Guidebook for Fairfax
Sightseeing
Dedicated by President Kennedy in 1963, this is the most beautiful natural area of sea and trails (I think) in the world. See elk, whales, dolphin, seals, coyotes, bobcats, sometimes mountain lions. The Visitors' Center in Olema has displays of animals in the area, geological and cultural history of the area, and a reconstructed and accurate Miwok Indian Village Kule Lokwe. This is a must-see.
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Dedicated by President Kennedy in 1963, this is the most beautiful natural area of sea and trails (I think) in the world. See elk, whales, dolphin, seals, coyotes, bobcats, sometimes mountain lions. The Visitors' Center in Olema has displays of animals in the area, geological and cultural history of the area, and a reconstructed and accurate Miwok Indian Village Kule Lokwe. This is a must-see.
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, architect. Docent-led tours https://tickets.marincenter.org This building was the site of many films including George Lucas' THX1138
Marin Diving Center
3765 Redwood HwyDesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright, architect. Docent-led tours https://tickets.marincenter.org This building was the site of many films including George Lucas' THX1138
Food Scene
The oldest health food store in Marin County. Since their inception, they’ve been in 3 locations, getting progressively bigger. A community center, with great food. A cafe, inside and outside. In addition to groceries, it’s an organic salad bar and a hot prepared food bar – all vegetarian and organic, with some non vegetarian items. More delicious than you might think. Dahl, vegetarian ratatouille and stews. Three different kinds of vegetarian soups; + non vegetarian soups. Prepared food is by the pound ($8.99 per lb) except for brown rice and black beans which are $4.98 per pound -- so don't put everything on one plate.
I’ve left a couple of cloth shopping bags in the entry way closet.
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Good Earth Natural Foods
720 Center BlvdThe oldest health food store in Marin County. Since their inception, they’ve been in 3 locations, getting progressively bigger. A community center, with great food. A cafe, inside and outside. In addition to groceries, it’s an organic salad bar and a hot prepared food bar – all vegetarian and organic, with some non vegetarian items. More delicious than you might think. Dahl, vegetarian ratatouille and stews. Three different kinds of vegetarian soups; + non vegetarian soups. Prepared food is by the pound ($8.99 per lb) except for brown rice and black beans which are $4.98 per pound -- so don't put everything on one plate.
I’ve left a couple of cloth shopping bags in the entry way closet.
It’s funky but has great salads -- my favorite is the Fatoush Salad (persian -- with feta cheese) + Felafel and salad or soup combinations. Mediterranean plate. Mujahadara. Thai chicken salad. The best, least expensive strawberry-banana smoothie. http://www.yelp.com/biz/fair-fix-cafe-fairfax
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FairFix Café
33 BroadwayIt’s funky but has great salads -- my favorite is the Fatoush Salad (persian -- with feta cheese) + Felafel and salad or soup combinations. Mediterranean plate. Mujahadara. Thai chicken salad. The best, least expensive strawberry-banana smoothie. http://www.yelp.com/biz/fair-fix-cafe-fairfax
Hummingbird Cafe (in downtown Fairfax, not the one in Japan) is an authentic New Orleans syle restaurant -- DELICIOUS! (not upscale) and everything is organic. Closes at 3 pm.http://hummingbirdfairfax.com
Breakfast and lunch.
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Hummingbird Cafe (in downtown Fairfax, not the one in Japan) is an authentic New Orleans syle restaurant -- DELICIOUS! (not upscale) and everything is organic. Closes at 3 pm.http://hummingbirdfairfax.com
Breakfast and lunch.
