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Marin County Resource Guide and Directory
Marin County Resource Guide and Directory
Welcome to the Marin County Directory! You'll find helpful information about Marin's diverse Towns and Cities with links to their web sites. There's great information about Marin's schools, local Businesses, Movie Theaters, Restaurants, Marin Newspapers, and much more! All links are live! Click on any link and go!
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Just scroll down to find what your looking for. It's really that simple!
This web site is set up to be interactive with our audience. If there are any businesses or services you'd like to see featured here email us at: MarinDirectory@gmail.com We encourage any comments and suggestions you might have. We invite you to share any ideas that you feel can improve what we're offering here.
Thank you for visiting the Marin County Directory! If you'd like to be listed here, please email us. Thanks!
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Marin County Schools
MARIN COUNTY SCHOOL WEB SITES
Marin County School Web Sites
Marin County Office of Education
More information regarding Marin County Schools
Compliments of California Land Title Company
Marin County Schools
And, two more popular school web sites are:
www.Greatschools.net
and
www.Schoolmatters.com
Marin County School Web Sites
Marin County Office of Education
More information regarding Marin County Schools
Compliments of California Land Title Company
Marin County Schools
And, two more popular school web sites are:
www.Greatschools.net
and
www.Schoolmatters.com
Home Resource Directory
Disclaimer: It's always a good idea to ask any contractor that works for you to show you their "pocket license" that shows the type of trade they are licensed for and the license's expiration date. Also, you can call the Contractor's State License Board at 800-321-2752 or visit www.cslb.ca.gov/ to verify all information. And, the D.A.'s consumer protection unit is 415-499-6495. The following list includes some trades people, such as handymen, that may not be licensed. We've either worked with them or have had other Realtors suggest we consider their services. Please post any comments you'd like to make (we will update information, add/delete trades people based on your comments/post). Although we have worked personally with many of the people and companies you'll see listed below, we hope that you'll take the time to talk to and interview the people in this directory. We are offering their contact information, as a way to begin your search, when looking for reputable trades people here in Marin County. Please feel free to email or call us in this regard if you have any questions.
Companies that match Contractors
1. Cal Finder: 415-488-9100 www.calfinder.com Marin County
2. Service Magic 866-384-1080 www.ServiceMagic.com
3.Need Contractor 800-281-8375 www.NeedContractor.com
Appliance Inspection:
1.Dennis Appliance :415-453-6272
2.Appliance Monkey :415-459-7580
3.Marin Appliance :415-461-2266
Architect's
1.Richard Esteb :415-883-2536 Easthope Design
Blog / Web Log for Marin County Real Estate
1. Marin County Real Estate Blog Marin County's Real Estate Scene
Information, and Statistics, and much more regarding Marin County Real Estate
Carpet Cleaning
1. Burrous Brothers Company: 415-435-1588 or 415-472-1588
www.bbc-cleaning.com
2. Andersen's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: 415-924-5933
www.Andersenscarpetcleaning.com
Cleaning Service
1.Bucket and Brooms (Ruth) 415-233-3081
2.Molly Maids 415-472-6440
3.Hagel Maintenence 415-453-5350
C O N T R A C T O R S
Marin Builder's Association 415-462-1220 Klif Knoles General Manager
Resource Directory for Contractors throughout Marin County: www.marinba.org
Go to Membership then Directory then click on Browse by Category ,or
here are some contacts our clients have used successfully (we would appreciate any
personal recommendations you might have)
1. Campbell Construction Company: (Kirk Campbell) 707-578-2089
Rhonert Park
2. Hadley & Ireland 85 Beach Road in Belvedere 415-789-1570
and 415-383-0583
3. Robert S.Dunn Construction: (Robert Dunn) 415-883-2564
4. Sandell Construction (Jeff Sandel) 415-491-4755
email: scc.co@att.net
5. Boesel Constructon (David Boesel) (415)608-1489*415-456-4605
www.boeselbuilt.com
6.Looking for a "Green" builder/contractor?
Green Habitat Design 415-307-2977 www.greenhabitatdesign.com
Email: info@greenhabitatdesign
7.Jeff Piccinini - Project Manager - (415) 377-6238 cell /fax: 415-457- 7135 Box 522,Ross,CA 94957
Contractor Inspections
1.Robert Abram: 415-472-4284
2.Larry Hoyt: 415-897-9517
3.Sterling Inspection: 415-459-1151
4.World Inspections: 415-499-0890
5.Eric Lee: 415-461-6990
Clean Crawlspace
1.Clean Crawlspace: 1-866-DRY-CRAWL Clean Crawlspace Web Site
Electrician
1.Nathan Benavraham: 415-532-7535
Engineer
1. Jay Halberg - Owner JL Engineering (Structural, Soil, Drainage): 415-457-6647
2. Al Buchinati: 415-381-5110
3. Barry Welliver: 415-459-9024
4. Arthur Lang: 415-883-3577
Fences
1.Woody's Fences: Mark "Woody" O'Neil 415-456-0880 San Rafael, CA. License # 634743
Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning
1.Chim-Chimney Sweep: 415-388-0700 (Furnace and duct cleaning)
Foundations
1. Elliot Gould: 707-484-2364 office: 707-763-8094
works with Rodger Hartley (Engineer/Tiburon) 415-435-0400
Gardner / Landscapes
1. Katie Bowen: 388-2013
2. Donlan Landscape Contractors - Bayside Gardens in Tiburon,
Annette Salvaggio: 415-435-8522 Annette on cell: 415-726-0218
3. California Native Landscapes - Dan Dufficy - 415-720-6253
Garden Center
1. Bayside Garden Center: 415-435-0041 1520 Tiburon Boulevard,Tiburon,CA. 94920
Handy Man
1.Jim Fox 415-256-1910 Fax: 415-256-8040 jimfox12@comast.net
cell: 415-250-0079
2.Blake Wood 415-246-4880 cell / also does remodeling
3.Bill Warren 415- 218-6503 cell
Hardwood Floors
1.Marin Hardwood: 415-456-1639
2.Innovative Hardwood: 415-453-4306
3.Rafael Floors: 415-456-3656 www.rafaelfloors.com
Home Inspectors (for Buyers & Sellers)
1.Morris Pest Control & Structural (Bob Hoffman): 415-898-5678
2.Tony Hodson: 415-380-9500
3.Hinkley & Gordon: 415-883-8877
4.Marin Termite: 415-456-9620
5.Jerry Schneider: 415-892-4080
6.Western Termite: 415-924-8343
7.Clark Pest: 415-454-1173
8.The Hitmen: 415-456-6777
9.Hacienda Inspection Services (Mike Delehanty) 415-456-5665
Homeowner's Insurance
1.Bartley and Bartley, John Bartley: 415-883-7703 http://ez2insureU.com
