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MARIN COUNTY RELOCATION PACKAGE
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This package provides information which we hope will help you decide which area
of Marin County is in your future. We take pride in what we believe to be an
exceptional quality of life, formed through a balanced blend of environment,
economy and diversity. Our roots are in our families, both immediate and
extended, under a canopy of mountains, seashores and expansive open spaces.
We encourage you to explore our cities, towns and communities. When you have
found the ideal location, the place that for you and your family says “home,” please
join us in the experience that is Marin County.
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Charles W. Bennett
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Table of Contents
Marin County, An Introduction..................................................................... 1
Map of Marin County ................................................................................... 2
Belvedere ..................................................................................................... 3
Corte Madera ............................................................................................... 5
Fairfax .......................................................................................................... 7
Kentfield....................................................................................................... 9
Larkspur/Greenbrae .................................................................................... 11
Mill Valley.................................................................................................. 13
Novato ....................................................................................................... 15
Ross............................................................................................................ 17
San Anselmo .............................................................................................. 19
San Rafael .................................................................................................. 21
Sausalito..................................................................................................... 23
Tiburon ...................................................................................................... 25
West Marin................................................................................................. 27
Calendar of Annual Events.......................................................................... 29
Dining Guide ............................................................................................. 33
Health Services........................................................................................... 63
Lodging ...................................................................................................... 65
Marin Parklands ......................................................................................... 67
Performing Arts .......................................................................................... 72
Recreation & Leisure .................................................................................. 73
Shopping.................................................................................................... 76
Transportation ............................................................................................ 77
Vehicle Driver Information......................................................................... 78
Utilities ...................................................................................................... 79
Important Phone Numbers……………………………………………………………80
MARIN COUNTY
Marin County, lying north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, has one of the most
beautiful countrysides in Northern California, and one of the finest climates. Marin's hilly
interior provides shelter from chilly ocean breezes, except along the coast, where fog prevails
during summer months. Generally, temperatures are moderate and vary little from season to
season. San Rafael fluctuates between 30 and 55 degrees in January, and between 59 to 88
degrees in July. The County is usually thought of as suburban, a primarily residential and
recreational area, with ranching and dairy in the more rural area of West Marin. The Pacific
Ocean forms Marin's western boundary, with rugged coastlines, redwood forests and strong
currents. The County's eastern boundary is the San Francisco Bay. The 520 square miles of
Marin offer a wide variety of topography, climate and vegetation. From the tidal flats of the
coasts to the slopes of Mt. Tamalpais State Park, from the dramatic cliff-sides to the gently
lapping lagoons of Point Reyes National Seashore, the beauty and diversity of Marin County
can be experienced and enjoyed by all.
Marin is an easy commute to San Francisco via Golden Gate Transit commute buses, or via
ferry service, available from Sausalito, Tiburon and Larkspur to the downtown financial district
of San Francisco.
Marin's health services include three modern hospitals: Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae,
Novato General Hospital in Novato, and Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael. In addition to these
general hospitals, there are fourteen convalescent hospitals.
Shopping facilities of all varieties abound, from the very popular boutiques in Sausalito,
Tiburon, Mill Valley, San Anselmo and Larkspur ~ to large modern shopping centers such as
Strawberry's Town and Country Village in Mill Valley, The Gateway in Marin City, The Village
at Corte Madera, Northgate Mall in San Rafael, and Vintage Oaks in Novato.
With all the attractions of Marin County, the most outstanding is the variety of homes ~
traditional, ranch and contemporary blend into the surrounding hills. Mountains, forests, and
water views create a picturesque area offering many desirable family oriented communities.
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BELVEDERE
Belvedere is an island a mile long and less
than one-half mile wide, connected to
Tiburon by a causeway. Although the two
towns have become very much alike, with
their premier real estate prices motivated by
spectacular views, they grew up differently.
There were distinct differences between the
towns; while Belvedere was home to the
rich; Tiburon, in its days as home base for a
railroad, was considered 'the other side of
the tracks.'
Belvedere celebrated its 100th year as a city
in 1996.
Marin's smallest incorporated
community is also one of the most exclusive.
There is just enough room for some of the
most expensive homes in Marin and the
historic San Francisco Yacht Club.
Belvedere is a treasure trove of different
architectural styles; from the tremendous
Queen Anne and Mission Revival homes of
the late 1800's to more modern Japanesestyle and Mediterranean villas. The two
elementary schools and one middle school in
the local Reed Union School District are
rated in the top one percent among California
schools.
Belvedere, which translates in Italian to
'beautiful view', was well and aptly named,
with exceptional views of San Francisco Bay,
the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, and
Belvedere Lagoon.
The beauty is quite
breathtaking.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ...................................... 2,125
Average household income (2000) ...$251,700
Median home price (April, 2004)………….$3,338,750
Statistics Provided by Marin County Assessors Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
City Hall……………………………..435-3838
Water….……………………………...924-4600
Library……………………………....789-2665
Chamber of Commerce ....................... 435-5633
Post Office…………………………...435-1041
Fire Dept. Information………………435-7200
School District…………..…………...435-7844
Police Dept……………………………435-3266
Parks & Recreation.………………...435-4355
Animal Control…………..……...…...883-4621
Building Permits………...…….…….435-3838
Telephone….…………………….800-310-2355
Gas and Electric……...…...….…800-743-5000
Cable (TCI)….....………………..800-436-1999
Website: www.abag.ca.gov/abag/local_gov/city/1web/belvedere.htm
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Housing
Belvedere is half a square mile of land 342 acres with 1.8 square miles of water. Average minimum lot
size in most residential districts is 7,500 square feet.
2003 Real Estate Sales
Homes/Condos
Median Home Price
(2003)
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$1,750,000
Remodeling/Additions:
All alterations, additions, and remodeling are subject to Design Review
Board review, regardless of whether a building permit is required.
Parking: Abandoned, inoperative, dismantled or wrecked vehicles cannot be parked on public or private
property for more than 10 days unless out of sight of the street and neighbors. Living in vehicles is
prohibited.
Satellites/Antenna: No restrictions in code book, call city at (415) 435-3838 with specific questions.
Height restrictions on homes run from 22 to 36 feet, depending on slope of lot and what residential zone a
home is in.
Transportation: Many work at home or take the ferry to work in San Francisco, and those who drive
can face lengthy backups along Tiburon Boulevard during the morning rush hour.
Public Safety: Belvedere has its own police department, and is served by the Tiburon Fire Department.
Crime is low. Earthquake danger depends on the area.
Parks and Recreation: Belvedere shares recreation and youth programs with Tiburon. Has one
yacht club and two churches.
Amenities: Shares shopping, public library, and Recreation programs with Tiburon, and is home to the
San Francisco Yacht Club.
Weather: Like neighboring Tiburon, Belvedere sees a lot of fog rolling in from the bay. It’s cooler
since it’s on the water, with average temperatures ranging from 40 to 74 degrees.
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CORTE MADERA
Corte Madera was once part of the original
land grant, Corte Madera del Presidio, given
to John Reed in 1836. The area was used to
supply lumber to build the San Francisco
Presidio. By 1860 all of the old growth
redwoods had been harvested and the hills
were then used for ranching and dairy by a
new generation of settlers.
At the turn of the century Corte Madera had
attracted a number of families from San
Francisco who came for the summer.
Christmas Tree Hill was subdivided in tiny
25' x 25' lots for use as tent sites on the
weekends. After the 1906 earthquake, many
of these tent sites were used to build
permanent homes, where some of the tiny
cabins remain to this day. Corte Madera
became a town in 1917.
Typifying the relaxed outdoor lifestyle of
Marin with its pleasant climate, bordering
wetlands, and lush open space, there is a
strong
community commitment to preserving the
area's wildlife and habitat. This commitment
to the environment is exemplified by the
Corte Madera Reserve Sanctuary for
Migrating Birds, the Shorebird Marsh wildlife
habitat, and The Ring Mountain Preserve,
located at the southeastern end of town, the
preserve borders Corte Madera and the
neighboring community of Tiburon.
Home to three distinctly different malls, the
town provides shopping as a favored pastime
for guests and locals alike.
Fine shops,
unique boutiques, and a variety of excellent
restaurants can be found at The Corte Madera
Town Center, The Village at Corte Madera,
and The Marketplace.
Extending from San Francisco Bay on the east
side to Mt. Tam on the west, Corte Madera
illustrates the wonderful Marin County blend
of nature along with all the amenities of city
living.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ............................................. 9,100
Average household income (2000) ...........$92,000
Median home price (April 2004)…….. $765,000
Statistics Provided by Marin County Assessors Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
Town Hall .............................................927-5050
Chamber of Commerce .......................924-0441
Fire Dept. Information ........................927-5077
Police Dept. ...........................................927-5150
Library ..............................................924-3515
Post Office .........................................924-4463
School District...................................927-6960
Parks & Recreation..........................927-5072
Website: www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us
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Housing
Corte Madera is slightly less than 4 square miles in total area or 2,030 acres.
2003 Real Estate Sales
Homes/Condos
Median Home Price
(2003)
146
$745,000
Remodeling/Additions: No more than one additional dwelling unit may be constructed on any
site. Subject to use permit procedure. One of the units must be owner-occupied. Additional unit,
if outside main structure, must meet all zoning district standards for lot coverage, height, etc. The
additional dwelling must have a separate entrance, kitchen, and bathroom. Both dwellings must
comply with current housing code. Additional dwelling must use appropriate materials, color, and
landscaping to blend into existing setting. Parking on site complies with off-street parking
restrictions. Area of second dwelling does not exceed 700 gross square feet or contain less than
300 square feet.
Parking: Illegal to have any kind of RV trailer or boat in front yard. They must be out of sight
from street and neighbors.
Satellites/Antenna: Antenna can extend 10 feet beyond maximum dwelling height of 30 feet,
for a total height of 40.5 feet from the ground.
Transportation: Thanks to a central location that makes for a fairly easy commute, most drive to
work. Travel times are fairly steady, and the town is within a fairly short distance of most key
commute destinations.
Public Safety: Corte Madera is served by the Twin City Police Department and the Corte Madera
Fire Department. Crime is low, made up mostly of shoplifting arrests at the local malls. Earthquake
danger and damage depends on location in town.
Parks and Recreation: Corte Madera is home to many parks that range in size from small
neighborhood fields and playgrounds to large areas with tennis and basketball courts, baseball
fields, and soccer facilities. The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of youth
programs as well as some for adults.
Amenities: Corte Madera is the shopping mecca of the county, with two major malls. There are
also several restaurants offering many types of food, and other entertainment includes a movie
theatre and several annual events. The town has a handful of parks and many youth programs and
there are churches of all denominations.
Weather: The average temperature is around 59 degrees with an average maximum temperature
of 70 degrees and an average low of 48. From July to September highs get into the 80s. The
coldest months of the year are November and December. Mount Tamalpais and Christmas Tree
Hill usually protect the town from perpetual fog, but it does get its fair share, especially on summer
mornings.
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FAIRFAX
Fairfax was originally part of a Spanish land
grant conferred to Domingo Sais in 1839.
Sais gave the area now known as the Marin
Town & Country Club to Marin County's first
physician, Alfred Taliaferro of Virginia, who
subsequently passed the property along to
fellow Virginian Charles Snowden Fairfax.
Lord Fairfax, tenth Baron of Cameron,
Scotland, moved here with his wife Ada in
1855, lured west by gold fever.
After the death of Charles Fairfax, the
property
changed
hands,
eventually
becoming the site of the renowned Pastori's
Restaurant in the 1890's. Madame Pastori,
once a singer at La Scala in Milan, Italy, was
visited in Fairfax by many great figures in the
opera world. The restaurant, which was
rebuilt on a grander scale after a fire in 1911,
still stands.
Convenient railroad service early in this
century made Fairfax a favorite weekend and
summer retreat for city dwellers. Fairfax
Park hosted thousands on weekends. Fairfax
was the setting for dozens of early Western
movies from 1910 to the early 1920's.
Construction of Alpine Dam in 1917 brought
a large Italian population to the area, adding
to Fairfax's colorful history.
Fairfax came of age in February of 1931
when the town was incorporated as a city
with a five-member council government.
Fairfax today, with a diverse population of
7,000, is a community of fine neighborhoods
nestled in the hills and small valleys of the
Upper Ross Valley. Located 16 miles north
of San Francisco, within easy reach of
numerous State and National Recreation
Areas, Fairfax offers the best of both work
and play while retaining its small-town
atmosphere and charm.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ............................................. 7,319
Average household income (2000) ...........$78,500
Median home price (April, 2004)……..$617,200
Sales Statistics Provided by Marin County Assessors Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Town Hall .............................................453-1584
Chamber of Commerce .......................453-5928
Fire Dept. Information ........................258-4686
Police Dept. ...........................................453-5330
Garbage………………………………..453-8355
Library ..............................................453-8092
Post Office .........................................453-3146
School District...................................454-2162
Parks & Recreation..........................453-1584
Gas and Electric……………….800-743-5000
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Housing
Fairfax has a total housing area of 2.2 square miles or 1,340 acres.
2003 Real Estate Sales
Homes/Condos
Median Home Price
(2003)
102
$589,000
Remodeling/Additions: Design review and permits required for alterations or additions in most
residential districts. For more information contact the town hall at (415) 453-1584.
Parking: Illegal to live in vehicles, illegal to permit someone to live in a vehicle on your property,
but legal to store vehicle on home premises.
Satellites/Antenna: Town Council recently adopted an ordinance prohibiting the construction of
Personal Communication Services facilities and wireless data communications pending review and
conformance to zoning policies.
Transportation: Although driving to work is still the preferred method of commute for the
citizens of Fairfax, residents are more open to public transportation than many others in the county,
with a fair percentage taking the bus or ferry to work. The primary reason is the arduous traffic
along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard to Hwy. 101which can take up to 30 minutes in peak hours.
Public Safety: Fairfax is served by the Ross Valley Fire Department which it shares with the town
of San Anselmo and the Fairfax Police Department. Crime is low and estimates of danger in natural
disasters are also light.
Parks and Recreation: Fairfax has one main park and several nearby hiking and biking trails.
There is a Little League program for youth.
Amenities: Fairfax is not a big shopping town, but it does have its share of restaurants and bars.
Most of the quaint shops that line Broadway are variety stores and boutiques, and there are several
grocery stores. The evening entertainment scene is where it’s really happening with restaurants,
bars featuring live music, cafes, and a movie theater.
Weather: Average temperature is 59 degrees, with an average maximum temperature of 70
degrees and an average low of 48. From July to September, highs get into the 80s. Fairfax doesn’t
get too much fog and since its inland, it tends to be hotter in the summertime than other
communities closer to the coast.
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KENTFIELD
Because the town of Kentfield is
unincorporated, it is governed by the Marin
County Board of Supervisors, who are known
to pay close attention to the wishes of the
residents,
especially
concerning
development. An upper middle class to
wealthy community, Kentfield is nestled at
the base of Mt. Tam, bordered by Larkspur
and Ross.
The name "Kentfield" is taken from the family
of Albert Kent, a Chicago meat packer who,
along with his wife Adaline, settled in the
area in 1872. Adaline donated twenty-three
acres of land for a community recreation
center;
which later became the site for the College
of Marin, which is part of the California
Community College system.
