The waterfront is the backyard
Shoreline Park, Blackie's Pasture, and the linear paths along Richardson Bay give the whole town an outdoor living room, with San Francisco's skyline right across the water.
Marin County
Tiburon
A waterfront peninsula town with bay views in every direction
Tiburon sits on the tip of the Richardson Bay peninsula, a town where nearly every street opens to water views of San Francisco, Angel Island, and the Golden Gate. It pairs a small historic downtown with fishing-village roots, top-rated schools, and one of Marin's best year-round outdoor lives along the shoreline.
Why people love it
What to know about Tiburon
Top-rated schools
Reed Union School District, with all three campuses in Tiburon, is consistently ranked among the top districts in California by both state and national measures.
Downtown with real character
Main Street keeps its fishing-village feel: historic Ark Row cottages, waterfront restaurants, galleries, and the ferry landing all within a few walkable blocks.
Ferry to the city
Golden Gate Ferry connects Tiburon directly to San Francisco, and ferries to Angel Island State Park leave from the same downtown dock.
Local favorites
Where the locals actually go
My favorite way to test a neighborhood is still over coffee and dinner. These are real places in and around Tiburon that my clients and I keep going back to.
Caffe Acri
An Italian-inspired all-day cafe and bakehouse on the waterfront, the neighborhood's morning gathering spot.
1 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920
Rustic Bakery
Wood-fired sourdough, pastries, and cafe fare at the Cove Shopping Center, a Marin favorite.
1550 Tiburon Blvd, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
Woodlands Market
A gourmet market, deli, and bakery on Tiburon Boulevard, ideal for grabbing picnic supplies for a bay-front walk.
1550 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920
Parks & outdoor spaces
Where Tiburon gets outside
Tiburon owns more than 70 acres of parks across 28 sites, and the Richardson Bay shoreline ties them together: paths, preserves, and a national Audubon sanctuary all within easy reach.
Shoreline Park
The park at the peninsula's southern tip next to downtown, with direct views of San Francisco, Angel Island, and the Golden Gate, and the site of the town's festivals.
1 Main St area, Tiburon, CA 94920
Blackie's Pasture
A beloved Richardson Bay shoreline park with walking and bike paths, picnic areas, and the bronze statue of the local horse it is named for.
Blackie's Pasture Rd, Tiburon, CA 94920
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
A waterbird sanctuary with roughly 900 acres of protected bay and 10 acres of upland, home to the historic Lyford House and a nature-education hub.
376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, CA 94920
Old St. Hilary's Open Space Preserve
About 122 acres of open hillside with trails and a historic 19th-century church, some of the best views over the peninsula.
Tiburon Blvd at San Rafael Ave, Tiburon, CA 94920
Schools
Schools serving Tiburon
Tiburon shares one of California's top K-8 districts: Reed Union School District, with all three campuses in town (Reed Elementary, Bel Aire Elementary, and Del Mar Middle). High schoolers attend Redwood High in the Tamalpais Union High School District.
Elementary (PreK-2)
Reed Elementary School
The district's primary-grade campus (PreK-2), right on the peninsula's main boulevard.
1199 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920
Elementary (3-5)
Bel Aire Elementary School
The district's upper elementary campus (grades 3-5), consistently one of the highest-ranked elementaries in the state.
277 Karen Way, Tiburon, CA 94920
Middle School (6-8)
Del Mar Middle School
The district's 6-8 middle school, in the hills above downtown Tiburon.
105 Avenida Miraflores, Tiburon, CA 94920
High School (9-12)
Redwood High School
The Tamalpais Union High School District campus most Tiburon students attend, in nearby Larkspur.
398 Doherty Dr, Larkspur, CA 94939
Restaurants & dining
Eating around Tiburon
Tiburon's waterfront dining scene is one of Marin's most scenic: a Main Street of long-running institutions with San Francisco views across the water. A few standouts:
Sam's Anchor Cafe
The waterfront institution since 1920, built on pilings over Richardson Bay, the town's most photographed lunch spot.
27 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920
Servino Ristorante
Family-owned Southern Italian on the waterfront since 1978, a Main Street classic for pasta and seafood.
9 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920
Luna Blu
A family-owned Sicilian seafood kitchen on Main Street, named by many locals as the peninsula's best fish dinner.
35 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920
Caffe Acri
An all-day Italian cafe and bakehouse on the corner of Main, serving coffee, pastries, and tapas-style plates.
1 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920
Shopping & amenities
Everyday errands, close to home
Shopping is compact and walkable: Main Street and historic Ark Row for galleries and gifts, The Cove shopping center on the boulevard for groceries and everyday needs.
Woodlands Market
The peninsula's go-to gourmet grocery, deli, and bakery on Tiburon Boulevard.
1550 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920
Nugget Market
A full-service Nugget Market at The Cove shopping center, with produce, deli, and prepared foods.
1 Blackfield Dr, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
Main Street & Ark Row
Tiburon's historic downtown shopping: waterfront restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and the ferry landing within a few blocks.
Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920
Community & events
The rhythm of Tiburon
Much of Tiburon's community life happens on the waterfront: festivals at Shoreline Park, education and events at the Audubon sanctuary, and a library the peninsula shares with neighboring Belvedere.
Richardson Bay Audubon Center
Bird walks, family nature programs, and a historic house museum, the peninsula's cultural and environmental anchor.
376 Greenwood Beach Rd, Tiburon, CA 94920
Belvedere-Tiburon Library
The shared peninsula library, with an active calendar of author talks, kids' programs, and community events.
1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920
Home types
What sells around here
Typical range across my markets: $400,000-$4,000,000. From condos to country acreage.
Waterfront and bay-view homes Single-family homes on the hill Condos near downtown Belvedere and peninsula estates
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