Dreaming of Your Marin Oceanside Home?

Did you ever think of having your own seaside retreat? Marin has spectacular oceanside homes from Dillon Beach in the north to Muir Beach, just 15 minutes out of Mill Valley.The beach towns all reside in the natural setting of  West Marin. Much of this spectacular land  is preserved in the The Golden Gate National Recreational Area.  As you wind along the 43 miles of Highway One between Muir and Dillon beaches, you’ll also pass quiet inland villages along Tomales Bay. Here is a map to refresh your memory .Now may be your opportunity to buy an oceanside home in Marin, there are some wonderful properties on the market. As a Scottish friend recently remarked, you can never go wrong buying ocean front property!
 
Muir Beach Homes for Sale
 
Muir Beach is a community of 150 homes, many overlooking two small beaches and views of the rugged coastline–all the way to San Francisco. Our colleague Debra Allen has a charming website that gives you an overview of Muir Beach. Notable stopping places in this community are the Pelican Inn and Green Gulch Zen Center and Farm.20 Sunset Way, $1,299,000
4BR/3BA in 2,700 sq.ft.

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Custom Redwood and Hemlock wood with views from every room. 3+ BRs, sunroom, art areas, and 3 BAs in the main house. Meandering paths through the gardens lead to more private work/stay spaces. Operated for many years as a Bed & Breakfast. Courtesy of Debra A Allen, Frank Howard Allen. MLS# 21017710
 
Bolinas Homes for Sale
 
Bolinas is an  isolated community of about 1,200 people. If you want the feeling of being in an extraordinary place, this is a delightful place to visit or live. Good places to visit gfor the local ambiance are the Bolinas Café and Smiley’s Schooner Saloon and Hotel, both downtown, and The Marin-Bolinas Botanical Gardens, 14 acres of succulents and rare plants, created by Dr. Herman Schwartz, a retired physician.5  Hillside Ave., $1,545,000
4BR/2.5BA in 2,771 sq.ft.

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Incredible views from this desirable Canyon Area home. Period (1910) details intact throughout. Now two units but convertible to a single family home. Close to beach access and downtown Bolinas. Courtesy of Tom Wredberg, Oceanic Realty.MLS# 21004258
 
Stinson Beach Homes for Sale
 
Stinson Beach represents the high end of real estate on the Marin Coast. There are elegant oceanfront homes in the Seadrift community and hillside estates with wide panoramas of the ocean and coastline. It is a small town with only about 750 permanent residents. The main street has good local restaurants, including the Parkside Café and the Sand Dollar Restaurant. The best part iof Stinson Baech may be the miles-long walks on the beach, starting downtown at the Stinson Beach Park, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.98  Calle Del Ribera, $2,195,000
2BR/1BA

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Classic beach living with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and four miles of white sand beach. Two story cottage on the sand with wrap around deck and hot tub. Unique location on the beach with views from SF to Pt. Reyes. Courtesy of Judy LeMarr, Frank Howard Allen. MLS# 210180366986  Panoramic Hwy, $1,995,000
2BR/2BA in 3,080 sq. ft.

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Green construction, the privacy of 3.44 acres, and magnificent ocean and mountain views. Zoned agricultural you can raise animals or vegetables. Courtesy of Jeanne Sherfey, Highway One Properties. MLS# 20911663
 
308  Seadrift Rd, $4,100,000
3BR/2BA in 1,749 sq. ft.

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Newly updated, this Seadrift oceanfront home has soaring ceilings, walls of glass, wet bar in the living room. Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless, granite and magnificent views. Master suite with ocean views and door to oceanfront patio. Courtesy of Katherine Beacock, Seadrift Realty. MLS# 21021963

Dillon Beach Homes for Sale
 
This small town on the ocean at the top of Tomales Bay is home to about 300 people. It has a beautiful and secluded beach and dramatic scenery. There seems to be one restaurant at the Dillon Beach Resort.

31  Maui Lane, $849,750
3BR/2.5BA in 2,415 sq. ft.

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Views of Pacific Ocean, Dillon Beach Views, and Tomales Bay. Contemporary home located at the end of the cul-de-sac, open spacious living, dining-kitchen combination. Spiral staircase leading to the downstairs bedrooms and laundry room. Courtesy of Linda Choperena, Alain Pinel Realtors. MLS#  21026320

Finding Your Waterfront Home in West Marin

To see more select homes for sale along the ocean and bays of West Marin, go to www.livinginmarin.com, Featured Homes, and choose West Marin. If you are interested in a home to buy, we would be delighted to show you this spectacular part of Marin County.
 

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