Tiburon.
You step off the Golden Gate Ferry at Main Street, smelling diesel, brine, and toasted sourdough. Tiburon was once a gritty rail yard hauling cod and timber; now it is a quiet finger of land pointing straight into San Francisco Bay. Walk past the old timber docks along Ark Row, climb up toward Old St. Hilary's on the hillside, and look south. The fog rolls over the city across the channel, while you eat Dungeness crab in the sun.
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What to do in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Tiburon is built on a narrow peninsula, meaning water dictates your schedule. The town suits walkers, cyclists, and anyone who wants front-row views of the San Francisco skyline without the city traffic. Your day naturally balances quiet hill climbs through Ring Mountain with lazy afternoons along Main Street, drinking beer on wooden piers and watching the ferry traffic slice through Raccoon Strait.
24 hours in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Take the morning ferry from San Francisco to Main Street. Walk ten minutes up to Old St. Hilary's for morning light across the bay, then grab a sourdough roll and fish stew on the deck at Sam's Anchor Cafe. Spend your afternoon along Shoreline Park to Elephant Rock before taking the sunset ferry back. Select 1 Day above to see it.
2 days in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Your second morning belongs to Angel Island. Catch the early boat from the downtown dock to hike up Mount Caroline Livermore. In the afternoon, explore the old houseboat shops of Ark Row and have grilled rockfish and dry cider in nearby Belvedere, looking across the yacht harbor. Choose 2 Days to expand the plan.
3 days in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
With three days, rent a bike to ride the shoreline loop out to Paradise Beach Park. Stop to birdwatch along Richardson Bay, hike through the rare endemic flora at Ring Mountain, and finish with a plate of local Tomales Bay oysters alongside a cold Sonoma lager on Main Street.
Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States itineraries by interest
Local Seafood in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Order Pacific oysters on the half shell and cioppino crowded with local Dungeness crab at Sam's Anchor Cafe, where the outdoor deck juts straight over the bay water.
Maritime History in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Walk down Ark Row to see nineteenth-century boathouses hauled ashore and converted into shops, alongside the surviving Donahue railroad depot on Paradise Drive.
Coastal Walks in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Stroll the paved Shoreline Park path from Main Street to Elephant Rock, watching sailboats cross the Raccoon Strait while harbor seals hunt near the pier pilings.
Day Trips in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Board the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry at the dock for a ten-minute crossing to Ayala Cove, where military barracks and old immigration stations sit under eucalyptus trees.
Hiking in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Climb the steep fire roads of Ring Mountain Open Space to find native mariposa lilies and Native American petroglyphs carved into the blue schist boulder tops.
Sacred Architecture in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Walk up to Old St. Hilary's, a stark 1888 carpenter gothic church perched alone on the hillside, overlooking the bay with rare local wildflowers blooming around its foundation.
Cycling in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Rent a road bike and pedal the flat Tiburon Linear Park rail trail along Richardson Bay, or tackle the hilly loop around Paradise Drive through shaded eucalyptus groves.
Regional Wine in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Drink Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and dry Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc at the small tasting rooms along Main Street, paired with local cow milk cheeses from Point Reyes.
Wildlife Watching in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Scan the eelgrass beds at the Richardson Bay Audubon Sanctuary for migrating grebes, pelicans, and harbor seals basking on the exposed low-tide mudflats.
Casual Dining in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Grab sourdough pastries and espresso at rustic bakeries on Tiburon Boulevard before sitting on the seawall with a paper cup of clam chowder.
Scenic Viewpoints in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Drive up to the crest of Hippie Tree on Gilmartin Drive to swing over the ridge, taking in unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city skyline.
Water Sports in Tiburon San Francisco Bay Area United States
Launch a rented sea kayak or paddleboard from Blackie's Pasture into Richardson Bay, paddling past houseboats and sheltered coves with the tide.