2.Sherie Friedlander, Allstate, 415-381-4175
Interior Design
1.Sheri Armor and Gene Richards: 415-332-8304 cell: 415-378-8459
2.Beryn Hammil Designs: 415-924-5509 Beryn Hammil Designs
Irrigation Repair Services
1.Stephan Brock: 415-924-4126 or cell: 415-279-0423
Limosine Service
1.Sienna Limousine - Marc Anthony Sicilano 415-507-9555
Miscellaneous
1. Levels Homes - Stephan Wheeler 415-924-9290
2. Levels Homes - Wackers and Son in Penngrove: 707-795-4848
Mold Inspections
Bob Minton and Dan Hofbauer Bay Cities Mold Inspection Services
415-927-3201 / 707-888-6779
Mortgage Brokers and Lenders for Home Purchases
1.West Coast Mortgage, Rob Lawson, 415-257-2272 direct/ cell: 415-328-8866
Robert@WestCoastMtg.com
2.David Cary, Cary Financial in Corte Madera: 415-924-4400 or 800-400-2772
3.Financial Concepts, Joe Murphy: 415-492-2832 jmurphy849@aol.com
4.Donna Hoo in San Francisco: 415-566-5363 cell: 415-290-2669
5.Dominic Pomila of First Security Loan in Mill Valley: 415-381-7015 dominic@fslc.com
6.Anthony Dailley of IMB (Indymac Bank) 415-706-1495 anthony.dailley@imb.com
7.Colin Hensley: 415-461-1555 x 102 First Cal email: chensley@firstcal.net
Notary
1. Rose Freeman 415-216-3098 rosefreeman88@yahoo.com (lives in Tiburon/ will Travel)
Painting
1.Rafael Painting: Owner: Richard Galagaran: 415-898-3622
Pavers
1. Concrete Paver Installation: Dick Ryerson 415-250-9034 Appianwaypaverstones/Ryerson Construction
Photography
1.Elliot Karlan * National Press Photographer's Ass.: 415-388-1196 elliotphoto@aol.com
(Also does restoration/color correction for old photos)
Plumbers
1.Gene Birch Plumbing: 415-479-2044 and 415-388-1950
2.Burkell Plumbing: 415-332-2091
3.Roy Kliendist: 415-454-9090 and page: 415-721-5606
Realtors
Mark Danforth Lomas and Kirsten Wolfe
www.marklomas.com and www.kirstenwolfe.com
(415) 789-7777 (415) 789-7724
"For all your Real Estate needs"
Real Estate Attorney
1. Scott Phillips: 415-453-9999
2. Steve Simontacchi: 415-453-9999
Real Estate (Marin and outside Marin) Vacation Rentals (new category)
1.Vacation Rentals Stinson Beach 415-868-0288 http://www.hwyoneprop.com/
2.Vacation Rentals By Owners http://www.vrbo.com/
3.Ranch Vacations: (707) 939-3801 www.ranchweb.com
4.Vacation Rentals Stinson Beach: 800-773-0717 http://oceanicrealty.com/
Real Estate Tenant Verification Services
1.Prandi Property Management Company www.prandiprop.com
Real Estate
1. Rendering and Fine Art
Beautiful water color and line drawing renderings of your home
www.clayseibert.com 415-822-5115
Roof Companies
1. Wedge Roofing: 415-897-6168
2. Booth and Little: 415-924-2733
Stagers
1. Visuals: Sheri Armor and Gene Richards: 415-332-8304 cell: 415-378-8459
email: VisualsStaging@aol.com web site: Visuals
2. Ann LaShelle & Associates Design: 415-608-9611
annlashelleassoc@yahoo.com
3. Wanderley : 415-720-3831 www.wanderleystaging.com
4. Arthur McLaughlin and Associates: 415-673-6746 www.arthurmclaughlin.com
5. Baron and Baron: (Maggie and Gloria) 415-305-1967 and 415-456-4890
Solar Companies in Marin
Marin Solar/Real Goods Solar Marin Solar/Real Goods Solar
Soil Engineers
1.Paul Torikian 415-488-0636
2.Dietrich Stroeh 415-892-4763
3.Salem & Howes 415-381-6146
Structural Engineers
1.Peter Culley: 415-693-1600
Surveyors
1.Steven Jacobs: 415-454-2235
2.Anrig Ass.: 415-381-8100
3.Bob Walling: 415-382-1593
Taxes
1. Joe Murphy Taxes and Real Estate Tax Information: 415-492-2832
"Financial Concepts"
Title Companies
1.California Land Title of Marin
Mill Valley 415-383-8410
Greenbrae 415-461-7474
San Rafael 415-454-9323
Novato 415-892-5800
2.Fidelity Title Company
Mill Valley 415-380-8878
Greenbrae 415-464-1885
San Rafael 415-453-7110
Novato 415-898-7744
San Anselmo 415-451-0190
3.First American Title Company
Mill Valley 415-383-3343
Greenbrae 415-461-7570
San Rafael 415-453-5236
Novato 415-382-4100
4.Old Republic Title Company
Mill Valley 415-388-8740
Greenbrae 415-464-9410
San Rafael 415-454-8300
Novato 415-897-9632
Tree Services
1.Treemasters: 415-491-1007 415-388-3535
Tad Jacobs owner www.marintreemasters.com
2.Bartlett Tree: 415-472-4300 www.bartlett.com
3.Marin Tree: 415-472-7105
4.Hansen Tree: 415-893-8733 Karl Hansen
Window Installation (Repairs)
1 Steve the "Glass Man" : 415-925-1853
Wesco
1.Custom Window and Door Screens (manufacture, repair, measure, and install)
Wesco - 19 Simms, San Rafael,California 415-453-8722
Unlicensed, possibly uninsured,services...we highly recommend you check with your homeowner's
insurance before considering these services... personally, we have worked with these people
and have been very happy with their work:
1.D'Leon General Maintenence/commercial and residential, Huberto De Leon Owner
707-773-3243 or cell: 707-217-4011 fax:707-658-1037 Petaluma, California
Housecleaning,Strip and Wax floors,Window Washing,Carpet Cleaning,Construction Clean Up,
Power Washing,and Hauling
Companies that match Contractors
1. Cal Finder: 415-488-9100 www.calfinder.com Marin County
2. Service Magic 866-384-1080 www.ServiceMagic.com
3.Need Contractor 800-281-8375 www.NeedContractor.com
Appliance Inspection:
1.Dennis Appliance :415-453-6272
2.Appliance Monkey :415-459-7580
3.Marin Appliance :415-461-2266
Architect's
1.Richard Esteb :415-883-2536 Easthope Design
Blog / Web Log for Marin County Real Estate
1. Marin County Real Estate Blog Marin County's Real Estate Scene
Information, and Statistics, and much more regarding Marin County Real Estate
Carpet Cleaning
1. Burrous Brothers Company: 415-435-1588 or 415-472-1588
www.bbc-cleaning.com
2. Andersen's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: 415-924-5933
www.Andersenscarpetcleaning.com
Cleaning Service
1.Bucket and Brooms (Ruth) 415-233-3081
2.Molly Maids 415-472-6440
3.Hagel Maintenence 415-453-5350
C O N T R A C T O R S
Marin Builder's Association 415-462-1220 Klif Knoles General Manager
Resource Directory for Contractors throughout Marin County: www.marinba.org
Go to Membership then Directory then click on Browse by Category ,or
here are some contacts our clients have used successfully (we would appreciate any
personal recommendations you might have)
1. Campbell Construction Company: (Kirk Campbell) 707-578-2089
Rhonert Park
2. Hadley & Ireland 85 Beach Road in Belvedere 415-789-1570
and 415-383-0583
3. Robert S.Dunn Construction: (Robert Dunn) 415-883-2564
4. Sandell Construction (Jeff Sandel) 415-491-4755
email: scc.co@att.net
5. Boesel Constructon (David Boesel) (415)608-1489*415-456-4605
www.boeselbuilt.com
6.Looking for a "Green" builder/contractor?
