Marin County

Marin County has special qualities that contribute to a wonderful lifestyle: natural beauty; mild, Mediterranean weather; small, family-friendly towns; easy access to San Francisco, and abundant outdoor and cultural activities. Everywhere in Marin, you are surrounded by natural beauty! The land is dominated by Mount Tamalpais with streams and valleys falling through verdant and protected forests of redwood and madrone trees. The Pacific Ocean and San Francisco/San Pablo Bays border three sides of the county, creating dramatic coastlines and views. Yet, Marinites are close to San Francisco, with the best that a metropolitan area offers.

 

Marin has 13 small towns and 14 villages. The towns, with an average population of 16,000 people, are arrayed across the hills and valleys on the east side of Mount Tamalpais, facing the bay. The villages of West Marin are adjacent to parks and farmlands and along the Pacific coast. The world-renown wine county of Northern California is beginning less than half an hour’s drive from central Marin. These areas provide outstanding wines, beautiful and charming wineries, and relaxing vacation destinations. Marin has breathtaking neighborhoods such as Tiburon, Millvalley, Corte Madera, Sausalito, San Anselmo, Ross, San Rafael, Kentfield, Fairfax, Stinson Beach, and more.