Barbara’s guidebook
Favorite San Anselmo Restaurants in Walking Distance
San Anselmo and has so many great restaurants to choose from.
Lunch & Dinner, Outdoor Patio, and Full Bar.
Cucina is one of our favorites! Delicious pizza, pasta and salads.
23 locals recommend
Cucina sa
510 San Anselmo AveLunch & Dinner, Outdoor Patio, and Full Bar.
Cucina is one of our favorites! Delicious pizza, pasta and salads.
Another favorite spot! Delicious Northern Italian Cuisine in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
10 locals recommend
Valenti & Co. Ristorante
337 San Anselmo AveAnother favorite spot! Delicious Northern Italian Cuisine in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
San Anselmo’s first Michelin Star restaurant! Definitely make a reservation ahead of time for this popular, delicious dining destination.
They do often have walk-in space available for small parties later in the evening, so just give them a call if you are feeling spontaneous. Ron and Kimberly will warmly welcome you into their very special restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Madcap
198 Sir Francis Drake BlvdSan Anselmo’s first Michelin Star restaurant! Definitely make a reservation ahead of time for this popular, delicious dining destination.
They do often have walk-in space available for small parties later in the evening, so just give them a call if you are feeling spontaneous. Ron and Kimberly will warmly welcome you into their very special restaurant.
A classic diner for breakfast & lunch. Who knows, you may see George Lucas enjoying some delicious German Pancakes!
11 locals recommend
Hilda's Coffee Shop
639 San Anselmo AveA classic diner for breakfast & lunch. Who knows, you may see George Lucas enjoying some delicious German Pancakes!
Marinitas
218 Sir Francis Drake BlvdYummy Margaritas, a lively bar, and delicious Mexican fare.
Great patio, delicious Margaritas and tasty Cuban-Style food.
15 locals recommend
Taco Jane's Restaurant & Tequila Bar
21 Tamalpais AveGreat patio, delicious Margaritas and tasty Cuban-Style food.
Eat breakfast or lunch in the restaurant, or bring home a delicious meal from their prepared food choices.
Don’t miss the famous Chinese Chicken Salad!
53 locals recommend
Comforts
335 San Anselmo AveEat breakfast or lunch in the restaurant, or bring home a delicious meal from their prepared food choices.
Don’t miss the famous Chinese Chicken Salad!
Fresh, delicious Mediterranean fare for lunch and dinner. Their prepared food takeout section in the back is full of delicious surprises. Don’t miss the Fattoush Salad!
46 locals recommend
Insalata's
120 Sir Francis Drake BlvdFresh, delicious Mediterranean fare for lunch and dinner. Their prepared food takeout section in the back is full of delicious surprises. Don’t miss the Fattoush Salad!
Great spot for family, watching sports, takeout, or enjoying some of the 40 beers on tap
12 locals recommend
Creekside Pizza & Taproom
638 San Anselmo AveGreat spot for family, watching sports, takeout, or enjoying some of the 40 beers on tap
Sushi 69
69 Center BlvdDelicious, fresh sushi in a low-key environment.
Right at the end of Magnolia on SA Ave, a great place for watching the town wake up! Yummy breakfast, lunch, and of course, delicious coffee!
15 locals recommend
Marin Coffee Roasters
546 San Anselmo AveRight at the end of Magnolia on SA Ave, a great place for watching the town wake up! Yummy breakfast, lunch, and of course, delicious coffee!
L'Appart Resto
636 San Anselmo AveSunny Patio, Delicious French Bistro Fare!
Taqueria Mi Pueblo
208 Sir Francis Drake BlvdYummy, authentic Mexican food.
Favorite Shops in San Anselmo
We love our downtown and all that it has offer.
A neighborhood gem! Ludwig’s has an amazing selection of Wine, Spirits, Craft Beer and Cigars, at the best prices in the County. The knowledgeable staff will help you find exactly what you need.
Ludwig's Liquor & Smoke Shop
431 San Anselmo AveA neighborhood gem! Ludwig’s has an amazing selection of Wine, Spirits, Craft Beer and Cigars, at the best prices in the County. The knowledgeable staff will help you find exactly what you need.
A great little shop for hand made clothing for kids and adults, housewares, custom silk screening and all kind of fun stuff. They even have a Nitro Coffee Bar in the back!
10 locals recommend
neve | hawk
641 San Anselmo AveA great little shop for hand made clothing for kids and adults, housewares, custom silk screening and all kind of fun stuff. They even have a Nitro Coffee Bar in the back!
So many fun gift items, women’s clothing, kitchen & bath, greeting cards- a little bit of everything in this curated little store.
Fig Garden
421 San Anselmo AveSo many fun gift items, women’s clothing, kitchen & bath, greeting cards- a little bit of everything in this curated little store.
Dogville
554 San Anselmo AveTreat yourself and your pup, and take a trip to Dogville!
We drink it by the gallon! Visit our friends at Amphora and taste some delicious infused oils & vinegars, shop for heirloom pasta, imported gourmet specialties, olive oil soaps and lotions. Don’t miss the jars of famous homemade Lo Coco Family Bolognese Sauce
Amphora Nueva San Anselmo Olive Oil Works
429 San Anselmo AveWe drink it by the gallon! Visit our friends at Amphora and taste some delicious infused oils & vinegars, shop for heirloom pasta, imported gourmet specialties, olive oil soaps and lotions. Don’t miss the jars of famous homemade Lo Coco Family Bolognese Sauce
Favorite Places in Fairfax
Our 2nd favorite town! Downtown Fairfax is full of charm, music, food, shops, and The Good Earth Natural Grocers. Head 2 miles West by bike, a flat, easy walk or a quick 5 minute drive.