Green Habitat Design 415-307-2977 www.greenhabitatdesign.com
Email: info@greenhabitatdesign
7.Jeff Piccinini - Project Manager - (415) 377-6238 cell /fax: 415-457- 7135 Box 522,Ross,CA 94957
Contractor Inspections
1.Robert Abram: 415-472-4284
2.Larry Hoyt: 415-897-9517
3.Sterling Inspection: 415-459-1151
4.World Inspections: 415-499-0890
5.Eric Lee: 415-461-6990
Clean Crawlspace
1.Clean Crawlspace: 1-866-DRY-CRAWL Clean Crawlspace Web Site
Electrician
1.Nathan Benavraham: 415-532-7535
Engineer
1. Jay Halberg - Owner JL Engineering (Structural, Soil, Drainage): 415-457-6647
2. Al Buchinati: 415-381-5110
3. Barry Welliver: 415-459-9024
4. Arthur Lang: 415-883-3577
Fences
1.Woody's Fences: Mark "Woody" O'Neil 415-456-0880 San Rafael, CA. License # 634743
Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning
1.Chim-Chimney Sweep: 415-388-0700 (Furnace and duct cleaning)
Foundations
1. Elliot Gould: 707-484-2364 office: 707-763-8094
works with Rodger Hartley (Engineer/Tiburon) 415-435-0400
Gardner / Landscapes
1. Katie Bowen: 388-2013
2. Donlan Landscape Contractors - Bayside Gardens in Tiburon,
Annette Salvaggio: 415-435-8522 Annette on cell: 415-726-0218
3. California Native Landscapes - Dan Dufficy - 415-720-6253
Garden Center
1. Bayside Garden Center: 415-435-0041 1520 Tiburon Boulevard,Tiburon,CA. 94920
Handy Man
1.Jim Fox 415-256-1910 Fax: 415-256-8040 jimfox12@comast.net
cell: 415-250-0079
2.Blake Wood 415-246-4880 cell / also does remodeling
3.Bill Warren 415- 218-6503 cell
Hardwood Floors
1.Marin Hardwood: 415-456-1639
2.Innovative Hardwood: 415-453-4306
3.Rafael Floors: 415-456-3656 www.rafaelfloors.com
Home Inspectors (for Buyers & Sellers)
1.Morris Pest Control & Structural (Bob Hoffman): 415-898-5678
2.Tony Hodson: 415-380-9500
3.Hinkley & Gordon: 415-883-8877
4.Marin Termite: 415-456-9620
5.Jerry Schneider: 415-892-4080
6.Western Termite: 415-924-8343
7.Clark Pest: 415-454-1173
8.The Hitmen: 415-456-6777
9.Hacienda Inspection Services (Mike Delehanty) 415-456-5665
Homeowner's Insurance
1.Bartley and Bartley, John Bartley: 415-883-7703 http://ez2insureU.com
2.Sherie Friedlander, Allstate, 415-381-4175
Interior Design
1.Sheri Armor and Gene Richards: 415-332-8304 cell: 415-378-8459
2.Beryn Hammil Designs: 415-924-5509 Beryn Hammil Designs
Irrigation Repair Services
1.Stephan Brock: 415-924-4126 or cell: 415-279-0423
Limosine Service
1.Sienna Limousine - Marc Anthony Sicilano 415-507-9555
Miscellaneous
1. Levels Homes - Stephan Wheeler 415-924-9290
2. Levels Homes - Wackers and Son in Penngrove: 707-795-4848
Mold Inspections
Bob Minton and Dan Hofbauer Bay Cities Mold Inspection Services
415-927-3201 / 707-888-6779
Mortgage Brokers and Lenders for Home Purchases
1.West Coast Mortgage, Rob Lawson, 415-257-2272 direct/ cell: 415-328-8866
Robert@WestCoastMtg.com
2.David Cary, Cary Financial in Corte Madera: 415-924-4400 or 800-400-2772
3.Financial Concepts, Joe Murphy: 415-492-2832 jmurphy849@aol.com
4.Donna Hoo in San Francisco: 415-566-5363 cell: 415-290-2669
5.Dominic Pomila of First Security Loan in Mill Valley: 415-381-7015 dominic@fslc.com
6.Anthony Dailley of IMB (Indymac Bank) 415-706-1495 anthony.dailley@imb.com
7.Colin Hensley: 415-461-1555 x 102 First Cal email: chensley@firstcal.net
Notary
1. Rose Freeman 415-216-3098 rosefreeman88@yahoo.com (lives in Tiburon/ will Travel)
Painting
1.Rafael Painting: Owner: Richard Galagaran: 415-898-3622
Pavers
1. Concrete Paver Installation: Dick Ryerson 415-250-9034 Appianwaypaverstones/Ryerson Construction
Photography
1.Elliot Karlan * National Press Photographer's Ass.: 415-388-1196 elliotphoto@aol.com
(Also does restoration/color correction for old photos)
Plumbers
1.Gene Birch Plumbing: 415-479-2044 and 415-388-1950
2.Burkell Plumbing: 415-332-2091
3.Roy Kliendist: 415-454-9090 and page: 415-721-5606
Realtors
Mark Danforth Lomas and Kirsten Wolfe
www.marklomas.com and www.kirstenwolfe.com
(415) 789-7777 (415) 789-7724
"For all your Real Estate needs"
Real Estate Attorney
1. Scott Phillips: 415-453-9999
2. Steve Simontacchi: 415-453-9999
Real Estate (Marin and outside Marin) Vacation Rentals (new category)
1.Vacation Rentals Stinson Beach 415-868-0288 http://www.hwyoneprop.com/
2.Vacation Rentals By Owners http://www.vrbo.com/
3.Ranch Vacations: (707) 939-3801 www.ranchweb.com
4.Vacation Rentals Stinson Beach: 800-773-0717 http://oceanicrealty.com/
Real Estate Tenant Verification Services
1.Prandi Property Management Company www.prandiprop.com
Real Estate
1. Rendering and Fine Art
Beautiful water color and line drawing renderings of your home
www.clayseibert.com 415-822-5115
Roof Companies
1. Wedge Roofing: 415-897-6168
2. Booth and Little: 415-924-2733
Stagers
1. Visuals: Sheri Armor and Gene Richards: 415-332-8304 cell: 415-378-8459
email: VisualsStaging@aol.com web site: Visuals
2. Ann LaShelle & Associates Design: 415-608-9611
annlashelleassoc@yahoo.com
3. Wanderley : 415-720-3831 www.wanderleystaging.com
4. Arthur McLaughlin and Associates: 415-673-6746 www.arthurmclaughlin.com
5. Baron and Baron: (Maggie and Gloria) 415-305-1967 and 415-456-4890
Solar Companies in Marin
Marin Solar/Real Goods Solar Marin Solar/Real Goods Solar
Soil Engineers
1.Paul Torikian 415-488-0636
2.Dietrich Stroeh 415-892-4763
3.Salem & Howes 415-381-6146
Structural Engineers
1.Peter Culley: 415-693-1600
Surveyors
1.Steven Jacobs: 415-454-2235
2.Anrig Ass.: 415-381-8100
3.Bob Walling: 415-382-1593
Taxes
1. Joe Murphy Taxes and Real Estate Tax Information: 415-492-2832
"Financial Concepts"
Title Companies
1.California Land Title of Marin
Mill Valley 415-383-8410
Greenbrae 415-461-7474
San Rafael 415-454-9323
Novato 415-892-5800
2.Fidelity Title Company
Mill Valley 415-380-8878
Greenbrae 415-464-1885
San Rafael 415-453-7110
Novato 415-898-7744
San Anselmo 415-451-0190
3.First American Title Company
Mill Valley 415-383-3343
Greenbrae 415-461-7570
San Rafael 415-453-5236
Novato 415-382-4100
4.Old Republic Title Company
Mill Valley 415-388-8740
Greenbrae 415-464-9410
San Rafael 415-454-8300
Novato 415-897-9632
Tree Services
1.Treemasters: 415-491-1007 415-388-3535
Tad Jacobs owner www.marintreemasters.com
2.Bartlett Tree: 415-472-4300 www.bartlett.com
3.Marin Tree: 415-472-7105
4.Hansen Tree: 415-893-8733 Karl Hansen
Window Installation (Repairs)
1 Steve the "Glass Man" : 415-925-1853
Wesco