Albert and
Adaline's son William, who became a U.S.
congressman and an ardent conservationist,
donated Muir Woods as a national park.
The homes in this area are generally set well
back from the streets which meander among
pine, redwood and manzanita. The lowprofile roofs of these spacious homes, mostly
set on large lots, are designed to blend in
with the natural surroundings and offer a
wooded, country feeling.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ............................................. 6,351
Average household income (2000) .........$126,100
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
Board of Supervisors ...........................499-7331
Chamber of Commerce ............................. None
Fire Dept. ..............................................453-7464
Sheriff....................................................456-5131
Cable Television…………………800-436-1999
Water………………………………….924-4600
Building Permits……………………..927-5038
Library .................................................... None
Post Office .........................................454-9627
School District...................................925-2230
Parks & Open Space. .......................499-6387
Telephone……………………...800-310-2355
Gas and Electric……………….800-743-5000
Garbage/Recycling…………………456-2601
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Transportation: Lots of residents prefer the family car, and traffic can get congested along Sir
Francis Drake Boulevard, but there’s plenty of public transportation. It’s just a short hop to the ferry
terminal at Larkspur Landing.
Public Safety: Kentfield is served by the Marin County Sheriff. Crime is generally low and
mostly non-violent. Estimates of earthquake danger are moderate for most of the city.
Parks and Recreation: Neighboring Greenbrae has one main park and several nearby hiking
and biking trails.
Amenities: Aside from the shops of Bon Air Market there’s an amenity of sorts not available in
many neighborhoods—medical services. Neighboring Greenbrae is home of the Marin General
Hospital, the county’s largest medical facility, and a wide range of clinics and medical offices.
There’s also plenty of shopping and dining at nearby Larkspur Landing. Recreational opportunities
include a number of tennis clubs. Also, Kentfield is home to the College of Marin.
Weather: Average temperature is 59 degrees, with an average maximum of 70 degrees and an
average low of 48. From July to September, highs get into the 80s.
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Fees as follows…
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¾ First Time Buyers into Marin – Escrow Fees
¾ Senior Citizens (over 55) – Title Fees
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LARKSPUR - GREENBRAE
The wife of a major developer, Charles
Wright, named this beautiful area for the
lupine she found there, mistakenly
identifying it as Larkspur.
The downtown / Magnolia Avenue area is
listed in the National Register of Historic
Places as an irreplaceable American "turn of
the century home town." Larkspur residents
have been quite successful in preserving the
small-town ambience. A medley of specialty
shops, boutiques, Queen Anne Victorians,
cafes and first-class restaurants can be
enjoyed by taking a relaxing stroll down
Magnolia Avenue. Not to be missed are the
Escalle Winery, built in the 1890's by the
young Frenchman, Jean Escalle, who planted
the northern hillsides of Larkspur with wine
grapes; and
the exquisite Murphy
mansion, constructed in 1888 and now
home to the world famous restaurant,
the Lark Creek Inn.
Larkspur extends north to the unincorporated
area of Greenbrae, home to the Bon Air
Shopping Center, which offers boutiques,
restaurants and gift shops. Greenbrae is well
known for its tastefully landscaped custom
homes, many of which have views of the
bay, Corte Madera Creek and lowlands, and
Mt. Tamalpais. A special effort was made
during the development of this area to
preserve the hundreds of majestic oak trees
that grace the hillsides. Greenbrae residents
enjoy a one-minute drive to the freeway and
two minutes to the Larkspur Landing Ferry
Terminal.
The local clients of CAL LAND enjoy the
convenience of our Greenbrae office, located
at 189 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ...........................................12,014
Average household income (2000) ........ $126,100
Median home price (April, 2004)……..$969,500
Sales Statistics Provided by Marin County Assessors Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
LARKSPUR
City Hall................................................927-5110
Chamber of Commerce .......................925-0759
Fire Dept. ..............................................927-5110
Police Dept. ...........................................927-5150
Library ..............................................927-5005
Post Office .........................................924-4792
School District...................................927-6960
Parks & Recreation. .........................927-5110
GREENBRAE
Board of Supervisors ...........................499-7331
Chamber of Commerce ............................. None
Fire Dept. ..............................................453-7464
Sheriff....................................................456-5131
Cable (TCI)………………………800-436-1999
Garbage/Recycling…………………...456-2601
Post Office .........................................459-0944
School District...................................925-2230
Parks & Recreation. .........................499-6387
Cal Land Title...................................461-7474
Telephone……………………...800-310-2355
Gas and Electric……………….800-743-5000
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Housing
2003 Real Estate Sales
Homes/Condos
Median Home Price
(2003)
186
$939,000
Transportation: Lots of residents prefer the family car, and traffic can get congested along Sir Francis
Drake Boulevard, but there’s plenty of public transportation. It’s just a short hop to the ferry terminal at
Larkspur Landing.
Public Safety: Crime is generally low and mostly non-violent. Estimates of earthquake danger are
moderate for most of the city.
Parks and Recreation: Greenbrae has one main park and several nearby hiking and biking trails.
There is a Little League Program for youth.
Amenities: Aside from the shops of Bon Air Market there’s an amenity of sorts not available in many
neighborhoods—medical services. Greenbrae is home of the Marin General Hospital, the county’s largest
medical facility, and a wide range of clinics and medical offices. There’s also plenty of shopping and
dining at Larkspur Landing. Recreational opportunities include a number of tennis clubs.
Weather: Average temperature is 59 degrees, with an average maximum of 70 degrees and an average
low of 48. From July to September, highs get into the 80s.
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MILL VALLEY
The history of Mill Valley began with John
Reed. Subsequent to the acquisition of a large
land grant in 1834, Reed built a sawmill in 1836
on Cascade Creek to provide wood for the
construction of his house. The mill, which gave
Mill Valley its name, is now restored and stands
among the towering redwoods in Old Mill Park,
a few blocks from downtown.
Nestled at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais, only ten
miles from San Francisco, Mill Valley became a
favorite vacation spot for wealthy city dwellers.
In 1896 a mountain railway, nicknamed "The
Crookedest Railroad in the World," carried
passengers from town to the mountain's summit
and to Muir Woods. Although the tracks were
removed in 1930, the Old Railroad Grade is
currently very popular with hikers and bikers.
Shortly after the town was incorporated in 1900
two town traditions began. The Outdoor Art
Club was founded in 1902, a group whose
purpose was, and still is, to preserve the beauties
of Mill Valley. The Dipsea Race was first run
in 1905 and has been held almost every year
since. It is the second oldest race in the country,
behind the Boston Marathon. The race is 7.1
miles long, from Lytton Square in Mill Valley
over Mt. Tam to Stinson Beach.
The Fall Arts Festival is one of the cultural
events that occur in Mill Valley each year. It is
the longest running festival in the County,
celebrating its 41st year in 1997. The Mill
Valley Film Festival, also held in the fall, draws
thousands of film enthusiasts and artists from
around the world.
Bordered on three sides by the Golden Gate
National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National
Monument, Mt. Tamalpais State Park and
watershed, Mill Valley offers spectacular
recreational opportunities. But this is only part
of its attractions. The people that have chosen
to live here, from rock stars, artists, and
nationally known authors, to business
executives and political radicals; all are part of
the eclectic mixture of talented folks who came
for the pleasure of normalcy and anonymity to
live in this incredibly beautiful and charming
town.
All who are interested in buying property in
Southern Marin will enjoy the convenience of
the Mill Valley office of Cal Land Title, located
at 591 Redwood Highway, #2100.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ...........................................13,600
Average household income (2000) ............$107,300
Median home price (April, 2004)……..$1,475,000
Sales Statistics Provided by Marin County Assessors Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
City Hall................................................388-4033
Chamber of Commerce .......................388-9700
Fire Dept. Information .......................389-4130
Police Dept. ...........................................389-4100
Building Permits……………………...383-6532
Library ................................................389-4295
Post Office ...........................................388-8656
School District.....................................389-7700
Parks & Recreation............................383-1370
Cal Land Title.....................................383-8410
Website: www.cityofmillvalley.org
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2003 Real Estate Sales
Homes/Condos
Median Home Price
(2003)
236
$936,525
Remodeling/Additions: Building permits required if addition exceeds 50% of existing floor area or
1,500 square feet. Additions subject to design review board review.
Parking: Illegal to live in trailer, but no restrictions on what can be parked on property.
Satellites/Antenna: Satellites can reach 10 feet above maximum home height of 35 feet for most
dwellings. At the required setback line, home height maximum is 25 feet.
Transportation: Despite relatively low travel times to key destinations, some workers choose public
transit to commute. Parking availability depends according to neighborhood. Travel times vary.
Public Safety: Most of Mill Valley is served by the Mill Valley Police Department and the Mill Valley
Fire Department. Crime is low, as is earthquake danger, but parts of town that are especially in the hills
are high wildfire danger areas.
Parks and Recreation: Mill Valley offers a wealth of recreational opportunities for its residents.
Besides a public golf course, the town has three parks and two recreation centers, one with a pool, gym,
and ball fields. There are numerous youth programs through the Parks and Recreation Department.
Amenities: Mill Valley has no shortage of shops, restaurants, parks or recreation opportunities. There
are numerous churches, a movie theatre, nightspots and a range of annual events.
Weather: When Mount Tamalpais blocks fog from rolling into central Marin, this is where it ends up,
but it does usually burn off by early afternoon. Mill Valley is near the bay, so is cooler than its inland
neighbors, with average temperatures ranging from 40 to 74.
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NOVATO
The City of Novato is located 29 miles north of
San Francisco, just off Highway 101.
Incorporated in 1960 and encompassing 43
square miles with 3,500 acres of open space and
parks, Novato is an agreeable mixture of a variety
of neighborhoods. Waterfront communities,
horse farms, and beautiful mansions are all part
of the eclectic collection that is Novato.
oldest buildings in the complex of historic
buildings known as Old Town, which also
contains a variety of quaint shops and
restaurants. Marin County's newest shopping
mall, the Vintage Oaks, located on the east side
of Hwy 101, contains over 70 specialty shops,
boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, as well as an
eight-screen movie theater.
The area that comprises Novato is rich in Native
American history. It was inhabited by large
tribes of the Coastal Miwok Indians and was a
major trading center. With the coming of the
Spanish, the lands were divided into three large
ranchos; Rancho de Novato, Olompali, and the
southern territory now known as Ignacio.
Olompali State Park contains a re-created
Miwok village, as well as the remains of an
adobe hut dating from 1837.
Hamilton Air Force Base, decommissioned in
1974, has been transformed into a beautiful
community with a mixture of high-end homes
and affordable housing, as well as parks, office
buildings, and retail space. The Novato office
of Cal Land Title is located at 1300 Grant Ave.,
Novato.
The city hall, community center, chamber of
commerce, and history museum are among the
Truly a diverse community, Novato's future has
been carefully planned to accommodate
reasonable growth combined with care and
consideration of the environment.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ...........................................47,630
Average household income (2000) .............$80,900
Median single-family home price (April, 2004)……..$662,405
Sales Statistics Provided by Marin County Assessor’s Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
City Hall................................................897-4311
Library ................................................897-1141
Chamber of Commerce .......................897-1164
Post Office ...........................................897-3171
Fire Dept. ..............................................892-1513
School District.....................................897-4201
Police Dept. ...........................................897-4361
Parks & Recreation............................897-4323
Cable (TCI)………………………800-436-1999
Telephone…...…………………..800-310-2355
Garbage……………………………….897-4177
Water………………………………..897-4133
Cal Land Title ………………………892-5800
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Housing
Housing prices in Novato are among the least expensive in the county, but the city sports a variety of
price ranges, including expensive homes on large lots.
2003 Real Estate Sales
Homes/Condos
Median Home Price
(2003)
1082
$620,000
Remodeling/Additions: Regulations differ but depend on maximum floor and lot area, as well as
height requirements and proximity to property lines.
Parking: No ordinances regulate what you can park in your driveway.
Satellites/Antenna: Both can be mounted on the roof provided the combined height is under 30 feet
from the ground. Backyard dishes must be at least three feet away from the rear and side property lines.
Transportation: Most Novato commuters drive to work, although some use public transportation.
Travel times can be lengthy if going to San Francisco or the East Bay, but are more moderate if going
north to the wine country.
Public Safety: Most of Novato is served by the Novato Police Department and Novato Fire Protection
District. Crime is relatively low, concentrated mostly in assaults, burglaries, and theft. Earthquakes
would cause moderate damage in most areas.
Parks and Recreation: Novato has number of parks and many youth and adult programs available
through the Parks and Recreation Department.
Amenities: Novato has a large shopping center, many restaurants, and a plethora of churches, as well as
a movie theatre, public library and many parks.
Weather: Novato is in the county’s northern region. It’s also the hottest area. Its yearly average
temperature is around 58 degrees, and its average temperature range is between 46 and 67 degrees. July
through August are the hottest months with an average high of 78 degrees, but it does occasionally reach
the 90s.
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ROSS
In 1857 a Scotsman from San Francisco, James
Ross, bought a large Mexican land grant named
Rancho Punta de Quentin, which extended from
what is now Corte Madera to Red Hill in San
Anselmo. In the town that bears his name, Ross
built his home on the property that is now the
Marin Art & Garden Center; a beautiful ten-acre
site that, in addition to housing several nonprofit community groups, also offers many
classes and activities. Also located here are the
Ross Valley Players, the state's oldest repertory
company. Trees, ponds, and gardens make the
grounds a delightful place to visit.
Shaded roads and lanes enhance this lovely
town of grand estates and luxury custom homes.
Large properties in park-like settings often have
accommodations for horses, as well as tennis
courts and swimming pools. Centered around
the Ross Common is a small, very quaint
commercial area featuring restaurants and
shops. One enterprise, the Ross Grocery, has
been operated by the same family since WWII.
Residents are universally proud of, and offer
support to, the local elementary school. In
1991, Child Magazine named Ross Elementary
School as one of the top ten schools in the
nation. The academic ranking is in the 99th
percentile, the highest any school can achieve.
Ross, often characterized as the suburban ideal,
can easily be portrayed as a bastion of gracious
living.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ............................................. 2,329
Average household income (2000) .........$271,800
Median home price (April, 2004)……..$2,000,000
Sales Statistics Provided by Marin County Assessor’s Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
Town Clerk’s Office.............................453-1453
Chamber of Commerce ............................. None
Fire Dept. ..............................................453-7434
Police Dept. ...........................................453-2727
Cable (TCI)………………………800-436-1999
Post Office .........................................454-4123
School District...................................457-2705
Parks & Recreation..........................453-6020
Marin Art & Garden Center...........454-5597
Telephone………………………800-310-2355
Website: www.townofross.org
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SAN ANSELMO
San Anselmo is a charming community of older
homes amid diverse architectural styles, on
shady, tree-lined streets. The downtown area is
very "small town" in appearance, but offers a
variety of shops and restaurants.
In the 1870's, what is now known as The Hub in
San Anselmo was the spot where a spur track to
San Rafael was added to the Sausalito-Tomales
run of the Pacific Coast Railroad. San Anselmo
was incorporated in 1907.
