Traveling Thursday: Nick’s Cove

Nick’s Cove is a small settlement composed of buildings built mainly in the 1930s, some on land and five on pilings over the beach of Tomales Bay. It is located on Highway 1, on the east shore in the northern part of Tomales Bay, south of the Walker Creek estuary. The cabins at Nick’s Cove have existed in this location for almost 70 years.

The development of Nick’s Cove by Nick and Frances Kojich and Andrew and Dorothy Matkovich reflects a number of historical themes which are important to the Tomales Bay area and the California coastal area in general: The rental cabins served a growing American populace on the move, spurred by the development of the automobile and the improvement of roads. Beginning in the 1920s, and especially after World War II, Californians sought after recreational outlets with their new-found leisure time.

The architecture of the cabins reflects the simple rural/coastal vernacular style common to the bare bones existence of rising immigrants and new business owners. The cabins were built without architects, but with the labor of the owners and their helpers, they have been maintained without damaging their historical feel. Buildings such as these are a vanishing sight on Tomales Bay

31 comments on “Traveling Thursday: Nick’s Cove”

1. desiree
   August 13th, 2009 @ 1:04 am

   I love the mystique character in the ‘bad’ weather pictures. It must be spooky and raw in winter and gorgeous when the sky is blue.. perfect combination for me.

2. Jennifer
   August 13th, 2009 @ 3:20 am

   They are very quaint but I don’t think I could last more than a weekend as I too like my buzz and excitement. But a weekend of lazing around doing nothing could be just the ticket.
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3. Dagny @ Beautiful Living
   August 13th, 2009 @ 3:29 am

   How cozy are those! Love the fact that the weather isn’t perfect in some of those pics, it just sets the mood!
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4. mise @ pretty far west
   August 13th, 2009 @ 4:19 am

   A good compromise holiday – the men could go fishing while I eyed the décor, mixed cocktails, and kept a lookout for pirates. And I’ll click diligently on those ads…
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5. Maria
   August 13th, 2009 @ 5:10 am

   Im on board!!! There’s no way I can resist oysters by the water, yum!
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6. elaine
   August 13th, 2009 @ 5:26 am

   i would love to visit san francisco, one day its going to happen and nicks cove is on my list. in the meantime i’ll make do with nick cave.
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7. Julie
   August 13th, 2009 @ 5:45 am

   Looks quite perfect to me. Great for unwinding at the end of the working week, and to be honest sometimes I like to just escape from everyone on the weekend. Too bad so far to go!!!!!
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8. Meg
   August 13th, 2009 @ 5:57 am

   Oh it looks so quiet…I love that. I love being near the water, no matter where it is. Looks fabulous, I have to tell my in-laws about this who live in the bay area!
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9. Linda Clift
   August 13th, 2009 @ 6:14 am

   My sort of heaven

10. Courtney
    August 13th, 2009 @ 6:25 am

    I think I could spend some serious amounts of time there. It’s really beautiful, and I can just about taste the salty air now…yum.
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11. Devon Pritchard
    August 13th, 2009 @ 6:58 am

    What a perfect post for the West Coat travel weekend. That place looks magical Alek! Am so dying for a bullet train between here and SF…
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12. DesignTies
    August 13th, 2009 @ 7:37 am

    I love it!! Nick’s Cove looks like a wonderful place to kick back and relax and enjoy the views and the peace & quiet

    There’s something to be said for simple, not-so-fancy decorating

    Kelly

13. Aspirations of a Southern Housewife
    August 13th, 2009 @ 7:40 am

    How do I not know about this Nick’s Cove? It is utterly charming! Plus, I LOVE this area of California and have had several yummy stops at the Tomales Bay Oyster Company. I must check this out next time we’re there!!!
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14. Amy
    August 13th, 2009 @ 8:38 am

    Cute! Never been to CA before – aren’t I sad?
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15. jess@noelmarie
    August 13th, 2009 @ 9:07 am

    Holy Crap, that bathroom! The sink. The mirror. I’m in love.

16. bananas.
    August 13th, 2009 @ 9:16 am

    hey! that’s near me. this sounds like a great place to get aways, just me and the lover. it’s very charming.
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17. Maya
    August 13th, 2009 @ 11:34 am

    I love seaside quaint…, and keep thinking about Northern CA as a place to live for its climate, not too hot, not too cold.
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18. Melissa
    August 13th, 2009 @ 11:51 am

    Great introduction…it’s in my own ‘backyard’ and I didn’t even know it! Will check it out soon.
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19. Down and Out Chic
    August 13th, 2009 @ 11:59 am

    very charming indeed and a place i might feasibly be able to visit! wahoo!!!
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20. Mia
    August 13th, 2009 @ 12:41 pm

    Gorgeous and charming!
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21. blair
    August 13th, 2009 @ 12:51 pm

    Oh so charming! Love the deck and view.
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22. Fifi Flowers
    August 13th, 2009 @ 12:52 pm

    BEAUTIFUL getaway!!!!!!!! ENJOY!!!! Fifi
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23. toothfairynotes
    August 13th, 2009 @ 1:50 pm

    looks so nice for a relaxed getaway!

    *loves*
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24. TheBeautyFile
    August 13th, 2009 @ 3:05 pm

    I totally love it there! That bedroom looks so inviting.
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25. Kristin
    August 13th, 2009 @ 3:20 pm

    That looks like the perfect long weekend getaway!

26. {g}
    August 13th, 2009 @ 4:06 pm

    completely charming! anything next to the water is always lovely . . .

27. Katja
    August 13th, 2009 @ 9:45 pm

    Oh this looks so lovely! Actually sometimes I wish I could live somewhere like this
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28. Millie
    August 14th, 2009 @ 8:47 pm

    You had me once you mentioned my 2 favourite words – Oysters & Weekend! What a magical place Alek.
    Millie ^^_^
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29. lucy@fourwallsandaroof
    August 15th, 2009 @ 8:00 am

    I’m so glad you showed Nick’s Cove. We’ve been meaning to go there for ages but never quite managed it. The cabins aren’t big enough for a whole week and our weekends get booked up so quickly… But this post might just inspire me to take a visit!
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30. tiina
    August 17th, 2009 @ 10:24 pm

    ah, so beautiful! it must be really romantic getaway spot. i’d love to (no, i have to!) visit the usa soon.
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31. art courses
    May 25th, 2010 @ 5:34 am

    It looks like a perfect place to unwind.

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