1.Custom Window and Door Screens (manufacture, repair, measure, and install)
Wesco - 19 Simms, San Rafael,California 415-453-8722
Unlicensed, possibly uninsured,services...we highly recommend you check with your homeowner's
insurance before considering these services... personally, we have worked with these people
and have been very happy with their work:
1.D'Leon General Maintenence/commercial and residential, Huberto De Leon Owner
707-773-3243 or cell: 707-217-4011 fax:707-658-1037 Petaluma, California
Housecleaning,Strip and Wax floors,Window Washing,Carpet Cleaning,Construction Clean Up,
Power Washing,and Hauling
Marin County Realtors
Realtors
Mark Danforth Lomas and Kirsten Wolfe
www.marklomas.com and www.kirstenwolfe.com
(415) 789-7777 (415) 789-7724
"For all your Real Estate needs"
1660 Tiburon Boulevard , Tiburon, California 94920
check out: TheRealEstateScene
Mark Danforth Lomas and Kirsten Wolfe
www.marklomas.com and www.kirstenwolfe.com
(415) 789-7777 (415) 789-7724
"For all your Real Estate needs"
1660 Tiburon Boulevard , Tiburon, California 94920
check out: TheRealEstateScene
Restaurants
Some of our favorite Restaurants
Marin
Buckeye Roadhouse
415-331-2600 Mill Valley www.buckeyeroadhouse.com
Bungalow 44 415-381-2500 Mill Valley www.Bungalow44.com
Cucinia Restaurant and Wine Bar
415-454-2942 San Anselmo
DeAngelo's 415-388-2000 Mill Valley
Dipsea Cafe 415-381-0298 Mill Valley
El Paseo 415-388-0741 Mill Valley
Fabrizio 415-924-3332 Larkspur
Foodniks 415-383-3663 Tiburon Foodniks
(in the Cove,previously Let's Eat)
Fork 415-453-9898 San Anselmo www.marinfork.com
Gira Poli 415-383-6040 Mill Valley
Frantoio 415-289-5777 Mill Valley www.frantoio.com
IL Fornaio 415-927-4400 Corte Madera
Insalata's 415-457-7700 San Anselmo www.insalatas.com
Lark Creek Inn 415-924-7766 Larkspur www.larkcreek.com
Marche aux Fleurs 415-925-9200 Ross
Marin Joes 415-924-1500 Corte Madera www.marinjoesrestaurant.com
Marin Brewing Company
415-461-4677
Mulberry Street Pizzeria
415-472-7272
Olema Inn 415-663-9559 Olema www.theolemainn.com
Picco 415-924-0300 Larkspur
Poggio 415-332-7771 www.poggiotrattoria.com
Rancho Nicasio 415-662-2219 www.ranchonicasio.com
RobataGrill&Sushi 415-381-8400 Mill Valley www.robatagrill.com
Rooney'sCafe&Grill 415-435-1911 Tiburon
Sam's Anchor Cafe
415-435-4527 www.samscafe.com
Saylor's Landing 415-332-6161 Sausalito
Servino Restorante 415-435-2676 Tiburon
Sushi Ran 415-332-3620 www.sushiran.com
3 Degrees 415-435-5996 Tiburon
www.threedegreesrestaurant.com/tiburon/index.html
Toast Cafe 415-388-2500 Mill Valley
Way Point Pizza 415-435-3440 Tiburon
Yankee Pier 415-924-7676 Larkspur
Napa
The French Laundry
707-944-2380 www.frenchlaundry.com
Richmond
Salutes 510-215-0803
Sonoma
Cafe' La Haye 707-935-5994 www.cafelahaye.com
Della Santina's 707-935-0576 www.dellasantinas.com
Girl and the Fig 707-938-3634 www.thegirlandthefig.com
General's Daughter 707-938-4004
Kenwood 707-833-6326 www.kenwoodrestaurant.com
Willi's Seafood 707-433-9191 www.willisseafood.net
San Francisco
Gary Danko 415-749-2060 www.garydanko.com
Places to Stay ... Hotels and Inns in Marin County
Acqua Hotel: 415-380-0400 www.marinhotels.com
Embassy Suites: 415-499-9222 www.embassymarin.com
Gerstle Park Inn: 800-726-7611 www.gerstleparkinn.com
Holiday Inn MV: 415-332-5700 ww.millvalleyca.hiexpress.com
Marin Suites: 415-924-3608 www.marinsuites.com
Mill Valley Inn: 415-389-6608 www.marinhotels.com
Mountain Home 415-381-9000 www.romanticplaces.com
Pelican Inn 415-383-6000 www.romanticplaces.com
Waters Edge 415-789-5999 www.marinhotels.com
Marin
Buckeye Roadhouse
415-331-2600 Mill Valley www.buckeyeroadhouse.com
Bungalow 44 415-381-2500 Mill Valley www.Bungalow44.com
Cucinia Restaurant and Wine Bar
415-454-2942 San Anselmo
DeAngelo's 415-388-2000 Mill Valley
Dipsea Cafe 415-381-0298 Mill Valley
El Paseo 415-388-0741 Mill Valley
Fabrizio 415-924-3332 Larkspur
Foodniks 415-383-3663 Tiburon Foodniks
(in the Cove,previously Let's Eat)
Fork 415-453-9898 San Anselmo www.marinfork.com
Gira Poli 415-383-6040 Mill Valley
Frantoio 415-289-5777 Mill Valley www.frantoio.com
IL Fornaio 415-927-4400 Corte Madera
Insalata's 415-457-7700 San Anselmo www.insalatas.com
Lark Creek Inn 415-924-7766 Larkspur www.larkcreek.com
Marche aux Fleurs 415-925-9200 Ross
Marin Joes 415-924-1500 Corte Madera www.marinjoesrestaurant.com
Marin Brewing Company
415-461-4677
Mulberry Street Pizzeria
415-472-7272
Olema Inn 415-663-9559 Olema www.theolemainn.com
Picco 415-924-0300 Larkspur
Poggio 415-332-7771 www.poggiotrattoria.com
Rancho Nicasio 415-662-2219 www.ranchonicasio.com
RobataGrill&Sushi 415-381-8400 Mill Valley www.robatagrill.com
Rooney'sCafe&Grill 415-435-1911 Tiburon
Sam's Anchor Cafe
415-435-4527 www.samscafe.com
Saylor's Landing 415-332-6161 Sausalito
Servino Restorante 415-435-2676 Tiburon
Sushi Ran 415-332-3620 www.sushiran.com
3 Degrees 415-435-5996 Tiburon
www.threedegreesrestaurant.com/tiburon/index.html
Toast Cafe 415-388-2500 Mill Valley
Way Point Pizza 415-435-3440 Tiburon
Yankee Pier 415-924-7676 Larkspur
Napa
The French Laundry
707-944-2380 www.frenchlaundry.com
Richmond
Salutes 510-215-0803
Sonoma
Cafe' La Haye 707-935-5994 www.cafelahaye.com
Della Santina's 707-935-0576 www.dellasantinas.com
Girl and the Fig 707-938-3634 www.thegirlandthefig.com
General's Daughter 707-938-4004
Kenwood 707-833-6326 www.kenwoodrestaurant.com
Willi's Seafood 707-433-9191 www.willisseafood.net
San Francisco
Gary Danko 415-749-2060 www.garydanko.com
Places to Stay ... Hotels and Inns in Marin County
Acqua Hotel: 415-380-0400 www.marinhotels.com
Embassy Suites: 415-499-9222 www.embassymarin.com
Gerstle Park Inn: 800-726-7611 www.gerstleparkinn.com
Holiday Inn MV: 415-332-5700 ww.millvalleyca.hiexpress.com
Marin Suites: 415-924-3608 www.marinsuites.com
Mill Valley Inn: 415-389-6608 www.marinhotels.com
Mountain Home 415-381-9000 www.romanticplaces.com
Pelican Inn 415-383-6000 www.romanticplaces.com
Waters Edge 415-789-5999 www.marinhotels.com
Marin Movie Theatres
www.Fandango.com/ click here for current Movie Information and Times
or
Century Theatres (Corte Madera) 415-924-6505
Cine'Arts Sequoia (Mill Valley) 415-388-4862
Century Larkspur Landing 415-461-4842
Tiburon Playhouse 415-435-1234
Cine'Arts Sausalito 415-331-0255
San Rafael Film Center 415-454-1222
Century Regency (San Rafael) 415-479-5050
