About Bolinas
Bolinas is a small unincorporated community in western California.
Officially, Bolinas is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.83 square miles.
📰 Bolinas News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bolinas Unique
- The only place in America named Bolinas — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bolinas
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bolinas
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bolinas
- Bolinas-Stinson Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.