Tomales Hotel: Gateway to the Wonders of West Marin

June 23, 2025

Welcome to Tomales Hotel, your cozy base nestled among West Marin’s rolling coastal hills and historic small‑town charm. From here you’re minutes from Tomales Bay’s scenic beaches, verdant trails and the storied oyster farms that give the bay its reputation. Drift out early for a sunrise stroll along Heart’s Desire Beach in Tomales Bay State Park—surrounded by cypress and Douglas-fir forest—before hiking nearby Point Reyes National Seashore’s Bear Valley or Tomales Point Trail for elk, wildflowers and ocean vista.

Come summer, vibrant local festivals bring life to the peaceful surroundings. Marin County’s annual summer events calendar includes outdoor concerts, farm tours, farmers’ markets and Fourth of July fireworks—many just a short drive away in Point Reyes Station or Stinson Beach . Check the Tomales Hotel events page for oyster‑themed dinners at nearby Tony’s Seafood and seasonal open‑air gatherings at Hog Island or Tomales Bay Oyster Company.

There a plethora of dining choices near the Tomales Hotel. Explore oyster farms that pioneered farm‑to‑table dining. Visit the historic Tomales Bay Oyster Company in Marshall (California’s oldest continuously run oyster farm since 1909) to stock up for a picnic, or step inside Hog Island Oyster Company for shucking lessons, a harbor‑side boat bar and farm tours Don’t miss The Marshall Store for Kilpatrick‑style grilled oysters and Tony’s Seafood for fresh local flavors with waterfront views.

Round out your getaway with nearby stops like Point Reyes Station’s charming bookshop, Culture Shop fermented‑food hall, and Heidrun Meadery, plus a twilight kayak through bioluminescent waters. Whether you’re here for nature, seafood or summer festivities, Tomales Hotel places you at the heart of what makes West Marin unforgettable.