The most visible landmark in town, a beautiful
stone castle that overlooks San Anselmo, is
actually the San Francisco Theological
Seminary, established in 1892 to train
Presbyterian clergy. From the ivy covered
chapel with its enchanting bell tolling the hours,
to the turrets and towers, this beautiful facility
has an ethereal, fairytale look.
San Anselmo Avenue, the town's main shopping
area, is a curving boulevard of awning-shaded
shops, cafes, galleries, restaurants, and
boutiques. Known as the "Antique Capital of
Northern California," there are, within a halfmile radius of downtown, more than 150 antique
dealers who attract collectors from all over the
West Coast.
Love of family and a sense of community are
common bonds shared by those in the more
affluent areas as well as by those in the more
modest homes at the west end of town. The
Annual Art and Wine Festival, the Antique
Dealers Fair, and the Country Fair Day, are all
very well attended by local citizens. San
Anselmo also boasts one of the County's most
successful community volunteer programs.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ...........................................12,378
Average household income (2000) ...........$91,200
Median home price (April, 2004)……..$775,000
Sales Statistics Provided by Marin County Assessor’s Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
Town Hall .............................................258-4600
Chamber of Commerce .......................454-2510
Fire Dept. ..............................................258-4686
Police Dept. ...........................................258-4610
Water………………………………….924-4600
Gas and Electric…………………800-743-5000
Garbage/Recycling……………………453-4610
Library ..............................................258-4656
Post Office .........................................453-0830
School District...................................454-2162
Parks Dept.........................................258-4645
Recreation Dept ................................258-4640
Cable (TCI)…………………….800-436-1999
Telephone………………………800-924-4600
Website: www.townofsananselmo.org
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Housing
San Anselmo offers mid-range housing prices. Real estate sales have remained steady, and except for a
jump in 1995, few homes have been constructed in the last five years.
2003 Real Estate Sales
Homes/Condos
Median Home Price
(2003)
229
$702,500
Remodeling/Additions: On hillside homes, design review for any addition over 500 square feet. On
homes in the flat lands, second story additions above 400 square feet are subject to design review. A
building permit is required for any addition.
Parking: No ordinances regulate what you can park in your driveway.
Satellites/Antenna: Included in building height of 30 to 35 feet, depending on the slope of the home
lot.
Transportation: Most San Anselmo residents drive to work, but some choose public transportation.
Traffic can be heavy during rush hour on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
Public Safety: San Anselmo is served by its own police department and the Ross Valley Fire Service
which also covers Fairfax. Crime is low, as is its earthquake danger.
Parks and Recreation: San Anselmo has several parks and offers youth programs through the
Recreation Department and local schools.
Amenities: San Anselmo bills itself as an antique center, with over 100 antique shops and collectives.
Downtown there are also several restaurants, and there is a shopping center on the west side of town.
There are several churches and a host of annual local events.
Weather: The average temperature is 59 degrees, with an average maximum of 70 degrees and an
average low of 48. From July to September, highs get into the 80s. Mount Tamalpais usually protects the
region from perpetual fog.
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SAN RAFAEL
Mission San Rafael Arcangel was established on
Dec. 14, 1817, by Father Prefect Vicente
Francisco de Sarria, three other friars, and an
escort of soldiers. The mission is on 5th Avenue
between Court and B Streets. Although the
buildings are replicas, a treasure trove of
historical artifacts can be seen in the museum.
Marin's premier city, San Rafael, is the oldest
and largest city in the County and it is also the
seat of County Government. Marin's second
most popular tourist spot (after Muir Woods),
the Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center, was the
last major structure and the only government
building designed by the world famous
architect. It is now a national historic landmark.
Other notable places to visit are China Camp
State Park, which rims a picture perfect
shoreline and is wonderfully secluded, yet only
minutes from town; the lovely Dominican
College
Campus, founded in 1888; and the Falkirk
Cultural Center, a handsomely preserved, 17room Victorian mansion that is set on 11 acres
of formal grounds just a block from downtown.
San Rafael offers a wide assortment of housing;
from Peacock Gap's Golf and Country Club
contemporary homes and condominiums
overlooking the Bay, to spacious traditional
homes in the prestigious Dominican section.
California Land Title Company of Marin,
originally founded in 1955 by Dr. Earl Young as
Trans Western Title Company, has deep roots in
Marin County. The company's main office is
conveniently located at 700 Irwin Street.
San Rafael has 14 parks, yacht clubs,
outstanding docking and launching facilities,
tennis / swim clubs and bicycle trails. It is truly
a community where families can enjoy an active
lifestyle and partake of a rich historical and
cultural heritage.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ...........................................56,063
Average household income (2000) ...........$77,200
Median home price (April, 2004)……..$754,500
Sales Statistics Provided by Marin County Assesor’s Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
City Hall................................................485-3070
Chamber of Commerce .......................454-4163
Fire Dept. ..............................................485-3300
Police Dept. ...........................................485-3000
Cable (TCI)………………………800-436-1999
Water………………………………….924-4600
Garbage……………………………….456-2601
Library ..............................................485-3323
Post Office .........................................457-8777
School District...................................492-3200
Parks & Recreation..........................485-3333
Cal Land Title...................................454-9323
Gas and Electric……………….800-743-5000
Telephone………………………800-310-2355
Website: www.cityofsanrafael.org
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Housing
Home prices in San Rafael range from high to low. Real estate of both homes and condominiums have
been brisk. The town is one of the higher growth areas in the county, with new homes built at a steady
pace.
2003 Real Estate Sales
Homes/Condos
Median Home Price
(2003)
768
$670,000
Remodeling/Additions: Any upper story addition of more than 500 square feet requires a Design
Review Permit. No new windows may look onto neighboring backyards or directly into windows of
neighboring homes. The addition must be an extension of the existing residence with connecting internal
circulation, and must have similar roofing and building materials as the rest of the house and when
applicable, the rest of the neighborhood.
Parking: Recreational vehicles should be parked perpendicular to the street. Parking parallel to the
front property line or extending into the right of way is prohibited. It may be parked in a garage or fenced
yard or on a driveway, or on a city street for no more than 72 hours.
Satellites/Antenna: Only one is permitted per lot. It can’t be located on a yard adjacent to a street
unless it can’t be seen. It must also be mounted on the ground and be painted in a color that blends in
with the immediate surroundings. There are height and setback requirements, too.
Transportation: San Rafael’s central location makes it fairly easy to commute, although traffic can
get heavy through downtown during rush hour. Most residents drive or take the bus to work.
Public Safety: San Rafael has its own police and fire departments. Crime includes incidents of theft
and burglary. Earthquake danger varies according to neighborhood.
Parks and Recreation: Besides a golf course and two beach parks, San Rafael has many smaller
neighborhood parks. There are extensive youth programs available through the parks and recreation
department.
Amenities: San Rafael has a range of activities and amenities. Besides a large mall and movie theatre
complex, there are several smaller shopping centers and numerous restaurants. There is a public library,
churches of all denominations, numerous nightlife options and a large medical facility.
Weather: The average temperature is 59 degrees, with an average maximum of 70 degrees and an
average low of 48. From July to September, highs get into the 80s. Mount Tamalpais usually protects the
region from perpetual fog.
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SAUSALITO
Beautiful and unique homes ornament wooded
hills that fall steeply to Richardson Bay.
Condominium apartments offer marvelous
views of San Francisco and the Bay. Regular
ferry service from San Francisco makes the
town easily accessible for both commuters and
tourists.
The Sausalito of today, a colorful waterfront
town framed by steeply ascending hills, reminds
many of a Mediterranean fishing village.
Bounded on three sides by Richardson Bay and
the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, it
has grown little over the years, still occupying a
land area of just 2-1/4 square miles.
Located on the southeastern tip of Marin, just
across the Golden Gate Bridge from San
Francisco, Sausalito was first settled in the mid19th century and incorporated in 1893, making it
one of the oldest established communities in the
North Bay region.
This unique urban village has long been a
popular visitor destination, known worldwide
for its natural beauty, its incomparable arts
community, the variety of unique shops and
restaurants, and its easy accessibility from San
Francisco by bridge and ferry. It is also a prized
residential and business location, boasting
temperate climate, old world charm, and some
of the region's most spectacular views.
Early Spanish explorers named the area
"Sausalito" for the "little willow trees" they
found growing along its streams and
underground springs.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ............................................. 7,330
Average household income (2000) ...........$99,900
Median home price (April, 2004)……..$1,100,000
Sales Statistics Provided by Marin County Assessor’s Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
City Hall................................................289-4100
Chamber of Commerce .......................331-7262
Fire Dept. ..............................................289-4100
Police Dept. ...........................................289-4170
Library ..............................................289-4121
Post Office .........................................332-4656
School District...................................332-3190
Parks & Recreation..........................289-4125
Website: www.ci.sausalito.ca.us
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Housing
Housing costs in Sausalito are on the high side, especially for houses in the hills. Few houses have been
built in the last five years, and real estate sales have remained steady.
2003 Real Estate Sales
Homes/Condos
Median Home Price
(2003)
137
$1,075,000
Remodeling/Additions: Depends on size of addition in proportion to size of home for single family
residences. Staff design review for any addition to duplex or mulit-family residences that add less than
300 square feet and 10% to existing structure.
Parking: No vehicle can be parked on the street for more than 72 hours. Any abandoned, wrecked,
dismantled, or inoperative vehicle parked on public or private land is considered a nuisance and must be
removed. Recreational vehicles cannot be lived in, and cannot be parked on streets for more than 8 hours.
Satellites/Antenna: No specific ordinances, call city for information at (415) 289-4100.
Transportation: Though many work at home or take public transportation, the car is the preferred
method of commute. Thanks to the nearby freeway, travel times to many key destinations are fairly short.
Public Safety: Sausalito has its own police and fire departments. Crime is low. Earthquake danger is
generally low, with more damage predicted along the water than the hills.
Parks and Recreation: Sausalito is a veritable playland, with parks and playgrounds, private docks,
trails and state recreation facilities within a short distance from the downtown.
Amenities: Sausalito is popular for the tourists and downtown boasts a wealth of small boutiques and
souvenir shops, as well as a large collective. There are a variety of restaurants, churches, a library and a
movie theatre.
Weather: Sausalito is right near the water and thus gets a lot of fog and mist coming in off the bay. This
fog burns off by early afternoon most of the time, but sometimes the town can stay socked in for most of
the day. Average temperatures range from 40 to 74 degrees.
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TIBURON
What is now the Tiburon peninsula was, in the
beginning, home to at least fifty Indian villages.
Shell mounds, petroglyphs on the rock face of
Ring Mountain, and the occasional find of
mortars and cooking stones are testimony to this
portion of Tiburon's history.
John Reed established his rancho on the lands
where Mill Valley, Belvedere, Tiburon, San
Quentin, and Corte Madera are now. In addition
to his thriving cattle herds, Reed also
established salt yards, a brickyard, and a stone
quarry.
In the 1880s, the coming of the broad-gauge
railroad transformed the peninsula. The town
was created as a result of the railroad, and a
long line of ferries carrying passengers and rail
cars the six miles across the bay to San
Francisco. The first elegant homes were built,
mostly by wealthy San Franciscans, as summer
retreats. Main Street Tiburon was rebuilt twice
after being laid waste by fire.
Incorporated in 1964, Tiburon is now a beautiful
enclave of historical landmarks, parks, worldclass restaurants and shopping areas. The
residential architecture is a mix of small
cottages, many of them beautifully remodeled,
contemporary showplaces located in the hills
with spectacular views, and sensational
examples of engineering that jut out over the
water. The San Francisco and Corinthian Yacht
Clubs provide berths for hundreds of sailboats
for local yachtsmen; public and private tennis
and swimming facilities are also available to
residents.
Visitors from around the world come here to
enjoy the natural beauty and many varied
activities that this delightful harbor community
provides.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Population (2000) ............................................. 8,666
Average household income (2000) .........$164,000
Median home price (April, 2004)……..$1,846,925
Sales Statistics Provided by Marin County Assessor’s Office
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE CONTACTS
City Hall................................................435-7373
Library ..............................................789-2665
Chamber of Commerce .......................435-5633
Post Office .........................................435-1041
Fire ........................................................435-7200
School District...................................435-7844
Police Dept. ...........................................435-7360
Parks & Recreation..........................435-4355
Water…………………………………..924-4600
Garbage……………………………..457-9760
Telephone…………………………800-310-2355
Cable (TCI)…………………….800-436-1999
Gas and Electric…………………..800-743-5000
Building Permits…………………….435-7380
Website: www.tiburon.org
Housing
Along with neighboring Belvedere, Tiburon is graced by some of the most expensive homes in the
county. For the last several years, new subdivisions have sprouted in the hills leading into downtown.
Transportation: The long commute times that sometimes result along Tiburon Boulevard out to
Highway 101 during rush hour don’t deter many from driving to work. The convenient ferry departs for
San Francisco from the downtown dock.
Public Safety: Tiburon has its own police and fire departments. Crime is low. Earthquake damage
would be concentrated mostly around the Paradise Cay area of town.
Parks and Recreation: Besides the grassy area near the harbor downtown, Tiburon has one major
park, complete with a beach, picnic area and fishing pier. There are several public tennis courts in town.
Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation Department offers plenty of youth programs.
Amenities: Tiburon is a great dining town, with restaurants offering a wide variety of food and
ambience. There are several small shopping plazas of boutiques and specialty stores, a movie theatre,
churches as well as annual entertainment events.
Weather: When the fog comes in off the bay, this is where it comes first, but it usually burns off by
early afternoon. Tiburon is right on the water, so it’s cooler than the cities inland, with average
temperatures ranging from 40 to 74 degrees.
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WEST MARIN
The West Marin area is, debatably, the most spectacular region in a county known for its scenic
wonders. A truly rural section of Marin encompassing miles of open ridgetops, wild coast lines,
and pastoral dairy farms, this area is home to such diverse wildlife as gray whales, tule elk,
elephant seal, bobcat, fox,
hundreds of bird species and
the occasional mountain lion.
Containing the Point Reyes
National Seashore and the
Golden
Gate
National
Recreation Area, almost all
of West Marin is protected.
With the exception of
Inverness, which is on the
Point Reyes Peninsula, the
coastal
towns,
from
southernmost Muir Beach,
going north through Stinson
Beach, Bolinas, Olema, Pt.
Reyes Station, Marshall and
Tomales, dot Highway One
all the way up to the Marin / Sonoma County border. The small inland hamlets of Nicasio,
Woodacre, Forest Knolls, San Geronimo and Lagunitas are all unique and remarkably beautiful in
their various settings that range from redwood forests to open grasslands and rolling hills.
Muir Beach is a tiny enclave surrounded by GGNRA parklands. With the exception of the
Pelican Inn, where residents and tourist alike go to dine, drink ale, and play darts, there are no
commercial enterprises here (not even a gas station nor a grocery store). The residents seem to
prefer it this way, holding very dear to their out-of-the-way lifestyle.
Stinson Beach, the most often visited of the coastal towns, is home to a lovely, three-mile long
beach which is well kept, clean and accessible. Swimming, surfing and sunbathing are the
favorite activities here, but Stinson is also the finish line for the famous Dipsea Race. Right next
to the beach is a wonderful park area with trees, lawns, picnic tables and barbecues available for
day use.
