Not enough kind words to say about Jan, her husband, and their incredible home!!…read more We didn't actually stay here. I found it on the map and thought "huh this might be cute to stop by and try some cider". Showed up on a Saturday and Jan and her husband immediately came out to talk to us, tell us about the cider, and show us around their place. The cider was DELICIOUS by the way. We bought some and brought it back to our friends and they all agreed it's some of the best hard cider we've had. I wish they sold it at my local bodega in here sf!! Their home and land is truly so cute and charming. Rolling hills with 300+ trees, juicy apples of all sorts. I told Jan I was going to make and apple pie and she directed me to the best trees for those. They let us wander and do whatever we wanted and it was just so awesome and picturesque and serene. Jan also mentioned baby Scottish Highlander cows in their pasture nearby that we could go pet and play with!!!! Unfortunately those cows were busy but we stopped the the pasture right out front and got soooo close to some stunning and adorable cows. Literally the perfect visit. She gave us some recs for lunch and we had an awesome afternoon in Tomales. Need to visit again... could see this being the loveliest play to stay for a weekend getaway. When we arrived, Jan was in the middle of making a homemade apple pie and other yummy things for her guests because she provided them fresh pastries and breakfast. Gosh... dreamy.

The Tomales Deli was suffering from a temporary suspension of liquor license so I had to find…read moreanother way to get my hardcider. I called Applegarden Farm but there was no answer. It was right around the corner so I decided to take a chance and stop by. I pulled up to the barn and was greeted with suspicious looks by two middle aged folks working a hand cider press. It turns out that these are the loving parents of Applegarden Farms Hardcider. They hand blend and press 20 different apple varieties for their wonderful brew. After explaining my situation they were happy to sell me a few bottles and off I went to the Marshall Store for oysters to go with my new aquisition. If you like hardcider, don't miss this stuff, it's local and luscious.

This was a cute little grocery store. I was thrilled to see a selection of gluten free and dairy…read morefree food, though I confess I didn't check the prices. They had lots of Christmas decor at very reasonable prices. Some fun clothing and gifty items. We ordered hot cocoa, one with almond milk and one with oat milk. Both good. Seemed reasonably priced. Glad to have a hot drink on a cold day to take to the beach. The staff person was quiet and friendly. I would definitely go back.

I love Dillon beach but it's changed a lot over the years. We've been coming here for a long time,…read morebut the selection at the general store went downhill after the change in ownership and the prices are insane. They justify the increase in costs because there is no other store within 20 miles. The problem is, there just isn't much to buy and that's besides the price of everything. Staff is always nice and courteous. Just wish the product was better

Great service and a wide variety of items. Pizza was great! Location was centrally located…read more Everyone was ordering burgers, so I imagine they are fabulous too.

Great store on Highway 1!…read more Parking lot has a beautiful view of the ocean! Easy parking did us. There were a few open spots. They pack a lot into this smallish store. Fresh fruit & veggies, packaged goods. We couldn't find prices on some of what we were buying so we brought them to the register to ask. And some prices on the shelves were old. It's It ice cream sandwich for $3.49. Calypso lemonade for about the same price. Box of Mike & Ike's has 99 cents on the shelf but it was $3 or something. They take ApplePay so that makes it easy!

Though Bodega has housed a country general for well over a hundred years, its current incarnation…read moreis by far the most welcoming with the best product selection. From Sonoma county craft beer to Marin county cheeses and DELICIOUS sandwiches made with bread from a nearby Tomales bakery, the product selection is sure to please the pallet. As a local shopper, I usually go in for a sandwich or milk and leave with a full bag because there are plenty of tempting organic and locally made snacks I feel good about eating and feeding my children. I also am happy to support a family run business owned by neighbors in the community. Also, whomever left the review about "taking away the birds charm." I can only respond that person must have been a pal of the previous owners. This store is now light, bright, welcoming, family friendly, and it sells local artwork that adorns the walls with beautiful images from nearby nature scenes. It's a definite improvement, and frankly, every local is happy the new owners opened up shop and provided the town with a spot to buy groceries.

Good selection of items across the spectrum, lots of 'ooh I haven't seen THOSE in a long time'…read moreitems.

Palace Market is the spot I ended up getting lunch from after the local restaurant fell through…read more They had so many wonderful pantry items and I went hog on some of their olives and other veggies that were in sealed small bags for snacks for the honey. I think you can never have too many pantry snacks for emergencies. Lunch-wise I was able to pick up a reasonably priced cobb salad, some cumin-free hummus, as well as a few berries for dessert. The service was friendly and prompt, and they had utensils you can grab for your meal. All in all Palace Market saved the day and I would absolutely come back!

Review is purely for the soft serve: PSA they no longer serve buffalo milk soft serve :(…read more They have valley ford creamery's soft serve which was good but not the same as the rich flavor from buffalo milk!

The tour was worth every penny! Audrey was so passionate and clearly has the best interest of the…read moreanimals in mind with every decision made. We learned so much and got to brush and pet the sweet baby buffalo! The tasting was fresh and delicious and we made sure to buy some while we could :)

Disclaimer: I've never been on another cheese tour, so I can't make comparisons. However, this tour…read moreis special and is quite an experience. The tour is more expensive in comparison to other cheese tours that we've seen in Petaluma, $35 plus tax, but those cheese aren't made with water buffalo milk. With this tour, you get a super informative history/back story of the founders. It is quite the story and could be made into a Hallmark movie. Their story is really inspiring and you can see how passionate they are about their company, product, and water buffaloes. The owner, Audrey, has a hand in every part of the business, and does most of the work, with help from a handful of employees. Please schedule a tour here to support this small company that has ethical and sustainable business practices. I believe every dollar from the tour really helps with their bottom line and I think they really need it as the owner does most of the work herself to cut cost. The highlight of the tour, other than the cheese tasting was getting to pet and brush the water buffaloes until they'd fall over from euphoria.

Best place to stop in on your way to the beaches. That have…read moreeverything you may need for a wonderful day trip. The family is always so helpful I make sure this is my one stop before our trips begin. The sandwich lady is always on point . Thank you for your service always .we always leave with a smile. Leo and Cindy

This store has a magnificent array of items, both useful and exotic…read more What I primarily wanted to review though was the customer service. Every last employee was so friendly and kind and helpful and seemed genuinely happy to be there.