Wonderful people, hard-working, and they go above and beyond. Get these veggies!read more

The prettiest little lettuces you'll ever lay your eyes on. The cutest of them all? Freckle. Yes,…read moreit's a baby lettuce named "Freckle"! How can you resist? The mixed greens and the little gems are just fantastic. The only bad thing I can think of to say is that this booth is way popular and they can run out of things quickly.

On weekends this affable middle-aged New Yorker who claims he is rich and owns a farm, just picked…read morethe fruit, pulls his pickup to a turnout high above the ocean, about halfway between Miur Beach and Stinson Beach on Hwy. 1. Lets you snack as much as you want, encourages it even, and makes up a name for you. In 2004 he embarassed my then girfriend and I picked up hands down the best honeydew, best melon of any kind, so good you'd do an emergency midnight prosciutto run and might just name the kids after it. Last week he was calling everyone Earl and I had the second best peaches ever, whch is saying a lot. My Yelp nemesis (I've decided NOT to include her name in all of my reviews) says he's too expensive and I'm getting ripped off. But I say, you get what you pay for and he delivers the admission price in entertainment alone. And what price can you put on great ocean views and fruit so good you stay up at night fantasizing?

Had to get a ton of photos for Yelp of this adorable 24/7 produce stand that nobody really works at…read moreand runs an honor system. Grab their homemade, chewy, incredible sourdough bread (best sourdough I've ever had) and drop into the box what it's worth. If this system was in NY, people would be running away with the stand! Love this bountiful utopia. 5 stars!!!

Is anything better? Just a magical place, amazing produce. Great system of trust. Kinda place that…read moreyou dream of coming back to.

We spent a week in a rental at the beach here and this market is the only one in the area…read more Typically when that is the case you know you're gonna pay a convenience fee and you accept it but I thought the prices here were really reasonable. The market is bigger than it looks and has a good selection of items. We came here three separate times during our stay and they always had what we needed....Toothbrush, razors, cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks and they were just a 5 minute walk from the rental. **Side note in case anyone is searching reviews looking for a bathroom** I was outside one afternoon with our dog waiting on the bench in front for my husband to grab me a drink and a car full of young ladies pulled up doing the potty dance and rushed in. There are signs that say "no public restroom" and I guess staff adhered strictly to it because they came out panicked and still squirming. I told them I wasn't from the area but there is a park across the street and although it's a little hidden, there is a porty potty on the East side. They thanked me and ran off and later thanked me again when I saw them in town. If we stay in Stinson again, I won't worry about overpacking because this market has what you need....except a bathroom!

Good in a pinch. I stopped here before a hike, and i was hoping for more sandwich choices. They…read morehad turkey sandwiches and salami sandwiches. It is kind of a small place, so I think having only a few choices is reasonable. It looks like a good place for sundries, a few groceries, and snacks. The cashier was polite.

Very dismissive staff especially a woman that was very rude. I will never come here again or…read morerecommend them.

Eager to get on the road and make the most of the beaming California sun this Monday, we forgo a…read moreSafeway picnic stock-up trip and decided to just stop into Bolinas People's Store instead. Epic decision. We bought juicy kumquats, a pear, a tangerine, a small tub of fresh hummus, gluten-free tortillas, and a wondrous bag of heavenly granola. The total for all said purchases, wasn't bad at all, considering we both were full in a matter of minutes. Scooping lightly sweetened dreamy granola into our mouths, in between spooning hummus onto amazing light tortillas was the perfect meal. Our feet dangling above large rocks, grazed lightly by the lapping Bolinas water - was a sensational start to the adventure filled day. Trust.

I love this market. It has grown a lot over the years, and I'm so glad it's still here. The vibe is…read morealways great, with happy people coming together. I've found some beautiful stuff from the local sellers.

Great service for fresh seafood caught daily, plus fresh local meat. People there are nice.read more

Love love LOVE BoVida!! The staff are so incredibly kind and the açaí bowls is just as great!read more

Got the Da Kine Greens which was full of flavor and healthiness and kale. While it was also a…read moremillion dollars, being in this pseudo-hippie town full of reclusive wealthy people, it still was worth the snack. Would stop by again if back to charming Bolinas. 5 stars!!!

