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Living in Marin County on San Francisco Bay
Marin County Office of Education Located on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge, 20 minutes from San Francisco’s downtown financial district, Marin County is a wonder of nature with protected open space consisting of rolling hills with grassy hilltops, Mount Tamalpais, beaches and coastal redwood stands, along with charming winding roads leading to several small intimate towns with luxury waterfront homes and hill side estates, and yet close to all the amenities of city life. There is no better location for enjoying the experience of small town and multi-cultural city lifestyle than living in one of the towns of Marin County.
Belvedere, Tiburon, Mill Valley, Kentfield and Ross in Marin County include some of the most beautiful real estate properties in the world. Belvedere and Tiburon view properties have San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island and San Francisco Skyline views that take your breath away. Mill Valley, Ross and Kentfield offer more secluded, peaceful estates with views of Mount Tam and wooded hillsides that are for those who are looking for a glorious retreat. All of these locations offer a lifestyle of comfort and the revitalization that can only come from the beauty of nature all around.
Living in Marin County offers unparalleled recreational activities within 10-15 miles of home such as hiking and biking in the open space, equestrian centers, tennis clubs and eight golf courses, as well as all the water sports from canoeing and kayaking on the bay or ocean, to wind surfing, to fishing and scuba diving. For those interested in sailing, yacht clubs in the area include many well known ones such as the Corinthian and Tiburon Yacht Clubs in the city of Tiburon, The San Francisco Yacht Club in Belvedere and the St. Francis Yacht club on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge in the Marina District of San Francisco close to the Palace of Fine Arts.
Nearby San Francisco offers the culture of art museums, music, and theater, and include the well known Museum of Modern Art, Asian Museum, San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Symphony. Nightlife includes world-class restaurants, music, dancing, and comedy clubs. From dining at the Top of the Mark to exploring the shops and international foods in all of San Francisco’s classic neighborhoods, there is no end to adventures in the city. And then you have a short drive over the Golden Gate Bridge, which never ceases to amaze everyone every time they see it, to return to the natural beauty of Marin and your home.
Daily life in Marin includes all the amenities, from art galleries and antique stores to charming shops and great local restaurants.
During the summer there are farmers markets with fresh local produce in almost every town, and one of them operates year-round. Everyone looks forward to annual local events during the summer such as the Sausalito Art Festival, the Italian Street Painting Festival, and the San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival that bring residents together for a few days of fun.
The public and private schools in Marin are excellent, and many people have moved here just to be able to take advantage of them. There are also town parades, sports and activities for kids, parks, and bike paths to ride.
And you have all of California at your feet for day trips, weekend getaways or longer vacations that include the beautiful California coastline and wine country of Napa and Sonoma Counties to the north, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east, and Monterey and Carmel to the south.
All that is left is to choose the town and the home that suits you the best, and we are at your service.
Both the public and private schools in Marin County are very highly regarded, and people move here in order to live in a great place to raise children. