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<title>{NORTH AMERICA &gt; LODGING} - Tahoe Style Cottage (Blue Lake Springs) (dublin / pleasanton / livermore) $175</title>
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<summary type="text/plain"> One of a kind escape bungalow in secluded Blue Lake Springs. Our cabin includes some great modern amenities while still giving you the feeling that youÂre far away from the day to day hustle and bustle of the city. Located on a secluded drive with a view of Fly In lake, youÂll feel like you are miles away from anyone or anything. 

Decorated in the classic style of the rustic American cabin, our getaway is decorated with knotty pine throughout. The wraparound deck overlooking the lake, outdoor spa and outdoor breakfast nook are perfect for long, lazy relaxing days. 

Fly In Lake is directly across the street. The gently sloped beach makes for a perfect swimming hole for the kids. During the evenings enjoy a view of the stars while unwinding in the heated spa. Take in the romantic summer sunsets on the deck and enjoy an outdoor meal on the beautiful teakwood dinner table. 

Small and cozy, the two bedroom/1 bathroom cabin can still sleep a family of four comfortably. The kids room has a bunk bed and TV with an assortment of kids movies. The master bedroom has a king size bed with a window overlooking the forest and lake. 

The kitchen is small but functional, and includes a small stove and fridge. The pantry includes a washer/dryer and plenty of storage room. 

For those who absolutely must maintain some sense of whatÂs going on in the real world, the cabin is equipped with wireless internet access, and an Ipod compatible stereo system. An outdoor wireless speaker system allows you to enjoy the music indoors and out. 








THINGS TO DO 

For other sources of recreation, Arnold is surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest, Big Tees State Park, the Gold country of Sonora, numerous lakes and rivers, 12 wineries, 3 golf courses, Mercer Caverns and much more. 

You will be 5 minutes from Calaveras Big Trees State Park, 30 minutes from Bear Valley Ski Resort, 20 minutes to Stanislaus National Forest, and just 15 minutes from historic towns of Murphy's and Angel's Camp. 

HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, camping &amp; backpacking are all at your doorstep in this scenic and vast Stanislaus wilderness area. Maps are provided. 

WINE TASTING with award winning wineries such as Stevenot Vineyards, Chatom Winery, Black Sheep Vitners, Indian Rock Vineyards, Kautz Ironstone Vineyards, and Milliaire Winery. 

SKI/SNOWBOARD at the Sierra's "best kept secret", Bear Valley Ski Area for downhill, cross country, and ice skating. 

FISHING is plentiful in one of the many lakes, streams and rivers including the Stanislaus River, Mokelumne River, Bear Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, New Melones Lake, Alpine Lake, Mosquito Lake, Union &amp; Utica Reservoirs, New Spicer Reservoir and many others. 

BOATING and WATER SPORTS at one of many lakes including New Melones, Don Pedro, Hogan, Tulloch, Comanche &amp; more. 

CAVING is also available at Moaning Caverns, Mercer Caverns or Cave City. 

Its location is perfect for a quiet weekend get-a-way or, better yet, a weekÂs worth of fun! 
Pets are allowed on an individual basis with a deposit. Price is discounted with 4 or more days. Linens and towels are included with a cleaning fee. Please contact owner for further details. Minimum 2 night stay, $150 per night. 

Amenities include: 

Outdoor Spa 
BBQ 
Washer/Dryer 
Wireless internet access 
Wide selection of movies 
Ipod compatible stereo system 
Wireless outdoor speaker
Outdoor dining nook with umbrella
Walking distance to Sequoia Woods Golf Course 

Call 925.895.8804 or Email for more info. 



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<issued>2008-07-20T19:31:58Z</issued>
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<td width="100%" style="font:9pt Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;font-variant:small-caps;">Sfbay.Craigslist.Org</span> -  One of a kind escape bungalow in secluded Blue Lake Springs. Our cabin includes some great modern amenities while still giving you the feeling that youÂre far away from the day to day hustle and bustle of the city. Located on a secluded drive with a view of Fly In lake, youÂll feel like you are miles away from anyone or anything. 

Decorated in the classic style of the rustic American cabin, our getaway is decorated with knotty pine throughout. The wraparound deck overlooking the lake, outdoor spa and outdoor breakfast nook are perfect for long, lazy relaxing days. 

Fly In Lake is directly across the street. The gently sloped beach makes for a perfect swimming hole for the kids. During the evenings enjoy a view of the stars while unwinding in the heated spa. Take in the romantic summer sunsets on the deck and enjoy an outdoor meal on the beautiful teakwood dinner table. 

Small and cozy, the two bedroom/1 bathroom cabin can still sleep a family of four comfortably. The kids room has a bunk bed and TV with an assortment of kids movies. The master bedroom has a king size bed with a window overlooking the forest and lake. 

The kitchen is small but functional, and includes a small stove and fridge. The pantry includes a washer/dryer and plenty of storage room. 

For those who absolutely must maintain some sense of whatÂs going on in the real world, the cabin is equipped with wireless internet access, and an Ipod compatible stereo system. An outdoor wireless speaker system allows you to enjoy the music indoors and out. 








THINGS TO DO 

For other sources of recreation, Arnold is surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest, Big Tees State Park, the Gold country of Sonora, numerous lakes and rivers, 12 wineries, 3 golf courses, Mercer Caverns and much more. 

You will be 5 minutes from Calaveras Big Trees State Park, 30 minutes from Bear Valley Ski Resort, 20 minutes to Stanislaus National Forest, and just 15 minutes from historic towns of Murphy's and Angel's Camp. 

HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, camping & backpacking are all at your doorstep in this scenic and vast Stanislaus wilderness area. Maps are provided. 

WINE TASTING with award winning wineries such as Stevenot Vineyards, Chatom Winery, Black Sheep Vitners, Indian Rock Vineyards, Kautz Ironstone Vineyards, and Milliaire Winery. 

SKI/SNOWBOARD at the Sierra's "best kept secret", Bear Valley Ski Area for downhill, cross country, and ice skating. 

FISHING is plentiful in one of the many lakes, streams and rivers including the Stanislaus River, Mokelumne River, Bear Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, New Melones Lake, Alpine Lake, Mosquito Lake, Union & Utica Reservoirs, New Spicer Reservoir and many others. 

BOATING and WATER SPORTS at one of many lakes including New Melones, Don Pedro, Hogan, Tulloch, Comanche & more. 

CAVING is also available at Moaning Caverns, Mercer Caverns or Cave City. 

Its location is perfect for a quiet weekend get-a-way or, better yet, a weekÂs worth of fun! 
Pets are allowed on an individual basis with a deposit. Price is discounted with 4 or more days. Linens and towels are included with a cleaning fee. Please contact owner for further details. Minimum 2 night stay, $150 per night. 

Amenities include: 

Outdoor Spa 
BBQ 
Washer/Dryer 
Wireless internet access 
Wide selection of movies 
Ipod compatible stereo system 
Wireless outdoor speaker
Outdoor dining nook with umbrella
Walking distance to Sequoia Woods Golf Course 

Call 925.895.8804 or Email for more info. 



<blockquote style="background:#FAFAFA;border:1px dotted #E6E6E6;font:italic 10pt Times New Roman;padding:9px;">Tahoe Style Cottage (Blue Lake Springs) {...} </blockquote><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Published:</span> July 20, 2008, 7:31 pm - <span style="color:#808080;">Indexed:</span> July 21, 2008, 12:07 am - <span style="color:#808080;">Page Size:</span>&nbsp;7KB</div><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Category:</span> <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/">Regional</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/">North America</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/">United States</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/">California</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/">Metro Areas</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/">San Francisco Bay Area</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/">Travel and Tourism</a> &gt;  <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/"><b>Lodging</b></a></div></td></tr></table>
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<title>{NORTH AMERICA &gt; LODGING} - "Green"  Vacation Cabin - Romance, Relaxation, Family Fun! (Northern Mendocino County) $85 4bd</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">Ready for a relaxing and romantic getaway or a family adventure?  Need some solitude and peace of mind? Don't want to spend your precious time off "getting there"?


Imagine the fun of vacationing in earth-friendly accommodations without the challenges of camping: serenity within easy reach of the Bay Area!


$85 / night 


Sleeps 5.


Black Hawk Weyr is a modern, beautifully appointed 2-story "green" mountain cabin situated in an old Douglas fir forest on the coastal mountain range in Northern Mendocino County, California.


Approx 126 miles (2.5 hours) north of San Francisco via US Hway 101, then about 5 miles into the Coastal Range; between the historic and wonderful small towns of Ukiah and Willits.


Enjoy Northern California's unique SUMMER!  The rivers are magnificent!  If you feel like exploring off the mountain, explore local little towns, that feature many music and theater events!  If you like plant nurseries - check out the drive from Willits to the Coast - large nurseries with gorgeous native California trees and shrubs and other wonderful plants, knowledge and advice.  If you're into remodeling, take a drive up 101 towards Laytonville and check out the huge onyx and marble countertop works just north of Willits - bargains and special pieces - also great tile!  Taste newly released wines at the local wineries, take an artist's garden tour near Mendocino Village, attend local arts fairs.


On-site: Quiet, stars, moonlight, natural wildlife, hiking, resting, summer somnolence in the madrones and other hardwoods and giant douglas firs, bounce on the big outdoor trampoline, ride your mountain bikes, sit and enjoy the view, read books, watch old movies, if the evening's cool, enjoy a real-wood fire in the modern glass-front woodstove, or throw some shrimps on the bar-b!



Luxuriate in the 70-inch-long soaker tub in the beautiful wood and tile bathroom surrounded by candles and the sounds of the forest.  Or, if you're a bit adventurous, enjoy the bracing air of the outdoor shower.  Cook your own meals in the completely outfitted modern kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, refrigerator / freezer and electric stove with oven, pots &amp; pans, dishware, antique dining table, herbs &amp; spices, even a corkscrew.  Curl up - or stretch out - on the comfy overstuffed couch and chairs, swathed in blankets if you like, or enjoy the antique rocker as you watch old movies.  


The extensive VHS library includes family films and more serious adult fare. An eclectic assortment of books are at hand, including childrens' books.  There are toys for little ones, and a playhouse for children's adventure lies just up the path from the main cabin. 



We supply mountain spring water, environmentally safe cleaning and bathing products, linens, firewood. Local telephone. Other plusses are washer/dryer, utility sink, off-road parking, room for an RV (outside electrical plug, regular 120V outlet size). 



For pictures and details, please check out our website at 
http:\\www.blackhawkweyr.com


Call 415-225-2624 or 415-469-0308 or reply by email with your preferred reservation dates and for more information.  



Thanks!</summary>
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<td width="100%" style="font:9pt Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;font-variant:small-caps;">Sfbay.Craigslist.Org</span> - Ready for a relaxing and romantic getaway or a family adventure?  Need some solitude and peace of mind? Don't want to spend your precious time off "getting there"?


Imagine the fun of vacationing in earth-friendly accommodations without the challenges of camping: serenity within easy reach of the Bay Area!


$85 / night 


Sleeps 5.


Black Hawk Weyr is a modern, beautifully appointed 2-story "green" mountain cabin situated in an old Douglas fir forest on the coastal mountain range in Northern Mendocino County, California.


Approx 126 miles (2.5 hours) north of San Francisco via US Hway 101, then about 5 miles into the Coastal Range; between the historic and wonderful small towns of Ukiah and Willits.


Enjoy Northern California's unique SUMMER!  The rivers are magnificent!  If you feel like exploring off the mountain, explore local little towns, that feature many music and theater events!  If you like plant nurseries - check out the drive from Willits to the Coast - large nurseries with gorgeous native California trees and shrubs and other wonderful plants, knowledge and advice.  If you're into remodeling, take a drive up 101 towards Laytonville and check out the huge onyx and marble countertop works just north of Willits - bargains and special pieces - also great tile!  Taste newly released wines at the local wineries, take an artist's garden tour near Mendocino Village, attend local arts fairs.


On-site: Quiet, stars, moonlight, natural wildlife, hiking, resting, summer somnolence in the madrones and other hardwoods and giant douglas firs, bounce on the big outdoor trampoline, ride your mountain bikes, sit and enjoy the view, read books, watch old movies, if the evening's cool, enjoy a real-wood fire in the modern glass-front woodstove, or throw some shrimps on the bar-b!



Luxuriate in the 70-inch-long soaker tub in the beautiful wood and tile bathroom surrounded by candles and the sounds of the forest.  Or, if you're a bit adventurous, enjoy the bracing air of the outdoor shower.  Cook your own meals in the completely outfitted modern kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, refrigerator / freezer and electric stove with oven, pots & pans, dishware, antique dining table, herbs & spices, even a corkscrew.  Curl up - or stretch out - on the comfy overstuffed couch and chairs, swathed in blankets if you like, or enjoy the antique rocker as you watch old movies.  


The extensive VHS library includes family films and more serious adult fare. An eclectic assortment of books are at hand, including childrens' books.  There are toys for little ones, and a playhouse for children's adventure lies just up the path from the main cabin. 



We supply mountain spring water, environmentally safe cleaning and bathing products, linens, firewood. Local telephone. Other plusses are washer/dryer, utility sink, off-road parking, room for an RV (outside electrical plug, regular 120V outlet size). 



For pictures and details, please check out our website at 
http:\\www.blackhawkweyr.com


Call 415-225-2624 or 415-469-0308 or reply by email with your preferred reservation dates and for more information.  



Thanks!<blockquote style="background:#FAFAFA;border:1px dotted #E6E6E6;font:italic 10pt Times New Roman;padding:9px;">"Green"  Vacation Cabin - Romance, Relaxation, Family Fun! {...} </blockquote><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Published:</span> July 17, 2008, 3:47 pm - <span style="color:#808080;">Indexed:</span> July 17, 2008, 6:12 pm - <span style="color:#808080;">Page Size:</span>&nbsp;6KB</div><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Category:</span> <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/">Regional</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/">North America</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/">United States</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/">California</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/">Metro Areas</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/">San Francisco Bay Area</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/">Travel and Tourism</a> &gt;  <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/"><b>Lodging</b></a></div></td></tr></table>
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<title>{NORTH AMERICA &gt; RENTALS} -  - Great House, Great Roommates (saratoga) $750</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">The pad: 

The house is located in Saratoga close to the 85 and De Anza Blvd.  ItÂs a two story, 6 bedroom house with a giant fully-equipped backyard including a 40 foot black-bottom pool, hot tub, putting green, fountain, hammock, BBQ, and beer tree*.  Nothing says summer like this place.  Inside, there is a large kitchen, foosball room, TV room, and a ÂloungeÂ.  Infrastructure includes high speed Internet, wireless network, cable television w/ big screen TV, and of course, water, electricity, and modern plumbing.

The roommates:

Summed up in two words, We Rock.  Is that vain?  If it is, youÂre right.  We are 4 guys, all straight, in our mid-20s, who share the opinion that both overpriced apartments and drinking by yourself are highly overrated.  We are all college grads, have jobs, and try our hardest to be responsible members of the community.  During the week the house is pretty low key, normally comprised of kicking back talking, watching bad television or a movie, but on the weekends the interests of the housemates are all over the place. On any weekend you see people going backpacking, seeing concerts, partying around the bay area, trips up to San Fran, down to Santa Cruz, home brewing, soccer, playing music (thereÂs a dj, a guitarist, a pianist, and 4 resident air guitar experts), and of course, lounging in the beautiful south bay sun by, or in, the pool.


You:

In your 20Âs as well (any age welcome), male or female.  You are also outgoing and social and donÂt mind mingling with friends after work and the weekends.  There is definitely privacy inside your room, but if you prefer to be alone all the time, this place probably isnÂt the best for you.  If you are social, outgoing, and want to continue to experience life among good friends who share the same mind-set, donÂt waste another day, contact us now, weÂre excited to meet you!


* ItÂs been planted.  WeÂre still waiting.
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<td width="100%" style="font:9pt Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;font-variant:small-caps;">Sfbay.Craigslist.Org</span> - The pad: 

The house is located in Saratoga close to the 85 and De Anza Blvd.  ItÂs a two story, 6 bedroom house with a giant fully-equipped backyard including a 40 foot black-bottom pool, hot tub, putting green, fountain, hammock, BBQ, and beer tree*.  Nothing says summer like this place.  Inside, there is a large kitchen, foosball room, TV room, and a ÂloungeÂ.  Infrastructure includes high speed Internet, wireless network, cable television w/ big screen TV, and of course, water, electricity, and modern plumbing.

The roommates:

Summed up in two words, We Rock.  Is that vain?  If it is, youÂre right.  We are 4 guys, all straight, in our mid-20s, who share the opinion that both overpriced apartments and drinking by yourself are highly overrated.  We are all college grads, have jobs, and try our hardest to be responsible members of the community.  During the week the house is pretty low key, normally comprised of kicking back talking, watching bad television or a movie, but on the weekends the interests of the housemates are all over the place. On any weekend you see people going backpacking, seeing concerts, partying around the bay area, trips up to San Fran, down to Santa Cruz, home brewing, soccer, playing music (thereÂs a dj, a guitarist, a pianist, and 4 resident air guitar experts), and of course, lounging in the beautiful south bay sun by, or in, the pool.


You:

In your 20Âs as well (any age welcome), male or female.  You are also outgoing and social and donÂt mind mingling with friends after work and the weekends.  There is definitely privacy inside your room, but if you prefer to be alone all the time, this place probably isnÂt the best for you.  If you are social, outgoing, and want to continue to experience life among good friends who share the same mind-set, donÂt waste another day, contact us now, weÂre excited to meet you!


* ItÂs been planted.  WeÂre still waiting.
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<summary type="text/plain">Tired of the City, S.F., cables cars, Lombard, Nob Hill, Coit Tower, looking at the TransAmerica Pyramid?  Cobblestones and Asphalt Streets, Cement Sidewalks &amp; desire to camp in Golden Gate Park?  Well then, what you need is an Escape from Alcatraz, Scenario for Real. And thats, the Coast w the MT TAMALPAIS, Giant Redwoods of Muir, White Sands of Stinson Beach, Migratory Aquatic Bird Species of Bolinas Lagoon, Clothing Optional Red Rock Beach by way of the Goat Trail off the Coast Redwoods Hwy. #1.  Then, come and expect fun at the best priced retreat from the Maddning Crowd in Stinson Beach, the World at Peace Redwoods Haus. No car? Then you can bus from the City, on the Golden Gate Transit, catch the West Marin StageCoach to the Redwoods or AWESTMARINTAXI, 415 868-1330.  Need a Tour of the Coast Places of Interest w a up to date local historian/tour specialist and only pay for the ride?  Call, AWESTMARINTAXI@gmail.com, or 415 868-1330, 868-9828.Where? Tell me, can your fill your lungs w the Pacific Breeze by the Seaside(No smoke or haze from the Napa/Sonoma, Mendocino/Shasta, Santa Barbara-Big Sur, Santa Cruz Fires)only 45 minutes away from San Francisco, in a zero tolerance for smoking/excessive drinking family supportive establishment, in either the White or Redwood Room[see pics, www.stinson-beach.com or www.stinson-beach.de in German], for the unequaled rate of $75. a day[Sun.-Thurs.]add 10% TOT, for a single person, w a queen-size bed, provided Cable/HBO TV w VCR &amp; a 200+ VCR Library, access to free long distance calling/computer usage/WiFi/ Fax Machine, Meals, including Buffet Style Breakfast prepared by the Proprietor &amp; Guest Chefs(Gov Clintons Little Rock Arkansas Chef, from the Governors Favorite Tryst,  the Excelsior Hotel &amp; other visiting world class chefs )Eggs-Coffee-Tea-Milk-Fruit-Juice-Cereal-Honey-Jam/Maramalade-Brot mit Butter-Ham-Potatoes-Wknd. French Toast. Potlucks, where all our guests/friends get involved in, bringing foodstuffs/preparation/bbqing/plate distributing &amp; cleanup, playing harmonious ad libs on guitars w Redwoods Piano &amp; Trumpet Accompaniment. Where you can speak your mind, share in multi cultural points of interest at Breakfast, w fellow Guests/Friends at the Long Tables of the Redwoods, over subject matter, that is seldom encountered in the Establishment Media.







Have you ever imagined yourself living in the Great Outdoors, beneath the Redwoods, by the Sea, as one of the denizens of those interdependent environments? Imagine life as a skunk, a raccoon, an elk, a squirrel, a possum, a pelican/egret/blue heron, a fox, a coyote[all the animals of the forest &amp; sea, are not to be fed for pics, that makes them dependent on humans not the wild] a mountain lion, a coho salmon, a whale or elephant seal. That Quest is what brings beach goers, hikers, bikers, bird/whale/elephant seal watchers, to the Biodiverse Paradise of the Coast, seeking/observing &amp; participating in the continued survival of species that depend on the nurturing of an unspoiled environment. Enjoy the Nature of Living in the Redwoods Forest of Mt. Tamalpais, Muir Woods, Marshlands of Bolinas Lagoon &amp; the 3 mile Shoreline of the White Sand Beach of Stinson. Observations of the Denizens of the Pacific, Elephant Seals &amp; Whales, happening now, through Spring, rendezvous at the World at Peace Redwoods Haus Inn. Receive an itinerary, detailing where to find the land animals, sea mammals, birds and fish, in the Redwoods Forests &amp; Coastline that surrounds the Coastal Village of Stinson Beach.



Tips on Hiking in the West Marin Coastal Redwoods Area

Download Internet Site, "Marin County: A Wild Ramble, Near the Golden Gate", NYTimes Reporters Multiple Days Epic Hike through West Marin Trails to the World at Peace Redwoods Haus then over MT Tamalpais to Muir Woods &amp; Beyond, travel.nytimes.com/2008/02/03/travel/03Explorer.html. See the Multi Media slide show, of Trails &amp; Views of West Marin. Discover, the least priced but most enjoyable lodging in all of Marin County.







The Cal-Trans/County of Marin Retrofits of Coast Hwy. #1 &amp; Panoramic Hwy., over Scenic/Sacred MT TAMALPAIS &amp; along the Coast, was a Success, not only for the unimpeded flow of Visitors/Residents on the Roadways, tested by the Ultimate Weather of Jan. 3rd, but also for the preservation/opening of Spectacular Scenic Views &amp; Inviting Scenic Turnouts/Safe Rest Areas along their respective routes, South of Stinson Beach to Mill Valley. Future Plans for the continued improvements of the Redwoods Coast Hwy. #1, No. of Stinson, is guaranteed to continue the trend, of Safe &amp; Scenic as well as Storm Resilient Roadways. Don't be left out, visit the Coast, enjoy our Roadways, marvel Pristine Nature, behind the Wheel.













All Alone? You are always welcome, at the World at Peace, Redwoods Haus-Beach, Bed + Breakfast in Stinson Beach. Our doors, are open, 24hrs. daily, call 415 868-9828 or 868-1034 in advance. The Redwoods Haus, offers a model of Life in the Great Outdoors: living harmoniously w the Old Growth Redwoods of Muir; the Panoramic View of the City from MT Tamalpais; witnessing the Winter and Spring Migration of Aquatic Birds to the Bolinas Lagoon, Monarch Butterflies, Whales &amp; Elephant Seals to the Coastline; next to the Waves of the Pacific Ocean breaking on the White Sand Beach of Stinson. More importantly, the Love and Happiness that emanates from surviving in the basics, living w/o artificial environments, malls, sports stadiums as well as movie theaters. Come, Break Bread at our Table, discuss and sing, play the piano, guitar, chess, cards &amp; intelligent games with our friends &amp; National/International Guests.

Clear Sunlit Skies are the Norm, Crabs on the Beach, Aquatic Birds[Pelicans, Egrets, Blue Herons] Circling Beach Area &amp; Alighting in the Lagoon, Crisp Redwood Scent by the Forest, Salt Air Freshness of the Beach, Redwood Trails of Muir and MT TAMALPAIS, see Migratory Whales and Elephant Seals, Bugling Tule Elk, Red Rock Hot Springs, all part of the Stinson Beach Experience. Going Fast, 1-7 Day Reservations, for the New Year. Lodging{{accommodations capability of 1 to 15)w Staff, Meals Nightly for the Guests and Friends of the Redwoods. Complimentary WiFi/ DSL/Computer+Phone Onsite w VCR/200 Videos/HBO/Cable T.V., Biergartren w BBQ, Boogie Boards/Wetsuits.









Welcome to the World at Peace Redwoods Haus Beach, Bed &amp; Breakfast in the Socially Acknowledged Nature Loving Village of Stinson Beach....brought to you by folks you should get to know, way out West in West Marin. See our sites for pics: www.stinson-beach.com; or in German, www.stinson-beach.de; phone 415 868-1034 or 415 868-9828. If you are coming to the SF Bay Area, for business or pleasure, you will want to take advantage of our unparalleled rates and unequaled benefits of being close to the City &amp; Bay Area, plenty of safe parking for non-polluting vehicles, services, peace, solitude, beach, national parks, hiking trails, pristine coastline w abundance of Bo Lagoon migrating birds, whale, elephant seal, tule elk, white deer[locally called unicorns], mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, turkey vulture, hawk, spring Monarch Butterfly Jamboree, great white and animal species, all here on Natures Coast of West Marin &amp; Stinson Beach.









DAILY SINGLE PERSON NIGHT RATES*Sunday-Thursday*

-White/Redwood Room-$75. for a single



Little Cabin-$110.-for two

Wknd-$150. .

Pink Room $120.-for two
Wknd Rate-$160. 

Crows Nest $130.-for two
 Wknd Rates $160.

***Critical Mass Member Discount: Bring your Bikes to this Bike Friendly Area, Mountain Bikes for designated Bike Trails offer ecologically friendly riding, Road Bikes for Panoramic &amp; Redwoods Coast Scenic Hwy. #1 Spectacular Views.





The World at Peace Redwoods Haus-Beach, Bed and Breakfast in Stinson Beach: "98 yrs. of Striving for Peace, Equality and Justice for One World at Peace, its 5 rooms, grounds and group facilities are available for Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas/New Years Gatherings of up to 15 extended family/group holiday revelers. Have the use of the entire facility and grounds w breakfast service, optional dinner caterin, proprietor in separate quarters.



Euros sind Wilkommen-Inexpensive WINTER RATES/Spring/Summer/Fall, are to good to miss at the Redwoods Haus.. Our INEXPENSIVE RATE, is due to the generosity of our selfless proprietor, who passes on the savings to you, of: performing all the service work, herself, wholesale restaurant food buying of breakfast, optional potluck dinner &amp; happy hour commodities. So you can visit/see/hike/bike/surf the Pacific Coast Beach by MT TAMALPAIS-Redwoods Trails of MUIR WOODS-Pelicans of BoLagoon.





Accommodations include American/German/Texan breakfast, WiFi/HBO/VCR, 200+ Video Library/Free Long Distance Calling/Computer on site/B.B.Q./Washer &amp; Dryer/+Itinerary.



We have, space available for 1-5-or 7 day reservation package deals, Way Out West in West Marin, Nature Loving Village of Stinson Beach, Politically -- Ecologically -- Motivated. Call now, 415 868-9828. Escape the Maddning Crowd, relax, rest and appreciate Pristine Paradise. Be sure, to leave the Greater Stinson Beach Area, as you found our SW Marin Community, pick up litter, on the beach, in the forest, protect our environment, shop w a environmental safe reusable bag at the marketplace.



For updates on issues of the SW Marin Community &amp; the S.F. Oil Spill of November 2007, see the Stinson Beach Chamber of Commerce site, www.stinson-beach.org. Also, the Stinson Beach Community Newsletter at www.stinson-beach.net.



Winter Season on the Coast, gives plenty of elbow room, to the aficionado of migratory whale/bird/tule elk watching, salmon fishing, surfing, biking and hiking. Our Rates and Service with a Smile, are individually provided in a less crowded environment.



When the Sun is out, a Vacation at the Shore is in. However you choose to celebrate the coming of the Sun, May it be a joyous time for you &amp; yours . May love, joy, wellness, happiness &amp; peace abound in your life.



Have your chance to see the Winter Migration of Whales, Seafowl and Landbirds as well as the return of the Elephant Seals to Chimney Rock near the Point Reyes Lighthouse for Spring Breeding. Experience the herd of Tule Elk, bugling and competing to mate, off Pierce Point Road in Tomales State Park in Point Reyes as well as the many species of land and sea mammals/fish that abound in the Point Reyes Seashore, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and Mt Tamalpais State Park, throughout the winter and spring season. May we live in a World at Peace, with the awareness of Natures Creation in every Sunset, every flower's unfolding petals, every drumbeat of Pacific Waves breaking on the Beach, every lover's kiss, and every wonderful, astonishing, miraculous beat of our heart.





Cinematic History, Stinson Beach has been the setting and filming location for several movies:

Play It Again Sam

The Fog Memoirs of an Invisible Man

Basic Instinct

On The Edge

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The town was mentioned in an episode of M*A*S*H.



***Note*** You never know from one instant to the next what will happen, the best thing you can do is to be kind &amp; pursue your quest for continued happiness. We live in a climate-changing world, live life accordingly. Take advantage of the sunny weather climate, clean air, happiness &amp; friendliness, businesses offering services, here in Stinson Beach.



Theme nights at the Coast Cafe in BoBo[Bolinas] every Monday Night, decorated w antique wooden Kayaks hanging from the ceiling and buoys, fishnets, multi colored cork ballasts everywhere.. Dining inside an outside next to the oyster bar. Nautical, Open Water theme... The Blue Heron, also located on Wharf Road, black tie dining atmosphere w a baby Grand on an upraised dais for dinner guests to play..



***Open Mic, every tues. of the week during the Parkside Restaurants Open Mic All You Can Eat Night at $7.50 per person , 5:30-9:30, pasta, soup or salad, reservations and info. at 415 868-1272. All Musicians, Poets and Performers Welcome,*** practice beforehand at the Redwoods, which has a Piano, acoustic guitar, Amp and Jazzed Trumpeteer, onsite.***



The Sandollar and Stinson Grill in Stinson, offer not only great land/sea food but musical entertainment on the weekends.



Breakfast Topics:

Share in the telling of the Stinson Beach Coast history: of its ethnic diversity of explorers, pirates, 49ers and settlers over breakfast; discuss why facts-truth-reason play such a minor role in our democracy; receive Guidance &amp; Individual Itinerary Needs of the Greater SF Bay Area/Wine Country/Coastal Paradise; being part of the Spanish then Mexican Rancho of Baulinas; discovery and claim of the West Marin Coastline of Drakes Bay for the Throne of England by Sir Francis Drake; 1800's Russian exploration and colonization as far south as Nicasio from Fort Ross near Russian River; 49er Gold Rush Pacific Ocean conduit to neighboring Bolinas Lagoon, then to the Goldfields; building of the Laffalot[original name of the Redwoods Haus] by Norwegian Ship Captain Nielson using pier logs that fell into the Bay during the 1906 Earthquake, for footings; route of the Gravity Train over Mt Tam, beachgoers after debarking, hiring drivers of horse and buggy teams to bring them to the Laffalot; smuggling into Bolinas fom the Pacific of-Duty free goods of the 1800's, Al Capones Prohibition Alcohol from British Columbia and 60's Contraband from the Golden Triangle; the colorful history of the Redwoods Haus-being an inn then speakeasy, girlie haus/casino; neighbor to the 60's migration of the Psychedelic Counterculture of the Haight-Ashbury with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane to Bolinas; the Artistry/Openness of Opinion and Environmental/Non-developmental Concerns of our Community of SW Marin. No Car or Horse &amp; Buggy? See Public Transportation, below.



In the Spirit of the Season we invite you &amp; yours to Promenade on the Beach, scribe Love Letters on the Sand to one another on the the Edge of the Pacific Ocean &amp; the Bolinas Lagoon. Frolic in the Redwood Rain Forests of the National &amp; State Parks of West Marin amidst the environs of many endangered species. Dine in the Shadow of Mt. Tamalpais, retiring at the Redwoods with champagne-wine or port of Your choice from Sergio &amp; Susanas, Stinson Market by the Beach, select from their fully stocked cellar of domestic, exotic liqueurs &amp; appetizers, 415 868-1923, www.stinsonbeachmarket.net. Roses can be ordered, delivered &amp; placed in your room, beforehand by Stinson's own, Meristem Florists, 415 868-0666. Wake up in the Morning to the welcome smell of gourmet food preparation in our kitchen, designed to satisfy your needs in both quality &amp; quantity. We are a casual family oriented establishment, emphasizing discussion &amp; the need to free thought and ideas, over breakfast, promoting Peace on Earth &amp; Goodwill to our fellow men and all the Species of our Planet, as well as interjecting the need for facts, truth &amp; reason to play a major role in our democracy. We also provide full service, unequaled value and much gratitude for your welcomed material &amp; spiritual support as well as many happy memories.



About Our Location:

6 mi. N of Muir Woods

6 mi. North of the Green Gulch Zen Center

16 miles South of Vedanta Retreat, in Olema

24 mi. SW of San Geronimo Valleys Spirit Rock Retreat &amp; S.G. Golf Course



We are located just a short 40 minutes NW of San Francisco, 6 miles SE of Bolinas and 6 miles N of Muir Beach

Bolinas is located at the southern end of the Point Reyes National Seashore, surrounded by ocean and unspoiled parkland, Muir Beach is off Shoreline Hwy. #1, only minutes SW of the Muir Woods Entrance on Muir Woods Road. Because of the unique coastal position of Bolinas &amp; Stinson, the surf is protected from the winds and huge swells that make other beaches in Northern California too dangerous for beginners. Muir Beach offers more advanced surfers a differentiated plethora of wave action. Please be respectful of town/village residents, pack your trash when you leave the beach, be mindful of posted speed limits &amp; don't drink &amp; drive.



Choose from our Comfortable suites



The Redwood Room: Queen bed ($65.si weekdays, Email/Call for Weekend Reservations)

The White Room: Queen bed ($65. si. weekdays, Email/Call for Weekend Reservations)

The Pink Room: Queen Bed &amp; Futon Queen{doubles as couch} The Crows Nest: Queen bed &amp; futon Queen(can be used as seating) Private deck &amp; 360 degree picture windows, featuring panoramic views of Mt. Tamalpias, Bolinas Mesa Ridgeline &amp; the Pacific Seascape *($150.per couple weekdays)

Big Cabin Room: Queen Size Bed, Complete w Shower Bathroom, Detached, $100. per couple weekdays.

Weekends:Add $25. to posted prices for extra person or canine. Children and Pet Friendly....



About our Breakfast

Daily: MF - Prepared Ham &amp; Eggs with tomatoes-onion- greens-potatoes, Bread, Butter, Coffee, Tea, Milk, Fruit, Juice, Jam, Honey, Cereal,(French Toast, Pancakes by order}.

Our Sunday Special Offering

(ham &amp; cheese, seasonal surprises) Eggs In Any Style GrandmereÂs French Toast Roasted Provincial Potatoes The Finest Coffees &amp; Teas Fresh Local, Fruit &amp; Fruit Juices

Additional Amenities: Wireless/Wifia/Computer &amp; Phone On-site, Cable/HBO, VCR/ 200 Video library, Biergarten w Barbeque





Contact &amp; View Pics

See our sites www.stinson-beach.com; www.stinson-beach.de in German. Phone #s: Reservations-415 868-1034 or 415 868-9828

E-Mail: Paradise@stinson-beach.com

Address: #1 Belvedere and Shoreline Highway #1, Stinson Beach 94970

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 404 , Stinson Beach 94970





The Places to Explore

We offer information on all of the local natural viewing locations of interest where you can see Whales, Seal and Elephant Seal colonies, Egrets, Herons, Pelicans, and the Tule Elk. Visit the Sulphur Hot Springs at Red Rock Beach , 4-5 days a month during negative tide periods of the Full Moon, the Ocean rolls back, giving 2 hrs., to enjoy the 110 degree heated Seawater, in a open pool of rock, by the edge of the Ocean. Walk into the tide pools of Duxbury Reef during minus tide, study close up the indigenous sea life of the Reef: Sea Anemones; Clams; Mussels; Starfish; Crabs; Coral; and the reef fishes in small pools of water.

On Visitors Days of the Week, walk down the 300 steps leading to the Point Reyes Lighthouse, on the Point Reyes Peninsula, see the interior and the antique beacon light of French Manufacture, dating back over a 100 yrs.

Kayak with Point Reyes Outdoors www.pointreyesoutdoors.com, 415 663-8192 Sea Kayaking Tours &amp; Classes Guided Nature Hikes

Mesa Road in Bolinas: Visit the Point Reyes Bird Observatory and take part in banding expeditions of migratory birds as well as study statistics of their numbers and sightings; Hike to Bass Lake on the Panoramic Trail head, from the parking lot at the end of Mesa Road ; See Agate Beach, where all the rocks are green agate.

Hike the many trails that abound in the Golden Gate Recreation Area, Mt. Tamalpais and Tomales State Parks , as well as the Point Reyes National Seashore: Matt Davis-Steep Ravine-Dipsea-Lake Lagunitas-Kent &amp; Nicasio Lakes. Gather Mussels in Season, for ethnic &amp; old fashioned soups/stews. Dance at Smiley's Schooner Saloon &amp; dance/dine at Rancho Nicasio, Sat. Nights to live music.