Bolinas, located just past the Audubon Canyon Ranch north of Stinson Beach, is a small town of
about 1,100 residents; some of whom do their best to keep Bolinas a well guarded secret by
continually removing the directional road-signs to the town. Bolinas is also home to Smiley's
Schooner Saloon, the oldest, continuously operated saloon (this bar was open even during
Prohibition) in California.
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Olema, holding the distinction of being the epicenter of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and
currently the gateway to Point Reyes National Seashore, was once a roaring pioneering town with
seven bars, a racetrack, and a stagecoach that brought visitors from San Rafael on the weekends..
Some of the old buildings still remain, including the Olema Inn, founded in 1876.
Nicasio is a very small town located between Highway 101 and San Geronimo Valley. George
Lucas, famous producer of "Star Wars," built Skywalker Ranch nearby as the headquarters for his
film operations. Also to be found in the area a variety of estate homes on many ranches. The
rural beauty of Lucas Valley makes for a pleasant drive for the patrons of popular Rancho
Nicasio, who come from all over Marin as to enjoy country dining and dancing.
Inverness, located on the west shore of Tomales Bay, was once a weekend retreat. Inverness is
now home to many year-round residents that include artists, builders, tradespeople, and
professionals who commute to the city. Although a few homes can be seen from the streets, most
are tucked back among the trees. During the peak whale watching months of late fall to early
spring, the numerous bed and breakfast establishments in and around Inverness are often full.
Point Reyes Station had its beginnings as a railroad town when the first train came through on
its way to Tomales in 1875. The railroad disappeared in 1933, and although Point Reyes Station
is now the largest town in West Marin, it is still only three blocks long and a couple of blocks
deep. Within this quiet little town, coffee houses, galleries, bookstores, antique shops and
restaurants lend a cosmopolitan flavor.
Marshall, Tomales, and Dillon Beach are popular tourist stops en route up the coast to
Sonoma County. Marshall, which grew up as a resort for hunters and fishermen, today is well
known for its oyster companies. Leaving the coast from Marshall and following the path of the
long-gone trains, the road winds into Tomales. With many restored old homes and the steeproofed Lady of Assumption church, built in 1860, the Victorian charm of Tomales beckons.
Driving north on Highway One, Dillon Beach is the last town before the Sonoma County border.
The community was named after George Dillon; arriving in the 1880's, he was the first settler in
the area. Today, Dillon Beach is popular for its wonderful beach, sport fishing, crabbing, and
clam digging.
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Marin Calendar of
Annual Events
JANUARY
Whale watching, southern migration
Bridal Faire, Marin Center
FEBRUARY
American Indian Antique Art Show & Sale, San Rafael
Spring Antique Art Show
472-3500
472-3500
MARCH
Dining For Wildlife
Marin County Spring Doll Show
Inverness Spring Garden Club Tea, Pt. Reyes
Audubon Canyon Ranch opens for nesting season
Spring Antiques Art Show, San Rafael
Run for the Seals, Marin Headlands
453-1000
459-1998
663-1075
868-9244
472-3500
289-9661
APRIL
Farmers Market Season Begins
Tomales Bay Folk Festival
Marin Orchid Society Spring Show
457-2266
663-1075
669-1534 or 663-1092
499-6400
Marin Art & Garden Center
Jewish Film Festival, Osher Marin JCC
Marin Art & Garden Center Spring Flower Festival, Ross
Native American Strawberry Festival,
Point Reyes National Seashore at Kule Loklo
Opening Day on the Bay
Chili Cookoff, Sausalito
Easter Parade, Sausalito
MAY
Mt. Tamalpais Wildflower Garden Festival
Marin Society of Artists Open Art & Craft Show
Marin Open Studios
Preview of Marin/Scapes (Marin County Landscape Art),
Bank of Marin, Corte Madera
American Bach Soloists, St. Stephens Church, Belvedere
Tiburon Wine Festival
Mountain Play, Mt. Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley
May Madness Classic Car Parade and
Rockin' Street Dance, San Rafael
Grecian Festival, San Rafael
Marin a la Carte, San Rafael
Scenic Bay Run, Sausalito
Human Race, San Rafael
Outdoor Antique Fair, San Anselmo
Classic Car Parade, San Rafael
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456-4249
479-2000
454-5597
663-1092
435-5633
289-4125
289-4125
388-3503
454-9561
499-8350
457-6964
392-4400
435-5633
383-1100
925-9976
883-1998
472-3500
289-4125
479-5660
457-1266
453-8388
JUNE
Mountain Play, Mt. Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley
Pierce Point Ranch Dairy Days, Pt. Reyes National Seashore
Marin Society of Artists, Art Auction
Marin Home Show and Jazz Festival
Dipsea Foot Race, Mill Valley
Italian Street Painting Festival, San Rafael
Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music
San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival
383-1100
663-1092
454-9561
456-5209
331-3350
925-9976
897-1164
454-2510
JULY
Marin County Fair and Exposition, San Rafael
Marin/Scapes (Marin County Landscape Art)
499-6400
Benefit for Bucklelaw Program, Escalle Winery, Larkspur
Fourth of July Parade & Festival, Corte Madera/Larkspur
Fourth of July Parade, Novato
American Bach Soloists Summer Music Festival,
Belvedere/Tiburon
Chili Cook-off, Mill Valley
Native American Big Time Celebration
457-6964
924-0441
897-1164
435-5235
381-1070
Marin County Summer Antique & Collectors Fair, San Rafael
Jazz on the Half Shell, Pt. Reyes Station
663-1092
459-1998
663-1075
Marin Shakespeare Festival, Dominican College, San Rafael
West Marin Music Festival, Pt. Reyes Station
Marin County Summer Doll Show
Marin Music Festival, Lagoon Park, Marin Center
Marin Art & Garden Summer Luncheon & Fashion Show
Quilt & Needle Art Show, San Rafael
Sausalito Art Festival
Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Novato
499-1108
663-1075
459-1998
256-7378
454-5597
472-3500
332-3555
892-0937
SEPTEMBER Marin Shakespeare Festival, Dominican College, San Rafael
499-1108
454-9561
435-5633
456-1236
456-3276
383-9700
897-4064
868-1221
454-1442
479-5691
454-1913
459-1998
332-3555
388-9700
Pt. Reyes National Seashore, at Kule Loklo
AUGUST
Marin Society of Arts Fall Rental Show, Ross
Tiburon Peninsula Chili Festival
China Camp Heritage Day
Farmers Market Harvest Fair, San Rafael
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
American Indian Trade Feast, Novato
Bird-A-Thon, Stinson Beach
Country Fair Day, San Anselmo
Marin Designer Showcase, Tiburon
Fiesta Days, San Rafael
Marin County Fall Antique and Collectors Fair, San Rafael
Sausalito Art Festival
Fall Art Show, Mill Valley
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Mill Valley Film Festival
Sunny Hills Grape Festival, Larkspur
St. Vincent's Pumpkin Field, San Rafael
Marin Symphony season begins
Novato Harvest Festival
St. Vincent's Wine Auction
Italian Film Festival, Marin Center
Falkirk Halloween House, San Rafael
St. Vincent's Youth Ministry Day
Harvest Festival, Novato
NOVEMBER Holiday Doll Show, San Rafael
DECEMBER
383-5256
457-3200
507-2000
479-8100
456-3276
507-2000
456-4056
485-3326
507-2000
456-3276
Arts & Crafts Faire, Strawberry Recreation Center
Winter Wonderland & Parade of Lights, San Rafael
Holiday Lighting Celebration, San Anselmo
Fall Antique Art Show, San Rafael
459-1998
383-6494
453-8388
454-2510
472-3500
Holiday Craft Faire, Novato
Dance Palace Holiday Crafts Fair, Pt. Reyes Station
Marin County Holiday Antique & Collector's Fair, San Rafael
Tour de Noel, Ross
Artists Christmas Show, Sausalito
Holiday Greens Sale, Ross
Lighted Yacht Parade, Sausalito
"Nutcracker", Marin Ballet, San Rafael
Messiah Sing, Pt. Reyes Station
893-7940
663-1075
472-3500
456-1102
331-1622
454-5597
331-7262
472-3500
663-1075
Marin’s All Year Events
Marin Center: Shows, Entertainment & Lectures, San Rafael
Marin Society of Artists, Ross
Guide Dogs for the Blind Tours, San Rafael
Children's Storytelling Series, Larkspur Landing
Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael
Ross Valley Players, Ross
Marin County Farmers Market, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael
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472-3500
454-9561
499-4000
461-0171
485-3328
456-7555
456-3276
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Marin Dining Guide
AMERICAN
A & W Family Restaurant
3741 Redwood Hwy
San Rafael
415.479.9652
Avenue Grill
44 E. Blithedale
Mill Valley
415.388.6003
Bagel Street Cafe
208 Northgate One
San Rafael
415.479.5000
Berman's
601 Larkspur Landing Cir
Larkspur
415.461.7022
Broken Drum Brewery & Wood Grill
1132 4th Street
San Rafael
415.456.4677
Brown's Binyerd
1009 1st St
Novato
415.897.1925
Bubba's Diner
566 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.459.6862
Buckeye Roadhouse
15 Shoreline Hwy
Mill Valley
415.331.2600
Best Burger Kingr Kingrs
110 Donahue
Corte Madera
Burger King
220 Alameda Del Prado
Novato
415.883.2566
Blimps Burgers
1 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax
415.456.8505
Burger King
Vintage Oaks
Novato
415.897.0233
Blue Moon Diner
1842 Redwood Hwy
Corte Madera
415.927.7777
Cafe Lolo
620 Fifth Street,
Santa Rosa
707.576.7822
Bobby's FO'C'S'LE
102 Loch Lomond Dr.
San Rafael
415.457.2460
Cafe Papillon
Montecito Plaza shopping center
San Rafael
457-4570
Bogie's Cafe
48 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael
415.492.1530
Cafe Rouge
1782 Fourth Street,
Berkeley
510.525.1440
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Cajun Moon
205 Kentucky St
Petaluma
707-773-4989
Citizen Cake
399 Grove Street,
San Francisco
415.861.2228
California Grill & Rotisserie
1531 S. Novato Blvd.
Novato
415.893.1540
Club Restaurant
350 Smith Ranch Rd.
San Rafael
415.491.5959
Carl's Jr.
35 Rowland Way
Novato
415.898.6180
Comforts
335 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.454.9840
Cat N 'fiddle
303 Johnson St
Sausalito
415.332.4912
De Schmire
304 Bodega Avenue
Petaluma
707.762.1901
Chadburn's Restaurant
4150 Redwood Hwy.
San Rafael
415.507.9159
Debbie Does Dessert and Lunch
556 San Anselmo Ave.
San Anselmo
415.721.2901
Chart House Restaurant
201 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.0804
Deer Park Villa
367 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax
415.456.8084
Chicago Style Hot Dog
1836 Redwood Hwy
Corte Madera
415.927.7169
Dempsey's Restaurant & Brewery
50 East Washington Street
Petaluma
707.765.9694
Chilli's Grill & Bar
490 Las Gallinas Ave
San Rafael
415.491.4955
Denny's
5839 Paradise Dr
Corte Madera
415.924.9202
Chix Roasters American Kitchen
1769 Grant Ave
Novato
415.897.7575
Denny's
7330 Redwood Blvd
Novato
415.897.6086
Chrysanthemum
2214 4th St.
San Rafael
415.456.6926
Depot Garden Restaurant
718 B St.
San Rafael
415.456.9151
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Downtown Drive In
836 2nd St.
San Rafael
415.454.6605
Harbor 15
15 Harbor Street
San Rafael
415.459.9978
Erik's Downtown Drive-In
836 Second Street
San Rafael
454.6605
Harbor Grill
305 Harbor Dr
Sausalito
415.331.5355
Feast
98 Old Courthouse Square
Santa Rosa
707.591.9800
Harbor Point Bar & Grill
475 E Strawberry Dr
Mill Valley
415.381.6400
Fernando's Restaurant
1561 S Novato Blvd
Novato
415.897.2425
Henry's Burger Shop
2027 Novato Blvd
Novato
415.892.1114
Ferrari
107 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera
927-4347
Hilltop Cafe
850 Lamont Ave
Novato
415.892.2222
Fresh Choice
131 Corte Madera Town Ctr
Corte Madera
415.924.0540
Horizons
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.331.3232
Fresh Choice
124 Vintage Way
Novato
415.897.9593
Houlihan's
660 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.8512
Gatsby's
39 Caledonia St
Sausalito
415.332.4500
In-N-Out
798 Redwood Highway
Mill Valley
800.786.1000
Gold Nugget
2200 4th St.