I like the salad with choice of ahi or salmon, but they also have lots of vegetarian choices. This place uses flavors of Mexico, India, Jamaica, all three of which countries the owners have lived. They will make food to your specs: no oil, no salt, no sugar. https://www.enjoyavatars.com
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Avatar's Punjabi Burritos
15 Madrona StI like the salad with choice of ahi or salmon, but they also have lots of vegetarian choices. This place uses flavors of Mexico, India, Jamaica, all three of which countries the owners have lived. They will make food to your specs: no oil, no salt, no sugar. https://www.enjoyavatars.com
Brand new sushi bar! 19 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, Ca 415 521-5790 Hours: open every day but Tuesday 5 pm - 10 pm, 11 pm on weekends. http://www.villagesake.com
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Village Sake - Japanese Pub
19 Bolinas RdBrand new sushi bar! 19 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, Ca 415 521-5790 Hours: open every day but Tuesday 5 pm - 10 pm, 11 pm on weekends. http://www.villagesake.com
Medium scale Mexican fusion restaurant with nice outdoor area (unless construction is going on) http://www.eatmasmasa.com
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Más Masa
31 Bolinas RdMedium scale Mexican fusion restaurant with nice outdoor area (unless construction is going on) http://www.eatmasmasa.com
tamal
23 BroadwayUpscale Mexican cuisine. Tequila and other drinks. Dinner only. https://www.tamalfairfax.com
Caters to the bicyclists. Beer house. Sausages and beer; also some vegetarian fare. The owner is great.
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Gestalt Haus
28 Bolinas RdCaters to the bicyclists. Beer house. Sausages and beer; also some vegetarian fare. The owner is great.
Great Indian food. They have an outdoor seating area with heaters. Walk through the indoor restaurant to get to it. Much more pleasant. https://cafelotusfairfax.com
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Café Lotus
1912 Sir Francis Drake BlvdGreat Indian food. They have an outdoor seating area with heaters. Walk through the indoor restaurant to get to it. Much more pleasant. https://cafelotusfairfax.com
Great cafe for breakfast coffee, pastries. https://www.tastekitchenandtable.com
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Taste Kitchen & Table
71 BroadwayGreat cafe for breakfast coffee, pastries. https://www.tastekitchenandtable.com
People love this place for a big breakfast. Across Sir Francis Drake Blvd. http://barefootcafe.com
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Barefoot Cafe
1900 Sir Francis Drake BlvdPeople love this place for a big breakfast. Across Sir Francis Drake Blvd. http://barefootcafe.com
drive-through coffee, bagels, breakfast items.Remodeled photomat. https://www.facebook.com/Java-Hut-Fairfax-138862579457427/
Java Hut
760 Center Boulevarddrive-through coffee, bagels, breakfast items.Remodeled photomat. https://www.facebook.com/Java-Hut-Fairfax-138862579457427/
Local ice cream shop: organic ice cream ingredients from local farms. Flavors like honey-vanilla-lavender with real tiny, edible lavender flowers. Also “Love Parade” (chocolate and peanut butter and more). https://www.zagat.com/r/fairfax-scoop-fairfax There’s always a line around the block.
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Fairfax Scoop
63 BroadwayLocal ice cream shop: organic ice cream ingredients from local farms. Flavors like honey-vanilla-lavender with real tiny, edible lavender flowers. Also “Love Parade” (chocolate and peanut butter and more). https://www.zagat.com/r/fairfax-scoop-fairfax There’s always a line around the block.
Mostly take out with a few tables. Grilly’s at the corner of Bolinas and Broadway. Get the fish tacos or chicken burritos www.grillys.com
Grilly's Restaurant
1 Bolinas RdMostly take out with a few tables. Grilly’s at the corner of Bolinas and Broadway. Get the fish tacos or chicken burritos www.grillys.com
INSALATA’s in San Anselmo. Delicious and upscale Mediterranean cuisine. Tastefully gorgeous inside. Delicious food. www.insalatas.com/
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Insalata's
120 Sir Francis Drake BlvdINSALATA’s in San Anselmo. Delicious and upscale Mediterranean cuisine. Tastefully gorgeous inside. Delicious food. www.insalatas.com/
French-inspired fare showcasing local ingredients in a family-friendly outpost with a warm patio. French www.lappartresto.com/
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L'Appart Resto
636 San Anselmo AveFrench-inspired fare showcasing local ingredients in a family-friendly outpost with a warm patio. French www.lappartresto.com/
Delicious Southern Italian food in a warm atmosphere. http://cucina-sa.com
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Cucina sa
510 San Anselmo AveDelicious Southern Italian food in a warm atmosphere. http://cucina-sa.com
Take out or lunch in. Clean casual small plates, healthy choices. Lunch. http://comfortscafe.com
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Comforts
335 San Anselmo AveTake out or lunch in. Clean casual small plates, healthy choices. Lunch. http://comfortscafe.com
Outdoor tables. Mexican-Yucatan. http://www.tacojanes.com
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Taco Jane's Restaurant & Tequila Bar
21 Tamalpais AveOutdoor tables. Mexican-Yucatan. http://www.tacojanes.com
Drinks & Nightlife
123 Bolinas
123 Bolinas RdWine bar with food. Beautiful. Pricy. http://www.123bolinas.com
Arts & Culture
Fairfax was the birthplace of the mountain bike.