Eat at your pick of 3 art bedecked and fine food dining establishments here in Stinson &amp; two in Bolinas.

Rent/Ride Horseback at Five Brooks Stable, Horse Rental, Open Year Round in Olema. 415 663-1570, Fax 415 663-8766, www.fivebrooks.com

Workout Regimen, Beach Accessories, Kayaks, Surfboards: At the Stinson Beach Health Club, open daily, 7a.m.-9p.m.,415 868-8801, 3605 Shoreline Hwy.#1 , full range gym, offers weight sets, stationary bikes, Pilates studio, w views of Easkoot Creek in a Polynesian Village Natural Setting Ambiance. Stinson Beach Surf and Kayak Co., same location, Rent and Sell Beach Accessories, Full Range of Kayaks &amp; Client friendly surfboards, Donny 415 868-8801, cell 415 257-1831.

Los Banos Surf &amp; Adventure Camp-: Coach Dave Lich, certified lifeguard, 415 847-2221 or 415 380-8900, www.stinsonbeachsurfcamp.com, Surf School Classes beginning 6/11, all ages welcome. Free shuttle from Mill Valley. "Bringing the beach to the kids of Marin &amp; Fellow Travelers."

BoBo Bikes located in Boinas, 6 Wharf Rd., 415 450-0621Bike &amp; Surfboard Impresario Sports Czar Terrence, Proprietor. Sales, Upload High Tech State of the Art Bikes, Surboards, Skates from the Czar of Sports Gear. Every detail of hardware can be found as well as Terrences Extensive Knowledge of what is right for you, in Sports Gear.. Visit/Shop: Claudia Chaplines Art Gallery, Annies Bookstore for Hiking/Biking Maps/Postcards, SurfGear/Beach Wear, Live Water Surf Shop.

Many Villages, 2264 Hwy. #1, where you can select from a vast emporium of indigenous jewelry, buddhist artifacts, sacred totems, folk art of Bali, Handmade Oracles Mystical Talismans from the Island Jungles of Thailand and the floating Villages of Indochina. Astute World Expert/Time Traveler of White Light, Oshen, 415 868-1419.



Experience:

The Museum of Miwok Native American Artifacts at Slide Ranch; Nicasios Russian Orthodox Church, dating back to the Russian Colonial Period at Fort Ross; Smileys Schooner Saloon, an English Pub imported in 1850, oldest functioning alcohol establishment in California; Bodega Schoolhouse made famous in Alfred Hithcocks, "The Birds"; Muir Woods Trail, the setting for Hitchcocks "VERTIGO", where Jimmy Stewart followed Kim Novak into Muir Woods,on the Matt Davis Trailhead, beginning at Belvedere in Stinson(Right up from the Redwoods, #1 Belvedere]; Skywalker Ranch, East of Nicasio, creative brainchild of George Lucas; Peak of Sacred Mount Tamalpais-from which the viewer can experience 360 degree panorama views, of the Greater S.F. Bay Area &amp; the City, Mt. Diablo, the Farollone Islands of the Pacific Ocean. These and many more view spots as well as Treasures of Wild West Architecture in West Marin Towns, will be addressed, directions will be given &amp; an itinerary for all points of interest in Marin, Sonoma and the S.F. Greater Bay Area.



Public Transportation: For all points in the SF Bay Area, Use the Transit Planner site, www.511.org From San Francisco , take #70 or #80 Golden Gate Transit, to Marin City Transfer to West Marin Stage Coach, website for schedule is: www.marintransit.org, call for info., M-F, 8 a.m.-5 a.m., 415 526-3239

AWMT, awestmarintaxi@gmail.com, by email request or phone 415 868-1330. AWMTaxi, offers luxury or conventional taxi, for all occasions, drivers/owners, experienced in the places to visit in the Point Reyes National Seashore, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, MT Tamalpais State Park, Muir Woods National Monument, Tomales Bay State Park, Beaches, Surf, Hiking Trails. See Whales, Elephant Seals, Tule Elk, Tour Oyster &amp; Organic Farms. Real Estate Entrepreneurs &amp; Businessmen take a tour of Present and Future Opportunities for Investment/Speculation by knowledgeable founder of the SBChamber of Commmerce, www.stinson-beach.org, founder/GP of the AWMT. Future Homeowners, tour local listings, benefit from years of expertise in the field of Property Management, Remodeling w Plumbing &amp; Electrical Experience, bottomless pit of fixer-upper experience. Tourists enjoy tales of early settlements, 49ers, seafarers, told by our native to West Marin tour hosts. See architectural artifacts of the 1800's, visit museums &amp; replicas of Miwok Native American Sites, Way out West in West Marin, only our tour drivers can show you.

Important Phone No.s Stinson Beach Lifeguard Tower-415 868-0942

Stinson Beach Visitor Center- 415 388-2596



Driving Directions to Stinson Beach

From Highway 101 Exit Highway 1/Stinson Beach (there will be a sign for Muir Woods/ Mt. Tamalpais at this exit) Drive about .5 miles. At the stoplight, turn left. You now have two options, both about the same distance, both on winding steep roads. Shoreline Hwy. 1 takes you along the Pacific Ocean, through Muir Beach , to Stinson Beach.

Panoramic Highway take you up and over Mt. Tamalpais, w breathtaking panorama views of the City, East Bay, Sonoma County, to within one block of the Redwood Haus in Stinson Beach. To get to Panoramic from Hwy. 101, Drive 3 miles on Shoreline Hwy. #1. At the top of the hill, turn right onto the Panoramic Highway. From Panoramic access, Muir Woods/Mount Tamalpais and Stinson Beach.

Or Continue straight on Shoreline Highway #1 about 12 miles to Stinson Beach.

When traveling South to North on Hwy.#1, upon entering Stinson Beach, Make a right at the Firehouse, onto Belvedere, a u turn and park alongside fence, at #1 Belvedere and Hwy. #1, the Redwoods Haus, On Street Parking.

Olema intersection and Sir Francis Drake Blvd.-16 miles South to Stinson Beach.

Point Reyes Station. So. to Stinson Beach-18 miles So. to Stinson Beach.





Barbeque in the Bier-garten

Bring your own fish/chicken/duck/lamb/meat cuts/zucchini/corn/beverages and b.b.q. coals for barbeque, we provide potatoes, rice, onions, bread, condiments &amp; b.b.q. coals or mesquite.

Oysters[Redwoods Chef gives instructions on B.B.Q. preparation] must be obtained beforehand at: the Tomales Bay Oyster Farm, located on Shoreline Hwy. #1, 4 miles No. of Point Reyes Station; the Hog Island Oyster Co. in Marshall ; the Johnsons Oyster Farm on the Point Reyes Peninsula.





Gesucht: Deutscher Schreiner oder Zimmermann fuer Renovierungs- und Reparaturarbeiten fuer Redwood Haus fuer flexible Zeit. Keine Arbeitserlaubnis noetig. Kommen Sie zu uns an die traumhafte Pazifikkueste. Sagen Sie dies all Ihren Freunden. Siehe unsere Internetseite: www.stinson-beach.de Kontakt: 415 868-1330 info@stinson-beach.com







*** Trade and Barter Section



Overnight Lodging Service to Trade for Your Various Goods or Services

Wanted: Upright Frostless Freezer, New Pillowtop Queen Mattress, Lincoln Town Car, Mini Van***




















Sea Kayaks along the Coast from Stinson/Bolinas Lagoon

See harbor seals and water fowl along the shoreline while paddling on beautiful Bolinas Lagoon. You will experience this extraordinary area and its inhabitants at a relaxing enjoyable pace. Gain a wealth of knowledge and skill on every trip making this a perfect refreshing getaway adventure. Include a Wildflower Hike through Bolinas, renowned for it's spectacular array of wildflowers. Hillsides blanketed with vibrant yellow mustard, coastal cliffs decorated with brilliant purple iris, and fields of Daffodils, red Indian Paint Brush, Blue Eyed Grass and Footsteps of Spring. Take a walk and discover this beautiful coast in bloom. We will share with you everything we know about wildflowers while taking in breathtaking views. At dusk paddling on Bolinas Lagoon can be peaceful, still and inviting. Whether it's the Full Moon rising, a stunning Sunset, star filled skies, or glowing bioluminescence Bolinas Lagoon always offers a magical experience. To top the evening off, treat yourselves to a gourmet meal at the Sand Dollar, Parkside, or Grill in Stinson or the Bolinas Coast Cafe, while the sun sets.









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<td width="100%" style="font:9pt Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;font-variant:small-caps;">Sfbay.Craigslist.Org</span> - Tired of the City, S.F., cables cars, Lombard, Nob Hill, Coit Tower, looking at the TransAmerica Pyramid?  Cobblestones and Asphalt Streets, Cement Sidewalks & desire to camp in Golden Gate Park?  Well then, what you need is an Escape from Alcatraz, Scenario for Real. And thats, the Coast w the MT TAMALPAIS, Giant Redwoods of Muir, White Sands of Stinson Beach, Migratory Aquatic Bird Species of Bolinas Lagoon, Clothing Optional Red Rock Beach by way of the Goat Trail off the Coast Redwoods Hwy. #1.  Then, come and expect fun at the best priced retreat from the Maddning Crowd in Stinson Beach, the World at Peace Redwoods Haus. No car? Then you can bus from the City, on the Golden Gate Transit, catch the West Marin StageCoach to the Redwoods or AWESTMARINTAXI, 415 868-1330.  Need a Tour of the Coast Places of Interest w a up to date local historian/tour specialist and only pay for the ride?  Call, AWESTMARINTAXI@gmail.com, or 415 868-1330, 868-9828.Where? Tell me, can your fill your lungs w the Pacific Breeze by the Seaside(No smoke or haze from the Napa/Sonoma, Mendocino/Shasta, Santa Barbara-Big Sur, Santa Cruz Fires)only 45 minutes away from San Francisco, in a zero tolerance for smoking/excessive drinking family supportive establishment, in either the White or Redwood Room[see pics, www.stinson-beach.com or www.stinson-beach.de in German], for the unequaled rate of $75. a day[Sun.-Thurs.]add 10% TOT, for a single person, w a queen-size bed, provided Cable/HBO TV w VCR & a 200+ VCR Library, access to free long distance calling/computer usage/WiFi/ Fax Machine, Meals, including Buffet Style Breakfast prepared by the Proprietor & Guest Chefs(Gov Clintons Little Rock Arkansas Chef, from the Governors Favorite Tryst,  the Excelsior Hotel & other visiting world class chefs )Eggs-Coffee-Tea-Milk-Fruit-Juice-Cereal-Honey-Jam/Maramalade-Brot mit Butter-Ham-Potatoes-Wknd. French Toast. Potlucks, where all our guests/friends get involved in, bringing foodstuffs/preparation/bbqing/plate distributing & cleanup, playing harmonious ad libs on guitars w Redwoods Piano & Trumpet Accompaniment. Where you can speak your mind, share in multi cultural points of interest at Breakfast, w fellow Guests/Friends at the Long Tables of the Redwoods, over subject matter, that is seldom encountered in the Establishment Media.







Have you ever imagined yourself living in the Great Outdoors, beneath the Redwoods, by the Sea, as one of the denizens of those interdependent environments? Imagine life as a skunk, a raccoon, an elk, a squirrel, a possum, a pelican/egret/blue heron, a fox, a coyote[all the animals of the forest & sea, are not to be fed for pics, that makes them dependent on humans not the wild] a mountain lion, a coho salmon, a whale or elephant seal. That Quest is what brings beach goers, hikers, bikers, bird/whale/elephant seal watchers, to the Biodiverse Paradise of the Coast, seeking/observing & participating in the continued survival of species that depend on the nurturing of an unspoiled environment. Enjoy the Nature of Living in the Redwoods Forest of Mt. Tamalpais, Muir Woods, Marshlands of Bolinas Lagoon & the 3 mile Shoreline of the White Sand Beach of Stinson. Observations of the Denizens of the Pacific, Elephant Seals & Whales, happening now, through Spring, rendezvous at the World at Peace Redwoods Haus Inn. Receive an itinerary, detailing where to find the land animals, sea mammals, birds and fish, in the Redwoods Forests & Coastline that surrounds the Coastal Village of Stinson Beach.