San Rafael
415.456.9066
J.M. Rosen's Waterfront Grill
54 East Washington Blvd.
Petaluma
707.773.3200
Hamburgers
737 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.9471
Jack-in-the-box
301 Enfrente Rd
Novato
415.883.8196
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Jack-in-the-box
830 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo
415.453.9040
Luna¹s Bar & Grill
1535 S. Novato Blvd.
Novato
415.892.5051
Jake's Bar & Grill
55 Mitchell Blvd
San Rafael
415.499.1366
M & G Burgers & Beverages
2017 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Fairfax
415.454.0655
Java Grill
412 Ignacio Blvd
Novato
415.883.9733
M&G Burgers & Beverages
2017 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Fairfax
454-0655
Jimbo's Hot Dogs
4288 Redwood Hwy
San Rafael
415.472.7707
Mama's Royal Cafe
393 Miller Ave
Mill Valley
415.388.3261
Joe's Family Diner
60 4th St
Pt. Reyes
415.663.1536
Manka's
30 Callendar
Inverness
415.669.1034
Kentucky Fried Chicken
7145 Redwood Blvd
Novato
415.893.0465
Marche aux Fleurs
23 Ross Common
Ross
415.925.9200
Kentucky Fried Chicken
555 2nd St
San Rafael
415.454.1482
Marche aux Fleurs
23 Ross Common,
Ross
925-9200
Kitti's Place
3001 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.331.0390
Margaritaville Restaurant
1200 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.331.3226
Luna Park
694 Valencia Street
San Francisco
553-8584
Marin Brewing Co
1809 Larkspur Landing Cir
Larkspur
415.461.4677
Max's Restaurant
60 Madera Blvd
Corte Madera
415.924.6297
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McDonald's
600 Redwood Hwy
Mill Valley
415.383.0184
Mucca
14301 Arnold Drive,
Glen Ellen
707.938.3451
McDonalds
201 Corte madera Town Center
Corte Madera
415.927.4230
Olema Inn & Restaurant
10000 Sir Francis Drake
Olema
415.663.9559
McDonalds
5600 Nave Dr
Novato
415.506.0102
Original Buffalo Wings Co
1119 4th St
San Rafael
415.258.9202
McDonalds
2114 4th St
San Rafael
415.258.9214
Outback Steakhouse
196 Donahue
Sausalito
415.331.6193
McDonalds
5830 Northgate Mall
San Rafael
415.491.1748
Panama Hotel & Grill
4 Bayview St
San Rafael
415.457.3993
McDonalds
190 Merrydale Rd
San Rafael
415.507.0482
Papas' Taverna
5688 Lakeville Hwy
Petaluma
707.769.8545
McNear's Saloon, Dining House & Mystic
Theater
23 Petaluma Blvd. North
Petaluma
(707)765-2121
Paradise Hamburgers & Ice Cream
1694 Tiburon Bl
Tiburon
415.495.8823
Mountain Home Inn
810 Panoramic Hwy
Mill Valley
415.381.9000
Moylan's Brewery & Restaurant
15 Rowland Way
Novato
415.898.4677
Phyllis' Giant Burgers
2202 4th St
San Rafael
415.456.0866
Pine Cone Diner
60 Fourth St.
Pt. Reyes
415.663.1536
Platters
85 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax
415.454.2384
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Real Restaurant
180 Harbor Dr # 100
Sausalito
415.331.9101
Spanky's Restaurant
1900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Fairfax
415.455.8898
Rings Restaurant & Lounge
101 Mcinnis Pkwy
San Rafael
415.479.1623
Spinnaker
100 Spinnaker Dr
Sausalito
415.332.1500
Roast Haus
1545 S. Novato Blvd.
Novato
209-6668
Star Burgers & Malts
5035 Northgate Mall
San Rafael
415.472.6235
Rob's Rib Shack
18709 Arnold Drive
Sonoma
707.938.8520
Star Restaurant
1700 Novato Blvd
Novato
415.897.1970
Sand Dollar Restaurant
3458 Highway 1
Stinson Beach
415.868.0434
Stinson Beach Grill
3465 State Route #1
Stinson Beach
415.868.2002
Shelley's Place
819 Grant Ave
Novato
415.897.8070
Surfer's Grill
3201 State Route 1
Stinson Beach
415.868.1777
Simply Delicious
1555 South Novato Blvd.
Novato
415.209.9548
Syrah's
205 5th Street, Santa Rosa
Stinson Beach
707.568.4002
Soup Tureen
401 Bel Marin Keys Blvd
Novato
415.382.0232
Ted's Restaurant
218 Sir Francis Drake
San Anselmo
415.453.8600
Spanky's Larkspur
531 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.945.9423
Test
123 Any Way
Corte Madera
707.555.1212
Theresa & Johnny's Comfort Food
817 Fourth Street
San Rafael
259-0182
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Tony's Place
767 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael
415.457.4910
Limelight
812 4th St
San Rafael
415.453.4200
Twisted Vines
16 Kentucky Street
Petaluma
707.766.8162
Winships Restaurant
670 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.1454
Village Fare
777 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.3777
Yes Burgers & Malts
5035 Northgate Mall
San Rafael
415.472.6235
Water Street Bistro
100 Petaluma Blvd. North
Petaluma
707-763-9563
Water Street Grille
Bridgeway
Sausalito
332-8512
Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburger
7135 Redwood Blvd
Novato
415.897.5334
Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburger
910 Anderson Dr
San Rafael
415.485.1436
Wild Fox
225 Alameda del Prado
Novato
415.446.7246
William Tell House
Highway 1
Tomales
707.878.2403
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BREAKFAST
Cornucopia Catering
48 Paul Drive ,San Rafael
415.472.7666
Foodles
3140 Kerner Blvd
San Rafael
415.457.5000
Fred's Coffee Shop
1917 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.4575
Golden Egg Omelet House
807 Grant Ave
Novato
415.897.7707
Lighthouse Breakfast & Lunch
1311 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.331.3034
Manhattan Bagel
308 Strawberry Village
Mill Valley
415.381.3599
Marvin's Restaurant
1112 Grant Ave
Novato
415.892.4482
Shoreline Coffee Shop
221 Shoreline Hwy # A
Mill Valley
415.388.9085
Hilda's Coffee Shop
639 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.457.9266
International House of Pancakes
1825 4th St.
San Rafael
415.485.0870
International House of Pancakes
144 Vintage Way
Novato
415.892.2232
Juice Joint and Bakery
908 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo
415.482.7718
Le Croissant Restaurant
150 Bellam Blvd
San Rafael
415.456.0164
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Café/Delis
A.G. Ferrari Foods
107 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera
415.927.4347
Anchorage 5
475 Gate 5 Rd
Sausalito
415.331.8329
Andronico's Market Deli
100 Center Blvd.
San Anselmo
455.8186
Angel's Cafe
26950 Highway 1
Tomales
707.878.9909
Arrivederci Cafe
11 G St
San Rafael
415.453.6427
Art & Larry's
11 Digital Drive
Novato
382.8298
Bridgeway Cafe
633 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.3426
Cafe 4040
4040 Civic Center Dr
San Rafael
415.479.7590
Cafe Amsterdam
23 Broadway Blvd
Fairfax
415.256.8020
Cafe Bangkok
2007 Novato Blvd
Novato
415.899.9967
Cafe Caterina
556 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.457.5313
Cafe De Mall
3060 Kerner Blvd
San Rafael
415.456.2555
Cafe Kaldi
835 4th St
San Rafael
415.457.6562
Cafe Monet
100 Smith Ranch Rd
San Rafael
415.499.8668
Cafe Renoir
100 Shoreline Hwy
Mill Valley
415.332.8668
Cafe Reyes
11101 State Route #1
Pt. Reyes
415.663.9493
Cafe Salute
890 Tamalpais Ave
San Rafael
415.457.4114
Cafe Sausalito
777 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.6579
Cafe Soleil
37 Caledonia St
Sausalito
415.331.9355
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Cafe Tutti
12 El Portal
Sausalito
415.332.0211
Caledonia Cafe
85 Woodland Ave
San Rafael
415.459.5050
Caledonia Kitchen
400 Caledonia St
Sausalito
415.331.0220
California Cafe
1736 Redwood Hwy
Corte Madera
415.924.2233
Caliper Cafe
111 McInnis Pkwy
San Rafael
415.479.1171
Chinook Restaurant & Cafe
1130 4th St.
San Rafael
415.457.0566
Coffee Etc.
3330 Northgate Mall
San Rafael
415.479.6336
Courtyard Cafe
5607 Paradise Dr
Corte Madera
415.945.9318
Creekside Bistro
636 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.456.2952
Dave & Mike's
1640 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon
415.435.9945
Depot Bookstore & Cafe
87 Throckmorton Ave
Mill Valley
415.383.2665
Dipsea Cafe
200 Shoreline Hwy
Mill Valley
415.381.0298
Drake's Beach Cafe
641 Drake's Beach Rd
Inverness
415.669.1297
Easy Street Cafe
574 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.924.9334
Easy Street Cafe
882 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo
415.453.1984
Eve's Cafe
1433 Grant Ave
Novato
415.892.3404
Fairfax Cafe
33 Broadway Blvd
Fairfax
415.459.6404
Famous Deli and Bakery
341 Enfrente Road
Novato
415.883.5135
Famous Deli and Bakery
1492 Lincoln
San Rafael
415.457.0708
Flat Tire Gourmet
404 Ignacio Blvd.
Novato
415.884.2090
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Half Day Cafe
848 College Ave
Kentfield
415.459.0291
Mollie Stone's
100 Harbor Drive
Sausalito
331-6900
Harbor Deli & Cafe
555 E. Francisco Blvd.
San Rafael
415.257.8890
New Morning Cafe
1696 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon
415.435.4315
Hatam Restaurant & Deli
1115 3rd St.
San Rafael
415.454.8888
New York by the Bay
1005 Northgate Drive
San Rafael
472.6674
Hearts & Flowers
1550 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon
415.435.1513
Pacific Cafe
850 College Ave
Kentfield
415.456.3898
International Gourmet Delicatessen and
Restaurant
430 Las Gallinas Avenue
San Rafael
479-5348
Pantry Cafe Deli
2165 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
415.453.9605
Paradise Bakery & Cafe
5800 Northgate Mall
San Rafael
415.492.8606
Java
320 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.927.1501
Parkside Cafe
93 Arenal
Stinson Beach
415.868.1272
Koffee Klatch
57 Broadway Blvd
Fairfax
415.454.4784
Patio Sandwich Shop
11 Commercial Blvd
Novato
415.883.2709
Marin Cafe & Bistro
205 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.460.0391
Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches
3095 Kerner Blvd
San Rafael
415.485.0964
Mollie Stone's
270 Bon Air Shopping Center
Greenbrae
461-1164
Perry's Deli
7380 Redwood Blvd.
Novato
892-3240
Picnic Gourmet Take Out Cafe
610 Strawberry Village
Mill Valley
415.380.8886
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Picnic Restaurant
1167 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.461.0445
Redwood Cafe
175 Paul Dr # A
San Rafael
415.479.8989
Ron's Cafe
783 Andersen Dr
San Rafael
415.453.3390
Rooney's Cafe & Grill
38 Main St
Tiburon
415.435.1911
Sam's Anchor Cafe
27 Main St
Tiburon
415.435.4527
San Rafael Station Cafe
1013 B St
San Rafael
415.456.0191
Sausalito Bakery & Cafe
571 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.331.9552
Smith Ranch Deli & Market
101 Smith Ranch Road
San Rafael
415.479.7687
Smoky's Sandwich Shop
21 Golden Gate Dr
San Rafael
415.456.2808
Station House Cafe
11180 State Route #1
Pt. Reyes
415.663.1515
Strawberry Gourmet Delicatessen
1216 Strawberry Village
Mill Valley
415.381.2088
Sub Hut
4380 Redwwod Hwy
San Rafael
415.479.8081
Subway
332 Bon Air Shopping Center
Greenbrae
415.461.8882
Subway
1763 Grant Ave
Novato
415.898.7878
Subway Sandwiches
55 Bellam Bl
San Rafael
415.453.3333
Sunnyside Cafe
31 Sunnyside Ave
Mill Valley
415.388.5260
Sweden House Bakery & Cafe
33 Main
Tiburon
415.435.9767
Swing Cafe
7282 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Lagunitas
415.488.1689
Tagliaferri's Delicatessen and Cafe
2051 Novato Blvd.
Novato
415.897.9677
Terra Cotta Cafe
400 Caledonia
415.331.0220
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Togo's
104 Vintage Way A-9
Novato
415.899.1146
Tony's Cafe
1000 4th St
San Rafael
415.459.1379
Two Bird Cafe At The Valley Inn
625 San Geronimo Valley Drive
San Geronimo
415.488.9952
Union Cafe
175 Belvedere St
San Rafael
415.453.8207
Viking Subs
1121 East Francisco Blvd.
San Rafael
485-1948
Waterfront Cafe
85 Liberty Ship Way
Sausalito
415.332.5625
Willie's Cafe
799 College Ave
Kentfield
415.455.9455
World Bistro
909 4th St.
San Rafael
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CHINESE
C J Chinese Cuisine
435 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.924.0717
Canton II
18 Bon Air Road
Larkspur
415.945.1818
China Dynasty
1335 4th St
San Rafael
415.457.3288
China Express
950 Las Gallinas Ave
San Rafael
415.479.6241
China House
1222 Grant Ave
Novato
415.897.9630
Chopsticks Chinese Cuisine
508 3rd St. San Rafael
415.456.4942
Confucius Restaurant
1574 4th St.
San Rafael
415.459.3619
Dragon Cafe
528 Alameda Del Prado
Novato
415.883.4595
Dragonfly
1546 Redwood Highway at The Village at
Corte Madera mall
Corte Madera
415.927.8889
Dynasty Restaurant
1801 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon
415.435.6766
China Villa
3020 Northgate Mall
San Rafael
Ever Rain Restaurant
7089 Redwood Blvd
Novato
415.892.6563
China Village
715 Center Blvd
Fairfax
415.456.8068
Fa Choy
1550 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon
415.435.4312
Chinese Deli
401 Miller Ave
Mill Valley
415.381.8933
Fon Yun Restaurant
385 Bel Marin Keys Blvd
Novato
415.883.8017
Chinese Kitchen Delivery
1335 4th St.
San Rafael
415.457.3288
Garden Court Restaurant
8141 Redwood Blvd.
Novato
415.892.8700
Hot Wok Chinese Food
898 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo
415.454.0877
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May Lee's Chinese Restaurant
