Food and Drinks around Tomales Hotel

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
<0.1 miles · Mon 7:30a–2p · Thu–Sun 7:30a–3p
Sourdough bread, pastries and wood-fired pizza
Out the Door
<0.1 miles · Fri–Mon 12p–6p
Elevated tacos and seafood specials
Tomales General Store
<0.1 miles · Mon–Sat 9a–6p · Sun 9a–5p
Sandwiches, gourmet groceries, ice cream and ready-to-eat meals

Valley Ford & Dillon Beach (5–10 mins)

Estero Cafe
5.5 miles · Thu–Mon 8a–2p (Fri–Sun until 3p)
Swedish pancakes & farm-style breakfasts
Rocker Oysterfeller’s
5.5 miles · Thu–Fri evenings · Sat–Sun all day
Southern comfort food & local oysters
Valley Ford Cheese
5.4 miles · Daily 8a–4p
Award-winning cheese & soft-serve ice cream
Dinucci’s Restaurant
6.9 miles · Mon–Fri 4p–8p · Sat–Sun 12p–8p
Historic Italian family recipes
Dillon Beach Resort
4.1 miles · Daily 11a–8p
Coastal fare with ocean views

Marshall (10–15 mins)

Nick's Cove
7.5 miles · Daily 11a–8p
Waterfront dining & pier cocktails
The Marshall Store
10.2 miles · Thu 11a–3p · Fri–Mon 11a–4p
Grilled oysters & smoked meats
Hog Island Oyster Co.
11.5 miles · Daily 9a–5p
World-famous oyster farm
Tony’s Seafood
10.5 miles · Tue–Sun 11:30a–4p (Fri–Sun until 7:30p)
Historic seafood shack

Point Reyes Station (15–20 mins)

Bovine Bakery
15.6 miles · Daily 6:30a–4p
Famous morning buns & coffee
Station House Cafe
15.6 miles · Thu–Mon 11a–9p
Local grass-fed beef & live music
Side Street Kitchen
15.7 miles · Thu–Mon 11a–8p
Rotisserie chicken & apple fritters
Cowgirl Creamery
15.7 miles · Wed–Sun 11a–4p
Artisan cheese shop & deli

Inverness (20–25 mins)

Saltwater Oyster Depot
19.8 miles · Fri–Sun
Modern coastal cuisine & excellent wine list
Inverness Park Market
17.5 miles · Daily 7a–8p
High-end deli & "Giddy Up" coffee
Tap Room @ Vladimir’s
19.8 miles · Wed–Sun 12p–8p
Czech classics & local brews

Petaluma (25–30 mins)

Della Fattoria
16.5 miles · Thu–Sun 8a–2p
World-class hearth breads
The Shuckery
16.5 miles · Daily 11:30a–9p
Sophisticated raw bar
Lagunitas Brewing
15.2 miles · Wed–Sun 11:30a–8p
Taproom, live music & brewery tours
Central Pantry
16.4 miles · Daily 8a–6p
Gourmet sandwiches & local provisions

Sebastopol (25–30 mins)

Handline
18.2 miles · Daily 11a–8p
Sustainable seafood tacos & soft serve
Fern Bar (The Barlow)
18.8 miles · Mon–Fri 11a–9p · Sat–Sun 11a–10p
Garden-to-glass cocktails & modern fare
Red Bird Bakery
18.8 miles · Daily 7a–3p
Artisanal pastries in The Barlow

Santa Rosa (40–45 mins)

Russian River Brewing
24.5 miles · Daily 11a–10p
Pliny the Elder & classic pub fare
Spinster Sisters
24.2 miles · Wed–Sun 9a–9p
New American cuisine with artsy atmosphere
Bird & The Bottle
25.1 miles · Daily 4p–9p
Modern shared plates & cocktails