This was an interesting find in Tiburon, it looked like a small castle…read more A short walk up a small hill from the downtown area, Lyford's Stone Tower sits right on the coast with a direct view of Angel Island. Inside the Tower, there is a plaque explaining it's history, which is actually quite interesting. In front of the Tower, there are some benches if you want to enjoy the scenery for a bit , which is what we did while we were here.

Well worth a visit! A 10 minute walk from Main Street and the plaque shares its fascinating…read morehistory. Check it out when you are in the area!

So cool. This place really sticks with you…read more The stories here are powerful, especially the poetry carved into the walls by detained immigrants. Reading those firsthand accounts adds a depth you don't get from textbooks and makes the history feel very real and personal. It's also a great outing overall. You get a mix of beautiful hiking, incredible views of the Bay, and a meaningful historical experience all in one trip. Definitely a must-visit in the Bay Area if you're into both hiking and history.

Good museum that shows the history of the island and how immigrants were treated. Some lived there…read morefor years. The museum is $5 and you can pay by card or other contactless methods. It's mainly focused on the Chinese immigrants but there were others who are included. The volunteer staff are very informative and helpful sharing more . Definitely go here.

A very interesting exhibition. I enjoy watching the videos. The basement model was huge and even…read morehas a clean bathroom. The volunteers are very nice and friendly. It's probably a bit boring for children but if you're interested in how water is processed from the bay and the history of the bay area's water development, this is educational. I really enjoyed my trip here. It's about an hour long. Definitely recommend an afternoon here and a walk in the neighborhood plus a nice lunch afterwards.

Interested in hydraulic models? Here's your chance to walk around a model of the San Francisco Bay…read moreDelta which simulates a 24-hour cycle of tides. What blew me away was how expansive the model was! Exhibits of the area's hydrology are also found throughout the facility. Guided tours are available on Saturdays at 11AM. It's limited to 40 visitors on a first come basis. Tours are 45 minutes long. If there is more staff available, they offer tours on the hour or half hour. Tours can also be tailored to groups at various technical levels (see their website for contact information). Hours are: Tuesday - Friday: 9AM - 3PMSaturday: 9AM - 4PM They are closed on Sunday, Monday, and Federal Holidays. If a Federal holiday falls on a Monday, then they will be closed on the previous Saturday. There's a free parking lot next to the facility. Admission is free!

Exceptional customer lovely service by our host this weekend (didn't catch her name)! We came in…read morewith the intent to order by the glass ($12/glass), but she was still so friendly and let us try a number of different wines with very interesting flavors - spicy, sweet, etc. They have the perfect outdoor seating set up, and we were able to find a nice nook in the shade (not pictured). We had a lovely time!

The experience at this tasting room exceeded our expectations. If you are in tiburon you need to…read morepay this place a visit! Abby, our server, taught us about the wines we tasted (which were amazing), and introduced us to a new style of spicy wine. We are very pleased with our experience and definitely will be returning. Thank you!

Great group to work with Manny and Cary really put together…read moresome great highlights with thre local people My guide Brayan and driver Sergei became my family for a week and life long friends Brayan signed up for " 100 million learners "with my Grad school Thunderbird We are a global managment school and are offering five free courses to everyone which can be used toward a degree The cultural content of this trip were so good From salsa lessons to jazz shows to art installations and the sights smells and sounds of cuba I stayed in a hotel the first two nights but the casa particulares are where you see and breathe the culture customs and mores Also i worked hard on my spanish and Brayan and Sergei were extremely patient and helpful In fact Brayan and I now play on line chess but watch out he is really good!!

We are just back from our time in Cuba with CTAG. Our experience was excellent as we were safe and…read morewell taken care of by our driver Noel and our guide Alpi. What a vast, sordid and complex history this Country has had. Our guide was a wealth of information relative to the past and current challenges Cuba has faced in the last century. Our hearts go out to the extremely nice people of this island Nation as they look to navigate the current political structure of their homeland. Trip highlights: Super fun salsa dance lesson Beautiful hike to a waterfall Our in home cooking lesson Architectural viewing in the larger cities Fusterlandia and the FAC (Cuban Art Factory) Classic car tour Visit to a local farm for breakfast and bees! Tasting all the yummy Cuban cuisine Listening to amazing local music CTAG made the entire experience easy, and we would recommend a visit to support the lovely people of Cuba. John and Dayna Cooper Laguna Niguel, California

