Category Archives: Marin County Communities

Marin County Parks Video – Celebrating 40 Years

This is a great video about Marin County parks and the rich heritage of preservation of this land of spectacular natural beauty dating back to 1932. Marin County parks are our backyard with 34 open space preserves, a living legacy, established against the odds by dedicated conversationists determined to protect Marin County beautiful vistas and…

Marin County has three of the “happiest seaside towns” in the US

If you like living in happy coastal communities, Marin County is the place to be, reports the Marin Independent Journal. Coastal Living has come out with its 15 “happiest seaside towns” in the United States in honor of the magazine’s 15th anniversary, and Marin has three of its communities on the list.  Sausalito came in…

Mill Valley Named Fourth Best Small Town in America

  The Smithsonian magazine recently released their 20 Best Small Towns in America list.  Not only was Mill Valley the only one chosen from the Bay Area, it placed in the top five, at #4.  The only other town in California to make the list was Laguna Beach, which took the #17 spot. What does…

Marin’s coolest dog house…beyond designer…

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, arguably America’s greatest architect, designed more than 1,000 buildings in his 70-year career. And one dog house right here in our marvelous Marin County.  This is a great story with two morals: no. 1, even important and famous people are not too proud to take the time to make a child happy…

The Ross “Tour de Noel,” a Delightful Marin County Holiday Tradition

Whether you have been naughty or nice in 2011, you are invited to attend the 25th year of the Tour de Noel, a Christmas House Tour and Holiday Boutique.  Sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ross, this event has become a delightful Marin County holiday tradition.  The 2011 Tour de Noel will include its traditional…

Larkspur Homeowners to Receive Historic Preservation Award

As reported on Larkspur’s official website, the owners of a 115-year old home in Larkspur will receive the City’s first Historic Preservation Award for a private residence. The Larkspur City Council will present the award at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2011 at Larkspur City Hall. The award recognizes extraordinary accomplishments in preservation of the…

Marin County unemployment still lowest in State in August 2011

MARIN’S JOBLESS RATE CONTINUES TO DROP The Marin Independent Journal recently reported that Marin’s jobless rate dropped to 7.8 percent in August, down 0.4 percentage points from 8.2 percent in July and 0.6 points from August 2010, according to figures released Friday. The county’s employment was the lowest in the state, although it was still…

Something fishy is happening in Tiburon

If you have noticed these signs along the road while driving around Tiburon and thought something fishy was going on, you were right! It is  the annual salmon release which will take place this Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Blackie’s Pasture.  The event is sponsored by the The Tiburon Salmon Institute. More than…

Mill Valley Beautification Day on April 23 in celebration of Earth Day

The city of Mill Valley will have a Mill Valley Beautification Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23 to celebrate Earth Day. The city is seeking volunteers to help with litter removal and beautification projects from 9 a.m. to noon at parks, schools and other locations in Mill Valley. The cleanups will be…

Best places to enjoy happy hour drinks and food in Larkspur and Corte Madera

  I am so happy that Larkspur and Corte Madera now have their own Patch, a community enewsletter.  Below is an article from the Patch on where to find happy hour prices in Larkspur and Corte Madera.  I have added my own photos.   “An ex-boy friend once said, “No matter where we go, dinner is $120.”  …