Tips on Hiking in the West Marin Coastal Redwoods Area

Download Internet Site, "Marin County: A Wild Ramble, Near the Golden Gate", NYTimes Reporters Multiple Days Epic Hike through West Marin Trails to the World at Peace Redwoods Haus then over MT Tamalpais to Muir Woods & Beyond, travel.nytimes.com/2008/02/03/travel/03Explorer.html. See the Multi Media slide show, of Trails & Views of West Marin. Discover, the least priced but most enjoyable lodging in all of Marin County.







The Cal-Trans/County of Marin Retrofits of Coast Hwy. #1 & Panoramic Hwy., over Scenic/Sacred MT TAMALPAIS & along the Coast, was a Success, not only for the unimpeded flow of Visitors/Residents on the Roadways, tested by the Ultimate Weather of Jan. 3rd, but also for the preservation/opening of Spectacular Scenic Views & Inviting Scenic Turnouts/Safe Rest Areas along their respective routes, South of Stinson Beach to Mill Valley. Future Plans for the continued improvements of the Redwoods Coast Hwy. #1, No. of Stinson, is guaranteed to continue the trend, of Safe & Scenic as well as Storm Resilient Roadways. Don't be left out, visit the Coast, enjoy our Roadways, marvel Pristine Nature, behind the Wheel.













All Alone? You are always welcome, at the World at Peace, Redwoods Haus-Beach, Bed + Breakfast in Stinson Beach. Our doors, are open, 24hrs. daily, call 415 868-9828 or 868-1034 in advance. The Redwoods Haus, offers a model of Life in the Great Outdoors: living harmoniously w the Old Growth Redwoods of Muir; the Panoramic View of the City from MT Tamalpais; witnessing the Winter and Spring Migration of Aquatic Birds to the Bolinas Lagoon, Monarch Butterflies, Whales & Elephant Seals to the Coastline; next to the Waves of the Pacific Ocean breaking on the White Sand Beach of Stinson. More importantly, the Love and Happiness that emanates from surviving in the basics, living w/o artificial environments, malls, sports stadiums as well as movie theaters. Come, Break Bread at our Table, discuss and sing, play the piano, guitar, chess, cards & intelligent games with our friends & National/International Guests.

Clear Sunlit Skies are the Norm, Crabs on the Beach, Aquatic Birds[Pelicans, Egrets, Blue Herons] Circling Beach Area & Alighting in the Lagoon, Crisp Redwood Scent by the Forest, Salt Air Freshness of the Beach, Redwood Trails of Muir and MT TAMALPAIS, see Migratory Whales and Elephant Seals, Bugling Tule Elk, Red Rock Hot Springs, all part of the Stinson Beach Experience. Going Fast, 1-7 Day Reservations, for the New Year. Lodging{{accommodations capability of 1 to 15)w Staff, Meals Nightly for the Guests and Friends of the Redwoods. Complimentary WiFi/ DSL/Computer+Phone Onsite w VCR/200 Videos/HBO/Cable T.V., Biergartren w BBQ, Boogie Boards/Wetsuits.









Welcome to the World at Peace Redwoods Haus Beach, Bed & Breakfast in the Socially Acknowledged Nature Loving Village of Stinson Beach....brought to you by folks you should get to know, way out West in West Marin. See our sites for pics: www.stinson-beach.com; or in German, www.stinson-beach.de; phone 415 868-1034 or 415 868-9828. If you are coming to the SF Bay Area, for business or pleasure, you will want to take advantage of our unparalleled rates and unequaled benefits of being close to the City & Bay Area, plenty of safe parking for non-polluting vehicles, services, peace, solitude, beach, national parks, hiking trails, pristine coastline w abundance of Bo Lagoon migrating birds, whale, elephant seal, tule elk, white deer[locally called unicorns], mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, turkey vulture, hawk, spring Monarch Butterfly Jamboree, great white and animal species, all here on Natures Coast of West Marin & Stinson Beach.









DAILY SINGLE PERSON NIGHT RATES*Sunday-Thursday*

-White/Redwood Room-$75. for a single



Little Cabin-$110.-for two

Wknd-$150. .

Pink Room $120.-for two
Wknd Rate-$160. 

Crows Nest $130.-for two
 Wknd Rates $160.

***Critical Mass Member Discount: Bring your Bikes to this Bike Friendly Area, Mountain Bikes for designated Bike Trails offer ecologically friendly riding, Road Bikes for Panoramic & Redwoods Coast Scenic Hwy. #1 Spectacular Views.





The World at Peace Redwoods Haus-Beach, Bed and Breakfast in Stinson Beach: "98 yrs. of Striving for Peace, Equality and Justice for One World at Peace, its 5 rooms, grounds and group facilities are available for Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas/New Years Gatherings of up to 15 extended family/group holiday revelers. Have the use of the entire facility and grounds w breakfast service, optional dinner caterin, proprietor in separate quarters.



Euros sind Wilkommen-Inexpensive WINTER RATES/Spring/Summer/Fall, are to good to miss at the Redwoods Haus.. Our INEXPENSIVE RATE, is due to the generosity of our selfless proprietor, who passes on the savings to you, of: performing all the service work, herself, wholesale restaurant food buying of breakfast, optional potluck dinner & happy hour commodities. So you can visit/see/hike/bike/surf the Pacific Coast Beach by MT TAMALPAIS-Redwoods Trails of MUIR WOODS-Pelicans of BoLagoon.





Accommodations include American/German/Texan breakfast, WiFi/HBO/VCR, 200+ Video Library/Free Long Distance Calling/Computer on site/B.B.Q./Washer & Dryer/+Itinerary.



We have, space available for 1-5-or 7 day reservation package deals, Way Out West in West Marin, Nature Loving Village of Stinson Beach, Politically -- Ecologically -- Motivated. Call now, 415 868-9828. Escape the Maddning Crowd, relax, rest and appreciate Pristine Paradise. Be sure, to leave the Greater Stinson Beach Area, as you found our SW Marin Community, pick up litter, on the beach, in the forest, protect our environment, shop w a environmental safe reusable bag at the marketplace.



For updates on issues of the SW Marin Community & the S.F. Oil Spill of November 2007, see the Stinson Beach Chamber of Commerce site, www.stinson-beach.org. Also, the Stinson Beach Community Newsletter at www.stinson-beach.net.



Winter Season on the Coast, gives plenty of elbow room, to the aficionado of migratory whale/bird/tule elk watching, salmon fishing, surfing, biking and hiking. Our Rates and Service with a Smile, are individually provided in a less crowded environment.



When the Sun is out, a Vacation at the Shore is in. However you choose to celebrate the coming of the Sun, May it be a joyous time for you & yours . May love, joy, wellness, happiness & peace abound in your life.



Have your chance to see the Winter Migration of Whales, Seafowl and Landbirds as well as the return of the Elephant Seals to Chimney Rock near the Point Reyes Lighthouse for Spring Breeding. Experience the herd of Tule Elk, bugling and competing to mate, off Pierce Point Road in Tomales State Park in Point Reyes as well as the many species of land and sea mammals/fish that abound in the Point Reyes Seashore, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and Mt Tamalpais State Park, throughout the winter and spring season. May we live in a World at Peace, with the awareness of Natures Creation in every Sunset, every flower's unfolding petals, every drumbeat of Pacific Waves breaking on the Beach, every lover's kiss, and every wonderful, astonishing, miraculous beat of our heart.





Cinematic History, Stinson Beach has been the setting and filming location for several movies:

Play It Again Sam

The Fog Memoirs of an Invisible Man

Basic Instinct

On The Edge

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The town was mentioned in an episode of M*A*S*H.



***Note*** You never know from one instant to the next what will happen, the best thing you can do is to be kind & pursue your quest for continued happiness. We live in a climate-changing world, live life accordingly. Take advantage of the sunny weather climate, clean air, happiness & friendliness, businesses offering services, here in Stinson Beach.



Theme nights at the Coast Cafe in BoBo[Bolinas] every Monday Night, decorated w antique wooden Kayaks hanging from the ceiling and buoys, fishnets, multi colored cork ballasts everywhere.. Dining inside an outside next to the oyster bar. Nautical, Open Water theme... The Blue Heron, also located on Wharf Road, black tie dining atmosphere w a baby Grand on an upraised dais for dinner guests to play..



***Open Mic, every tues. of the week during the Parkside Restaurants Open Mic All You Can Eat Night at $7.50 per person , 5:30-9:30, pasta, soup or salad, reservations and info. at 415 868-1272. All Musicians, Poets and Performers Welcome,*** practice beforehand at the Redwoods, which has a Piano, acoustic guitar, Amp and Jazzed Trumpeteer, onsite.***



The Sandollar and Stinson Grill in Stinson, offer not only great land/sea food but musical entertainment on the weekends.



Breakfast Topics:

Share in the telling of the Stinson Beach Coast history: of its ethnic diversity of explorers, pirates, 49ers and settlers over breakfast; discuss why facts-truth-reason play such a minor role in our democracy; receive Guidance & Individual Itinerary Needs of the Greater SF Bay Area/Wine Country/Coastal Paradise; being part of the Spanish then Mexican Rancho of Baulinas; discovery and claim of the West Marin Coastline of Drakes Bay for the Throne of England by Sir Francis Drake; 1800's Russian exploration and colonization as far south as Nicasio from Fort Ross near Russian River; 49er Gold Rush Pacific Ocean conduit to neighboring Bolinas Lagoon, then to the Goldfields; building of the Laffalot[original name of the Redwoods Haus] by Norwegian Ship Captain Nielson using pier logs that fell into the Bay during the 1906 Earthquake, for footings; route of the Gravity Train over Mt Tam, beachgoers after debarking, hiring drivers of horse and buggy teams to bring them to the Laffalot; smuggling into Bolinas fom the Pacific of-Duty free goods of the 1800's, Al Capones Prohibition Alcohol from British Columbia and 60's Contraband from the Golden Triangle; the colorful history of the Redwoods Haus-being an inn then speakeasy, girlie haus/casino; neighbor to the 60's migration of the Psychedelic Counterculture of the Haight-Ashbury with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane to Bolinas; the Artistry/Openness of Opinion and Environmental/Non-developmental Concerns of our Community of SW Marin. No Car or Horse & Buggy? See Public Transportation, below.



In the Spirit of the Season we invite you & yours to Promenade on the Beach, scribe Love Letters on the Sand to one another on the the Edge of the Pacific Ocean & the Bolinas Lagoon. Frolic in the Redwood Rain Forests of the National & State Parks of West Marin amidst the environs of many endangered species. Dine in the Shadow of Mt. Tamalpais, retiring at the Redwoods with champagne-wine or port of Your choice from Sergio & Susanas, Stinson Market by the Beach, select from their fully stocked cellar of domestic, exotic liqueurs & appetizers, 415 868-1923, www.stinsonbeachmarket.net. Roses can be ordered, delivered & placed in your room, beforehand by Stinson's own, Meristem Florists, 415 868-0666. Wake up in the Morning to the welcome smell of gourmet food preparation in our kitchen, designed to satisfy your needs in both quality & quantity. We are a casual family oriented establishment, emphasizing discussion & the need to free thought and ideas, over breakfast, promoting Peace on Earth & Goodwill to our fellow men and all the Species of our Planet, as well as interjecting the need for facts, truth & reason to play a major role in our democracy. We also provide full service, unequaled value and much gratitude for your welcomed material & spiritual support as well as many happy memories.



About Our Location:

6 mi. N of Muir Woods

6 mi. North of the Green Gulch Zen Center

16 miles South of Vedanta Retreat, in Olema

24 mi. SW of San Geronimo Valleys Spirit Rock Retreat & S.G. Golf Course



We are located just a short 40 minutes NW of San Francisco, 6 miles SE of Bolinas and 6 miles N of Muir Beach

Bolinas is located at the southern end of the Point Reyes National Seashore, surrounded by ocean and unspoiled parkland, Muir Beach is off Shoreline Hwy. #1, only minutes SW of the Muir Woods Entrance on Muir Woods Road. Because of the unique coastal position of Bolinas & Stinson, the surf is protected from the winds and huge swells that make other beaches in Northern California too dangerous for beginners. Muir Beach offers more advanced surfers a differentiated plethora of wave action. Please be respectful of town/village residents, pack your trash when you leave the beach, be mindful of posted speed limits & don't drink & drive.



Choose from our Comfortable suites



The Redwood Room: Queen bed ($65.si weekdays, Email/Call for Weekend Reservations)

The White Room: Queen bed ($65. si. weekdays, Email/Call for Weekend Reservations)

The Pink Room: Queen Bed & Futon Queen{doubles as couch} The Crows Nest: Queen bed & futon Queen(can be used as seating) Private deck & 360 degree picture windows, featuring panoramic views of Mt. Tamalpias, Bolinas Mesa Ridgeline & the Pacific Seascape *($150.per couple weekdays)

Big Cabin Room: Queen Size Bed, Complete w Shower Bathroom, Detached, $100. per couple weekdays.

