Welcome to the Area

  • Location

    Marshall is a charming, rural, relaxed town in West Marin County, on the shore of Tomales Bay between Point Reyes & Bodega Bay. An ideal spot to soak in all that 'Northern California Coastal Living' has to offer. 

    350,000 acres of rolling hills and a dramatic coastline located only 1 hour from San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, Sausalito. Within 10-30 mins of Dillon Beach, Bodega Bay, Point Reyes, Tomales, Olema, Nicassio, Petaluma. BayMod is perfect for Guests attending weddings or events at Straus Home Ranch (within a 1–minute 'walk' from this incredible vacation home).

  • Views

    The Home is located directly 'OVER THE WATER' of Tomales Bay providing unobstructed, private, hypnotic views with ever-changing natural light, sunsets and dark starry skies over Hog Island, Tule Elk Reserve, Point Reyes National Seashore, Pelican Beach. BayMod on Tomales Bay will possibly be one of the most relaxing stays in a natural environment you’ll ever experience!

  • Food

    Point Reyes & Tomales Bay are known for OYSTERS & FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD!

    Within 2–8-minute drive: Hog Island Oyster Company, Nick's Cove, Tony’s Seafood, The Marshall Store (Voted one of New York Times' favorite restaurants in America) Tomales Bay Oyster Company, Route One Bakery, Tomales Deli

    Within 15–25minute drive: Coastal Kitchen, Sir & Star, Cowgirl Creamery, Bovine Bakery, Brickmaiden Breads, Due West

  • Activities

    Kayaking, Tide-Pooling, Fishing, Hiking, Boating, Windsurfing, Biking, Kitesurfing, Horseback Riding, Scenic Driving, Wildlife & Bird Watching, Hunting, Golfing, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Whale Watching, Relaxing, Beach, Wine Tasting & Eating Oysters!

  • Wildlife

    Harbor Seals, Striped Bass, Surf Perch, Salmon, Halibut, Steelhead, Sea Stars, Leopard Sharks, Bat Rays, Pelicans, Loons, Drakes, Cormorants, Diving and Dabbling Ducks, Geese, Blue Herons, Grebes, Egrets and many other Shorebirds

  • Groceries

    Palace Market-Point Reyes (20 min.), Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Safeway-Petaluma (30 min.), Valley Ford Market-Valley Ford (18 min.), General Store-Dillon Beach (15 min.)