Village Sake - Japanese Pub
19 Bolinas RdWelcome to the best independent natural grocery store in Marin, (Maybe the world)?
All organic, the Good Earth is a full service grocery that stocks fresh local produce, has a full butcher and fresh fish department along with a vegetarian hot and salad bar, and a delicious prepared foods section.
Stop here on your way to the beach for a picnic, or plan a BBQ at home with the freshest local ingredients available .
192 locals recommend
Good Earth Natural Foods
720 Center BlvdWelcome to the best independent natural grocery store in Marin, (Maybe the world)?
All organic, the Good Earth is a full service grocery that stocks fresh local produce, has a full butcher and fresh fish department along with a vegetarian hot and salad bar, and a delicious prepared foods section.
Stop here on your way to the beach for a picnic, or plan a BBQ at home with the freshest local ingredients available .
A Fairfax institution! Fradalezio’s uses locally sourced organic ingredients to prepare delicious Italian classics.
29 locals recommend
Fradelizio's Ristorante
35 BroadwayA Fairfax institution! Fradalezio’s uses locally sourced organic ingredients to prepare delicious Italian classics.
A family favorite! Kid-friendly Italian fare that’s fun for the whole family.
59 locals recommend
Sorella Caffe
107 Bolinas RdA family favorite! Kid-friendly Italian fare that’s fun for the whole family.
Reclining seats! First run movies! Pizza, beer and wine!!
Book ahead to reserve your seat
62 locals recommend
Fairfax Variety
61 BroadwayReclining seats! First run movies! Pizza, beer and wine!!
Book ahead to reserve your seat
Fairfax Scoop
63 BroadwayYou will see the line. Get in it. It’s worth it!
19 Broadway
19 BroadwayLive music 7 days a week! Check the calendar for the lineup
Day Trips & Destinations
We are in the heart of beautiful Marin County. Of course San Francisco is fun, and a quick drive or Ferry ride away, but check the weather! If it’s cold and foggy in the City, there’s plenty to do in sunny Marin!
9 miles to the North, Sausalito is a classic destination, with unparalleled views of the SF skyline, touristy trinket shops and some hidden gems.
For a real treat, try the famous Sushi Ran on Caledonia, make the effort to find Fish, enjoy happy hour at Seafood Peddler, play a round at Bar Bocce, have a beer and a fried chicken sandwich at the Joinery. Keep driving through town and make a loop into the Marin Headland.
As always, CHECK THE WEATHER! Bay Area Micro-climates can bring 4 Seasons in a day. Anywhere near the coast has a chance or wind and fog, even(especially) if it’s 90 degrees inland
317 locals recommend
Sausalito
9 miles to the North, Sausalito is a classic destination, with unparalleled views of the SF skyline, touristy trinket shops and some hidden gems.
For a real treat, try the famous Sushi Ran on Caledonia, make the effort to find Fish, enjoy happy hour at Seafood Peddler, play a round at Bar Bocce, have a beer and a fried chicken sandwich at the Joinery. Keep driving through town and make a loop into the Marin Headland.
As always, CHECK THE WEATHER! Bay Area Micro-climates can bring 4 Seasons in a day. Anywhere near the coast has a chance or wind and fog, even(especially) if it’s 90 degrees inland
Marin Headlands
Hiking, beaches, breathtaking views
Advance parking reservations are now required, so plan ahead
660 locals recommend
Muir Woods National Monument
Advance parking reservations are now required, so plan ahead
This beautiful stretch of beach is off leash dog-friendly to the right of the parking lot. The tiny town of Stinson has great seafood and snacks. Pack up the car, the kids, and the dogs, and the wetsuits and head West through Fairfax for a beautiful 45 minute drive through he Redwoods to spend a day at Stinson
363 locals recommend
Stinson Beach
This beautiful stretch of beach is off leash dog-friendly to the right of the parking lot. The tiny town of Stinson has great seafood and snacks. Pack up the car, the kids, and the dogs, and the wetsuits and head West through Fairfax for a beautiful 45 minute drive through he Redwoods to spend a day at Stinson
You are so close! Do not miss the most sublime and beautiful part of the Bay Area Coastline. Plan a full day hike, a short loop, or a day on one of the pristine, serene beaches. Even when it’s “crowded”, it’s not crowded. You can walk for miles on Limantour Beach, hide in a nook on Heart’s Desire Beach.
273 locals recommend
Point Reyes National Seashore
You are so close! Do not miss the most sublime and beautiful part of the Bay Area Coastline. Plan a full day hike, a short loop, or a day on one of the pristine, serene beaches. Even when it’s “crowded”, it’s not crowded. You can walk for miles on Limantour Beach, hide in a nook on Heart’s Desire Beach.
Shhhhhh.......don’t tell anyone! Fresh oysters, fresh oysters, fresh oysters. Sublime setting right on Tomales Bay
67 locals recommend
The Marshall Store
19225 CA-1Shhhhhh.......don’t tell anyone! Fresh oysters, fresh oysters, fresh oysters. Sublime setting right on Tomales Bay