Weekends:Add $25. to posted prices for extra person or canine. Children and Pet Friendly....



About our Breakfast

Daily: MF - Prepared Ham & Eggs with tomatoes-onion- greens-potatoes, Bread, Butter, Coffee, Tea, Milk, Fruit, Juice, Jam, Honey, Cereal,(French Toast, Pancakes by order}.

Our Sunday Special Offering

(ham & cheese, seasonal surprises) Eggs In Any Style GrandmereÂs French Toast Roasted Provincial Potatoes The Finest Coffees & Teas Fresh Local, Fruit & Fruit Juices

Additional Amenities: Wireless/Wifia/Computer & Phone On-site, Cable/HBO, VCR/ 200 Video library, Biergarten w Barbeque





Contact & View Pics

See our sites www.stinson-beach.com; www.stinson-beach.de in German. Phone #s: Reservations-415 868-1034 or 415 868-9828

E-Mail: Paradise@stinson-beach.com

Address: #1 Belvedere and Shoreline Highway #1, Stinson Beach 94970

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 404 , Stinson Beach 94970





The Places to Explore

We offer information on all of the local natural viewing locations of interest where you can see Whales, Seal and Elephant Seal colonies, Egrets, Herons, Pelicans, and the Tule Elk. Visit the Sulphur Hot Springs at Red Rock Beach , 4-5 days a month during negative tide periods of the Full Moon, the Ocean rolls back, giving 2 hrs., to enjoy the 110 degree heated Seawater, in a open pool of rock, by the edge of the Ocean. Walk into the tide pools of Duxbury Reef during minus tide, study close up the indigenous sea life of the Reef: Sea Anemones; Clams; Mussels; Starfish; Crabs; Coral; and the reef fishes in small pools of water.

On Visitors Days of the Week, walk down the 300 steps leading to the Point Reyes Lighthouse, on the Point Reyes Peninsula, see the interior and the antique beacon light of French Manufacture, dating back over a 100 yrs.

Kayak with Point Reyes Outdoors www.pointreyesoutdoors.com, 415 663-8192 Sea Kayaking Tours & Classes Guided Nature Hikes

Mesa Road in Bolinas: Visit the Point Reyes Bird Observatory and take part in banding expeditions of migratory birds as well as study statistics of their numbers and sightings; Hike to Bass Lake on the Panoramic Trail head, from the parking lot at the end of Mesa Road ; See Agate Beach, where all the rocks are green agate.

Hike the many trails that abound in the Golden Gate Recreation Area, Mt. Tamalpais and Tomales State Parks , as well as the Point Reyes National Seashore: Matt Davis-Steep Ravine-Dipsea-Lake Lagunitas-Kent & Nicasio Lakes. Gather Mussels in Season, for ethnic & old fashioned soups/stews. Dance at Smiley's Schooner Saloon & dance/dine at Rancho Nicasio, Sat. Nights to live music.

Eat at your pick of 3 art bedecked and fine food dining establishments here in Stinson & two in Bolinas.

Rent/Ride Horseback at Five Brooks Stable, Horse Rental, Open Year Round in Olema. 415 663-1570, Fax 415 663-8766, www.fivebrooks.com

Workout Regimen, Beach Accessories, Kayaks, Surfboards: At the Stinson Beach Health Club, open daily, 7a.m.-9p.m.,415 868-8801, 3605 Shoreline Hwy.#1 , full range gym, offers weight sets, stationary bikes, Pilates studio, w views of Easkoot Creek in a Polynesian Village Natural Setting Ambiance. Stinson Beach Surf and Kayak Co., same location, Rent and Sell Beach Accessories, Full Range of Kayaks & Client friendly surfboards, Donny 415 868-8801, cell 415 257-1831.

Los Banos Surf & Adventure Camp-: Coach Dave Lich, certified lifeguard, 415 847-2221 or 415 380-8900, www.stinsonbeachsurfcamp.com, Surf School Classes beginning 6/11, all ages welcome. Free shuttle from Mill Valley. "Bringing the beach to the kids of Marin & Fellow Travelers."

BoBo Bikes located in Boinas, 6 Wharf Rd., 415 450-0621Bike & Surfboard Impresario Sports Czar Terrence, Proprietor. Sales, Upload High Tech State of the Art Bikes, Surboards, Skates from the Czar of Sports Gear. Every detail of hardware can be found as well as Terrences Extensive Knowledge of what is right for you, in Sports Gear.. Visit/Shop: Claudia Chaplines Art Gallery, Annies Bookstore for Hiking/Biking Maps/Postcards, SurfGear/Beach Wear, Live Water Surf Shop.

Many Villages, 2264 Hwy. #1, where you can select from a vast emporium of indigenous jewelry, buddhist artifacts, sacred totems, folk art of Bali, Handmade Oracles Mystical Talismans from the Island Jungles of Thailand and the floating Villages of Indochina. Astute World Expert/Time Traveler of White Light, Oshen, 415 868-1419.



Experience:

The Museum of Miwok Native American Artifacts at Slide Ranch; Nicasios Russian Orthodox Church, dating back to the Russian Colonial Period at Fort Ross; Smileys Schooner Saloon, an English Pub imported in 1850, oldest functioning alcohol establishment in California; Bodega Schoolhouse made famous in Alfred Hithcocks, "The Birds"; Muir Woods Trail, the setting for Hitchcocks "VERTIGO", where Jimmy Stewart followed Kim Novak into Muir Woods,on the Matt Davis Trailhead, beginning at Belvedere in Stinson(Right up from the Redwoods, #1 Belvedere]; Skywalker Ranch, East of Nicasio, creative brainchild of George Lucas; Peak of Sacred Mount Tamalpais-from which the viewer can experience 360 degree panorama views, of the Greater S.F. Bay Area & the City, Mt. Diablo, the Farollone Islands of the Pacific Ocean. These and many more view spots as well as Treasures of Wild West Architecture in West Marin Towns, will be addressed, directions will be given & an itinerary for all points of interest in Marin, Sonoma and the S.F. Greater Bay Area.



Public Transportation: For all points in the SF Bay Area, Use the Transit Planner site, www.511.org From San Francisco , take #70 or #80 Golden Gate Transit, to Marin City Transfer to West Marin Stage Coach, website for schedule is: www.marintransit.org, call for info., M-F, 8 a.m.-5 a.m., 415 526-3239

AWMT, awestmarintaxi@gmail.com, by email request or phone 415 868-1330. AWMTaxi, offers luxury or conventional taxi, for all occasions, drivers/owners, experienced in the places to visit in the Point Reyes National Seashore, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, MT Tamalpais State Park, Muir Woods National Monument, Tomales Bay State Park, Beaches, Surf, Hiking Trails. See Whales, Elephant Seals, Tule Elk, Tour Oyster & Organic Farms. Real Estate Entrepreneurs & Businessmen take a tour of Present and Future Opportunities for Investment/Speculation by knowledgeable founder of the SBChamber of Commmerce, www.stinson-beach.org, founder/GP of the AWMT. Future Homeowners, tour local listings, benefit from years of expertise in the field of Property Management, Remodeling w Plumbing & Electrical Experience, bottomless pit of fixer-upper experience. Tourists enjoy tales of early settlements, 49ers, seafarers, told by our native to West Marin tour hosts. See architectural artifacts of the 1800's, visit museums & replicas of Miwok Native American Sites, Way out West in West Marin, only our tour drivers can show you.

Important Phone No.s Stinson Beach Lifeguard Tower-415 868-0942

Stinson Beach Visitor Center- 415 388-2596



Driving Directions to Stinson Beach

From Highway 101 Exit Highway 1/Stinson Beach (there will be a sign for Muir Woods/ Mt. Tamalpais at this exit) Drive about .5 miles. At the stoplight, turn left. You now have two options, both about the same distance, both on winding steep roads. Shoreline Hwy. 1 takes you along the Pacific Ocean, through Muir Beach , to Stinson Beach.

Panoramic Highway take you up and over Mt. Tamalpais, w breathtaking panorama views of the City, East Bay, Sonoma County, to within one block of the Redwood Haus in Stinson Beach. To get to Panoramic from Hwy. 101, Drive 3 miles on Shoreline Hwy. #1. At the top of the hill, turn right onto the Panoramic Highway. From Panoramic access, Muir Woods/Mount Tamalpais and Stinson Beach.

Or Continue straight on Shoreline Highway #1 about 12 miles to Stinson Beach.

When traveling South to North on Hwy.#1, upon entering Stinson Beach, Make a right at the Firehouse, onto Belvedere, a u turn and park alongside fence, at #1 Belvedere and Hwy. #1, the Redwoods Haus, On Street Parking.

Olema intersection and Sir Francis Drake Blvd.-16 miles South to Stinson Beach.

Point Reyes Station. So. to Stinson Beach-18 miles So. to Stinson Beach.





Barbeque in the Bier-garten

Bring your own fish/chicken/duck/lamb/meat cuts/zucchini/corn/beverages and b.b.q. coals for barbeque, we provide potatoes, rice, onions, bread, condiments & b.b.q. coals or mesquite.

Oysters[Redwoods Chef gives instructions on B.B.Q. preparation] must be obtained beforehand at: the Tomales Bay Oyster Farm, located on Shoreline Hwy. #1, 4 miles No. of Point Reyes Station; the Hog Island Oyster Co. in Marshall ; the Johnsons Oyster Farm on the Point Reyes Peninsula.





Gesucht: Deutscher Schreiner oder Zimmermann fuer Renovierungs- und Reparaturarbeiten fuer Redwood Haus fuer flexible Zeit. Keine Arbeitserlaubnis noetig. Kommen Sie zu uns an die traumhafte Pazifikkueste. Sagen Sie dies all Ihren Freunden. Siehe unsere Internetseite: www.stinson-beach.de Kontakt: 415 868-1330 info@stinson-beach.com







*** Trade and Barter Section



Overnight Lodging Service to Trade for Your Various Goods or Services

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Sea Kayaks along the Coast from Stinson/Bolinas Lagoon

See harbor seals and water fowl along the shoreline while paddling on beautiful Bolinas Lagoon. You will experience this extraordinary area and its inhabitants at a relaxing enjoyable pace. Gain a wealth of knowledge and skill on every trip making this a perfect refreshing getaway adventure. Include a Wildflower Hike through Bolinas, renowned for it's spectacular array of wildflowers. Hillsides blanketed with vibrant yellow mustard, coastal cliffs decorated with brilliant purple iris, and fields of Daffodils, red Indian Paint Brush, Blue Eyed Grass and Footsteps of Spring. Take a walk and discover this beautiful coast in bloom. We will share with you everything we know about wildflowers while taking in breathtaking views. At dusk paddling on Bolinas Lagoon can be peaceful, still and inviting. Whether it's the Full Moon rising, a stunning Sunset, star filled skies, or glowing bioluminescence Bolinas Lagoon always offers a magical experience. To top the evening off, treat yourselves to a gourmet meal at the Sand Dollar, Parkside, or Grill in Stinson or the Bolinas Coast Cafe, while the sun sets.









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<title>{LITERATURE &gt; CYBERPUNK} - HOWTO Make online videos without getting sued</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">American University's Center for Social Media has just concluded a long, in-depth project to establish a set of "Best Practices in Fair Use for Online Video." They worked with video makers, legal scholars, eminent sociologists, fans and others to create something that reflects the law, practice and future of fair use for video remixing and sharing online. Fair use is a legally challenging area: it consists of four factors that judges can weigh when evaluating a claim of copyright infringement (judges can even disregard them or tweak them, based on common sense, as the Supreme Court did when they legalized VCRs in 1984). It's very hard to know beforehand whether a use of a copyrighted work will be found fair or not -- it requires careful analysis of previous caselaw and the direction in which the federal circuits are moving. In constructing these principles, the Center for Social Media has done an enormous public service: they've created a plain-language document that is aimed at helping people who aren't legal experts to navigate the muddy waters of fair use, to make use of the rights they have under the law and make better videos without getting into legal trouble. Video is increasingly becoming a central part of our everyday landscape of communication, and it is becoming more visible as people share it on digital platforms. People make and share videos to tell stories about their personal lives, remixing home videos with popular music and images. Video remix has become a core component of political discourse, as the video ?George Bush Don?t Like Black People? and the ?Yes We Can? parodies demonstrated. Both amateur and professional editors are creating new forms of viral popular culture, as the ?Dramatic Chipmunk? meme and the ?Brokeback to the Future? mashup illustrate. The circulation of these videos is an emerging part of the business landscape, as the sale of YouTube to Google demonstrated. More and more, video creation and sharing depend on the ability to use and circulate existing copyrighted work. Until now, that fact has been almost irrelevant in business and law, because broad distribution of nonprofessional video was relatively rare. Often people circulated their work within a small group of family and friends. But digital platforms make work far more public than it has ever been, and cultural habits and business models are developing. As practices spread and financial stakes are raised, the legal status of inserting copyrighted work into new work will become important for everyone. It is important for video makers, online service providers, and content providers to understand the legal rights of makers of new culture, as policies and practices evolve. Only then will efforts to fight copyright ?piracy? in the online environment be able to make necessary space for lawful, value-added uses. Link...
  
