For the past 15 years, The Barlow Market has been a local haunt for Sebastopol’s 7,521 residents — and also a perfect day trip for visitors from around the Bay Area.

On a recent Monday, I found myself at the bustling 12.5-acre outdoor shopping district after making the two-hour drive from my home. When I exited the congested Route 101, the road gave way to rural hillsides dotted with grazing cows before I reached a banner that read “The Barlow” in all caps. Though it was a Monday afternoon, a decent-sized crowd was wandering throughout the center’s more than 30 artisan shops and restaurants. People sat around outdoor tables, savoring street-style tacos and delicate baked goods. My first stop was an easy choice: Acre Pizza.

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