Have to agree with Corey C. here, the view here is RIDICULOUS. I stood there with my mouth agape…read morefor a good five minutes. There were several other people doing the same. The golden hour was upon us, and the city was bathed in beautiful light, while a big tanker was cruised by next to several beautiful sailboats. Pretty much everything was closed by the time we were wandering around, and there seem to be far fewer shops here than what Corey mentions - mostly real estate offices now. That's okay, because it saves my pocketbook and still gives me a cute area to stroll through.

Ark Row is a block of quaint shops located in downtown Tiburon. My favorite thing to do here is to…read morecome at night, when everything is closed, with a hot drink and check out the window displays. If you keep walking past the shops and turn left along the water, you will be rewarded with an AMAZING view of the bay which, on a clear night, has the moon reflected in the water, framed by the city lights of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge.

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!

This hike offers some of the best views of Marin & beyond. You'll see the GG Bridge, Richmond…read moreBridge, Angel Island, the Belvedere lagoon, Mt. Tam and more. We were warned to watch for coyotes - I always have a whistle with me when I hike so felt OK about it. We did close to a 4 mile loop maybe about 600 feet of climbing or so. Stunning!

The views here are 5 star, it doesn't get much better than this. Hiking wise the preserve doesn't…read morehave the greatest trails but it's more geared for a shorter hike with views. The most basic is to park at the end of Vistazo Street and take the fire road to the church and back. This is an easy 1 mile walk which is good for people that aren't looking to go hiking but want to take an easy walk in nature. Another way to get to the church is from downtown which is only about 15-minute walk and has some elevation but still easy. I think that's a good idea for ferry day trippers to Tiburon looking for something more to do than just hanging out downtown. It's worth seeing Old Saint Hilary's Church because it's so historic but the open hours are extremely limited, I've never been in because it never seems to be open. Currently I think it's only open Sundays from 1-4pm. There are a few different trails in the preserve but nothing is super long, it's more about the amazing views of the city, bay, Angel Island, and beyond. It's quite breathtaking, especially in the spring with the wildflowers. A sign sits on the top saying Private Property and No Trespassing and looks like there are some more trails beyond but they don't look too maintained or stable. To make this a longer hike there is the loop that goes down to Tiburon Uplands Nature Preserve from one of the trails. This loops down to Paradise drive and adds about an extra mile.

After a huge Sunday buffet brunch, we decided to go for a long walk. We ended up in the Belvedere…read moreneighborhood and decide to walk around. We parked on San Rafael Ave which leads to a dead-end at the end of the street but then you can proceed by walking on this paved walkway to the next street up the hill. Thanks to the cyclist who pointed us up this road. It ended up to be a beautiful 2.5 hour walk all over Belvedere nooks and corners. We discovered some lovely staircase lanes passing by lovely homes and nature and plants. The views to the bay and Golden Gate are breathtaking. Wonderful discovery. Check out the photos that are posted.

Welcome to Belvedere, California, a beautiful, quiet town located on the south side of the Tiburon…read morePeninsula between Richardson Bay and the town of Tiburon. It is less than one square mile in size, surrounded on three sides by the waters of the San Francisco Bay and composed of Belvedere Island, the Belvedere Lagoon and Corinthian Island. From Belvedere Island you can enjoy magnificent views of San Francisco, Mt. Tamalpais, Angel Island, Sausalito and the Golden Gate Bridge. The Stairways are called Belvedere Lanes consisting of a network of stairs and paths that connect the roadways on the island. In a bygone era, residents arrived at the island from San Francisco by boat and used the stairways to get to their summer houses. These days the lanes provide access to areas that may otherwise be difficult to reach by car as well as providing a means of escape in emergencies such as earthquakes or fire. Many local residents enjoy hiking the island through the passageways of the lanes. A different hand painted wooden sign marks each end of the lanes. The charming signs were the brainchild of artist and long-time Belvedere resident, Diana Bradley, who came up with the idea of using wood for the signs and presented the idea to the Belvedere City Council. She then contacted local artists and the first "painting party" was born. Ms. Bradley spearheaded the first two painting parties and Belvedere resident and artist, Virginia Doyle continued to recruit local artist for existing painted signs for the lanes. While enjoying Belvedere Island you may encounter raccoons, squirrels, skunks, birds and other wild animals. Enjoy climbing the stairs to your good health and happiness.

