Inverness, CA

Tucked along the calm, wooded shores of Tomales Bay in Marin County, Inverness offers a quiet coastal setting on the Point Reyes Peninsula. With around 1,400 residents, it has the feel of a peaceful hideaway where wood-shingled cottages sit beneath towering bishop pines. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard winds along the water, connecting the town to the slightly busier hub of Point Reyes Station just a few miles down the road.

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Daily life here moves at a relaxed pace centered around the outdoors and a compact village core. The town center features a classic general store, a local library, a handful of favorite restaurants, and small boat launches along the bay. Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Bay State Park surround the community, giving residents immediate access to miles of hiking trails and sheltered beaches. It is an ideal spot for anyone looking for a quiet coastal home surrounded by protected wilderness.