247 Shoreline Hwy
Mill Valley
415.383.8888
May Lee's Chinese Restaurant
2005 Novato Blvd
Novato
415.899.9897
House of Lee
885-887 Fourth Street
San Rafael
457.9977
Hunan First Restaurant
140 Bon Air Shopping Ctr
Greenbrae
415.461.8822
May Lee's Chinese Restaurant
115 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.455.9988
Jennie Low's Chinese Cuisine
120 Vintage Way # D9
Novato
415.892.8838
Ming Yen
1624 Grant Ave
Novato
415.897.5800
Kin Wah Restaurant
937 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Kentfield
415.457.2900
Peking Low
411 3rd St
San Rafael
415.456.9416
Lau's China Bistro
252 Almonte Blvd.
Mill Valley
415.389.8868
Peking Wok Restaurant
721 E Bithedale Ave
Mill Valley
415.388.6868
Lily Kai
89 East Blithedale
Mill Valley
415.383.6368
Pier 6 Chinese Restaurant
1559 4th St
San Rafael
415.457.1733
Little Mandarin
536 3rd St
San Rafael
415.485.0888
Long Life Noodle Company and Jook
Joint
346 Corte Madera Town Cetner
Corte Madera
945.1355
May Lee's Chinese Restaurant
107 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax
415.459.5858
Ping's Mandarin Restaurant
817 Francisco Blvd W
San Rafael
415.492.1638
Rickshaw Chinese Food
160 Donahue St
Sausalito
415.332.9052
Royal Mandarin
248 Northgate One
San Rafael
415.472.5676
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Shanghai Garden Restaurant
471 Entrada Dr
Novato
415.883.9060
Sweet Rice Chinese Take Out
601 Del Ganado Rd
San Rafael
415.507.1818
Szechuan Chef
19 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax
415.456.1893
Szechuan Flowers Of Marin
505 Strawberry Vlg
Mill Valley
415.388.8886
Tsing Tao Mandarin Restaurant
907 B St
San Rafael
415.457.0504
Yang's Restaurant
939 Front St
Novato
415.898.7888
Yet Wah Mandarin Cuisine
1236-38 Fourth Street
San Rafael
415.460.9883
Tai Wah Lau Restaurant
107 San Marin Dr
Novato
415.892.3823
Tao Yuan Restaurant
903 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael
415.456.1219
Three Dragons Restaurant
4166 Redwood Hwy
San Rafael
415.479.5838
Three Dragons Restaurant
4166 Redwood Hwy
San Rafael
415.479.5838
Tien Fu Restaurant
1005 3rd St
San Rafael
415.459.4177
Tommy's Wok Chinese Cuisine
3001 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.5818
ENGLISH PUBS
Mayflower Pub & Grill
1533 4th St
San Rafael
415.456.1011
Pelican Inn
10 Pacific Way
Sausalito
415.383.6000
FRENCH
Bistro Alsacienne
655 Redwood Hwy
Mill Valley
415.389.0921
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Chalet Basque Restaurant
405 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael
415.479.1070
GERMAN / CZECH
Hof-brau Roast House
276 Northgate One
San Rafael
415.472.2233
Christophe Restaurant Francais
1919 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.9244
Little Bavaria
271 Alameda del Prado
Novato
415.883.7334
El Paseo Restaurant
17 Throckmorton Ave
Mill Valley
415.388.0741
Vladimir's Czechoslovakian
12785 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Inverness
415.669.1021
Gary Danko
800 North Point, San Francisco
415.749.2060
INDIAN
Le Bistro
417 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.454.7383
Avatar's
2656 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.8083
Le Chalet Basque
405 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael
415.479.1070
Left Bank Caf
507 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.927.3331
Avatar's Punjab Burritos
15 Madrona St
Mill Valley
415.381.8293
Chinar Indian Restaurant
1025 C St.
San Rafael
415.457.8522
MC2
470 Pacific Avenue,
San Francisco
415.956.0666
Qi
International Terminal Building, SFO Airport
Millbrae
650.821.1111
India Palace Restaurant
707 Redwood Hwy
Mill Valley
415.388.3350
India Village
555 E Francisco Blvd
San Rafael
415.456.2411
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Indian Valley 19th Hole Bar
3035 Novato Blvd.
Novato
415.892.5885
Pasand Madras Cuisine & Gift
802 B St
San Rafael
415.456.6099
Rice Table
1617 4th St
San Rafael
415.456.1808
Sartaj India Cafe
43 Caledonia
Sausalito
415.332.7103
Taj India
750 Grant Ave
Novato
415.892.7674
ITALIAN
Angelino's Restaurant
621 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.331.5225
Antonio's Restaurant
8 Commercial Blvd
Novato
415.382.8488
Bella Coffea
127 San Marin Drive
Novato
415.897.0168
Bella Cucina
1545 4th St
San Rafael
415.454.3858
Benissimo Ristorante Pizzeria
18 Tamalpais Dr
Corte Madera
415.927.2316
Cafe Arrivederci
11 G St
San Rafael
415.453.6427
Caffe Giostra
1390 North McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma
707.664.9441
Caffe Oggi
745 E. Blithedale Ave.
Mill Valley
415-383-4355
Capra's Italian Village
7416 Redwood Blvd
Novato
415.897.3504
Claudio's Trattoria
8 Digital Dr
Novato
415.883.8707
Cucina Jackson Fillmore
337 San Anselmo Ave.
San Anselmo
415.454.2942
Cucina Paradiso
56 East Washington Street
Petaluma
707.782.1130
Dario's Pizza
2829 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.6636
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Don Giovanni
4110 St. Helena Highway,
Napa
707.224.3300
Graziano's Ristorante
170 Petaluma Blvd. North
Petaluma
707.762.5997
Fabrizio Ristorante
455 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.924.3332
Guido's Restaurant
1613 4th St.
San Rafael
415.453.7877
Figaro
414 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco
415.398.1300
Hanna's Italian Mediterranean
1700 4th St.
San Rafael
415.457.6252
Focaccia Etc.
1241 Anderson Dr.
San Rafael
415.457.1195
IL Nido Ristorante
286 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur
415.924.4814
Fradelizio's
35 Broadway Blvd
Fairfax
415.459.1618
Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana
223 Corte Madera Town Ctr
Corte Madera
415.927.4400
Frantoio Ristorante
152 Shoreline Hwy
Mill Valley
415.289.5777
Insalata's Restaurant
120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo
415.457.7700
Gianni's Pizzeria & Ristorante
3815 Redwood Hwy
San Rafael
415.479.7800
Giovanni's Ristorante
999 Anderson Dr
San Rafael
415.454.8000
Gira Polli
590 E Blithedale Ave
Mill Valley
415.383.6040
Italian Delite Sub Sandwiches
971 Front St
Novato
415.892.9221
DiGeorgios Ristorante
300 Drakes Landing Rd
Greenbrae
415.925.0808
La Ginestra
127 Throckmorton Ave
Mill Valley
415.388.0224
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La Toscana
3751 Redwood Hwy
San Rafael
415.492.9100
Pietro's
868 Grant Avenue
Novato
415.892.6100
Marin Joe's Restaurant Inc
1585 Casa Buena Dr
Corte Madera
415.924.2081
Pizza Shack
121 San Marin Drive
Novato
897-6266
Mario Cucina Novella
705 Center Boulevard
Fairfax
415.459.6887
Ristorante Fabrizio
455 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.924.3332
Mario's Ristorante Italiano
705 Center Blvd
Fairfax
415.459.6887
Rose Pistola
532 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco
415.399.0499
Mauro's Pasta
844 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo
Rossetti Osteria Romana
510 San Anselmo
San Anselmo
415.459.7937
Milano Restaurant
1 Blackfield Dr
Tiburon
415.388.8100
Orsi's
340 Ignaco Blvd
Novato
415.883.0960
Pasta Pomodoro
421 3rd Street (Montecito Plaza)
San Rafael
256-2401
Piatti
625 Redwood Hwy.
Mill Valley
415.380.2525
Piazza D'angelo Restaurant
22 Miller Ave
Mill Valley
415.388.2000
Rossetti's
909 Fourth Street
San Rafael
415.258.9555
Salute Ristorante
706 3rd St
San Rafael
415.453.7596
San Rafael Joe's
931 4th St
San Rafael
415.456.2425
Sbarro Italian Eatery
1832 Redwood Hwy
Corte Madera
415.924.9851
Sbarro Italian Eatery
5030 Northgate Mall
San Rafael
415.499.9734
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Scopazzi's Restaurant
1613 4th St
San Rafael
415.453.7877
Arigatou Japanese Food to Go
2046 4th St.
San Rafael
415.453.8990
Servino Ristorante Italiano
114 Main St
Tiburon
415.435.2676
Edo Japan
5860 Northgate Mall
San Rafael
415.479.6907
Strawberry Joe's
320 Strawberry Vlg
Mill Valley
415.383.1400
Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant
2130 4th St.
San Rafael
415.456.8774
Tre Fratelli
337 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.455.8603
Fukusuke Restaurant
45 Caledonia St
Sausalito
415.332.2013
Tuscany
1005 First St.
Napa
707-258-1000
Kamikaze Sushi Bar & Cuisine
223 3rd St.
San Rafael
415.457.6776
Vasco
106 Throckmorton Ave.
Mill Valley
415.381.3343
King of the Roll
552 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur
415.924.1900
Verde Giardino
1701 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon
415.435.6464
Masa Sushi
813 Grant Ave
Novato
415.892.0081
Villa Romana Italian Restaurant
901 B St
San Rafael
415.457.7404
Matsuyama Restaurant
185 San Marin Dr
Novato
415.898.4711
JAPANESE
Akira
819 4th St
San Rafael
415.457.3992
Restaurant Ino
25 Miller Ave
Mill Valley
415.383.7180
Robata Grill & Sushi
591 Redwood Hwy
Mill Valley
415.381.8400
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Sakura Japanese Restaurant
578 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.924.3353
Samurai
425 Miller Ave
Mill Valley
415.381.3680
Samurai Sausalito
2633 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.8245
Sappari Japanese & Korean
1537 4th St
San Rafael
415.456.7261
Sushi Gourmet
215 Strawberry Villge
Mill Valley
415.381.8521
Sushi House
552 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.924.1900
Sushi Island
Village at Corte Madera
Corte Madera
415.924.1001
Sushi Maru
59 Tamal Vista Blvd
Corte Madera
415.924.7874
Sushi To Dai For
869 4th St
San Rafael
415.721.0392
Sushi To Dai For
1771 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon
415.789.0919
Sushi-ko
1819 Larkspur Landing Cir
Larkspur
415.461.8400
Taki Japanese Restaurant
452 Ignacio Blvd
Novato
415.883.2423
Tenkyu
1317 4th St
San Rafael
415.460.0207
Tomoe Japanese Restaurant
810 3rd St
San Rafael
415.456.3844
Yahiro Sushi Bar
69 Center Blvd
San Anselmo
415.459.1504
Yu Shang Mandarin Restaurant
180 Bellam Blvd
San Rafael
415.457.9199
MEDITERRANEAN
Country Garden Restaurant
333 Enfrente Road
Novato
415.883.9277
El Quijote Restaurant
125 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Larkspur
415.925.9392
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Guernica Restaurant
2009 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.1512
Mad Jack's Cafe
225 Corte Madera Ave
Corte Madera
415.927.8899
Wine Cellar Cafe
703 Fourth St.
San Rafael
415.482.8600
MEXICAN
Azteca Restaurant
555 E Francisco Blvd
San Rafael
415.485.5682
Burritoville
902 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo
415.459.7443
Burritoville Cafe
531 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.924.8669
Cactus Cafe
393 Miller Ave
Mill Valley
415.388.8226
Cantina
651 E Blithedale Ave
Mill Valley
415.381.1070
Casa Manana Restaurant
711 D St.
San Rafael
415.456.7345
Celia's Mexican Restaurant
1 Vivian St.
San Rafael
415.456.8190
Chevys Mexican Restaurant
302 Bon Air Center
Greenbrae
415.461.3203
Chevys Mexican Restaurant
128 Vintage Way Bldg. W
Novato
415.898.7345
Eduardo's Restaurant
4200 Redwood Hwy.
San Rafael
415.479.7500
El Palmar
757 Lincoln Ave.
San Rafael
415.456.5178
Gourmet Taco Shop
60 Greenfield Ave
San Anselmo
415.456.9667
Grilly's
493 Miller Ave.
Mill Valley
415.457.6171
Guaymas Restaurant
5 Main St
Tiburon
415.435.6300
High Tech Burrito
118 Strawberry Vlg
Mill Valley
415.388.7002
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High Tech Burrito
942 Diablo Ave
Novato
415.897.8083
Oscar's Tacos
40 Lisbon
San Rafael
415.460.1000
Joe's Taco Lounge
382 Miller Ave
Mill Valley
415.383.8164
Panchitos Mexican Food
667 Del Ganado Rd
San Rafael
415.472.6766
Juan's
203 Antoinette Ct
Novato
415.332.9322
Picante Taqueria & Cantina
340 Bellam Blvd
San Rafael
415.485.6050
La Hacienda Taqueria
1401 Grant Ave
Novato
415.897.5514
La Huasteca Gourmet Tacoshop
927 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael
415.456.9730
La Salsa
1830 Redwood Hwy
Corte Madera
415.924.4454
Las Camelias Cocina Mexicana
912 Lincoln Ave.
San Rafael
415.453.5850
Las Guitarras Restaurant
1017 Reichert Ave
Novato
415.892.3171
Lucinda¹s Mexican Food To Go
930 Redwood Highway
Mill Valley
415.388.0754
Maya Palenque Restaurant
349 Enfrente Rd
Novato
415.883.6292
Playa Azul Marisco Mexican
180 Bellam Blvd
San Rafael
415.459.2624
Puentez Taqueria
243 3rd St
San Rafael
415.721.7992
Pupuseria El Salvador
175 Belvedere
San Rafael
456-7147
Rancho Grilly's Restaurant
493 Miller Ave
Mill Valley
415.381.3278
Roadrunner Burrito
158 Bon Air Shopping Ctr
Greenbrae
415.461.6939
Sonoma Taco Shop
210 Northgate One
San Rafael
415.479.9066
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Sport-A-Mania Mexican Food To Go
1325 4th St
San Rafael
415.457.8327
Taqueria San Rafael
110 Alto St
San Rafael
415.457.9515
Taco Jane's
21 Tamalpais Avenue
San Anselmo
454-6562
Tommy Salsa
1553 S Novato Blvd
Novato
415.898.1351
Taqueria La Fiesta
524 Alameda Del Prado
Novato
415.883.0340
Uruapan Restaurant
1905 Bodega Avenue
Petaluma
707.773.4800
Taqueria La Fiesta
927 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael
415.456.9730
MIDDLE EASTERN
Taqueria La Quinta
11285 State Route #1
Pt. Reyes
415.663.8868
Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant
200 Merrydale Rd.
San Rafael
415.472.6666
Taqueria Maria
1017 4th St
San Rafael
415.257.5720
Taqueria Mexican Grill
1001 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Kentfield
415.453.5811
Taqueria Mi Familia
580 Red Hill Ave
San Anselmo
415.256.9411
Taqueria Mi Pueblo
208 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo
415.460.1027
Taqueria San Jose
615 4th St
San Rafael
415.455.0999
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PIZZA
Ambrosia Pizza & Pasta
1159 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.925.9292
Mamma Mia Pizza & Pasta
881 4th St
San Rafael
415.457.7707
California Pizza Kitchen
Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera
415-945-0401
Mary's Pizza Shack
121 San Marin Dr
Novato
415.897.6266
Domino's Pizza
5627 Paradise Dr
Corte Madera
415.924.6166
Max Sportsters
175 Marinwood Ave
San Rafael
415.479.2700
Domino's Pizza
247 Shoreline Hwy
Mill Valley
415.381.1900
Mulberry Street Pizzeria
101 Smith Ranch Rd
San Rafael
415.472.7272
Domino's Pizza
97 Woodland Ave
San Rafael
415.456.9950
One & Only Pizza
868 Grant Ave
Novato
415.892.6100
Ghiringhelli's Garlic Factory
2224 4th Street
San Rafael
415.453.1896
Papa Murphy's
274 Bon Air Center
Greenbrae
415.461.1731
Ghiringhelli's Pizzeria
45 Broadway
Fairfax
415.453.7472
Pinky's Pizza Parlor of San Rafael
345 3rd St
San Rafael
415.453.3582
Lo Coco's Pizzeria
638 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.453.1238
Pizza Hut
835 4th St # D
San Rafael
415.457.9444
Lo Coco's Pizzeria
631 Del Ganado Rd
San Rafael
415.472.3323
Pizza Tree
121 San Marin Dr
Novato
415.892.4898
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Red Boy Pizza
160 Donahue,
Marin City
415.332.1100
Round Table Pizza
50 Belvedere Dr
Mill Valley
415.383.5100
Red Boy Pizza
2404 Sir Francis Drake
Fairfax
415.453.3138
Round Table Pizza
500 Alameda Del Prado
Novato
415.883.5656
Red Boy Pizza
580 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur
415.924.3131
Round Table Pizza
1565 S Novato Blvd
Novato
415.897.2512
Red Boy Pizza
454 Ignacio Blvd
Novato
415.382.7711
Round Table Pizza
914 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo
415.453.0833
Red Boy Pizza
940 Diablo Ave
Novato
415.897.1180
Round Table Pizza
186 Northgate One
San Rafael
415.472.3232
Red Boy Pizza
1115 4th St
San Rafael
415.454.3131
Stefano's Pizzeria
225 Corte Madera Ave
Corte Madera
415.924.9666
Red Boy Pizza
260 Donahue St
Sausalito
415.332.1100
Villa Roma Sourdough Pizza Co
2013 Novato Blvd
Novato
415.892.1631
Rocco's Pizza & Pasta
711 E Blithedale Ave
Mill Valley
415.388.4444
Waypoint Pizza
15 Main Street
Tiburon
415.435.3440
Roma Pizza
3670 Northgate Dr
San Rafael
415.479.4957
West Brooklyn Pizza Co
900 Anderson Dr
San Rafael
415.453.7914
Round Table Pizza
71 Casa Buena Dr
Corte Madera
415.924.4727
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SEAFOOD
Baby Sal's Seafood Grill
60 Corte Madera Ave
Corte Madera
415.927.0149
Barnaby's By The Bay
12938 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Inverness
415.669.1114
Caruso's Fish Market and Cafe
Foot of Harbor Dr
Sausalito
415.332.1015
Fish & Chips of Sausalito
817 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.2622
North Bay Seafood Restaurant
936 Diablo Ave
Novato
415.897.8498
Seafood Peddler
100 Yacht Club Dr.
San Rafael
415.460.6669
Seven Seas Restaurant
682 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.1304
Tony's Seafood Restaurant
18863 State Route No 1,
Marshall
415.663.1107
Tony's Seafood Restaurant
18863 Highway 1
Marshall
415.663.1107
Yankee Pier
286 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur
Ondine
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.331.1133
Point Reyes Roadside Oyster Bar
10905 State Route 1
Pt. Reyes
415.663.1277
Saylor's Delight
100 Shoreline Hwy
Mill Valley
415.331.8282
Scoma's Of Sausalito
588 Bridgeway
Sausalito
415.332.9551
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THAI
Anita's Kitchen Restaurant
534 4th St
San Rafael
415.454.2626
Arawan Thai Restaurant
47 Caledonia
Sausalito
415.332.0882
Bay Thai Cuisine
809 4th St.
