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Tomales Bay Resort

4.4 ★★★★☆ 342 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Inverness, California · 0.3 mi to the sand

Ocean view On-site lodging

Waterfront property with boat launch marina offering diverse accommodations with Wi-Fi & a pool.

Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone (415) 669-1389
  • Website tomalesbayresort.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

12938 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, CA 94937

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Tomales Bay Resort and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 4 mentions

“The setting is so serene—right on the water with breathtaking views of the bay.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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Dock or Marina 3 mentions

“Wonderful views of Tomales Bay Resort's marina from our room.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 342 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 7 mentions

“We really enjoyed bringing their beautiful, serene venue to life in 3D virtual tours so more people can step inside and discover this hidden gem along the bay.”

👣 toes-in-the-sand ceremony 2 mentions

“The setting is so serene—right on the water with breathtaking views of the bay.”

From the reviews

Family owned and run, gorgeous views, clean, lovely little rooms! We would definitely return as we were only able to stay for one night. This place is a charm on the edge of Tomales Bay - so beautiful and serene with clean and comfortable, modernized rooms.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Sep 2024

Tomales Bay Resort is such a peaceful getaway. My room overlooked the bay and even had a cozy fireplace, which made the evenings feel extra special. I loved being able to sit right outside the room to relax and take in the serene views.

★★★★★ — Nic, Apr 2026

I visited Tomales Bay Resort and Marina while on set filming virtual tours for work, and I was blown away. The setting is so serene—right on the water with breathtaking views of the bay. The fresh air felt so invigorating.

★★★★★ — Nancy, Jul 2025

Stayed for 1 night late October. I've stayed here many times and in most of the rooms. It's pretty simple, very clean, comfortable and quiet. I stayed mid week, shoulder season and in the cheapest room and it was still $200. These days bayside in Pt Reyes , that's a bargain.

★★★★★ — Lucy, Oct 2025

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Getting married at Tomales Bay Resort

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.