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coastaltraveler Marshall, Tomales and Dillon Beach By Jonathan B. Opet general store. 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 few 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 at Diekmann’s to access Dillon Beach, a small residential community whose population swells in summer months, and is one of the only dog friendly beaches on the coast. Tomales Bay is the backdrop for three historic towns built along the shore of the bay. Irish immigrants who came to the area as ranchers and farmers settled the towns in the mid-19th 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 We let the view speak for itself. Vacation rental homes. 1 Beach Ave. 707.878.2094. www.dillonbeachresort.com Dillon Beach Resort Where to Stay Dillon Beach Resort 1 Beach Avenue • 707.878.2094 Dillon Beach Property Mgmt • 707.878.2204 www.dillonbeach.com Lawson’s Landing • Dillon Beach • 707.878.2443 Raspberry House • Marshall • 415.663.9543 Nick’s Cove & Cottages • Marshall •415.663.1033 Winter specials. Three nights for two through May. Beach homes sleeping up to 12. 707.878.2204 www.dillonbeach.com Dillon Beach Property Management Breakfast and lunch daily. Located at 27000 Shoreline Highway next to Tomales Bakery. 707.878.2732 Tomales Deli and Café 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 Where to Shop Diekmann’s General Store 27005 Hwy 1, Tomales • 707.878.2384 Linda Choperena, Broker and Angela Arguelles Specializing in coastal properties. 707.878.2037 2dillonbeach@gmail.com Dillon Beach Real Estate Clam digging, boat rentals, and year round camping. At the mouth of Tomales Bay. 707.878.2443. www.lawsonslanding.com Lawson’s Landing 90 coastaltraveler summer http://www.dillonbeachresort.com http://www.dillonbeach.com http://www.dillonbeach.com http://www.themarshallstore.com http://www.lawsonslanding.com

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