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Olema By Alex Parsons Olema offers a tranquility that many visitors find charming. Located around the intersection of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Highway One, “downtown” Olema makes a convenient stop-off before heading out to the Point Reyes National Seashore. The Olema Inn has six sizeable rooms for rent, but the restaurant steals the show. The For a more down-home and affordable experience, the Olema Farm House (next door to the Point Reyes Seashore Lodge) has a deli counter and a restaurant with an extensive menu. The Farm House has been around since 1865. Olema was once believed to be the epicenter of the infamous 1906 earthquake; parts of town were shifted 18 feet in the minute-long quake. So designer Dana Davidson’s boutique, Epicenter, is named accordingly. It’s a surprising mix of tasteful tourist paraphernalia and high fashion. Bike, hike, or drive down Bear Valley Road, where you’ll find the headquarters of the National Seashore. The Bear Valley Visitor Center has maps and exhibits on the park’s attractions, and is staffed by rangers ready to offer advice from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. There are trailheads beginning here, but you may want to drive into the peninsula if you’re in a hurry to see the ocean. Within its loosely defined boundaries, Olema claims some excellent riding trails. Five Brooks Stables offers guided and unguided trail rides starting at $35 for an hour-long jaunt. Where to Stay Olema Cottages www.olemacottages.com • 800.410.8373 Pt. Reyes Seashore Lodge 10021 Coast Hwy 1 • 800.404.5634 Olema Inn • 415.663.9559 www.theolemainn.com Where to Eat The Olema Inn See listing above Olema Farm House 10005 State Highway 1 • 415. 663.1264 Where to Shop Epicenter 9960 State Highway 1 • 415.663.1239 Where to Play Five Brooks Stables • 415.663.1570 Your base for enjoying the Seashore: well-appointed rooms & cottages, continental breakfast. Full bar, lunch and dinner at our adjacent restaurant. Deli for food on the go. 10021 & 10005 Highway One, Olema. Lodge: 800.404.5634 www.pointreyesseashore.com Restaurant 415.663.1264 Point Reyes Seashore Lodge and Farm House Restaurant, Bar & Deli Guided horse rides along 120 miles of trails through the Point Reyes National Seashore. 415.663.1570 www.fivebrooks.com Five Brook Stables Women’s and men’s clothing, CDs, jewelry, quirky and fun things. Hwy One in downtown Olema. 415.663.1239. The Epicenter & After Shock Gallery Private, fully equipped vacation cottages in a sweet farm setting with pastoral views. 415.663.1288 www.olemacottages.com Olema Cottages summer coastaltraveler 83 http://www.olemacottages.com http://www.theolemainn.com http://www.pointreyesseashore.com http://www.fivebrooks.com http://www.olemacottages.com

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