So im another year older, and despite the fact that youth seems more fleeting each day; i was pleasantly surprised by my newly engaged fiance with a trip to a little known roadside establishment called Nicks Cove on Tomales bay in Petaluma California. After a bit of investigative prying, i found out that nicks has been around for decades but only recently (2007) renovated to it's current state including an amazing restaurant and 12 or so quaint cottages. I really enjoyed my time here. Aside from the obviously beautiful scenery of Tomales bay, and the dozens and dozens of fresh, bbq, and grilled oysters we guzzled down, its inconceivable how a place like this could only be an hour outside the city. I loved the nostalgia of the place because it wasn't like Disneyland. It didn't seem like a facade of an old oyster fishing town. It really was. All of the charm with all of the modern amenities. I could go on and on. Lighting the wood burning stove at night while drinking great local wine in bed with the girl i love, truly elicited a 'how the f did i get here' moment. Anyway, if you are ever sitting at home in your city flat and want something to do for the weekend or even just want to get some amazing bbq oysters with a massive beer (possibly followed by a place to crash) I would definitely back Nicks.