San Rafael
415.458.8845
Bongkot Thai Express
857 4th St
San Rafael
415.453.3350
Chao Thai Restaurant
198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo
415.457.7932
Lanna Thai Restaurant
810 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo
415.455.8300
My Thai
1230 4th St
San Rafael
415.456.4455
Oao Thai Cuisine
810 B St
San Rafael
415.454.6560
Orchid Thai Restaurant
726 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo
415.457.9470
Royal Thai Restaurant
610 3rd St
San Rafael
415.485.1074
Siam Lotus
25 Broadway Blvd
Fairfax
415.453.5967
Signature Thai
810 B St.
San Rafael
454-6560
Tavan Thai Restaurant
1518 4th St
San Rafael
415.459.7111
Thai Flower Lounge
720 B Street
San Rafael
454.6503
Thainese Country Cooking
534 3rd St
San Rafael
415.456.4609
Thep Lela
411 Strawberry Vlg
Mill Valley
415.383.3444
Toi Thai Restaurant
24 Sunnyside Ave
Mill Valley
415.381.2294
Tub-tim Thai Restaurant
510 Tamalpais Dr
Corte Madera
415.924.1223
Viraphanh Chandara Bay Thai Cusine
809 4th St
San Rafael
415.458.8845
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VEGETARIAN
Green's
Building A, Fort Mason
San Francisco
415.771.6222
Paradise Vegetarian Restaurant
1444 4th St
San Rafael
415.456.3572
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Health Services
Hospitals & Major Medical Facilities
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
99 Montecillo Road, San Rafael
(415) 444-2000
24 hour emergency care, full service medical center. ICU, CCU, obstetrics, GYN
(outpatient), psychiatric care (outpatient), physical therapy, radiology, chemical
dependency, alcohol treatment (outpatient), pediatrics, pharmacy. 120 beds.
Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices
97 San Marin Drive, Novato
(415) 899-7400
Internal medicine, allergy injection, laboratory, health education, OB/GYN,
pediatrics, optical services, optometry, radiology, home health, pharmacy.
Kentfield Rehabilitation Hospital & Outpatient Center
1125 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield
(415) 456-9680
Acute and sub-acute rehabilitation services, comprehensive outpatient services.
Occupational, physical, speech, biofeedback and respiratory therapies. Specialty
hospital for brain and spinal cord injuries, pulmonary/ventilator weaning and chronic
pain. General rehabilitation services for other neurological disorders. 60 beds.
Marin General Hospital
250 Bon Air Rd., Greenbrae
(415) 925-7000
ICU, CCU, emergency care, obstetrics, GYN, physicians referral, psychiatric
care, pediatric services, cardiac surgery, physical therapy, home health care, radiology,
cancer treatment, cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, women’s health programs,
ambulatory surgery, home care, mammography, outpatient cancer care center. 235
beds.
Novato Community Hospital
180 Rowland Way, Novato
(415) 897-3131
ICU, CCU, emergency care, obstetrics, GYN, pediatric services, physical
therapy, geriatric services, inpatient and out patient radiology services, cancer treatment,
Health express transportation for senior and disabled patients. 62 beds
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Health Related Services &
Associations
American Cancer Society ....................................... (415) 454-8464
American Heart Association................................... (415) 456-9222
American Red Cross --- Marin Chapter ................. (415) 721-2365
Guide Dogs for the Blind ........................................ (415) 499-4000
Hospice of Marin ..................................................... (415) 927-2273
Irwin Memorial Blood Center ................................ (415) 454-2700
Irwin Memorial Blood Center --- North Marin .... (415) 382-9394
Marin County Dental Society ................................. (415) 472-7974
Marin County Health & Human Services Dept ... (415) 499-6921
Marin Medical Society ............................................ (415) 924-3891
Women's Wellness................................................... (415) 453-1813
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Marin Lodging
Corte Madera
Larkspur
Mill Valley
Novato
San Rafael
Sausalito
Tiburon
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
Hwy. 101 at Madera Blvd.
(415) 924-1502
Madera Village Suites
45 Tamal Vista
(800) 362-3372
Courtyard by Marriott
2500 Larkspur Landing
(415) 925-1800
Holiday Inn Express
160 Shoreline Hwy.
(415) 332-5700
Mill Valley Inn
165 Throckmorton
(415) 389-6608
Mountain Home Inn
801 Panoramic Hwy
(415) 381-9000
Best Western Novato Oaks Inn
215 Alameda Del Prado
(415) 883-4400
Days Inn
8141 Redwood Blvd.
(415) 897-7111
Embassy Suites
101 McInnis Parkway
(415) 499-9222
Wyndham Garden Hotels
1010 Northgate Drive
(415) 479-8800
Alta Mira
125 Bulkley Avenue
(415) 332-1350
Casa Madrona Hotel
801 Bridgeway
(415) 332-0502
The Inn Above Tide
30 El Portal
(415) 332-9535
Tiburon Lodge
1651 Tiburon Blvd.
(415) 435-3133
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Pool, Restaurant
Pool, Kitchens
Pool, Restaurant
Pool, Restaurant
Restaurant
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Marin Parklands
McClures Beach - Pt. Reyes
Point Reyes National Seashore
Bear Valley Visitor's Center
(415) 663-1092
Point Reyes National seashore, where the land juts out to meet the ocean, gives visitors a feeling of
stepping out to the end of the earth. Seventy thousand acres of awesome wilderness and graceful
beauty include rich open meadows of wildflowers and windswept hillsides, and rocky coastline
with thunderous surf and hidden beaches. Over 45% of the bird species in North America have
been sighted, and nearly 20% of California's flora is represented on the peninsula. Bird watching,
whale watching, horseback riding, hiking, and kayaking are favorite activities for both residents and
visitors.
Created in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed legislation to preserve the nation's
dwindling undeveloped coast line for future generations, Point Reyes Seashore is both a natural
and historic attraction for travelers from all over the world.
One hour north of the Golden Gate Bridge, some of the special places to visit are the Bear Valley
Visitor Center, Morgan Horse Ranch, Kule Loklo Indian Village, Point Reyes Lighthouse, Historic
Pierce Point Ranch, Tule Elk Reserve, and Drakes Beach.
Muir Woods National Monument
Visitor's Center (415) 388-2596
Muir Woods National Monument, located 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the lower
slopes of Mount Tamalpais, is one of the Bay Area's last uncut stands of old-growth redwood trees some known to be 1,000 years old. Congressman William Kent donated the land to the Federal
Government, insisting the parcel be named after conservationist John Muir, who called the woods
"the best tree-lovers monument that could be found in all the forests of the world." John Muir also
said, "Saving these woods from the axe and saw, from the money changers and water changers is in
many ways the most notable service to God and man I have heard of since my forest wanderings
began." Cathedral and Bohemian Grove contain the largest redwoods, the tallest is 252 feet and the
thickest is nearly 14 feet across. Redwood Creek is home to seasonal trout and salmon. Opens
daily at 8:00 a.m. Guided tours are available on weekends.
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Information
(415) 331-1422
The 73,000 acre Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), one of the nation's largest urban
parks, works with the National Park Service to preserve wildlife and the natural beauty of this open
space for future generations. The GGNRA's Marin County holdings are characterized by open terrain,
small coves and large beaches, forested ridges and trails that lead to spectacular vistas. The Marin
Headlands at the north shore of the Golden Gate offers one of the world's most famous views - the San
Francisco skyline through the orange cables of the Golden Gate Bridge (see front cover). Some of the
special places to visit are the Marin Headlands Visitor Center, Point Bonita Lighthouse, Headlands
Center for the Arts, Marine Mammal Center, Rodeo Beach and Lagoon, Pacific Energy Resources
Center, Miwok Livery, Tennessee Valley, Muir Woods, Mount Tamalpais, Muir and Stinson Beaches
and the Olema Valley.
State Parks
Angel Island State Park
Information
(415) 435-1915
Angel Island is a hilly, grass and forest covered island, the largest in San Francisco Bay. It provides
spectacular views of Marin County, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate, as well as more distant views
of the entire Bay Area. In addition, it is rich in historical significance. For thousands of years, it was
used by Miwok Indians as a fishing and hunting site. For almost 100 years, stretching from the Civil
War to the Cold War, the island housed a variety of military installations. It also played a major role in
the settlement of the West, serving as the West Coast's equivalent of Ellis Island. Today, trails and fire
roads criss-cross the land, providing easy access to the entire island, including its many historic sites and
breath-taking views. Angel Island can be reached by commercial ferry service from Tiburon, San
Francisco, and Vallejo. Picnicking, visiting historic sites and buildings, camping, hiking, biking, fishing,
sunbathing, and enjoying an audio tour on a tram ride around the Island are some of the varied
opportunities available to visitors.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
Information
(415) 388-2070
Mount Tamalpais (Tamal-pie-us) State Park, located in the heart of Marin County, is just north of
the Golden Gate. With its dramatic combination of urban and natural scenery, the view from the
2,571' peak is among the most spectacular of its kind in the world. One can often see the Farallon
Islands some 25 miles out to sea, and occasionally it is possible to look inland, across the Central
Valley to the snow-crested Sierra Nevada, some 200 miles away.
The well maintained trails of "Mount Tam" are one of its greatest attractions. More than fifty miles of
trails lie within the park and connect to an even larger system of trails (200 miles) on adjacent public
lands. Deep canyons filled with solemn redwood groves alternate with chaparral-covered ridges,
grassland, oak woodlands, and other natural environments. The park features a variety of campgrounds
that are open all year (reservations required).
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Tomales Bay State Park
Information
(415) 669-1140
Tomales Bay State Park is located on the eastern edge of the Point Reyes Peninsula, forty miles
north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The park is a lush wilderness of forests, beaches, fields, hills,
meadows, and marshes. One of the finest remaining virgin groves of Bishop pine in California is
preserved in the Jepson Memorial Grove. Four gently sloping beaches on the shore of Tomales Bay
are the primary recreational attraction within the park. Heart's Desire Beach features piped
drinking water, a picnic area with fire places, dressing rooms, and flush toilets. Picnicking,
swimming, hiking, clamming, and boating are popular activities within the park.
China Camp State Park
Information
(415) 456-0766
China Camp State Park is located on the southwest shore of San Pablo Bay, just three miles from
downtown San Rafael. Visitors usually stop first at the site of the old village. It is the historical center of
the park and offers a variety of recreational activities. A small museum exhibit is open daily and
provides information on the history of China
Camp, which was one of the twenty or thirty
fishing villages that once dotted the shore of
San Francisco Bay. The history of the Chinese
and of their culture in California are an integral
part of the park. Several historic structure have
been preserved and along with the museum
exhibit, make it easy for visitors to imagine a
way of life that has been generally forgotten in
California history.
The 1,512-acre park has a variety of natural
scenery and some fine trails along San Pablo Ridge that feature magnificent panoramic view of the north
bay area including San Pablo Bay, the north bay counties of Napa, Solano, and Sonoma, the East Bay
Hills, Mount Diablo, Angel Island, the San Francisco Peninsula, and Mount Tamalpais. Acquired by the
state in 1977, China Camp State Park is one of the most undisturbed natural watersheds remaining along
the shores of San Francisco Bay. Hikers, bicyclists and equestrians can travel trails along inter-tidal, salt
marsh, meadow, and oak habitats, and even some small redwood groves that are home to a variety of
wildlife. Camping facilities and day use picnic areas are also available.
Olompali State Historic Park
Olompali State Historic Park, located 2-1/2 miles north of the City of Novato and 35 miles north of San
Francisco, is a 700 acre park featuring several historic buildings, including the Camilo Ynitia Adobe,
registered as a California Historical Landmark and on the National register of Historic Places. In addition
to historic sites and buildings, the park offers beautiful views of the coast mountain ranges, the Petaluma
River basin and San Francisco Bay.
The Coast Miwok inhabited at least one site within the area of the present-day park continuously since
about 500 A.D. By 1300 A.D. it was a major Miwok trade center. Archaeologists have found tens of
thousands of artifacts within the park area. Perhaps the most spectacular of these discoveries was an
Elizabethan silver sixpence dated 1567, one of the earliest known artifacts representing contact between
European and North American Native American cultures. Visitors enjoy hiking, picnicking, horseback
riding and touring the historic grounds.
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Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Samuel P. Taylor state Park is located just north of San Francisco in the
steep rolling hills of central Marin. The natural landscape of the 2,882acre park includes some sharp contrasts. Along the canyon bottoms
and up the north-facing slopes there are cool, shaded, fern-filled groves
of coast redwoods. A wonderful variety of flowers and lush green
ground covers thrive in these groves. On the canyon's dry north side is
a more open grassland area where oak, tanoak, madrone and other
hardwoods are the dominant trees. Black-tailed deer, raccoons,
skunks, gray foxes, and a variety of other small animals are often seen,
while badgers and bobcats are seen occasionally. Turkey vultures,
kestrels, red tailed hawks, and other large raptors soar wild and free
over the rolling countryside.
Samuel Penfield Taylor arrived in California in 1849, seeking his fortune in the gold rush. By 1852, he
had acquired 6,173 pennyweight of gold dust ($5,691.99 worth) which gave him his start in California.
Taylor entered the lumber business and purchased 100 acres of timberland along with what is now
Papermill Creek within the present state park. However, Taylor did not go into the logging business.
Instead he built a paper mill with a paper making process that utilized only scrap paper and rags
gathered from San Francisco and other coastal towns. In 1874, when a narrow-gauge railroad was built
through the canyon, Taylor built a resort hotel beside the new railroad, and opened Camp Taylor, one of
the first areas in the United State to offer outdoor camping as a recreational pursuit. Today the park
offers hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, camping and picnicking facilities, in addition to the Devil's
Gulch Horse Camp.
County Parks
Parks & Open Space…..(415) 499-6387
John F. McInnis Park
Information
(415) 499-3646
Located one mile east of Hwy 101 on Smith Ranch Road in San Rafael, this 441 acre park contains
softball fields, soccer fields, a canoe launch, tennis courts, a group picnic area, and nature trails. This
park also includes the McInnis Park Golf Center boasting a 9-hole course, driving range, miniature golf,
batting cages, clubhouse, pro-shop and restaurant.