PROPOSAL: "To demolish a historic Art Deco building and replace it with a new commercial…read morebuilding." Now I admit I do not know all the details, but for some reason this just doesn't sound like good judgment. But before I jump to any conclusions I want to know more of the details. HERE'S WHAT I DO KNOW: In today's "Tiburon Talk," email newsletter of the Town of Tiburon, there is a short article titled "Harbor Lights Building Proposed to be Replaced." The brief article states that an application has been filed to demolish and replace the historic Art Deco building with a "new commercial building." I had a little trouble getting to the guts of this plan because there are a couple of phrases in the article that made it difficult to concentrate on the ramifications of demolishing this building. "USED AS A SALOON OR BAR SINCE BEYOND LIVING MEMORY . . ." "LOCAL WAGS SAY EVEN PROHIBITION DID NOT FAZE THE LIQUOR-DISPENSING FROM THE HARBOR LIGHT." FROM THE LITTLE WE KNOW I HAVE QUESTIONS: Why would we want to demolish this building? It is on Main Street along with numerous other historic buildings. Since it apparently is unsafe in its current condition, why not repair it and maintain it as yet another of wonderful historic building in this little town? Am I just being a sentimental fool? After all, this is not my hometown. I was not raised here. Should we just rip out all the old buildings and replace them with "new commercial buildings?" Of course if we do that, it won't be Tiburon anymore . . . . if we do, we might as well change the name to something more commercially viable . . . how about Utopia? or Scottsdale? or Alpharetta? Taliesman (further) West? I have a suggestion - instead of just a Design Review Board, how about a Historic Styles Committee? Let's not only make sure the design is appropriate, but let's also make sure we don't lose our character and history. Five stars for a historic building One star for folks that always want to rip everything out Three stars and holding . . . Final stars . . . after we see if $$$ win.

As a Docent over the past few years I'm biased but the Railroad & Ferry Museum is amazing;…read morebreath-taking; informative historical replica of life in our town from the late 1880's through 1960's. The remarkable model of age town assembled by 12 dedicated gents over 19 years with working trains & more just delight the child in us all. An absolute must visit April through October Wednesday-Saturday & Sunday 1-4 pm. Enjoy a highlight for all to see & marvel @ the ingenuity that shaped our lives!

Amazing museum which captures the essence and history of Tiburon in its early days. We had the…read moreopportunity of meeting and listening bits of construction and history for Mr. Phil Cossou, one of Tiburon's first railway police officers and lead builder of the enormous model display you will see upon walking in which took over a decade to build. Mr. Cossou was kind enough to share his memories, the construction of the model, walk through and share all the well preserved artifacts - one of the original maps, plans obtained directly from the Smithsonian. The upstairs once housed the chief operator and his family - all recreated with original pieces of furniture, dish ware, machinery, kitchen appliances. The view from each window was spectacular. We were told that the location was once very industrial, with trains and ferry's shipping goods to and from Tiburon to San Francisco. The docent and Mr. Cossou were wonderful and informative. If you have an opportunity to stop by, be sure to contribute at the front desk - worth every moment!

My Husband and I were looking for an activity with the kiddos and also to celebrate our middle…read morechild's birthday. My husband bought the tickets online to the ferry that would bring us to Angel Island where we can watch the fireworks. Luckily public parking was half a mile from the ferry, we brought a cart to put in our chairs, blankets, snacks and pizza that we got from one of the nearby businesses. The crew was nice, helpful and efficient especially when loading the ferry with customers and holding people and ancillary staff. They were very accommodating with people needing assistance with their canes, walkers, and other passengers were kind enough to help accommodate those who needed seating most. Great experience, quick trip to the island, and we had fun with the kids.

Third ferry experience over 6 Years and I must say they stop manage to impress. Something went…read morewrong when I booked this in December 2025 for May 2026. It has the date of April 30th. I called their hotline and left a voicemail the day of (1 hour before take off). We then get their 30 minutes before, I run down and hassle a crew member, and they say we can just rebook you. No doubt, the person checking our tickets said, okay, I can just rebook you. 45 seconds of swiping and he got us set up. This level of going over the top for customer satisfaction is beyond compare. Thank you to this wonderful team!