September 4, 2018

Tiburon: The Lodge at Tiburon + Tiburon Tavern + Waters Edge Hotel; hotel review + restaurant review + things to do

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These two Tiburon lodgings are both perfect for a weekend getaway, and both are also very convenient to shops and restaurants.

view of downtown Tiburon, California, from The Lodge at Tiburon

Main Street in Tiburon, California

The Lodge at Tiburon

1651 Tiburon Blvd., (800) TIBURON, (800) 762-7770, (415) 435-3133. 102 rooms; $$-$$$+. Some kitchens. Heated pool; hot tub. Afternoon cookies; restaurant; room service.

Located just 1 block from Main Street, the 3-story California Craftsman Design building that holds The Lodge at Tiburon is set among 3 acres of lovely landscaped gardens and features exposed wood, beamed ceilings, river rock, and slate.

lobby of The Lodge at Tiburon in Tiburon, California

Tiburon Tavern

(415) 435-5996. B-L-D daily; $$$.

The lodge's Tiburon Tavern gives a nod to the area’s history as a railroad town with its bar constructed from salvaged railroad ties. Popular menu items include such contemporary favorites as salmon avocado toast and peach and burrata salad. Fire pits on the front and back patios and plenty of casual seating invite lingering over cocktails.

front patio at Tiburon Tavern at The Lodge at Tiburon in Tiburon, California

Waters Edge Hotel

25 Main St., (877) 789-5999, (415) 789-5999. 23 rooms; $$-$$$+. All fireplaces. Evening wine; continental breakfast. No pets.

Located adjacent to the boarding dock for the San Francisco ferry, the contemporary-style Waters Edge Hotel takes full advantage of its location on an historic dock jutting into the heart of a picturesque marina by providing almost every room with a private balcony. Comfortable chaises and cloud-soft beds with fluffy white cotton duvets beg to be plopped on for a long rest under a cozy throw. Many rooms have high-ceilings and are decorated with dark Asian-style furnishings and vintage botanical prints. Breakfast is brought to the room.