This restaurant deserves 5 stars and my best review. It's a perfect place and it's located n a…read morebeautiful spot. This place has my heart. It's such a relaxing, elegant, modern, and warm place. An unforgettable dining experience. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome. Natale made a huge difference, welcoming us and showing us to our table. I would say that the service was flawless/attentive without being intrusive. My friends and I were confused about what to drink to pair with our food, and Natale gave excellent wine recommendations that paired perfectly with our pasta and dessert. Authentic food, beautiful ambiance, and outstanding hospitality. I'll bring more friends and family to visit this place because it's so wonderful to be here. If you're planning an anniversary and want a romantic ambiance, delicious food, quality, and hospitality, or a calm atmosphere this place is perfec. YOU MUST COME TO THIS PLACE IF YOU WANT TO HAVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE. From my perspective this is a Must in your bucket list of things to do, Highly recommended! I haven't take a lot of photos because I don't want to make feel uncomfortable to others at the restaurant but I would take 100 pictures to show you how perfect this place is, every corner it's been prepared for you to feel welcome.

A very charming, cozy restaurant on Main street of Tiburon, friendly host and wait or who has…read moregreat knowledge of the food and the wines. We enjoyed almost all of the meal except the chicken was not as impressive as the waitor advertised. It was a bit on the dry side that evening. We had most of it packed up to go but the staff also forgot to bring it out to us and we too forgot to asked for it, maybe I it was a good thing. We.all enjoy the well prepared, and flavorful, bright yet comforting dishes. The pasta was aldente the way it should be. Overall we had very nice evening and would definitely comes back to try other dishes. Hope it would all be winner the next time around.

We were looking for a place to have something to eat. There was no seating outside, so we were…read moreseated inside. Once seating came available outside, we sat outside to enjoy the fresh air and the wonderful views. I ordered the eggplant parmesan and a side dish of the spinach sauteed in olive oil and garlic. The meal was outstanding! One of the best eggplant parmesans I've had yet, and the spinach was cooked just right and delicious! Compliments to our server, Natala, who was very attentive to our requests. Although we waited a long time for our food, it was well worth the wait! They also serve the best drinks!

A favorite place to go whenever we visit Tiburon. Very good Italian and seafood; excellent service…read moreand charming owners; beautiful views. Lovely seating both outdoors on deck and inside in comfy booths.

This monument is a tribute to Daniel O'Connell, a poet and Sausalito resident who worked for the SF…read moreChronicle in the late 19th century. The stone bench and mosaic tile on the ground are restored and beautiful, and appear to be in pristine condition as of April 2024. The lovely poem engraved onto the memorial was written by O'Connell several months before his death in 1899. With lovely plants and shrubs, creating a garden-like environment, it's a nice little historical piece hidden among the neighborhood homes at the cross of Atwood, Bulkley, and Harrison Ave.

An interesting piece of public art at center of town in Tiburon!…read more This sculpture kind of represents this town, because I saw that insignia all over this town. I believe it represents sails, and when the wind hits it, and there is always a breeze here since it's next to the water, it makes a clapping type sound. I sat down here because at first I was trying to figure out where that sound was coming from and that's when I noticed these steel sails coming out of this fountain. Cool find here!!

PUBLIC ART. We really do not have enough of it in the greater Bay Area. Yes, we have some, but…read morereally not that much compared to other major cities in the US. How come we don't have the art? Where are the dollars going? I was pleased to see the new fountain sculpture - COMING ABOUT - installed in the downtown Plaza of Tiburon in October of 2006. But it gives me mixed feelings. It really is quite beautiful, but OMG did it cost us way too much. Titled "COMING ABOUT," it is a set of steel sails coming out of a fountain. Steel sails that move "with the wind." (Actually they are mechanical, but don't tell anyone. It took an extra 3 months to get the underground wiring and transformer installed and upgraded to make "Coming About" perform properly.) Some folks say it represents a REGATTA; some say it is a SHARK'S FIN; some say it represents a BIRD'S WING. Me? Oh, I am sure. It represents the SAILS from the many local Bay area sailboats. Stand back, take a look. See if you don't agree with me. Especially when they start to change position. You can almost feel the wind as it whips through the sails! Designers and installers were the husband and wife team of Jeff Reed and Jennifer Madden. They spent the better part of a year of their lives on this Public Art. http://video.aol.com/video-detail/tiburon-fountain-plaza-installation-4/680382034 It is beautiful. No question about it. It does brighten up the Plaza area. Come down and have your holiday photos taken here. There's a Christmas tree in the background. Installed at a final cost around 1/2 a million dollars. Yikes! Think of all the hunger kids in the world we could have fed! Houses we could have built to replace the ones lost in Katrina! Or southern California? Health care options for children who don't have any! Medicine for folks in Africa with AIDS . . . . or San Francisco! 1/2 a million dollars! I do love Pubic Art, but I sure wish it didn't cost so much. There are so many better ways to spend our money. Ways that will truly make our world more livable. I would sleep better at night knowing that we helped more children go to bed with full tummies and warm blankies and the medicines they need, rather than Public Art that costs so damn much. And yet all we could do was squabble over what kind of benches to put in the Plaza.