Nicasio History
The Coast Miwok Indians were the original inhabitants of the land. Located in Marin County, California, Rancho Nicasio once stretched from San Geronimo to Tomales Bay. Once part of a Mexican Land Grant, in 1844 Rancho Nicasio was granted to Pablo de la Guerra and John B.R. Cooper.
Nicasio was founded in the early 19th century to support local agricultural, timber, and fishing activities. Much of the land today is used for agricultural purposes including beef and dairy cattle grazing, small-scale vineyards & organic farming. The Marin agricultural Land Trust protects much of the land in the valley from development.
Centrally located in this area is the small village of Nicasio itself. The town center has a post office, general store, a tiny real estate office, Druid’s Hall, St. Mary’s Church (established in 1867), Nicasio Volunteer Fire Department, a baseball field located in the town square, and Rancho Nicasio (founded in 1941) a renowned bar/restaurant/live music establishment where musicians such as Van Morrison, Jerry Garcia and Rodney Crowell have performed.
Nicasio Surrounding Area
The small community of Nicasio and the surrounding valley is a jewel in California’s beautiful rural landscape. Centrally located in this area is the small village of Nicasio itself. The town center has a post office, general store, a tiny real estate office, Druid’s Hall, St. Mary’s Church (established in 1867), Nicasio Volunteer Fire Department, a baseball field located in the town square, and Rancho Nicasio (founded in 1941) a renowned bar/restaurant/live music establishment where musicians such as Van Morrison, Jerry Garcia and Rodney Crowell have performed. Nicasio and the surrounding area are also home to many equestrian facilities including Blue Dot Barn and Kilham Farm.
Tomasini Ranch, located in beautiful pastoral West Marin County, is just 25 miles from San Francisco, close to Point Reyes, Bodega bay and Sonoma Wine Country. 2020 census has the population at 81, while population estimates for the surrounding area range from about 600 to about 900 people. Within Nicasio and the surrounding area are about 250 homes located on approximately 350 parcels.