Mar 20, 2020 on the afternoon of wednesday, march 18, 2020 i stood in an empty bookstore and cried. Were just an hour north of san francisco, an hour west of berkeley and oakland, so our customer base, which is remarkably supportive and loyal, come from all over the bay area and. After 14 years cultivating point reyes stations cultural hubout of which grew a literary journal, conferences, a nonprofit and much moresteve costa and kate levinson announced that they are searching for a buyer for point reyes books. Sep 27, 2018 point reyes station is the main hub, with a yoga studio, a renowned bookstore, and a dance center. Point reyes is a few miles north of san francisco and offers a number of great hiking options. Point reyes books 115 state route 1 point reyes station ca 94956. There are many campsites near the beaches with water and facilities.
Location is perfect, a small valley protected from the windy coast. All proceeds from the bookstore go to support education, conservation, and research programs in point reyes that would not otherwise be possible. Point reyes books 115 state route 1 point reyes station, ca. Point reyes books, point reyes station, california. Point reyes books is a rural bookstore on the edge of a national seashore.
The little bookstore that could books peter fish alta. The new year always heralds the start of whalewatching season on northern californias coast. Looks like your text is 183 character over the limit. Step inside and you find yourself in a warm, calming, homey place.
Best 30 book stores in point reyes station, ca with. The little bookstore that could books peter fish alta online. One of the most prominent is the coastal douglasfir pseudotsuga menziesii forest, which includes coast live oak, tanoak, and california bay and reaches across the southern half of inverness ridge. Theres an outdoor pool and guests can use free wifi and free private parking. Point reyes books is more than a bookstorewere part of a growing movement of independent businesses across the nation creating local, living economies and seeking a living returnone partially paid by the benefits of living and working in a vibrant community and taking part in sustaining. Reyes books is part of a growing movement of independent businesses across the nation sustaining community vitality, the local economy, and the natural environment. A friend had just sent a congratulatory text with a picture from the april issue of alta magazine. Point reyes national seashore tourism and history from. Point reyes national seashore association, point reyes station, ca. It was one of the biggest days in the history of point reyes books. The indie point reyes books is the place to pick up that lazyweekend paperback. Due to the statewide shelterinplace our restaurant will be open for take out orders only.
A community supported bookstore in the heart of west marin. After 14 years cultivating point reyes stations cultural hubout of which grew a literary journal, conferences, a nonprofit and much moresteve costa and kate levinson announced that they. Point reyes is a prominent cape and popular northern california tourist destination on the pacific coast. When you walk into a bookstore and theres an entire shelf of books devoted to resisting the person who currently lives in the white house, youve. To get the most out of your visit to point reyes national seashore, stop by one of prnsas visitor center bookstores. We are a generalist new and used bookstore, and a cozy community gathering place committed to fostering the. If you are looking for many breathtaking views of point reyes landscapes, point reyes visions would be a disappointment. Lighthouse visitor center bookstore fridays, saturdays, sundays, and mondays.
Point reyes national seashore association home facebook. All those words could be used to describe point reyes books. On the afternoon of wednesday, march 18, 2020 i stood in an empty bookstore and cried. Stephen sparks and molly parent, owners of point reyes books, with their 14 monthold son, liam. See 11 photos and 2 tips from 286 visitors to point reyes books. To get the most out of your visit to point reyes, stop. Due to the california shelterinplace order, the bookstore is closed to the public. Point reyes station is the main hub, with a yoga studio, a renowned bookstore, and a dance center. Molly parent and stephen sparks purchased point reyes books in january 2017 after the previous owners decided to retire. Apr 16, 2020 it was one of the biggest days in the history of point reyes books. Our online store is open and we are currently shipping books. Monthly computer classes and book clubs, bimonthly storytimes except during summer, weekly knitting classes as well as many programs for all ages. Oct 20, 2016 point reyes books, the small but vibrant marin county bookstore, is about to turn a page.
The point reyes light has been the paper of record for the coastal communities from dillon beach in the north to muir beach in the south and inland from chileno. Served raw on the shell, chilled, with mignonette sauce. Best trails in point reyes national seashore california. Point reyes national seashore marin coast visitors. In an era when independent bookstores are making a comeback, this one is particularly, forcefully alive. Eat at an exclusive west marin restaurant or dine at the locals cafe. Our bookstore has been closed for over a month to keep people safe during covid19. Point reyes national seashore associations bookstore in the bear valley visitor center. Point reyes books 115 state route 1 point reyes station. In 1595, the san agustin wrecked on drakes beach, the first shipwreck in california history. On saturday, march 14, it had holidaylevel sales, said stephen sparks, who has owned and operated the marin county. We are a generalist new and used bookstore, and a cozy.
Point reyes lies within the california interior chaparral and woodlands ecoregion in his book the natural history of the point reyes peninsula, jules evens identifies several plant communities. Independent bookstore day at point reyes books the book. National data buoy center recent observations from buoy 46214 37. Point reyes visions has captured some stunning views of point reyes. It is located in marin county approximately 30 miles 50 km westnorthwest of san francisco. With tomato, red onion, light herb dressing, point reyes blue cheese.
