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Into Inverness
Intro Bayside town Inverness has more beaches than restaurants. "Inverness is right on the Tomales Bay,” says John Zeiter, a Realtor with Golden Gate Sotheby’s. “Which has some beautiful views.” Hidden from the world by thick forests and the Tomales Bay, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is the only road into town. It’s named for a famed English explorer who landed in nearby Drake’s Estero circa 1597 as he circumnavigated the globe. Drake didn’t stay for long, and that stop-and-go legacy is still alive in Inverness. Tourism is the town’s main industry, but some people find reasons to stay – usually thanks to the beaches, forests, and laid-back community. “I would say the nice thing about Inverness is that there are small beaches where you can hang out,” says Zeiter.
The Inverness community sprawls along the western shore of Tomales Bay.
Tomales Bay Resort is a popular attraction in Inverness offering kayak rentals and more.
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Sights around the Tomales Bay
Residents can enjoy the sand and spray up and down the Tomales Bay coastline, and hikers venture into Tomales State Park to explore its trails, marshes and beaches, all minutes from the town’s hilltop homes. The entire town is part of the Point Reyes National Seashore, which means that wildlife is part of daily life for Inverness locals. The shorelines are home to sea lions, and the forested interior of the peninsula counts ospreys and plovers among its inhabitants. The Inverness Yacht Club is a home on the water for boaters and a social club for its members. The club hosts barbeques and moonlit kayaking expeditions and offers members club boats for rental.
Enjoy a long windy walk along the Pacific Ocean at North Beach.
The Inverness Yacht Club provides activities for members and the Inverness community.
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Tucked away homes
Craftsman and midcentury cottages in Inverness hug the winding, tree-lined streets. Properties go for between $2 and $4 million and are often perched on hills that overlook the Tomales Bay. The landscape has inspired prominent modern architects like Robert Swatt and Alex Riley to create unique builds throughout Inverness. Historic properties are available, too, and the town is dotted with some homes that were built as early as 1900. “It’s a very rural area, and there’s not a large population,” says Zeiter.
Mid-century cottages perch for views over Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Inverness.
Stunning views of Tomales Bay are a common attraction in Inverness.
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Two town restaurants
Inverness isn’t the type of town packed with restaurants and shops. The waterside enclave’s two-block downtown has two restaurants. The Saltwater Oyster Depot invites diners to suck down oysters and sip local wine, and Vladimir’s Czech Restaurant offers a taste of Prague by the bay. The Inverness Store is across the street from these two local restaurants, and residents head to the store to stock up on coffee, groceries and other household goods.
Inverness Saltwater Oyster Depot owner decides on wine pairings for the upcoming menu.
The local bus driver waves to a local from the Inverness Market in friendly Inverness.
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The Inverness Fair
The Inverness Fair is held every August. Vendors lay out locally grown food and handcrafted items, and locals line up for freshly grilled hot dogs, glasses of lemonade or bottles of beer. Local bands and musicians play music throughout the day, and Shakespearean actors perform scenes drawn from their annual summer performance.
Inverness is located on the shore of Tomales Bay with homes all the way up the hillside.
The town of Inverness is barely visible through tall trees and lush vegetation.
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Shoreline Unified School District
The area is served by the Shoreline Unified School District, which has a B-minus rating on Niche. Students begin at Inverness Elementary, which has a B rating on Niche. They continue at West Marin Elementary School, which serves grades 2-8 and has a B-minus rating on Niche. Students finish up at B-rated Tomales High School, the No. 10 school in Marin County.
Inverness School is part of the Shoreline Unified School district.
Tomales High School is located in Tomales, California.
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Getting around Inverness
Inverness is quiet, especially because the nearest interstate is 30 miles away. But, the town is far from Isolated. The Shoreline Highway is about five miles away and provides a path up the coast into San Francisco and beyond. For international travel, residents head to San Francisco International Airport, about 55 miles away. Inverness is also a low-crime area, scoring a 1 on the CAP Index, the lowest score available.
Despite narrow roads, the laid back vibe of Inverness invites cycling and walkers alike.
In spite of the secluded feeling of Inverness, public transportation is an option.
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On average, homes in Inverness, CA sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Inverness, CA over the last 12 months is $1,470,000, down 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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