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coastalmarshall, tomales&dillonbeach Marshall, Tomales, and Dillon Beach By Jonathan B. Opet Tomales Bay is the backdrop for three historic towns built along the east shore of the bay. The winding road of Highway One leads travelers to Marshall and Tomales, and Dillon Beach is just a short detour west of the highway. Irish immigrants who came to the area as ranchers and farmers settled the towns in the mid19th century. The area is still reminiscent of the west when it was truly wild. Marshall is the first town along the highway north of Point Reyes Station. Boats are scattered on the coastline and distinctive looking homes on stilts connect to the shore. In 1875, a narrow-gauge North Pacific Coast train carried passengers and goods through town. At that time, Marshall had lodging for hunters and fishermen, and also a wharf for schooners, a hotel and a general store. Croatian immigrants made the town a maritime center in the early 20th century. Ship construction and seafood restaurants were a large part of the area’s economy. Stop at the Tomales Regional History Center, open weekends 1 to 4 p.m., for an educational glimpse of the area’s rich history. The William Tell House is a 19th century bar and restaurant, known for its big juicy steaks. Across the street is Tomales Café and Deli, which serves sandwiches on local breads. They also provide free wireless Internet. A couple of doors down is Tomales Bakery; arrive early for breakfast — most of the organic baked goods are sold out by 11 a.m. Turn west from Tomales at Diekmann’s to access Dillon Beach, a small residential community whose population swells in summer months. Where to Stay Continental Inn Hwy One in Tomales • 707.878.2396 Dillon Beach Resort 1 Beach Avenue • 707.878.2094 Lawson’s Landing • Dillon Beach • 707.878.2443 Raspberry House • Marshall • 415.663.9543 Nick’s Cove & Cottages • Marshall •415.663.1033 www.nickscove.com 707-878-2732 Now serving breakfast Enjoy a serene retreat or romantic getaway on the shore of picturesque Tomales Bay. Only one hour to San Francisco or the wine country. Where to Eat Tony’s Seafood • Marshall • 415.663.1107 The Marshall Store • Marshall • 415.663.1339 or 800.803.0926 •www.themarshallstore.com William Tell House. Tomales • 415.388.2000 Tomales Café and Deli •Tomales • 707.878.2732 27000 Shoreline Highway just next to the Tomales Bakery Where to Shop 19795 State Highway One, Marshall, CA 94940 415-663-9543 www.raspberryhouse.com Diekmann’s General Store 9 E Blithedale Ave, Tomales • 415-388-7400 Low Tides FOR CLAM DIGGING GREGOR BOAT RENTALS CAMPING open year round Evinrude Engine Sales & Service New and Used Aﬀordable Camping Rates Reservations Available Family Owned and Operated LAWSON’S LANDING www.lawsonslanding.com 137 Marine View Dr., Dillon Beach Located at the mouth of Tomales Bay (707) 878-2443 36 coastaltraveler summer http://www.raspberryhouse.com http://www.nickscove.com http://www.themarshallstore.com http://www.raspberryhouse.com http://www.lawsonslanding.com http://www.thecontinentalinn.com http://www.dillonbeachresort.com http://www.thecontinentalinn.com http://www.lawsonslanding.com http://www.dillonbeachresort.com

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Coastal Contents Coastal Connoisseur Coastal Surfer Coastal Review Coastal Rider Coastal Map Coastal Maifesto Sausalito - Tiburon Mill Valley Muir Beach Stinson Beach Bolinas Olema San Geronimo - Nicasio Fairfax Inverness - Inverness Park Point Reyes Station Point Reyes Station and Dillon Beach Sebastopol Petaluma Sonoma Coast Healdsburg Mendocino - Redwood Coast Lake County Napa Santa Cruz Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea Big Sur

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