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Just Like Big Sur, Only Better

September 26th, 2007

I love a new outsider’s point of view of the Point Reyes area and the North Coast in general.  Places and activities that a frequent visitor can get used to become special again.  A few excerpts from “Going Coastal” by Washington Post writer Cindy Loose:

…the portion of the northern California coast we toured is so spectacular, only the most jaded, nature-hating traveler would fail to have such perfect moments. Children are generally fairly immune to beautiful scenery. But during a four-day driving trip north of San Francisco, from Point Reyes to Mendocino on routes 1 and 101, I repeatedly hear the word “wow” coming from the back seat, from the mouth of my 12-year-old.

Regarding a tour of the Point Reyes Farmstead:

The two girls are so impressed, they decide that blue cheese, which they formerly hated, is really good. But only, of course, if it’s from Point Reyes. Luckily, it turns out Whole Foods carries the brand.

Read the whole story…

Eating Your Way Up Tomales Bay

July 25th, 2007

The San Mateo County Times has outlined a very nice eating trip from Point Reyes Station to the town of Tomales. It heads up Highway 1 on the east side of Tomales Bay. It hits many of the fun and tasty spots along the way, including:

  • Saturday Farmer’s Market at Toby’s Feed Barn
  • Tomales Bay Foods
  • Bovine Bakery
  • Tomales Bay Oyster Company
  • Marshall Store
  • Hog Island Oyster Company
  • Tomales Bakery

Map of Food Tour Up Tomales Bay

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