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Marin Museum of Bicycling and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame
1966 Sir Francis Drake BlvdFairfax was the birthplace of the mountain bike.
Not only is this a renovated historic movie palace, but it is an art movie theater, owned by the CFI (California Film Institute), the organization that puts on the annual “Mill Valley Film Festival.” This theater is a TREASURE. Here is a link to the Rafael theater: http://rafaelfilm.cafilm.org
The best movies (foreign, indie, documentaries) play at the Rafael, the Fairfax Movie Theater, Regency Movie Theater, Sequoia Movie Theater in Mill Valley. To find out what’s playing in Marin, Google “Marin Movies” on your phone or computer.
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Smith Rafael Film Center
1118 4th StNot only is this a renovated historic movie palace, but it is an art movie theater, owned by the CFI (California Film Institute), the organization that puts on the annual “Mill Valley Film Festival.” This theater is a TREASURE. Here is a link to the Rafael theater: http://rafaelfilm.cafilm.org
The best movies (foreign, indie, documentaries) play at the Rafael, the Fairfax Movie Theater, Regency Movie Theater, Sequoia Movie Theater in Mill Valley. To find out what’s playing in Marin, Google “Marin Movies” on your phone or computer.
http://www.marintheatre.org/season51?gclid=CjwKCAjwgr3ZBRAAEiwAGVssnfdAWQXwY4nUsWDu6agY0WvdECFqKH_rkuNE82Hxq1ANVmnd9lQTPxoCx08QAvD_BwE
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Marin Theatre Company
397 Miller Ave http://www.marintheatre.org/season51?gclid=CjwKCAjwgr3ZBRAAEiwAGVssnfdAWQXwY4nUsWDu6agY0WvdECFqKH_rkuNE82Hxq1ANVmnd9lQTPxoCx08QAvD_BwE
Miwok Village Kule Loklo (near the Ranger Station) full reconstituted Miwok Indian Village. http://www.ptreyes.org/activities/kule-loklo-coast-miwok-cultural-exhibit
Kule Loklo Trail
Kule Loklo TrailMiwok Village Kule Loklo (near the Ranger Station) full reconstituted Miwok Indian Village. http://www.ptreyes.org/activities/kule-loklo-coast-miwok-cultural-exhibit
Parks & Nature
THIS IS A MUST-SEE!! The Seashore was made a National Park in 1963 by president Kennedy. http://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm It’s colder there than it is in Fairfax, (BRING A COAT or sweater/ sweat shirt) so if you get a heat wave while you’re staying here, get in the car and drive to Point Reyes.
Highlights:
Point Reyes Ranger Station An informative museum with rangers who will advise and give maps. Exhibits on animals, trails, and the cultures that settled in West Marin. http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Abbot’s Lagoon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbotts_Lagoon
Miwok Village Kule Loklo (near the Ranger Station) full reconstituted Miwok Indian Village. http://www.p
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THIS IS A MUST-SEE!! The Seashore was made a National Park in 1963 by president Kennedy. http://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm It’s colder there than it is in Fairfax, (BRING A COAT or sweater/ sweat shirt) so if you get a heat wave while you’re staying here, get in the car and drive to Point Reyes.
Highlights:
Point Reyes Ranger Station An informative museum with rangers who will advise and give maps. Exhibits on animals, trails, and the cultures that settled in West Marin. http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Abbot’s Lagoon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbotts_Lagoon
Miwok Village Kule Loklo (near the Ranger Station) full reconstituted Miwok Indian Village. http://www.p