For the past hundred years it has remained a rustic little seaport. A museum in the library building displays artifacts of this early Inverness development. Tomales Bay State Park is also on the quiet side, with swimming beaches, trails and picnic sites. It is reached by taking Sir Francis Drake Highway past Inverness. There is a stand of Bishop pine in the park, a species not found off the peninsula.
Rock cockles are abundant along the shore, below the sandstone bluffs.
There is a shady picnic area of a dozen tables overlooking the water near Heart's Desire Beach. This outstanding inn was built as a private hunting lodge. This is an unusual building, which grew like topsy, with a windowed tower above the main building. Reyes National Seashore. A short walk takes you to Tomales Bay, a perfect stretch of water for canoeing and kayaking.