San Francisco Bay Area relocation guide
Moving to Bolinas, CA
$2,000,000+Median home value
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About Bolinas
Bolinas is a famously reclusive coastal town in Marin County, hidden at the end of a winding road on Bolinas Lagoon. Homes are an eclectic mix of shacks, cottages, and architect-designed houses. It attracts artists, surfers, and privacy seekers who embrace its off-the-grid ethos.


Home prices in Bolinas
The median home value in Bolinas is $2,000,000+.
Top places in Bolinas
- Bolinas Beach — surf and beach walking
- Bolinas Lagoon — kayaking and birdwatching
- Agate Beach — tide pools at low tide
- Point Reyes National Seashore (adjacent)
Commuting from Bolinas
- Stinson Beach ~15 minutes; San Rafael ~45 minutes
- San Francisco ~75-90 minutes via Highway 1
- No transit service
Bolinas FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bolinas, CA?
The median home value in Bolinas is $2,000,000+. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Bolinas, CA?
Stinson Beach ~15 minutes; San Rafael ~45 minutes
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Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.