A community organizer, former congressional staffer, activist and board member of more than several environmental and cultural organizations including the point reyes national seashore association and heyday, steve has a vision for the bookstore that is. Point reyes bookstore is up for sale david briggs moving on. Point reyes national seashore association prnsa is the primary nonprofit partner of the national park service at point reyes. Point reyes books, the small but vibrant marin county bookstore, is about to turn a page. The point reyes light has been the paper of record for the coastal communities from dillon beach in the north to muir beach in the south and inland from chileno valley to san geronimo valley since its founding in 1948. In fact, it was through local connections that the visit was made possible. The lighthouse on the point is also a major tourist attraction, as are the wildflowers in the spring. Point reyes books bookstore in point reyes station. This is the time of year when california gray whales eschrichtius robustus pass by the coast on their annual southern migration, so start planning your winter trip out to point reyes national seashore to do some whale watching now. Point reyes books independent bookstore serving the west marin community since 2002. We wanted the bookstore to be a place that brings in community, says stephen sparks, who with his wife, molly parent, has owned point reyes books. Shop in west marin to find locally made products as well as international treasures. Point reyes bookstore is up for sale the point reyes light.
You can help the park and receive a 15% discount on all items when you become a member of the point reyes national seashore association. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download. The point reyes national seashore region is rich with diversity. Welcome to the point reyes library, located at the gateway to the point reyes national seashore. The bookstore occupies the restored point reyes emporium building, from 1898, which sits more or less in the middle of downtown. Bookstore point reyes national seashore association. Features wifi access, comfortable chairs for reading, study or meeting your neighbor. Point reyes books has recently been featured in the sf chronicle and the pacific sun. With roma tomato, organic baby spinach, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil. Point reyes lighthouse it became apparent long before the days of the 1849 gold rush, that the area of point reyes was a danger to ships. My wife and i were interviewed a few months ago for a profile of point reyes books, the bookstore weve owned for three years. The editor chose to use a photograph of the three of usmy wife, our 14monthold. May 02, 2016 independent bookstore day at point reyes books by joel friedlander on may 2, 2016 5 comments saturday was independent bookstore day here in northern california, and since we were on an adventure in point reyes, jill and i decided to head to point reyes books, one of our favorite independent bookstores. New bookstore owners promise lesserknown titles the point.
We work in partnership with the national park service to preserve and maintain wildlife habitats, trails and historic sites in this beautiful and unique park. Leaving a legacy for generations to explore, discover and connect with point reyes. Point reyes by land and by sea airbnb magazine medium. The book is unique in its coverage on oysters, the fire, and lives on the peninsula. When news hit last may that point reyes books was to be sold, owners steve costa and kate levinson received 27 letters of interest from. Reyes bed and breakfast, a vacation home or cottage, a hotel or roadside motel. But the event that put west marin agriculture and the point reyes farmers market on the map was the visit in 2005 by the prince of wales who is an environmental activist and an enthusiastic promoter of organic food and growing methods. If you are planning to explore point reyes or the surrounding region, including golden gate national recreation area, the audabon property at bolinas lagoon, or samuel taylor state park which has a wonderful redwood forest, about the only thing missing from point reyes then this is the book to get. This is a temporary measure to help protect our coworkers, families, friends and you, our wonderful patrons. Located in inverness, cottages at point reyes seashore features a garden and barbecue facilities. Point reyes books 115 state route 1 po box 1502 point reyes station ca 94956 415. This is the time of year when california gray whales eschrichtius robustus pass by the coast on their annual southern migration, so start planning your winter trip out to point reyes national seashore to do some whale watching now the histproc point reyes lighthouse has recently reopened after an. Saturday was independent bookstore day here in northern california, and since we were on an adventure in point reyes, jill and i decided to head to point reyes books, one of our favorite independent bookstores this bookstore, on the main street of a small town on the pacific coast, alongside the point reyes national seashore, attracts lots of tourists and locals to the area for great.
Nov 29, 2018 molly parent and stephen sparks purchased point reyes books in january 2017 after the previous owners decided to retire. While were hard at work filling online orders, every purchase you make, including these delightful shirts designed by local artists nicole lavelle and rob wilson, helps ensure that we. Point reyes books is a small bookstore roughly 12,000 new and used volumes in a small community point reyes stations population was 848 in 2010, but the store regularly fills up with locals. May 20, 2016 point reyes books is a small bookstore roughly 12,000 new and used volumes in a small community point reyes stations population was 848 in 2010, but the store regularly fills up with locals. Help support the seashore and receive a 15% discount on your purchase by becoming a member of the point reyes national seashore association. Winter whale and elephant seal watching at point reyes. The term is often applied to the point reyes peninsula, the region bounded by tomales bay on the northeast and bolinas lagoon on the southeast. We are a spirited, independent bookstore in a coastal town about an hours driveand a world awayfrom san francisco. The term is often applied to the point reyes peninsula, the region bounded by tomales bay on the northeast and bolinas lagoon on the. Steve costa and kate levinson, the store s owners for 14 years, announced that they have sold the. Were delighted to be featured as a part of literary hubs interview with a bookstore series. There are short hikes to the beach from several entrances, as well as longer backpacking options. Its also chockablock with maps, hiking guides, and tomes on point reyes history to help you plan your day.
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