Century Northgate (San Rafael) 415-491-0608
Fairfax Theatre 415-453-5444
Century Rowland Plaza (Novato) 415-898-7469
or
Century Theatres (Corte Madera) 415-924-6505
Cine'Arts Sequoia (Mill Valley) 415-388-4862
Century Larkspur Landing 415-461-4842
Tiburon Playhouse 415-435-1234
Cine'Arts Sausalito 415-331-0255
San Rafael Film Center 415-454-1222
Century Regency (San Rafael) 415-479-5050
Century Northgate (San Rafael) 415-491-0608
Fairfax Theatre 415-453-5444
Century Rowland Plaza (Novato) 415-898-7469
Utility Companies
PG&E 415-1-800-743-5000
Marin Municipal Water District 415-945-1500 (Emergency) 415-945-1400 office/ information
North Marin Water District 415-897-4133
Disposal Companies
1.Bay Cities Refuse 415-332-3646
2.Fairfax Refuse 415-453-8355
3.Marin Sanitary 415-456-2601
4.Mill Valley Refuse 415-457-9760 (Belvedere/Tiburon)
5.Novato Disposal 415-897-4177
6.San Anselmo Refuse 415-453-4610
7.Marin Recycling Center 415-453-1404
Marin Municipal Water District 415-945-1500 (Emergency) 415-945-1400 office/ information
North Marin Water District 415-897-4133
Disposal Companies
1.Bay Cities Refuse 415-332-3646
2.Fairfax Refuse 415-453-8355
3.Marin Sanitary 415-456-2601
4.Mill Valley Refuse 415-457-9760 (Belvedere/Tiburon)
5.Novato Disposal 415-897-4177
6.San Anselmo Refuse 415-453-4610
7.Marin Recycling Center 415-453-1404
Transportation
1.Golden Gate Transit: 415-455-2000 www.goldengate.org
Sausalito and Larkspur Ferry Service - Golden Gate Ferry
Ferry Service San Francisco: 415-923-2000
Ferry Service Sonoma: 707-541-2000
2.Red & White Fleet : 1-800-229-2784
3.Bus Transit / Marin : 415-455-2000
4.Bus Transit/Sonoma: 707-541-2000
5.Marin Airporter : 415-461-4222
6.Sonoma Airporter : 707-938-4246
7.Charters and Tours : 415-256-8830
8.Marin Airport Transportation
a.Western Eagle Shuttle 415-342-6444 or 415-533-4466
www.marinairporttransportation.com
9.Greyhound Bus Lines: 800-231-2222
Taxi Service:
1.Marin Cab (all of Marin except Sausalito): 415-455-4555
2.Marin Yellow Cab (all of Marin) : 800-774-8294
3.Belaire Cab (Sausalito,MV,and Tiburon) : 415-388-1234
Belaire Cab (SR,SA,CM,and Larkspur) : 415-456-1313
4.Tiburon Taxi : 415-789-5356
5.Southern Marin Yellow Cab : 415-383-6050
California Highway Patrol Road Conditions http://cad.chp.ca.gov/ click area and then click onto Bay Area
Department of Motor Vehicles: Corte Madera: 415-924-5560
Department of Motor Vehicles: Novato: 415-897-0490
Sausalito and Larkspur Ferry Service - Golden Gate Ferry
Ferry Service San Francisco: 415-923-2000
Ferry Service Sonoma: 707-541-2000
2.Red & White Fleet : 1-800-229-2784
3.Bus Transit / Marin : 415-455-2000
4.Bus Transit/Sonoma: 707-541-2000
5.Marin Airporter : 415-461-4222
6.Sonoma Airporter : 707-938-4246
7.Charters and Tours : 415-256-8830
8.Marin Airport Transportation
a.Western Eagle Shuttle 415-342-6444 or 415-533-4466
www.marinairporttransportation.com
9.Greyhound Bus Lines: 800-231-2222
Taxi Service:
1.Marin Cab (all of Marin except Sausalito): 415-455-4555
2.Marin Yellow Cab (all of Marin) : 800-774-8294
3.Belaire Cab (Sausalito,MV,and Tiburon) : 415-388-1234
Belaire Cab (SR,SA,CM,and Larkspur) : 415-456-1313
4.Tiburon Taxi : 415-789-5356
5.Southern Marin Yellow Cab : 415-383-6050
California Highway Patrol Road Conditions http://cad.chp.ca.gov/ click area and then click onto Bay Area
Department of Motor Vehicles: Corte Madera: 415-924-5560
Department of Motor Vehicles: Novato: 415-897-0490
Department of Motor Vehicles
1.Corte Madera: 800-777-0133
2.Novato: 800-777-0133
2.Novato: 800-777-0133
Disposal Companies
1. Bay Cities Refuse 415-332-3646
2. Fairfax Refuse 415-453-8355
3. Marin Sanitary 415-456-2601
4. Mill Valley Refuse 415-457-9760
5. Novato Disposal 415-897-4177
6. San Anselmo Refuse 415-453-4610
7. Marin Recycling Center 415-453-1404
2. Fairfax Refuse 415-453-8355
3. Marin Sanitary 415-456-2601
4. Mill Valley Refuse 415-457-9760
5. Novato Disposal 415-897-4177
6. San Anselmo Refuse 415-453-4610
7. Marin Recycling Center 415-453-1404
Newspapers
1. Marin Independent Journal: 415-883-8600 http://www.marinij.com/
2. San Francisco Chronicle : 415-777-1111 http://sfgate.com/
3. San Francisco Examiner : 415-359-2600
4. The Ark Newspaper : 415-435-2652 www.thearknewspaper.com/
5. Pacific Sun : 415-485-6700 http://www.pacificsun.com/
6. MarinScope : 415-339-8510
7. Ross Valley Reporter : 415-339-8510
8. Mill Valley Herald : 415-339-8510
9. News Pointed : 415-339-8510
10. Point Reyes Light : 415-663-8404
2. San Francisco Chronicle : 415-777-1111 http://sfgate.com/
3. San Francisco Examiner : 415-359-2600
4. The Ark Newspaper : 415-435-2652 www.thearknewspaper.com/
5. Pacific Sun : 415-485-6700 http://www.pacificsun.com/
6. MarinScope : 415-339-8510
7. Ross Valley Reporter : 415-339-8510
8. Mill Valley Herald : 415-339-8510
9. News Pointed : 415-339-8510
10. Point Reyes Light : 415-663-8404
Cable Company and Wireless Phone Companies
1.Comcast (Cable & Broadband) TV & Computer connection: 1-800-945-2288
2.Wireless/ Cell Phone Connections in Marin:
a.Verizon: 1-800-922-0204
b.AT&T: 1-800-462-4463
c.Sprint: 1-800-653-2669
d.Cingular 1-800-331-5000
Medical Web Sites
Sunday November 18, 2007 The San Francisco Chronicle Magazine Listed the following Medical Web Sites. In no way is the posting of these sites to be considered as a recommendation.
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente has developed a vast amount of health information, much of it accessible even if you're not a member of Kaiser. All Kaiser doctors have home pages full of health tips and learning tools.
Web MD
WebMD.com is a staple in the health information business, and is considered one of the better sites.
Pediatric Health Information (For Parents)
Dr.Alan Greene is a pediatrician and professor at Stamford: his Web Site is one of the most accessible for parents looking for pediatric health information.
New York Times Health
Combining health content with news the New York Times launched a health portal that combines its excellent health reporting with traditional health education content and expert opinion.
National Institute of Health
National Institute of Health allows you to search scientific literature. Helpful if you have some scientific background to understand the details.
National Cancer Center
For cancer patients looking for cancer trials.
