Tomales Bay California Resort Life

Marin County Vacation Home Rentals
Stay luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the beach. Many feature a peace of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

Tomales Bay is a long narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Marin County effectively separating the Point Reyes Peninsula from the mainland of Marin County.

On its northern end it opens out onto Bodega Bay, which shelters it from the direct current of the Pacific. The bay is formed by a submerged portion of the San Andreas Fault. Immediately to the east of the bay, much of the land is grazed by cows belonging to small dairies.

The bay sees significant amounts of water sports including sailing and motorboating. Watercraft may be launched on Tomales Bay from the public boat ramp at Nick's Cove, north of Marshall. There is a $5 fee. The sand bar at the mouth of Tomales Bay is notoriously dangerous, with a long history of small boat accidents.

Towns bordering Tomales Bay include Inverness, Inverness Park, Point Reyes Station, and Marshall. Additional hamlets include Spengers, Duck Cove, Shallow Beach, and Vilicichs. Dillon Beach lies just to the north of the mouth of the bay, and Tomales just to the east.

Point Reyes National Seashore:
70,000 acre region preserved by the US National Park Service as a mix light-agricultural and recreational area. Planning included the continuation of the historic ranching and oyster farming along with the preservation of the grasslands and open scenic vistas. It is also home to a wide range of wildlife and over 1000 species of vegetation.