Living in Tiburon
A storybook village just across the water from San Francisco, where you watch the city lights from the calm side of the bay.
Tiburon gives you something rare: the quiet of a small coastal town, with the city a 30-minute ferry ride away. There’s no fast food and no gas station in the village, just flower baskets along Main Street, open-air restaurants, and a peninsula made for walking the dog before coffee. People come here for the views and the calm, and most never want to leave.
Things to Do in Tiburon
From the ferry dock to the ridge-top trails, here’s what fills a week in Tiburon.
Waterfront Dining
Open-air restaurants and cafés sit right on the water at the end of Main Street, looking back at the San Francisco skyline. Weekend brunch by the dock is a Tiburon ritual.
Ark Row Shops
A short, tree-lined stretch of historic Ark Row turned boutiques, galleries and a wine shop, all within a few minutes’ walk of home.
Angel Island Ferry
Hop the short ferry from downtown to Angel Island State Park for hiking, biking and some of the best bay views you’ll find anywhere.
St. Hilary’s Preserve
Wildflower trails above the village with views across the bay to San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Spring brings rare native blooms.
Blackie’s Pasture & the Linear Path
A flat, three-mile shoreline path that runs from Blackie’s Pasture into town. A favourite for runners, cyclists and dog walkers, right down the hill.
Out on Richardson Bay
Sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking are minutes from the door. On a clear morning the water is full of sails and the odd curious seal.
The Ferry to the City
Downtown San Francisco in about 30 minutes, with coffee and a drink served aboard. The nicest commute in the Bay Area, by some distance.
Village Life
A market, a pharmacy, a big CVS, the farmers market in season, and neighbours who know your name. Everything you need within a short walk.
Dining on another level
Tiburon has quietly assembled one of Marin County’s most impressive dining scenes, with a concentration of quality that far exceeds what you’d expect from a village this size. Main Street and the waterfront are lined with everything from Michelin-caliber establishments to casual cafés and bakeries, nearly all with views across Richardson Bay to the San Francisco skyline.
You’ll find fresh seafood, authentic Italian, modern American, and farm-to-table cuisine, with enough variety that you can eat out several times a week without repeating yourself. What sets Tiburon apart is the refusal to settle for mediocre tourist fare—nearly every kitchen sources locally, changes menus seasonally, and treats regulars like family. It’s the kind of dining scene that makes living here feel less like a compromise and more like a quiet luxury you didn’t know you were missing.
Sam’s Anchor Cafe
A Tiburon institution holding court on the same waterfront deck for decades. Weekend brunch, fresh oysters, and classic seafood with Angel Island views—this is where locals bring visitors to show off the bay.
The Bungalow Kitchen
Upscale waterfront dining from acclaimed chef Michael Mina. Seasonal California cuisine, impeccable service, and one of the most beautiful restaurant settings on the bay. Perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself well.
Luna Blu
Authentic Italian seafood served in an intimate setting on Main Street. The kind of neighborhood restaurant where the staff remembers your name and your favorite table, and the menu changes with the seasons but never disappoints.
Getting to the City & Beyond
Tiburon feels tucked away, but the city and the rest of Marin are close.
Perfectly Positioned
Enjoy the tranquility of coastal living without sacrificing connectivity. The Tiburon Ferry provides the Bay Area’s most elegant commute.
Everything Within Reach
Experience true car-optional living. Daily necessities and refined pleasures are just steps away.
The Tiburon Ferry
The ferry leaves from the foot of Main Street downtown and crosses to the San Francisco Ferry Building in about 30 minutes. Weekday commute sailings run during the morning and evening peaks, and seasonal service adds weekend and midday boats for trips into the city or out to Angel Island.
They even serve coffee and a drink on board, which is a fine way to start or end a working day. For current timetables, check Golden Gate Ferry and the Blue & Gold Fleet before you travel.
Schools
Tiburon is served by the well-regarded Reed Union School District, a big part of why families settle here.
Everyday Life
A Life Well-Lived
Glimpses of daily life in our vibrant coastal community.
Those views can’t be beat. The location is perfect for getting to downtown Tiburon for shopping and dining and catching the ferry to San Francisco, and the trails at St. Hilary’s Preserve aren’t far away.
Julie G., Resident
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