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente has developed a vast amount of health information, much of it accessible even if you're not a member of Kaiser. All Kaiser doctors have home pages full of health tips and learning tools.
Web MD
WebMD.com is a staple in the health information business, and is considered one of the better sites.
Pediatric Health Information (For Parents)
Dr.Alan Greene is a pediatrician and professor at Stamford: his Web Site is one of the most accessible for parents looking for pediatric health information.
New York Times Health
Combining health content with news the New York Times launched a health portal that combines its excellent health reporting with traditional health education content and expert opinion.
National Institute of Health
National Institute of Health allows you to search scientific literature. Helpful if you have some scientific background to understand the details.
National Cancer Center
For cancer patients looking for cancer trials.
Southern Marin Neighborhoods
SAUSALITO For many tourist who visit the Bay Area, Sausalito is the only part of Marin County they see or know. In some respects, that isn't so bad because the harbor village has always been a place that is beautiful and bodacious.
Sausalito's beauty is easy to catalog. The tree covered hillsides cascade down to a bayside town that reminds strollers of the French or Italian Riviera. The views from Sausalito are nothing but breathtaking - from the Bay Bridge, the San Francisco skyline, to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Don't forget Sausalito's saucy history. Bootleggers, bordellos, gambling dens, and eccentric houseboats. All combined to give Sausalito a unique personality.
As most Marin residents know, there are two Sausalitos. There is the tourists' Sausalito of ferry rides, small bayside shops, and flashy eateries.
Then there's the locals' Sausalito. A foggy Sunday morning that starts with getting the newspapers at a newsstand that once was a gas station. Then it's down to Northpoint Coffee ( where Zacks use to be... remember the Wednesday Night Turtle Races?) for a Latte' alongside the Bay (Dogs welcomed on the rear patio alongside the water).
Sausalito is also home to the Sausalito Art Festival (Labor Day Weekend) which features incredible artist from around the world and local home grown talent.
Back in the 80s, I had the fortune to cross paths one afternoon with Sterling Hayden on St. Patricks day, and we closed Smitty's Bar on Caldonia Street later that evening. Smitty's looks just the same today as it did in the 70s. In the late sixties and seventies an unusual restaurant existed where Horizon's Restaurant is today called the Trident. If you'd like to revisit this unique experience click onto www.TridentRestaurant.com
Sausalito is a not only a great town to visit, but a wonderful community to live in.
Sausalito Web Site: (www.ci.sausalito.ca.us)
Sausalito, California
TIBURON Tiburon epitomizes the good life around San Franciso Bay. On the sunny docks, day-trippers, locals, and yachtsmen sip their coffee, while across the bay the city slips beneath the fog. Outside of town, a wealth of bayside beauty awaits hikers and bikers exploring at leisure. On a circle tour, you can get a sampling of what the 4 mile long Tiburon peninsula has to offer.
Every March ,Tiburon is proud to present the Tiburon International Film Festival (www.TiburonFilmFestival.com), that has become a huge success attracting Filmmakers from around the globe!
Incorporated in 1964, Tiburon is now a beautiful enclave of historical landmarks, world-class resturants, and shopping areas. Some of the residential architecture is reflected in small cottages, many of them beautifully remodeled, contemporary showplaces located in the hills, and sensational examples of engineering marvels 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 activities that this delightful harbor community provides.
Belvedere and Tiburon Recreation: www.btrecreation.org
Tiburon Chamber of Comerce: www.tiburonchamber.org
Tiburon Web Site: (http://www.ci.tiburon.ca.us/)
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Sausalito's beauty is easy to catalog. The tree covered hillsides cascade down to a bayside town that reminds strollers of the French or Italian Riviera. The views from Sausalito are nothing but breathtaking - from the Bay Bridge, the San Francisco skyline, to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Don't forget Sausalito's saucy history. Bootleggers, bordellos, gambling dens, and eccentric houseboats. All combined to give Sausalito a unique personality.
As most Marin residents know, there are two Sausalitos. There is the tourists' Sausalito of ferry rides, small bayside shops, and flashy eateries.
Then there's the locals' Sausalito. A foggy Sunday morning that starts with getting the newspapers at a newsstand that once was a gas station. Then it's down to Northpoint Coffee ( where Zacks use to be... remember the Wednesday Night Turtle Races?) for a Latte' alongside the Bay (Dogs welcomed on the rear patio alongside the water).
Sausalito is also home to the Sausalito Art Festival (Labor Day Weekend) which features incredible artist from around the world and local home grown talent.
Back in the 80s, I had the fortune to cross paths one afternoon with Sterling Hayden on St. Patricks day, and we closed Smitty's Bar on Caldonia Street later that evening. Smitty's looks just the same today as it did in the 70s. In the late sixties and seventies an unusual restaurant existed where Horizon's Restaurant is today called the Trident. If you'd like to revisit this unique experience click onto www.TridentRestaurant.com
Sausalito is a not only a great town to visit, but a wonderful community to live in.
Sausalito Web Site: (www.ci.sausalito.ca.us)
Sausalito, California
TIBURON Tiburon epitomizes the good life around San Franciso Bay. On the sunny docks, day-trippers, locals, and yachtsmen sip their coffee, while across the bay the city slips beneath the fog. Outside of town, a wealth of bayside beauty awaits hikers and bikers exploring at leisure. On a circle tour, you can get a sampling of what the 4 mile long Tiburon peninsula has to offer.
Every March ,Tiburon is proud to present the Tiburon International Film Festival (www.TiburonFilmFestival.com), that has become a huge success attracting Filmmakers from around the globe!
Incorporated in 1964, Tiburon is now a beautiful enclave of historical landmarks, world-class resturants, and shopping areas. Some of the residential architecture is reflected in small cottages, many of them beautifully remodeled, contemporary showplaces located in the hills, and sensational examples of engineering marvels 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 activities that this delightful harbor community provides.
Belvedere and Tiburon Recreation: www.btrecreation.org
Tiburon Chamber of Comerce: www.tiburonchamber.org
Tiburon Web Site: (http://www.ci.tiburon.ca.us/)
Tiburon Bike Path
BELVEDERE Belvedere is an island a mile long and less that 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 distict 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 styles and Mediterranean villas. The two elementary schools and one middle school are in the Reed School District are rated in the top one percent among schools.
Belvedere, which translates in Italian to "beautiful views", was well and aptly named!
Belvedere and Tiburon Recreation: www.btrecreation.org
Belvedere Web Site: (www.cityofbelvedere.org/) 
Belvedere Island
MILL VALLEY 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 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 mountain 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 oldest race in the Country, behind the Boston Marathon. The race is 7.1 miles long, from Lytton Square in Mill Valley over Mt.Tamalpais to Stinson Beach.
Bordered on three sides by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument, Mount Tamalpais State Park and watershed, Mill Valley offers spectacular recreation opportunities. But this is only part of its attractions. The people who have chosen to live here, from Rock Stars, Artist, Movie Stars, Nationally known authors, to Business Executives and Political Radicals: all are part of the eclectic mixture of talented folks who came for the pleasures of normalcy and anonymity to live in this incredibly beautiful and charming town.
Mountain Home Inn on Mt.Tamalpais: 415-381-9000 www.mtnhomeinn.com
Mill Valley web site: (www.cityofmillvalley.org) 
Giant Redwoods in Mill Valley
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Central Marin Communities
CORTE MADERA 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.
Corte Madera Web Site: http://www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us/
LARKSPUR AND 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.
Larkspur Web Site: (www.ci.larkspur.ca.us/)
Bushes in front of City of Larkspur Town Hall (you'd be amazed how many Marinites are unaware of this)
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 low-profile 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.
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 non-profit community groups, also offers many classes and activities.
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.
Ross Website: (www.townofross.org/)
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, fairy tale 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 half-mile 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.
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.
San Anselmo Web Site: (www.townofsananselmo.org/)
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. Two of our Cal Land Title employees live in Fairfax and they absolutely love it!