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<title>{NORTH AMERICA &gt; RENTALS} - Your own room in Park Merced.  (ingleside / SFSU / CCSF) $650</title>
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1 room available in town house at Park Merced. 

LOCATION: 
5 minute walk to SFSU and MUNI. 
Grocery store 2 blocks away. 
Down the street from Stonestown Mall. 

THE TOWNHOUSE: 
2 story townhouse with 1 bathroom. 
Midsize living room. 

ROOM AVAILABLE: 
- Downstairs Room ($650) 
10'2 x 9'6 conversion with no closet. Carpet floors. 

PARKING: 
There is plenty of parking available, but during the 
school year it can get hectic. We have a parking space 
available for additional $50. 

RENT INFO 
Rent includes electric/gas, water, garbage, cable, and 
wireless internet. 
$400 deposit due with 1st month's rent 
Rent due 30th of every month. 

ABOUT US: 
We are a friendly couple in our 20s. We both work 
Monday through Friday. One of us wakes up to get ready 
around 3am. He tries to get ready as quietly as 
possible, but if you're a light sleeper, this may not 
be the ideal place for you. My schedule is a bit more 
flexible so if you need to get ready in the morning as 
well, there would be no problem. We enjoy partying, 
but not in the house. We are into rock and hip-hop 
music, myspace, Mac, photography, and watching tv and 
movies. 

ABOUT YOU: 
We are looking for 1 roommate who is clean and 
considerate. Male or female preferably in their 20s. 
Feel free to have guests over once in a while (as 
long as they don't become live-in guests). You are 
free to use everything in the kitchen, but we do have 
some basic rules. Clean your dishes immediately after 
use and only consume what you purchase. Since there is 
only one bathroom, we ask that you don't take too long 
in the bathroom. Smokers are okay, but just do it 
outside. Though we love animals, we don't allow pets. 
If you're a vegan or into weird obscure black and 
white foreign films, this is definately not the place 
for you. If you're into the movies Knocked Up and 
Superbad, you'll probably be more our style. 


We are looking for someone to move in as soon as 
possible. 
So if you're interested, please contact us via email. 
Also, if you have one, please include your myspace or 
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1 room available in town house at Park Merced. 

LOCATION: 
5 minute walk to SFSU and MUNI. 
Grocery store 2 blocks away. 
Down the street from Stonestown Mall. 

THE TOWNHOUSE: 
2 story townhouse with 1 bathroom. 
Midsize living room. 

ROOM AVAILABLE: 
- Downstairs Room ($650) 
10'2 x 9'6 conversion with no closet. Carpet floors. 

PARKING: 
There is plenty of parking available, but during the 
school year it can get hectic. We have a parking space 
available for additional $50. 

RENT INFO 
Rent includes electric/gas, water, garbage, cable, and 
wireless internet. 
$400 deposit due with 1st month's rent 
Rent due 30th of every month. 

ABOUT US: 
We are a friendly couple in our 20s. We both work 
Monday through Friday. One of us wakes up to get ready 
around 3am. He tries to get ready as quietly as 
possible, but if you're a light sleeper, this may not 
be the ideal place for you. My schedule is a bit more 
flexible so if you need to get ready in the morning as 
well, there would be no problem. We enjoy partying, 
but not in the house. We are into rock and hip-hop 
music, myspace, Mac, photography, and watching tv and 
movies. 

ABOUT YOU: 
We are looking for 1 roommate who is clean and 
considerate. Male or female preferably in their 20s. 
Feel free to have guests over once in a while (as 
long as they don't become live-in guests). You are 
free to use everything in the kitchen, but we do have 
some basic rules. Clean your dishes immediately after 
use and only consume what you purchase. Since there is 
only one bathroom, we ask that you don't take too long 
in the bathroom. Smokers are okay, but just do it 
outside. Though we love animals, we don't allow pets. 
If you're a vegan or into weird obscure black and 
white foreign films, this is definately not the place 
for you. If you're into the movies Knocked Up and 
Superbad, you'll probably be more our style. 


We are looking for someone to move in as soon as 
possible. 
So if you're interested, please contact us via email. 
Also, if you have one, please include your myspace or 
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<title>{NEWS &gt; BREAKING NEWS} - Gear Gallery: New Ultralights,  Easy Wireless Speakers and a Snappy DSLR</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">: The Asus U2E is an update of last year's impressive U1F, correcting some early flaws with the model. Most notable is the addition of an optical drive to the system, which will certainly make the laptop more appealing to a broader range of buyers. Another big change: Out goes the FireWire port, in comes HDMI output, though we can't imagine who'll be plugging this into their A/V rig for entertainment purposes.

Unfortunately, the U2E still has some troubling problems. Performance is uninspiring, and the machine is buggy, too. We encountered numerous odd crashes and Windows hiccups throughout our testing. The specs are decent (11.1-inch screen, 120-GB hard drive, 3 GB of RAM, Core 2 Duo, 2.9-pounds), but many competing machines (even the Air and the Lenovo IdeaPad U110) run circles around the U2E on every important benchmark. Still, if you feel the need to be surrounded by leather at all times (and you're fresh out of jeanless chaps) the choice is all but made for you.

WIRED: Handsome. Fully loaded with connectivity options, including three USB ports. Weight on par with similar systems that don't include an optical drive.

TIRED: Numerous software problems. Integrated BIOS/driver update system never completed successfully. Homegrown software works even worse than Vista; causes problems. Too-small keyboard. Too-small, too-stiff mouse buttons. Very loud fan and very quiet speakers. Standard battery is light (machine weighs just 2.9 pounds with it) but gives less than an hour of battery life. (Try the included, larger battery instead: 3.5 pounds total but offers over four hours of life.)

$2,000 as tested, Asus  



Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com


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: By the numbers, Eos' 100T1RB Wireless Audio System is what any wire-entangled apartment needs. The relatively small system consists of a base station with an iPod/iPhone dock, an auxiliary out port and satellite speakers capable of wirelessly syncing to the base. Wireless setups like this often come with a host of connectivity headaches, but the 100T1RB was surprisingly simple. I literally plugged everything in, connected my iPod and cranked up my favorite playlist.

Distributing the satellites throughout my apartment was a cinch too. With their removable power supplies, I had the option of plugging the speakers in the old fashioned way, or removing them and plugging the speakers directly into wall outlets. On the downside, the audio quality of the individual speakers could use some work. Both the base unit and the satellites are equipped with subwoofers, but overall the bass output isn't the stuff of earthquakes. Paired with some of the gain I received at higher volumes, it's safe to say that this isn't the end-all-be-all for multiroom audio. Still, in terms of price and ease, the 100T1RB is well-suited for the no-fuss multiroom novice.

WIRED: Great for "quick and dirty" multiroom music. Speakers automatically sync with base unit out of box. Mini stereo input allows connectivity with virtually any MP3 player and most audio devices. Fantastic range -- even in multistory settings. Rejoice, iFanatics -- it charges devices while docked. Ships with remote and a ton of iPod dock adapters.

TIRED: Rechargeable-battery-powered satellites would've been nice. Audio quality doesn't hold a candle to wireless systems from Bose. Altec. 2.1 stereo driver is great for music, but stunts home theater possibilities. Buttons on base station feel flimsy.

$510 as tested, Eos Wireless 




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: What appeared to be cool about the little Sony Ericsson W350 proved itself to be an annoyance and a hassle to use. Not that it doesn't look good. Sleek and petite, this Walkman phone is slimmer and narrower than most candy-bar handsets.  A small flip panel that houses the controls opens to reveal a keypad composed of glossy Chiclets and a squared-off oval navigation pad. Though pretty, these design touches are the most irritating features of the phone. The smooth keys are hard to press in isolation. The navpad leaves little room for easy navigation. And the flimsy flip panel takes great skill to open one-handedly, which makes it bad for efficient answering.

The phone comes with what looks like a 512-MB microSD card. But wait -- it's Sony's own memory card, the incompatible Memory Stick M2. When was the last time you've seen any Memory Stick slots in a non-Sony notebook? Don't forget to lock the phone after every call, because when it's flipped shut, the phone defaults to Walkman mode, and a key in your pocket could start an impromptu jam session in a company meeting. On the bright side, when this phone comes out, it'll be cheap, around $30 with a two-year contract.

WIRED: It's as tiny and as pretty as a music-box ballerina. Includes an FM radio (which will be cool until the HD-radio takeover next year).

TIRED: The keys and navpad are unfit for grownup human use. The phone's clunky headphone connector has all the charm of a tumor. The awkward flip panel makes for clumsy, fumbling answers.

$30 estimated with two-year contract, Sony Ericsson 



Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com


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: The Nokia E66 has what we in the lab have taken to calling the "mullet button" (actual name: switch mode). This feature allows your mobile to toggle between two separate screen modes. Keep the first one full of all your spreadsheets, work e-mail, TPS reports and other boring business stuff. When you leave the office, let your hair down a little and switch to the personal mode and start using all the applications that hamper productivity.

The E66 has a lot in common with an N-series device, and is functionally almost identical to the N78, sporting 3G, WiFi, media player, FM radio and a 3.2-megapixel cam. But there is one overarching quality that puts it squarely in the business world: Like many jobs, it sounds great at first, but gets old real fast once you see past the shine. 

WIRED: A magnificent piece of hardware, with Vertu-level build quality. Nice form factor: thin enough to disappear in your pocket but large enough for a 2.5-inch screen. Upgraded processor runs S60 even more snappily than the N95 8 GB. Automatic screen orientation. Finger-friendly textured keys. Hard buttons for silent mode and Bluetooth on/off.

TIRED: Mullet mode adds yet another level of menus under which to bury functions. Arrgh! Swanky metal backplate gets hand-scaldingly hot. Road warriors will scoff at the battery life: around three hours of talk time (con Bluetooth). Must pay extra for business applications -- document, spreadsheet editor, etc. Camera sucks in anything but perfect light.

$500, Nokia 



Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com


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: When we first reviewed the Toshiba Portege R500 in July 2007, it was a breath of fresh air, an impossibly portable ultralight that stood out against a field of also-rans. But the machine hasn't received a significant update in that time, and it is now having its lunch eaten by all of the competition it previously trounced. Our model came with a larger hard drive, a faster CPU and more RAM than the model we tested last year. None of these mild improvements served to boost the R500 up to hang with its newfound contenders. 

The R500 is still the lightest full-featured laptop on the market, weighing just 2.4 pounds while still offering an optical drive. But the Portege makes a lot of sacrifices to reach such an anorexic state, the most obvious being build quality and components that feel shaky, to put it mildly. Nearly as problematic is the dreadful performance of the R500, about 23 percent slower than both the Sony Vaio TZ-150 and the MacBook Air ultralights. Still, if the durability and performance concerns don't turn you off, there's a bit to like here. With three USB ports, FireWire, VGA, SD card and ethernet ports, the machine is pretty full-featured, and its $2,149 price is competitive next to most other ultralights. 

WIRED: Amazingly, almost suspiciously, light. Integrated optical drive. 12.1-inch screen a decent compromise between 11.1- and 13.3-inch models.

TIRED:Terrible screen quality, one of the dimmest on the market and hard to read if you're not looking straight on. Pitiful performance under Vista. Lack of sturdiness is outright scary. Only 1 GB of RAM.

$2,150 as tested, Toshiba 




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: With its buttonless face and black monolithic look, the all-touchscreen Instinct is immediately familiar: It's virtually the same weight and size as the iPhone, only about two-tenths of an inch narrower. Most of the expected specs are here: 3G, GPS, 2-megapixel camera (with video recording), and full e-mail and web browsing features. Of course, the real reason for the iPhone's success is its operating system, and here the Instinct is still playing catch-up. While everything is intuitive and pretty zippy, it's still not quite as polished as Apple's version. 

