The 10 Best Food & Drink in Marin County, Marin County

June 2, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

Some say it’s different, but residents of Marin County like their home that way. We’re betting you will too! Nestled between San Francisco and the Napa Valley, Marin County includes the cities of Tiburon, San Anselmo, San Rafael and Corte Madera.

Activities in Marin County include the highly anticipated Concours d’Elegance, a festival of pre-1978 vehicles and British Sports Cars. Held at the Marin County Fairgrounds in May, the event features a wine-tasting, fine food and “The Drive,” a parade of classic cars winding their way through the scenic back roads of Marin and neighboring Sonoma Counties ending with a lunch reception in San Rafael. In July, be sure to head to the Marin County Fair and in August hit the San Rafael Food and Wine Festival. Treat yourself to some of the world-renowned local wine and watch the sun go down over the hills.

Of course, there’s no shortage of natural beauty in Marin County. Beach lovers will enjoy Stinson Beach or Point Reyes National Seashore where wildlife abounds. Here you just might spot some Elephant Seals or Tule Elk among the rugged terrain or, from Point Reyes Lighthouse, catch a glimpse of a pod of whales. Go butterfly or bird watching and enjoy the many natural wonders of California’s Northern Coast.

For some, no vacation would be complete without a round of golf. If you’re a golf aficionado, Marin County will not disappoint you. The area boasts several public and private courses in a variety of settings, including San Geronimo Golf Course. Situated on 150 acres of stunning landscape, this is a challenging course designed to test your game! Or, try the StoneTree Golf Club, a daily fee, 18-hole championship course. If hiking is more your style, check out Angel Island State Park. Accessible only by ferry, Angel Island offers spectacular views of most of the Bay Area, including San Francisco. Fishing more your style? Try McNear’s Beach Pier in San Rafael.


Restaurants in Marin County

1. Food & Farm Tours

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Food & Farm Tours

Come savor sustainability... Explore beautiful Marin and Sonoma on a gourmet guided tour! Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tours and tastings of the area's best wine, cheese, bread, pastries, produce, grass-fed meats, oysters and more! Learn about artisan food production, local history and sustainable agriculture - foodie's dream!

2. Wine By Appointment

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Wine By Appointment

Visiting Napa & Sonoma? With over 1,000 wineries, it can be overwhelming to choose which winery to visit. Choose one of our free winery "Visit" guides to get you started. We specialize in providing detailed information about wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Choose one of our free winery "Visit" guides to get you started, or choose a more focused "Tasting" guide to help you create one of your most memorable wine experiences.

3. Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

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Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

This historic tour is framed up to enjoy a glass of wine at each three savory stops, we have coffee with our dessert partners and finally port with a chocolate truffle of your choosing. We have our finale (weather and health permitting) overlooking San Francisco Bay, Angel Island, San Francisco and the Corinthian Yacht Club. Our starting location displays the town with a model from 1903.

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Gourmet Food & Wine Tours

Delight in a VIP experience exploring Sausalito's best restaurants along the bay. In 1-town, 3-hours and 4-farm-to-table-courses, you will be guided by a local storyteller on our 5-star, elegant walking tour. We explore wine as well as food on this progressive lunch tour. This is one of two experiences Gourmet Food and Wine Tours offers as a food tour in Sausalito. Gourmet on Bridgeway is our elevated experience.

5. S.F. Wine Tours

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We are a boutique Limousine firm that does Private Wine tours in Napa & Sonoma wine country. After being in the food and wine industry for over 28 years, I noticed that there were no drivers/firms that offer custom itinearies.Our firm overs luxury stretch Limousines that will accommodate up to 10 adults. Our unique tour packages come with complimentary Korbel champagne,fresh OJ,bottled water, ice

6. Mantra Wines Tasting Room

881 Grant Ave, Novato, CA 94945-3239 +1 415-892-9463 [email protected] http://www.mantrawines.com/tasting-room/
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Mantra Wines Tasting Room

MANTRA Wines is a Tasting Lounge with indoor and outside spaces artfully designed and it is a beautiful place to relax and sample more than 25 wines including sparking, whites and award winning reds. There is a food menu to compliment the wine tastings. Mantra is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the unique characteristics of high elevation vineyard sites in the Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys of Sonoma County. Our Tasting Lounge is conveniently located in downtown Novato, the gateway to wine country. See our Mantra calendar for live entertainment and other events. Contact Mantra directly to book private tours, tastings, parties or other events.

7. Tutti Benvenuti

146 Bungalow Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901-5143 +1 415-235-0228 [email protected] http://www.tuttibenvenuti.com/
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Tutti Benvenuti

Join cooking teacher Valerie Francescato Jackson for small classes in her home kitchen. You will see how to prepare a delicious dinner from start to finish, and then sit down with your classmates to eat and enjoy each other's company! These classes are for all levels, and are as hands-on or hands-off as you like. Valerie is passionate about organic food, cooking as much as possible from scratch, and enjoying food with family and friends. She is truly happiest when she's surrounded by a table full of friends who she has just cooked a meal for!

669 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965-2218 +1 415-332-4858 [email protected] https://hansonofsonoma.com/visit/sausalito/
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Hanson of Sonoma Tasting Room at Hanson Gallery

Enjoy a unique tasting of organic grape-based vodka in the sleepy artist community of Sausalito. Sip cocktails and savor caviar while enjoying sweeping views of San Francisco and the bay area. Learn both how to taste vodka and how it’s distilled and explore the extensive art collection of Hanson Gallery.

Reviewed By M8172KZbrianw - Sausalito, United States

Had a great time with a friend here. Stopped to look at the art and found the bar upstairs. Had a delicious vodka cocktail of Mango & Hanson’s organic Vodka, the bartender Shannon was really friendly & knowledgeable about all aspects of the gallery & local neighborhood. Stop in, it’s worth a visit!

9. Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop- Mill Valley

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Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop- Mill Valley

We are California's premier electric bike shop and we offer bike sales and unique cycling experiences in some of the most beautiful places on the West Coast.

10. Marin County Farmers' Market--San Rafael

Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, CA 94901 +1 415-457-2266 http://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/our-markets/
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Marin County Farmers' Market--San Rafael

Reviewed By pfefmeister - San Francisco, United States

This is, by far, the best Farmer’s Market in the North Bay. Just a pleasant Sunday, with marginal parking nearby, though plenty, if you can walk 2-3 blocks. Wonderful vendors, with moderate pricing on vegetables. Quite a few bakers, a nice spattering of artisans, kombucha, hot foods, olives - it only gets better as the warm season progresses.

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