Looking for something to do? The San Geronimo Retreat in the Redwoods is nearby many great attractions, activities, and areas of interest.

Activities

Blue Water Kayaking
Explore the coast by canoe
http://www.bwkayak.com (415) 669-2600

Napa Valley Wineries
Take a wine tastinhttp://www.marintrails.com/falls.htmlg tour, class, or just relax and sample an array of local wines. Weekends and select nights. Call for details.
http://www.napavalley.com/wineries  (707) 226-7459 

Russian River & Sonoma Wineries
Take a wine tasting tour, class, or just relax and sample an array of local wines. Weekends and select nights. Call for details.
http://www.wineroad.com/  (800) 723-6336

San Geronimo Golf Course
Offering 18 holes of demanding golf at an affordable price. See for yourself why it was voted Places to Play by Golf Digest for 3 years in a row, and #1 golf course in Marin County 5 years in a row by both the Pacific Sun and the San Francisco Chronicle. Golf Course is located a short stroll from the retreat.
http://www.sangeronimogc.americangolf.com/ (415) 488-4030

Attractions

Historic Town of Fairfax
http://www.marindirect.com/fxhistory/history.html

Restaurants

Two Bird Cafe
http://twobirdcafe.com   (415) 488-0105

Ironsprings Brewery
http://www.ironspringspub.com (415) 485-1005

Places of Interest

Point Reyes National Park
Miles of beautiful wilderness hikes and picnic areas grace the miles of park overlooking the sea. Some areas of the park are dog friendly. 
http://www.nps.gov/pora/index.htm (555) 555-1212

Downtown Point Reyes Station
Many independently owned and operated boutiques and specialty shops line the street of this charming historic town. An eclectic array or art shops, surf shops, and antique shops, are some of the treasures you will find. Prince Charles added this to his places of interest to visit the Cowgirl Creamery and organic farms.

Muir Beach, Stinson Beach and Bolinas
Enjoy a relaxed stroll along the scenic beaches and cliffs that overlook some of California's most inspired coastline. A much loved romantic spot. Just a short drive from the Retreat in the Redwoods will get you to a number of beach towns, some of which  are dog friendly. 

Samuel P. Taylor State Park
See the coast from an entirely new perspective. Lessons and equipment included in one inclusive price.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=469  (415) 488-9897

Muir Woods National Monument
This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world," declared conservationist John Muir when describing the majestic coast redwoods of Muir Woods.
http://www.nps.gov/muwo  (415) 388-2596

Other
San Geronimo Valley is close to Fairfax... and Point Reyes Station... in West Marin. It is a 45 minute drive to San Francisco, 20 minute drive to San Rafael, 15 minute drive to Point Reyes Station, 10 minute drive to Fairfax, 5 minute drive to Samuel P. Taylor State Park.

Dining / Entertainment: The Two Bird Cafe is in walking distance from the house. It offers home cooked gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner with a wonder wine selection. In a short drive over the "hill", you will be in Fairfax, the home of great restaurants, shopping, Movie Theater, Iron Springs Brewery, live music, and farmers market during the summer. San Rafael is just a bit further which offers even more dining, shopping, theaters, and a downtown-wide farmers market during the summer on Thursday nights with entertainment, gifts and children's rides.

Hiking: The house is situated in a park like setting on 1.5 acres of redwoods. It backs up to 1600 acres of open space with hiking and equestrian trails running through it. There is a seasonal creek that runs through the side area...and the Papermill creek running nearby where you can still watch the Coho and steelhead spawning. It is a bit out in the country... but that is what we love about it! There are hundreds of miles of hiking in the shadow of Mount Tamalpais.

Hikes in Marin http://www.marintrails.com; Hikes to waterfalls http://www.marintrails.com/falls.html

Biking: Marin is the birthplace of the mountain bike, with miles and miles of open terrain to discover. There are 2 mountain bikes that are available to use (must have bike shoes). Street biking is also very poplar here, and many local coffee stands and pastry shops cater to touring bikes.

Boating: The house has 2 river kayaks to borrow and a Hobie cat sailboat. There are a few places to take them locally, Please let us know when booking if this may be of interest to you so that they can ready upon your arrival!

Pet shopping: Don't buy from a breeder... adopt a rescue from the Milo Foundation! http://www.milofoundation.org
We may even be able to set up a trial with your potential new family member while you vacation!