
Stay at the Tomales Hotel and you will find yourself at the center of a world-class culinary map. From artisanal bakeries to waterfront seafood lodges, the region offers diverse dining experiences for every time of day. To the north lies the charming hamlet of Valley Ford, while a short drive east brings you to the historic river town of Petaluma. Neighboring towns such as Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Marshall, and Inverness offer farm-to-table dining that spans rustic coastal bakeries to sophisticated riverfront cuisine.
Exploring the food scene around the Tomales Hotel is a journey through the West Marin food-shed, where fresh, locally sourced ingredients are the standard.
The Tomales Hotel: Guest Food and Drink Guide
Distances calculated from Tomales Hotel (26985 CA-1, Tomales, CA)
Tomales (Walking Distance)
Route One Bakery
Sourdough bread, pastries and wood-fired pizza
Out the Door
Elevated tacos and seafood specials
Tomales General Store
Sandwiches, gourmet groceries, ice cream and ready-to-eat meals
Valley Ford & Dillon Beach (5–10 mins)
Estero Cafe
Swedish pancakes & farm-style breakfasts
Rocker Oysterfeller’s
Southern comfort food & local oysters
Valley Ford Cheese
Award-winning cheese & soft-serve ice cream
Dinucci’s Restaurant
Historic Italian family recipes
Dillon Beach Resort
Coastal fare with ocean views
Marshall (10–15 mins)
Nick's Cove
Waterfront dining & pier cocktails
The Marshall Store
Grilled oysters & smoked meats
Hog Island Oyster Co.
World-famous oyster farm
Tony’s Seafood
Historic seafood shack
Point Reyes Station (15–20 mins)
Bovine Bakery
Famous morning buns & coffee
Station House Cafe
Local grass-fed beef & live music
Side Street Kitchen
Rotisserie chicken & apple fritters
Cowgirl Creamery
Artisan cheese shop & deli
Inverness (20–25 mins)
Saltwater Oyster Depot
Modern coastal cuisine & excellent wine list
Inverness Park Market
High-end deli & "Giddy Up" coffee
Tap Room @ Vladimir’s
Czech classics & local brews
Petaluma (25–30 mins)
Della Fattoria
World-class hearth breads
The Shuckery
Sophisticated raw bar
Lagunitas Brewing
Taproom, live music & brewery tours
Central Pantry
Gourmet sandwiches & local provisions
Sebastopol (25–30 mins)
Handline
Sustainable seafood tacos & soft serve
Fern Bar (The Barlow)
Garden-to-glass cocktails & modern fare
Red Bird Bakery
Artisanal pastries in The Barlow
Santa Rosa (40–45 mins)
Russian River Brewing
Pliny the Elder & classic pub fare
Spinster Sisters
New American cuisine with artsy atmosphere
Bird & The Bottle
Modern shared plates & cocktails