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
For this week’s Traveling Thursday feature, we’re sticking a little closer to home.
Nick’s Cove is located an hour north of San Francisco on Tomales Bay and is made up of small cabins built in the 1930′s.
I think most of you know I like my fancy but there are times when I crave something rustic and rural and I think Nick’s Cove fits the bill perfectly.
In fact, it’s the kind of place I would like as a weekend house.
There’s also a restaurant inside a historic roadhouse that’s famous for BBQ oysters.
What do you think? Pretty charming, isn’t it? Any place with history, a view like that and BBQ oysters is alright in my book.
Happy Traveling Thursday and bon voyage!
(Photos: Nick’s Cove)