As well, the narrower body trims nearly a half inch off the iPhone's screen size, which really cramps page size. Even typing on the Instinct can be rocky: I made so many mistakes in notes and web URLs that typing slowed to a painful crawl even by iPhone's slow standards. The Instinct won't woo the Apple faithful from upgrading to the iPhone 3G, but it's definitely good enough to rank as a solid second-tier player in the smartphone space. 

WIRED: Turn-by-turn GPS navigation is very responsive, generally accurate and updates quickly. Easily customizable home screen. Painless e-mail setup works well with numerous hosts. Decent multimedia options (included with $99 all-you-can-eat service plan) include copious TV options. Works with any screen-tapping implement (not just your finger).

TIRED: No WiFi. Clearly cellphone-quality photos. No internal storage: 2-GB microSD card included (upgradeable to 8 GB). Can't edit attachments. Web browser needs a serious reworking. Includes a stylus ... but provides no slot to stow it.

$130 (with two-year contract), Samsung 



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: The diminutive D60 is a fistful of photo-tech fun as the beneficiary of a bucketful of Nikon D300 trickle down like a speedier EXPEED image processor, a vibration-reducing zoom lens, Active D-Lighting and a dust-reduction system with a particle-purging vent. From the moment you flip on the power, the D60 is ready to shoot. Its 10-megapixel photos were punchy, sharp and pleasing. Not a big jump in sharpness from the D40x, but noticeable, especially at higher ISO settings where the new EXPEED image processor's noise reduction algorithm really kicks in.

The simple user interface takes cues from Nikon's point-and-shoots and a variety of in-camera editing and touch-up features pretty much eliminate the need to use any post-production software. The D60 comes up a little short in frame rate. At just three frames per second in continuous shooting mode, you may be disappointed by its stop-action sports performance. Also, its three-point auto-focus system is one-third of its closest competitor, Canon's Rebel XSi. All in all the D60 is a straight outta the box, shoot-your-ever-smiling-face-off winner. However, if you harbor any ambition of getting more creative with your image making, then you may find that you outgrow this camera faster than you'd expected.

WIRED: Brightest, sharpest LCD in category. Stop-motion movies. Active D-Lighting fixes shots during processing. In-camera RAW conversion. Fast start-up to shoot.

TIRED: Compact styling means the controls are a bit cramped for big hands. Only three-point auto-focus system. Manual shooting a bit ungainly. Just three frames per second in continuous shooting mode. 

$700 as tested, Nikon



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<td width="100%" style="font:9pt Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;font-variant:small-caps;">Www.Wired.Com</span> - : The Asus U2E is an update of last year's impressive U1F, correcting some early flaws with the model. Most notable is the addition of an optical drive to the system, which will certainly make the laptop more appealing to a broader range of buyers. Another big change: Out goes the FireWire port, in comes HDMI output, though we can't imagine who'll be plugging this into their A/V rig for entertainment purposes.

Unfortunately, the U2E still has some troubling problems. Performance is uninspiring, and the machine is buggy, too. We encountered numerous odd crashes and Windows hiccups throughout our testing. The specs are decent (11.1-inch screen, 120-GB hard drive, 3 GB of RAM, Core 2 Duo, 2.9-pounds), but many competing machines (even the Air and the Lenovo IdeaPad U110) run circles around the U2E on every important benchmark. Still, if you feel the need to be surrounded by leather at all times (and you're fresh out of jeanless chaps) the choice is all but made for you.

WIRED: Handsome. Fully loaded with connectivity options, including three USB ports. Weight on par with similar systems that don't include an optical drive.

TIRED: Numerous software problems. Integrated BIOS/driver update system never completed successfully. Homegrown software works even worse than Vista; causes problems. Too-small keyboard. Too-small, too-stiff mouse buttons. Very loud fan and very quiet speakers. Standard battery is light (machine weighs just 2.9 pounds with it) but gives less than an hour of battery life. (Try the included, larger battery instead: 3.5 pounds total but offers over four hours of life.)

$2,000 as tested, Asus  



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: By the numbers, Eos' 100T1RB Wireless Audio System is what any wire-entangled apartment needs. The relatively small system consists of a base station with an iPod/iPhone dock, an auxiliary out port and satellite speakers capable of wirelessly syncing to the base. Wireless setups like this often come with a host of connectivity headaches, but the 100T1RB was surprisingly simple. I literally plugged everything in, connected my iPod and cranked up my favorite playlist.

Distributing the satellites throughout my apartment was a cinch too. With their removable power supplies, I had the option of plugging the speakers in the old fashioned way, or removing them and plugging the speakers directly into wall outlets. On the downside, the audio quality of the individual speakers could use some work. Both the base unit and the satellites are equipped with subwoofers, but overall the bass output isn't the stuff of earthquakes. Paired with some of the gain I received at higher volumes, it's safe to say that this isn't the end-all-be-all for multiroom audio. Still, in terms of price and ease, the 100T1RB is well-suited for the no-fuss multiroom novice.

WIRED: Great for "quick and dirty" multiroom music. Speakers automatically sync with base unit out of box. Mini stereo input allows connectivity with virtually any MP3 player and most audio devices. Fantastic range -- even in multistory settings. Rejoice, iFanatics -- it charges devices while docked. Ships with remote and a ton of iPod dock adapters.

TIRED: Rechargeable-battery-powered satellites would've been nice. Audio quality doesn't hold a candle to wireless systems from Bose. Altec. 2.1 stereo driver is great for music, but stunts home theater possibilities. Buttons on base station feel flimsy.

$510 as tested, Eos Wireless 




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: What appeared to be cool about the little Sony Ericsson W350 proved itself to be an annoyance and a hassle to use. Not that it doesn't look good. Sleek and petite, this Walkman phone is slimmer and narrower than most candy-bar handsets.  A small flip panel that houses the controls opens to reveal a keypad composed of glossy Chiclets and a squared-off oval navigation pad. Though pretty, these design touches are the most irritating features of the phone. The smooth keys are hard to press in isolation. The navpad leaves little room for easy navigation. And the flimsy flip panel takes great skill to open one-handedly, which makes it bad for efficient answering.

The phone comes with what looks like a 512-MB microSD card. But wait -- it's Sony's own memory card, the incompatible Memory Stick M2. When was the last time you've seen any Memory Stick slots in a non-Sony notebook? Don't forget to lock the phone after every call, because when it's flipped shut, the phone defaults to Walkman mode, and a key in your pocket could start an impromptu jam session in a company meeting. On the bright side, when this phone comes out, it'll be cheap, around $30 with a two-year contract.

WIRED: It's as tiny and as pretty as a music-box ballerina. Includes an FM radio (which will be cool until the HD-radio takeover next year).

TIRED: The keys and navpad are unfit for grownup human use. The phone's clunky headphone connector has all the charm of a tumor. The awkward flip panel makes for clumsy, fumbling answers.

$30 estimated with two-year contract, Sony Ericsson 



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: The Nokia E66 has what we in the lab have taken to calling the "mullet button" (actual name: switch mode). This feature allows your mobile to toggle between two separate screen modes. Keep the first one full of all your spreadsheets, work e-mail, TPS reports and other boring business stuff. When you leave the office, let your hair down a little and switch to the personal mode and start using all the applications that hamper productivity.

The E66 has a lot in common with an N-series device, and is functionally almost identical to the N78, sporting 3G, WiFi, media player, FM radio and a 3.2-megapixel cam. But there is one overarching quality that puts it squarely in the business world: Like many jobs, it sounds great at first, but gets old real fast once you see past the shine. 

WIRED: A magnificent piece of hardware, with Vertu-level build quality. Nice form factor: thin enough to disappear in your pocket but large enough for a 2.5-inch screen. Upgraded processor runs S60 even more snappily than the N95 8 GB. Automatic screen orientation. Finger-friendly textured keys. Hard buttons for silent mode and Bluetooth on/off.

TIRED: Mullet mode adds yet another level of menus under which to bury functions. Arrgh! Swanky metal backplate gets hand-scaldingly hot. Road warriors will scoff at the battery life: around three hours of talk time (con Bluetooth). Must pay extra for business applications -- document, spreadsheet editor, etc. Camera sucks in anything but perfect light.

$500, Nokia 



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: When we first reviewed the Toshiba Portege R500 in July 2007, it was a breath of fresh air, an impossibly portable ultralight that stood out against a field of also-rans. But the machine hasn't received a significant update in that time, and it is now having its lunch eaten by all of the competition it previously trounced. Our model came with a larger hard drive, a faster CPU and more RAM than the model we tested last year. None of these mild improvements served to boost the R500 up to hang with its newfound contenders. 

The R500 is still the lightest full-featured laptop on the market, weighing just 2.4 pounds while still offering an optical drive. But the Portege makes a lot of sacrifices to reach such an anorexic state, the most obvious being build quality and components that feel shaky, to put it mildly. Nearly as problematic is the dreadful performance of the R500, about 23 percent slower than both the Sony Vaio TZ-150 and the MacBook Air ultralights. Still, if the durability and performance concerns don't turn you off, there's a bit to like here. With three USB ports, FireWire, VGA, SD card and ethernet ports, the machine is pretty full-featured, and its $2,149 price is competitive next to most other ultralights. 

WIRED: Amazingly, almost suspiciously, light. Integrated optical drive. 12.1-inch screen a decent compromise between 11.1- and 13.3-inch models.

TIRED:Terrible screen quality, one of the dimmest on the market and hard to read if you're not looking straight on. Pitiful performance under Vista. Lack of sturdiness is outright scary. Only 1 GB of RAM.

$2,150 as tested, Toshiba 




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: With its buttonless face and black monolithic look, the all-touchscreen Instinct is immediately familiar: It's virtually the same weight and size as the iPhone, only about two-tenths of an inch narrower. Most of the expected specs are here: 3G, GPS, 2-megapixel camera (with video recording), and full e-mail and web browsing features. Of course, the real reason for the iPhone's success is its operating system, and here the Instinct is still playing catch-up. While everything is intuitive and pretty zippy, it's still not quite as polished as Apple's version. 

As well, the narrower body trims nearly a half inch off the iPhone's screen size, which really cramps page size. Even typing on the Instinct can be rocky: I made so many mistakes in notes and web URLs that typing slowed to a painful crawl even by iPhone's slow standards. The Instinct won't woo the Apple faithful from upgrading to the iPhone 3G, but it's definitely good enough to rank as a solid second-tier player in the smartphone space. 

WIRED: Turn-by-turn GPS navigation is very responsive, generally accurate and updates quickly. Easily customizable home screen. Painless e-mail setup works well with numerous hosts. Decent multimedia options (included with $99 all-you-can-eat service plan) include copious TV options. Works with any screen-tapping implement (not just your finger).

TIRED: No WiFi. Clearly cellphone-quality photos. No internal storage: 2-GB microSD card included (upgradeable to 8 GB). Can't edit attachments. Web browser needs a serious reworking. Includes a stylus ... but provides no slot to stow it.

$130 (with two-year contract), Samsung 



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: The diminutive D60 is a fistful of photo-tech fun as the beneficiary of a bucketful of Nikon D300 trickle down like a speedier EXPEED image processor, a vibration-reducing zoom lens, Active D-Lighting and a dust-reduction system with a particle-purging vent. From the moment you flip on the power, the D60 is ready to shoot. Its 10-megapixel photos were punchy, sharp and pleasing. Not a big jump in sharpness from the D40x, but noticeable, especially at higher ISO settings where the new EXPEED image processor's noise reduction algorithm really kicks in.

The simple user interface takes cues from Nikon's point-and-shoots and a variety of in-camera editing and touch-up features pretty much eliminate the need to use any post-production software. The D60 comes up a little short in frame rate. At just three frames per second in continuous shooting mode, you may be disappointed by its stop-action sports performance. Also, its three-point auto-focus system is one-third of its closest competitor, Canon's Rebel XSi. All in all the D60 is a straight outta the box, shoot-your-ever-smiling-face-off winner. However, if you harbor any ambition of getting more creative with your image making, then you may find that you outgrow this camera faster than you'd expected.

WIRED: Brightest, sharpest LCD in category. Stop-motion movies. Active D-Lighting fixes shots during processing. In-camera RAW conversion. Fast start-up to shoot.

TIRED: Compact styling means the controls are a bit cramped for big hands. Only three-point auto-focus system. Manual shooting a bit ungainly. Just three f