La Siguanaba Company brings in solar dried fruits, all natural, no sugar/sulfur added, from el…read moresalvador locale: el mercado @era 10/23 eats: dried mango (2.5@) dried pineapple(2.5@) -dried fruit has distinct natural sweetness. no sugary crash afterwards. a little pricey but it's all natural. no sugar added like the kind from the phillipines. -samples freely available. foodnotes: -10% of profits go Fairfax Anselmon Children's Center -also Manos de Esperanza, educational projects in el salvador -products can be found in upscale retail stores.

I love their dried fruit! It tastes like no other fruit on the market. Their teas are delicious and…read morewarm me up.

Unreal slice of Heaven nestled in the valley of marin headlands. We hiked from Tennessee Valley to…read moreMuir Beach and decided to hike through the valley on our way back instead of an out and back. What an incredible stumble upon in the midst of our hike. Pictures don't do this beautiful spot justice. It felt unreal when we walked up to the garden then through the zen center. We merely wandered through the grounds, we didn't take advantage of any services so I can't attest to what is available on the grounds besides the incredible gardens. Our round trip hike was almost 10 miles and worth every step taken. Beach, redwoods, valley rolling hills, gardens filled to capacity with beautiful blooms, veggies, and lovingly sculpted grounds. Truly an incredible experience and what a treat to allow it to be open to the public.

I just returned from a weekend yoga retreat at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. It was my second…read moreretreat here and henceforth second time going here. I was on a digital sabbatical so no photos from my smartphone and no laptop. In retrospect from being there would say it was a lovely experience. It was great to unplug and get out of the city aka San Francisco for a weekend. The farm itself is about 30 acres. Green Gulch Farm Zen Center is affiliated with the San Francisco Zen Center in the City and Tassajara. All three is in the lineage of Suzuki Roshi from the Zen lineage from Japan. Suzuki Roshi wrote Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind and other works. I was primarily with my group here doing our own retreat yet did sit on one talk by a senior Zen teacher which I enjoyed. The talk was followed by an insightful question and answer Satsang aka philosophical discussion and tea. The hiking here is wonderful. They have been an organic farm since 1972 supplying the famous Greens Restaurant in San Francisco. The food here was quite alright. Many vegan options. One improvement would be to simply label the food items vegan or not instead they have symbols donating if the item has dairy or eggs yet majority of the food was vegan anyways. It was tasty and fresh as much of the ingredients are grown on site. The accommodation was comfortable. It was about a mile hike to the ocean to Muir Beach and explored the Tennessee Valley trail for a more challenging hike with amazing vista views of the ocean. I also saw two deer while here. If you get a chance to go to the Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. Go! Recommended!

** Caveat: I've only ever had Parkside after a long hike (7mi+ Dipsea Trail), so by the time I get…read morehere I'm usually famished. That said, I've dined here over 20 times over the years. Food: I typically opt for the Niman burger with a lot of toppings (aged white cheddar, avocado, golden gate bacon and pesto). The fries that come with it are also pretty good. Dining Space: The 'no frills' interior is not only welcoming, but the perfect backdrop for tired hikers and beach goers. Sometimes, especially after a workout or a long day at the beach, fancy restaurants can be a bit of deterrent. Service: The staff definitely know their clientele. As soon as we walk in, water arrives almost instantly, and they let us know where the restrooms were located. No matter our condition, they've always been super accommodating and I always look forward to the reward of dining there. Overall: Give this place a try if you're in Stinson Beach. At this point, Parkside is pretty much an institution and the experience is worth the slightly elevated prices.

We were ready for a drive to Stinson Beach on a beautiful sunny Sunday. We decided to stop at the…read moreParkside because it was close walking distance to the beach. We chose to sit outside with umbrellas, picnic tables and benches. I ordered the HASH breakfast with scrambled eggs and my fellow traveler ordered mussels. We were both surprised how good both orders were! The hash was a mixture of grilled chicken and root vegetables Cooke just right and topped with pesto sauce. The scrambled eggs and outstanding toast were served on the side. Yum! I enjoyed every bite and was really more than I usually eat at midday. The mussels were in a creamy tomato based sauce...spicy and delicious with grilled bread for dipping as the mussels began to disappear and the sauce revealed. It was a nice surprise to later walk the beach with full stomachs and appreciate the incredible views on a sunny day along the Marin coast!