Marin Open Space Preserve
Information
(415) 499-6387
The more than 25 open space preserves throughout the county offer hiking, biking and horseback riding
opportunities, plus much more. Maps of these areas are available through the Marin County Open
Space District office in San Rafael.
McNears Beach Park
Information
(415) 499-7816
Located off North San Pedro Road along the shore of San Pablo Bay, the County's most popular
park offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, family and group picnic sites, a sandy beach, lawn
areas, snack bar, and a 500 foot long fishing pier.
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Paradise Beach Park
Information
(415) 499-3646
Located on Paradise drive along the east shore of the Tiburon Peninsula, this 19-acre park offers family
and group picnic sites, lawn areas, a horseshoe court, sandy beach, and a fishing pier. Some boaters
anchor out and row ashore to picnic.
Stafford Lake Park
Information
(415) 897-0618
Situated on the shore of Stafford Lake, three miles west of Novato, this 139-acre park offers lake
fishing, a nature trail, picnic areas with barbecue facilities for groups of up to 500 people, a popular
children's play structure, lawn areas, a softball field, volley ball and horseshoe courts.
Civic Center Lagoon Park
The Marin Civic Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, serves as a backdrop to this 20-acre
informal park. The park offers picnic areas, children's play structures, and fishing: non-motorized
boating is permitted in the 11-acre lagoon.
Deer Park
Located off Porteous Avenue in Fairfax, this 54-acre park provides picnic areas and nature trails in a
natural, wooded setting.
Agate Beach
Located off Elm Road in Bolinas, this 6.6-acre park provides access to almost two miles of shoreline
at low tide. Together with the adjacent Duxbury Reef, the site provides a rewarding opportunity to
explore tidal pools filled with marine life (collecting is not permitted).
Tiburon Uplands Nature Preserve
This 24-acre wooded, upland preserve is located on Paradise Drive south of Paradise Beach Park.
A loop trial allows visitors to enjoy a variety of native plants and animals, as well as excellent bay
views from the higher elevations.
Black Point Boat Launch
This one-acre site contains parking and a 2-lane ramp for boat launching onto the mouth of the
Petaluma River.
Miller Park Boat Launch
Located on Hwy 1 at Tomales Bay, 3 miles north of Marshall, this 6-acre park provides parking, a
2-lane ramp for boat launching, and excellent fishing opportunities.
Bolinas Park
Located on Brighton Avenue in Bolinas, this 2-acre park contains a tennis court, restrooms and
picnic tables.
White House Pool
This 24-acre site located on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. one mile west of Point Reyes Station, provides
fishing access to the mouth of Lagunitas Creek as well as the opportunity to view a variety of birds.
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Marin Performing Arts
Belrose Dinner Theater, San Rafael
(415) 454-6422
Center Stage
Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, San Rafael (415) 479-2000
Fine Arts Theater
College of Marin Theater, Kentfield
(415) 485-9385
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
(415) 454-5597
Marin Ballet, San Rafael
(415) 453-6705
Marin Center
Exhibition Hall & Theater, San Rafael
(415) 472-3500
Marin Community Playhouse, San Anselmo
(415) 456-8555
Marin Civic Light Opera, Novato
(415) 883-8089
Marin Symphony, San Rafael
(415) 479-8100
Marin Theater Company, Mill Valley
(415) 388-5208
Marin Mountain Play Association
Mt. Tam Outdoor Theater, Mill Valley
(415) 383-1100
New George's, Music Club, San Rafael
(415) 457-1515
Novato Community Players, Novato
(415) 892-3005
Ross Valley Player, Ross
(415) 456-9555
Sweetwater (Music Club), Mill Valley
(415) 388-2820
West Marin Music Festival, Pt. Reyes
(415) 663-9650
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Recreation & Leisure
TENNIS CLUBS
Baywood Canyon Riding & Tennis Club, 59 Baywood Canyon Rd, Fairfax
331-4400
Belvedere Tennis Club, 700 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
435-4792
Deer Valley Country Club, 131 Mitchell Dr., Fairfax
457-7766
Harbor Point Racquet & Beach Club, 475 E. Strawberry Dr., Mill Valley
383-3448
Lagunitas Country Club, Lagunitas Rd., & Glenwood Ave., Ross
453-8729
Marin Beach & Tennis Club, 250 Point San Pedro Rd., San Rafael
457-2844
Marin Tennis Club, 925 Belle Ave., San Rafael
457-5160
Mill Valley Tennis Club, 285 Manor Drive, Mill Valley
388-2010
Mt. Tam Racquet Club, 1 Larkspur Plaza Dr., Larkspur
924-6226
Olive Ridge Tennis Club, 301 Olive Ave., Novato
897-3742
Rafael Racquet & Swim Club, 95 Racquet Club Dr., San Rafael
456-5522
Rolling Hills Country Club, 351 San Andreas Dr., Novato
897-2185
Ross Valley Swim & Tennis Club, 235 Bon Air Rd., Kentfield
461-5431
Scott Valley Swimming & Tennis Club, 50 Underhill Rd., Mill Valley
383-3483
Tiburon Peninsula Club, 1600 Mar West, Tiburon
435-0968
GOLF COURSE
GOLF COURSES
Indian Valley Golf Club, 3035 Novato Blvd, Novato
897-1118
Marin Country Club (private), 500 Country Club Drive, Novato
382-6700
McInnis Park Golf Center, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael
492-1800
Meadow Club (private), 1001 Bolinas Road, Fairfax
453-3274
Mill Valley Golf Course, 280 Buena Vista Ave., Mill Valley
388-9982
Peacock Gap Golf & Country Club, 333 Biscayne Dr., San Rafael
453-4940
San Geronimo Golf Course, 5800 Sir Francis Drake, San Geronimo
488-4030
Stonetree Golf Course, 9 Stonetree Lane, Novato
209-9675
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Family Fun
Audubon Canyon Ranch, 4900 Highway 1, Stinson Beach
868-9244
Nature education, wildlife habitats, bird watching - Great Blue Heron
and Great Egret nest here.
Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Rd., E. Fort Baker, Sausalito
487-4398
Indoor/outdoor museum for children ages 1 - 10 to play, explore and
discover the world together in a spectacular setting.
Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito
332-3871
1-1/2 acre scale hydraulic testing tool used to gather data and analyze
proposals for the Bay.
Marin Museum of the American Indian, 2200 Novato Blvd., Novato
897-4064
Hands-on programs, group tours, exhibits of Coast Miwok and Pomo Indian
cultures, natures walks, and picnic areas in 35 acre Miwok Park.
Marine Mammal Center, Marin Headlands, Sausalito
289-7325
Volunteers rescue and rehabilitate stranded seals, seal lions, whales,
dolphins, porpoises, and sea otters and release them back into the wild.
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, 376 Greenwood Beach Rd., Tiburon
388-2524
Refuge for birds and water fowl that winter in the Bay. Guided nature walks,
historic landmark Lyford House, and children's classes.
Sunset Corral, 2901 Vineyard Rd., Novato
897-8212
Horseback riding lessons and training programs, hourly trail rides, brunch
and sunset ride in the Redwoods of Marin County hills. Summer horse day
camps.
WildCare, 76 Albert Park Lane, San Rafael
453-1000
Protects and preserves nature through wildlife rehabilitation, spirited
nature education and discovery walks. Open all year, features a
courtyard of live animals and a nature center.
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HEALTH
CLUBS
Health Clubs
Bay Marin Club – 220 Corte Madera Town Center
945-3000
Class 5 Climbing – Health Club, 25-B Dodie, San Rafael
485-6931
Club One
800-258-2663
Elan Fitness Center, 230 Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo
485-1945
Fitness in Tiburon, 1751 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
435-0694
Golds Gym, Lucky Drive Exit Just off Hwy 101, Corte Madera
924-4653
Grease Monkey Fitness
453-MNKY
Marin Fitness, 2025 Novato Blvd., Novato
892-5688
Megaflex Gym, 941 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield
455-8018
Mill Valley Health Club & Spa, 639 E. Blithedale, Mill Valley
380-8787
Mill Valley Personal Fitness, 34 Sunnyside Ave., Mill Valley
381-4279
Nautilus of Marin, 1001 4th St., San Rafael
1530 Center Rd., Novato
3020 Bridgeway, Sausalito
485-1001
898-2582
331-0303
Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro, San Rafael
444-8000
Proactive Fitness Center, 453 Miller Ave., Mill Valley
389-1900
Proctor’s Fitness Center, 2400 Las Gallinas, San Rafael
492-1664
24 Hour Fitness, 1001 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur
925-0333
World Gym, 5651 Paradise Dr., Corte Madera
927-9494
X Gym, 401 Tamal Plaza Dr., Corte Madera
924-9496
DIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Harbor Dive & Kayak Center, 200 Harbor Dr., Sausalito
331-0904
Marin Skin Diving, 3765 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael
479-4332
The Pinnacles Dive Center, 875 Grant Ave., Novato
897-9962
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Shopping in Marin
The Village at Corte Madera
Highway 101 and Redwood Highway
Nordstrom, Macy's & a unique collection of
80 specialty shops & restaurants
Town Center - Corte Madera
Highway 101 and Tamalpais Drive
60 stores , Penny's, Marshall's;
supermarket; several restaurants
The Market Place
71 Tamal Vista Boulevard
Any Mountain, several boutiques, large
bookstore
Greenbrae
Bon Air Center
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
45 stores, supermarket; restaurants
Larkspur
Larkspur Landing
East of Highway 101
45 stores, several restaurants,
supermarket, ferry terminal
Mill Valley
Strawberry Village
Redwood Highway / Frontage Road
55 stores, restaurants; supermarket
Novato
Vintage Oaks
Rowland Blvd. Ext. off Highway 101
Red Hill Shopping Center
Sir Francis Drake Blvd. & Sunny Hills Dr.
45 stores - Costco, Marshall's, Target
Marin Square
Bellam and Francisco Boulevard
25 stores, discount and variety
Northgate Mall
Freitas Parkway off Highway 101
Enclosed, 100 stores,
movie theater - 15 screens
Village Fair
Bridgeway / El Monte Lane
35 stores, art & gifts
Gateway (Marin City)
Hwy 101 at Sausalito Ext.
28 stores, discount & variety,
Ross & Longs
The Cove Shopping Center
Tiburon Highway & Blackfield Road
15 stores, supermarket
Corte
Madera
San Anselmo
San Rafael
Sausalito
Tiburon
30 stores, supermarket
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Transportation
HE
ALTHS
BUS / FERRY TRANSIT
Bus Transit / Marin
(415) 455-2000
Bus Transit / Sonoma
(707) 541-2000
Ferry Service / Marin
(415) 455-2000
Ferry Service / San Francisco
(415) 923-2000
Ferry Service / Sonoma
(707) 541-2000
Greyhound Bus Lines
(800) 231-2222
AIRPORT SERVICE
Marin Airporter
(415) 461-4222
Santa Rosa Airporter
(707) 545-8015
Charter and Tours
(415) 256-8830
TAXI SERVICE
Marin Cab (all of Marin except Sausalito)
(415) 455-4555
Marin Yellow Cab (all of Marin)
(800) 774-8294
Radio Cab (all of Marin)
(415) 485-1234
DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Corte Madera
(415) 924-5560
Novato
(415) 897-0490
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Vehicle Driver Information
Driver’s License
You are required by California law to obtain a California driver’s license within 10 days of
establishing residence. You should try to get it as soon as possible as it is constantly utilized as
identification.
To obtain a license you must complete the following:
a. Written test on the rules of the road (mandatory)
b. Eye test (mandatory)
c. Driving test (only if you do not have a valid license in another state or if your license
has been expired for one year)
If you are moving from out of state, you must register your out-of-state vehicle upon entry. To
avoid penalty you have 20 days to resolve this matter. The registration fee depends on the make
and year of the car. In general, newer cars and more expensive cars will cost more to register.
Registration cost includes:
a. Registration fees
b. License plate charge
c. Sales tax, if car was purchased within the last 90 days
When registering your out-of-state vehicle be sure to have:
a. California Smog Certificate
b. Out-of-state title and registration
c. The vehicle you are registering
Smog Certificates
All cars that you plan to register in California (that are newer than either 1995 for domestic or
1965 for foreign models) must have a smog certificate prior to registration, even if no additional
smog device is necessary. Certification charges will vary. Smog inspections can be completed at
many convenient locations. You may want to check with a nearby service station or dealer for
details.
Child Safety Seats
Effective January 1, 1994, California law requires that children younger than four years and
weighing less than 40 pounds be secured in seats meeting federal safety standards.
Seat Belt Law
Effective January 1, 1994, California law requires the driver and all passengers in a passenger
vehicle to wear seat belts.
Insurance
a. $15,000 personal injury (or death) for one person
b. $30,000 for multiple injuries (or deaths)
c. $5,000 for property damage
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Utilities
HE
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Pacific Bell (all but Novato)
Residential
(800) 310-2355
Business
(800) 750-2355
Verizon - Novato
Residential
Business
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
(800) 483-4000
(800) 483-5000
For All of Marin County
(800) 743-5000
MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT For So. & Central Marin
(415) 924-4600
NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT
For Northern Marin
(415) 897-4133
AT&T CABLE
REFUSE
RECYCLE
PUBLIC DUMP
(800) 945-2288
(415) 897-5188
Bay Cities Refuse (415) 332-3646
Fairfax Garbage
(415) 453-8355
Mill Valley Refuse
(415) 457-9760
Belvedere/Tib.
(415) 924-1868
Novato Disposal
(415) 897-4177
Marin Sanitary Service (San Rafael &
some Central Marin)(415) 456-2601
Shoreline Disposal (800) 862-4659
West Marin
Marin Recycling - San Rafael
(415) 453-1404
Novato Recycling - Novato
No Phone
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Tues. thru Sun., 10:00 - 4:00
Marin Resource Recovery Center
San Rafael
(415) 485-5646
Redwood Sanitary Landfill
Novato
(415) 892-2851
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City/Town Halls
Belvedere
Corte Madera
Fairfax
Larkspur
Mill Valley
Novato
435-3838
927-5050
453-1584
927-5110
388-4033
897-4300
Ross
San Anselmo
San Rafael
Sausalito
Tiburon
453-1453
258-4600
485-3070
289-4100
435-7373
Police Departments
Belvedere
Corte Madera (Twin Cities PD)
Fairfax
Larkspur (Twin Cities PD)
Mill Valley
Novato
435-2611
927-5150
453-5330
927-5150
389-4100
897-4361
Ross
San Anselmo
San Rafael
Sausalito
Tiburon
County Sheriff
453-2727
258-4610
485-3000
289-4170
435-7360
499-7250
Fire Departments
Belvedere
Corte Madera
Fairfax
Larkspur
Mill Valley
Novato
435-7200
927-5077
258-4686
927-5011
389-4130
892-1513
Ross
San Anselmo
San Rafael
Sausalito
Tiburon
Marin County
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453-2727
258-4686
485-3304
289-4150
435-7200
499-6717