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MARIN COUNTY CALIFORNIA

Marin County California could easily be subdivided into two distinct districts. Western Marin is essentially coastal and foggy; full of nature preserves, rugged wildernesses, wildlife, and dramatic scenery.

Eastern Marin, on the other hand, is the ultimate in eccentric and socially-motivated sophistication, with it's moneyed, fashionable communities like Sausalito, Tiburan, and Mill Valley.

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Point Reyes Tule Elk; CC Michael Peck

Explore Muir Woods National Monument to visit old-growth Coastal Redwoods, ancient horsetail ferns, and the vast array of fabulous colors and shapes of its countless varieties of mushroom and other fungi. Discover North America's largest land mollusk, the Banana Slug. Enjoy the sight of thousands of ladybugs that converge on Muir Woods each summer.

For more redwood forests and oak woodlands, plus extraordinary views of Marin, San Francisco, The Bay, the East Bay, and Mount Diablo, hike to the top of Mt. Tam in Mount Tamalpais State Park.

But don't just visit the parks - you'll miss a lot of the allure of
West Marin County if you don't explore some of the little hamlets like Stinson Beach (have lunch at The Sand Dollar), reclusive Bolinas (be sure to visit the Bolinas Museum), and sleepy Olema (stay at the historic Olema Druids Hall).

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Angel Island; CC Kirk Kohler

While East Marin County has its share of state parks and open air spaces, it's better known for its luxurious homes, fancy cars, and civically-minded liberal attitudes; houseboats, ferries, and sailboats; boutique-y shops, signature accommodations, and hedonistic restaurants than it is for its parks.

In short, it's my go-to place when I want to be a fancy girl and
live the good life! With its unique combinations of sea-side village-ness and cultivated sophistication, family-friendly-ness and worldly urbanity, it's a near-perfect go-to spot for everyone!

Whether you choose the Who-Says-Money-Can't-Buy-Happiness
route or the Nature-Nurture route, you'll find what you're looking for in East Marin County California!

Browse the trendy shopping destinations of Corte Madera, Sausalito, or Tiburon; have a luxury spa treatment at Cavallo Point; enjoy waterfront dining at Scoma's in Sausalito or The Caprice in Tiburon; catch a film-as-art showing at the beautifully restored Art Deco Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center or catch a concert by the internationally-acclaimed Marin Symphony, both in San Rafael...

But if you're more into the outdoorsy and quirky side of things, visit the Ring Mountain or Spendrift Point Nature Preserves; do a walking tour of the famous Sausalito houseboat community (don't miss the Taj Mahal!); take the ferry to Angel Island State Park for a day of biking or a visit to the Immigration Station Museum; spend some time at the Bay Model Visitor Center or the Marine Mammal Center, Old St. Hilary's Historic Preserve, the Bay Area Discovery Museum, China Camp State Park with its Chinese fishing village, or the China Cabin Maritime Museum...

Whichever type of experience you're looking for, it's a safe bet that you'll be glad you chose to spend time in Eastern Marin County!

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