Unofficial Fairfax Web Site: (www.gordyo.com/Fairfax/Fairfax.html)
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.
Corte Madera Web Site: http://www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us/
LARKSPUR AND 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.
Larkspur Web Site: (www.ci.larkspur.ca.us/)
Bushes in front of City of Larkspur Town Hall (you'd be amazed how many Marinites are unaware of this)
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 low-profile 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.
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 non-profit community groups, also offers many classes and activities.
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.
Ross Website: (www.townofross.org/)
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, fairy tale 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 half-mile 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.
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.
San Anselmo Web Site: (www.townofsananselmo.org/)
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. Two of our Cal Land Title employees live in Fairfax and they absolutely love it!
Unofficial Fairfax Web Site: (www.gordyo.com/Fairfax/Fairfax.html)
Local Music, Museums,Festivals, Fairs, and much much more!
Music
1.The Marin Symphony Association 415-479-8100 www.marinsymphony.org
2.Golden Gate Opera 415-339-9547
email: Roberta@goldengateopera.org
3.Mill Valley Chamber Society 415-381-4453
www.chambermusicmillvalley.org
4.19 Broadway Nite Club 415-459-1091 www.19broadway.com
5.Peri's Silver Dollar 415-459-9910
6.Cafe Amsterdam 415-256-8020
www.cafeamsterdamfairfax.com
7.Sweetwater Saloon 415-388-2820 www.sweetwatersaloon.com
Festival and Fairs
1.Larkspur Flowers and Food Festival 415-383-3470
2.MarinArtsFestival 415-388-0151 www.marinartfestival.com
3.Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival 415-381-8090 www.mvfaf.org
4.San Anselmo Art & Design Festival 800-310-6563
www.artanddesignfestival.com
5.Sausalito Art Festival 415-322-3555
www.sausalitoartfestival.org
6.Tiburon International Film Festival 415-381-4123 www.tiburonfilmfestival.com
7.Fairfax Documentary Film Festival 415-460-9760 www.fairfaxdocfest.org
8.Italian Film Festival 415-456-4056 www.italianfilm.com
Museums
1.Marin History Museum 415-454-8538 www.marinhistory.org
2.Bay Are Discovery Museum 415-339-3900 www.baykidsmuseum.org
3.Bolinas Museum 415-868-0330
www.bolinasmuseum.org/first.html
4.Falkirk Cultural Center 415-485-3328 www.falkirkculturalcenter.org
5.Marin Museum of the American Indian 415-897-4064 www.marinindian.com
6.Novato History Museum 415-897-4320
www.ci.novato.ca.us/prcs/museum.cfm
7.San Anselmo Historical Museum 415-258-4659 www.sananselmohistory.org
Your Guide to the Great Outdoors in Marin County! www.marintrails.com
1.Audubon Canyon Ranch 415-868-9244 www.egret.org
2.Point Reyes Bird Observatory 415-868-1221 www.prbo.org
3.Point Reyes Light House 415-669-1534
4.Point Reyes National Seashore 415-464-5100 or 415-669-1250
www.nps.gov/pore
5.Tomales Bay State Park 415-669-1140
6.Marin Open Space: www.marinopenspace.org
7.Green Gulch Farm and Zen Center: 415-383-3134 www.sfzc.org
8.Slide Ranch: 415-381-6155 www.slideranch.org
9.Local Farmer's Markets: www.marincountyfarmersmarkets.org
10.Richardson Bay Audubon Center: 415-388-2524 www.tiburonaudubon.org
Richardson Bay Audubon Center Web Cam!
Surf Shops
1.Aqua Surf Shop SF: 415-242-9283 and 415-876-2782 www.aquasurfshop.com
2.ProofLab: 415-380-8900 www.prooflab.com
3.Stinson Beach Surf & Kayak 415-868-2739 www.stinsonbeachsurfandkayak.com
4.Wise Surfboards (the best!) SF 415-750-9473 www.wisesurfboards.com
5.SF Surf Shop 415-661-7873 www.sfsurf.com
Tourism and Relocation Information
Marin County Visitors Bureau
1013 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur,CA. 94939
(415) 925-2060 www.visitmarin.org
If You Have the Time and excess Money ...
The Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur: www.postranchinn.com
Palmillia Resort in Los Cabos : www.oneandonlyresort.com
Ghostbar 55th Floor the Palms in Vegas: www.palms.com
Trump International Hotel and Tower N.Y.: www.trumpintl.com
(for the food...from the kitchen of Jean Georges)
Musha Cay in the Bahammas, your own private island
$24,750 a night: www.mushacay.com
Bryant Park Hotel in New York: www.bryantparkhotel.com
$479 a night
Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles: www.chateaumarmont.com
ZIP CODES
United States Postal Service Zip Code information: 1-800-275-8777
1.The Marin Symphony Association 415-479-8100 www.marinsymphony.org
2.Golden Gate Opera 415-339-9547
email: Roberta@goldengateopera.org
3.Mill Valley Chamber Society 415-381-4453
www.chambermusicmillvalley.org
4.19 Broadway Nite Club 415-459-1091 www.19broadway.com
5.Peri's Silver Dollar 415-459-9910
6.Cafe Amsterdam 415-256-8020
www.cafeamsterdamfairfax.com
7.Sweetwater Saloon 415-388-2820 www.sweetwatersaloon.com
Festival and Fairs
1.Larkspur Flowers and Food Festival 415-383-3470
2.MarinArtsFestival 415-388-0151 www.marinartfestival.com
3.Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival 415-381-8090 www.mvfaf.org
4.San Anselmo Art & Design Festival 800-310-6563
www.artanddesignfestival.com
5.Sausalito Art Festival 415-322-3555
www.sausalitoartfestival.org
6.Tiburon International Film Festival 415-381-4123 www.tiburonfilmfestival.com
7.Fairfax Documentary Film Festival 415-460-9760 www.fairfaxdocfest.org
8.Italian Film Festival 415-456-4056 www.italianfilm.com
Museums
1.Marin History Museum 415-454-8538 www.marinhistory.org
2.Bay Are Discovery Museum 415-339-3900 www.baykidsmuseum.org
3.Bolinas Museum 415-868-0330
www.bolinasmuseum.org/first.html
4.Falkirk Cultural Center 415-485-3328 www.falkirkculturalcenter.org
5.Marin Museum of the American Indian 415-897-4064 www.marinindian.com
6.Novato History Museum 415-897-4320
www.ci.novato.ca.us/prcs/museum.cfm
7.San Anselmo Historical Museum 415-258-4659 www.sananselmohistory.org
Your Guide to the Great Outdoors in Marin County! www.marintrails.com
1.Audubon Canyon Ranch 415-868-9244 www.egret.org
2.Point Reyes Bird Observatory 415-868-1221 www.prbo.org
3.Point Reyes Light House 415-669-1534
4.Point Reyes National Seashore 415-464-5100 or 415-669-1250
www.nps.gov/pore
5.Tomales Bay State Park 415-669-1140
6.Marin Open Space: www.marinopenspace.org
7.Green Gulch Farm and Zen Center: 415-383-3134 www.sfzc.org
8.Slide Ranch: 415-381-6155 www.slideranch.org
9.Local Farmer's Markets: www.marincountyfarmersmarkets.org
10.Richardson Bay Audubon Center: 415-388-2524 www.tiburonaudubon.org
Richardson Bay Audubon Center Web Cam!
Surf Shops
1.Aqua Surf Shop SF: 415-242-9283 and 415-876-2782 www.aquasurfshop.com
2.ProofLab: 415-380-8900 www.prooflab.com
3.Stinson Beach Surf & Kayak 415-868-2739 www.stinsonbeachsurfandkayak.com
4.Wise Surfboards (the best!) SF 415-750-9473 www.wisesurfboards.com
5.SF Surf Shop 415-661-7873 www.sfsurf.com
Tourism and Relocation Information
Marin County Visitors Bureau
1013 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur,CA. 94939
(415) 925-2060 www.visitmarin.org
If You Have the Time and excess Money ...
The Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur: www.postranchinn.com
Palmillia Resort in Los Cabos : www.oneandonlyresort.com
Ghostbar 55th Floor the Palms in Vegas: www.palms.com
Trump International Hotel and Tower N.Y.: www.trumpintl.com
(for the food...from the kitchen of Jean Georges)
Musha Cay in the Bahammas, your own private island
$24,750 a night: www.mushacay.com
Bryant Park Hotel in New York: www.bryantparkhotel.com
$479 a night
Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles: www.chateaumarmont.com
ZIP CODES
United States Postal Service Zip Code information: 1-800-275-8777
North Marin Communities
SAN RAFAEL 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, 17-room Victorian mansion that is set on 11 acres of formal grounds is 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.
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.
SAN RAFAEL WEB SITE: http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/City_of_San_Rafael.htm
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.
Novato began as Rancho de Novato, a Spanish land grant given in 1839 to Fernando Feliz, but its roots are far deeper.
Olompali State HIstorical Park, just north of the city, is named for a key Miwok settlement, Olemaloke, that dates to 1300. Scholars debate the significance of an Elizabethan coin found nearby. Did it belong to Sir Francis Drake's crew that hit the coast in 1579.
The only battle of the Bear Flag Rebellion, which led to California's statehood, was fought at Olompali in 1846, and the Burdell family later established the first formal garden in Marin there in the 1870's.
The Chosen Family hippie commune — serenaded by Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead — lived in the old Burdell mansion until it burned in 1969.
Hamilton Field, on the southeast side of the city, served as an Army airfield from 1935 to 1947 and continued miliatry operations to 1975. After years of wrangling, Hamilton opened in 1999 as a community of new homes.
Novato is largely a bedroom community — more than 7,600 students are enrolled in the Novato Unified School District — but the city also has made its mark in business and industry. Shopping in Novato ranges form the traditional stores and boutiques on Grant Avenue in "Old Town" to the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center.
The city is home to Fireman's Fund Insurance, the county's largest private employer with about 2,500 workers.
The nonprofit Buck Institute for Research in Aging, located in a striking complex on the slopes of Mount Burdell, is on the leading edge of biomedical research and the science of aging.
Novato Web Site: (www.novato.org/)
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, 17-room Victorian mansion that is set on 11 acres of formal grounds is 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.
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.
SAN RAFAEL WEB SITE: http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/City_of_San_Rafael.htm
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.
Novato began as Rancho de Novato, a Spanish land grant given in 1839 to Fernando Feliz, but its roots are far deeper.
Olompali State HIstorical Park, just north of the city, is named for a key Miwok settlement, Olemaloke, that dates to 1300. Scholars debate the significance of an Elizabethan coin found nearby. Did it belong to Sir Francis Drake's crew that hit the coast in 1579.
The only battle of the Bear Flag Rebellion, which led to California's statehood, was fought at Olompali in 1846, and the Burdell family later established the first formal garden in Marin there in the 1870's.
The Chosen Family hippie commune — serenaded by Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead — lived in the old Burdell mansion until it burned in 1969.
Hamilton Field, on the southeast side of the city, served as an Army airfield from 1935 to 1947 and continued miliatry operations to 1975. After years of wrangling, Hamilton opened in 1999 as a community of new homes.
Novato is largely a bedroom community — more than 7,600 students are enrolled in the Novato Unified School District — but the city also has made its mark in business and industry. Shopping in Novato ranges form the traditional stores and boutiques on Grant Avenue in "Old Town" to the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center.
The city is home to Fireman's Fund Insurance, the county's largest private employer with about 2,500 workers.
The nonprofit Buck Institute for Research in Aging, located in a striking complex on the slopes of Mount Burdell, is on the leading edge of biomedical research and the science of aging.
Novato Web Site: (www.novato.org/)
West Marin Neighborhoods
WEST MARIN The West Marin area is, debatably the most spectacular region in a county known for it's scenic wonders. A truly rural section of Marin encompassing miles of open ridgetops, wild coast lines, and pastoral farms, this area is home to such diverse wildlife as gray whales, tule elks, elephant seals, bobcats, mountain lions, fox, and hundreds of bird species. Containing the Point Reyes 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 1 all the way up to the Marin/Sonoma County border. The small hamlets of Nicassio, 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.
Muir Beach Web Site: (www.muirbeach.com/)
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. And, 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 barbeques available for day use.
Stinson Beach Vacation Rentals: Highway One Properties: 415-868-0288 or toll free: 877-868-0388
Gabriel@hwyoneprop.com www.hwyoneprop.com
Stinson Beach Web Site: (www.stinsonbeachonline.com/)
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.
Unofficial Bolinas Website: ( http://totalescape.com/destin/all_towns/bolinas.html
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.
Olema Inn Website: (www.theolemainn.com/)
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 setting for the patrons of the very popular Rancho Nicasio, who come from all over Marin to enjoy country dining and dancing. Just to give you some idea of the amazing musical groups that have played here, Van Morrison , who use to live in Marin County, recently played here.
Rancho Nicassio web site: (www.ranchonicasio.com/)
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 artist, builders, tradespeople, and professionals that 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 Beds 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 blocks long and a couple of blocks deep. Within the quiet little town, coffee houses, galleries, bookstores, antique shops, and resturants lend a cosmopolitan flavor.
Point Reyes Station web site: (www.nps.gov/pore/home.htm)
Point Reyes Lighthouse
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, is well known for it's 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 steep roofed Lady of Assumption church, built in 1860, the Victorian charm of Tomales beckons. Driving north on Highway 1, Dillon Beach is the last town before Sonoma County border. The community was named after Geoge Dillon, arriving in the 1880's, he was the first settler in the area. Today Dillon Beach is popular for it's wonderful beach, sport fishing, crabbing, and clam digging.
Tomales Web Site: (www.pointreyes.org/tomales.html)
Marshall Web Site: (www.pointreyes.org/marshall.html)
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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 1 all the way up to the Marin/Sonoma County border. The small hamlets of Nicassio, 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.
Muir Beach Web Site: (www.muirbeach.com/)
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. And, 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 barbeques available for day use.
Stinson Beach Vacation Rentals: Highway One Properties: 415-868-0288 or toll free: 877-868-0388
Gabriel@hwyoneprop.com www.hwyoneprop.com
Stinson Beach Web Site: (www.stinsonbeachonline.com/)
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.
Unofficial Bolinas Website: ( http://totalescape.com/destin/all_towns/bolinas.html
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.
Olema Inn Website: (www.theolemainn.com/)
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 setting for the patrons of the very popular Rancho Nicasio, who come from all over Marin to enjoy country dining and dancing. Just to give you some idea of the amazing musical groups that have played here, Van Morrison , who use to live in Marin County, recently played here.
Rancho Nicassio web site: (www.ranchonicasio.com/)
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 artist, builders, tradespeople, and professionals that 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 Beds 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 blocks long and a couple of blocks deep. Within the quiet little town, coffee houses, galleries, bookstores, antique shops, and resturants lend a cosmopolitan flavor.
Point Reyes Station web site: (www.nps.gov/pore/home.htm)
Point Reyes Lighthouse
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, is well known for it's 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 steep roofed Lady of Assumption church, built in 1860, the Victorian charm of Tomales beckons. Driving north on Highway 1, Dillon Beach is the last town before Sonoma County border. The community was named after Geoge Dillon, arriving in the 1880's, he was the first settler in the area. Today Dillon Beach is popular for it's wonderful beach, sport fishing, crabbing, and clam digging.
Tomales Web Site: (www.pointreyes.org/tomales.html)
Marshall Web Site: (www.pointreyes.org/marshall.html)
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