30 minutes away! Beautiful beach and charming village! The Laguniatas Store is on the way, so stop and pack a picnic or enjoy one of Stinson's cafe's!
Drinks & Nightlife
Reward yourself with a tall glass of cold German beer after a hike up Mt. Tam to The Tourist Club - historic, beautiful and just soooo cool!
Tourist Club
Reward yourself with a tall glass of cold German beer after a hike up Mt. Tam to The Tourist Club - historic, beautiful and just soooo cool!
Take in the locals and live music and Peri's in downtown Fairfax - so fun! Usually rock, but last Sunday of every month, my friend Erica sings the standards with a big band! :-)
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Peri's Saloon
29 BroadwayTake in the locals and live music and Peri's in downtown Fairfax - so fun! Usually rock, but last Sunday of every month, my friend Erica sings the standards with a big band! :-)
Arts & Culture
October is Bay Area Fleet Week! Aerial stunts by the Blue Angels and Air Force's F-16 Demonstration Team. Navy's ships parade the bay, while every boat personal and corportate joins the extravaganza!
San Francisco Fleet Week Association
1285a Sutter StOctober is Bay Area Fleet Week! Aerial stunts by the Blue Angels and Air Force's F-16 Demonstration Team. Navy's ships parade the bay, while every boat personal and corportate joins the extravaganza!
Take a picnic and experience a live musical production on Mt. Tam's stunning amphitheater! Summer 2013 production is The Sound of Music! One of the funnest days you'll enjoy in the Bay Area!
Mountain Play Association
1556 4th StreetTake a picnic and experience a live musical production on Mt. Tam's stunning amphitheater! Summer 2013 production is The Sound of Music! One of the funnest days you'll enjoy in the Bay Area!
Founded in 1966, MTC is the Bay Area’s leading professional theater. A six-show season of provocative plays by passionate playwrights of the 20th century. Don't miss a production - AMAZING!
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Marin Theatre Company
397 Miller AveFounded in 1966, MTC is the Bay Area’s leading professional theater. A six-show season of provocative plays by passionate playwrights of the 20th century. Don't miss a production - AMAZING!
Get ready to laugh & then laugh some more! Always a great show, where it's not uncommon for locals Robin Williams or Dana Carvey to jump onstage and surprise everyone with a bit of stand-up comedy!
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Throckmorton Theater
142 Throckmorton AveGet ready to laugh & then laugh some more! Always a great show, where it's not uncommon for locals Robin Williams or Dana Carvey to jump onstage and surprise everyone with a bit of stand-up comedy!
At its new location, the Exploratorium is one of the coolest places you'll ever visit! For young and old to learn, play and explore, plan a day on the SF Marina and include the Exploratorium!
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Exploratorium
Green StreetAt its new location, the Exploratorium is one of the coolest places you'll ever visit! For young and old to learn, play and explore, plan a day on the SF Marina and include the Exploratorium!
Your local movie house! 10 minutes east on Sir Francis Drake Blvd and you're in downtown Fairfax. Parkade in the middle of town for easy parking too!
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Fairfax Variety
61 BroadwayYour local movie house! 10 minutes east on Sir Francis Drake Blvd and you're in downtown Fairfax. Parkade in the middle of town for easy parking too!
Shopping
Looking to shop? Nordstrom, The Gap, Macys and lots more!
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The Village at Corte Madera
1618 Redwood HwyLooking to shop? Nordstrom, The Gap, Macys and lots more!
Essentials
Great food, great service! Here you can get a little bit of everything-most notably, fabulous fresh deli items and fresh breakfast. Also the closest store for milk and cereal.
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Lagunitas Groceries & Deli
7290 Sir Francis Drake BlvdGreat food, great service! Here you can get a little bit of everything-most notably, fabulous fresh deli items and fresh breakfast. Also the closest store for milk and cereal.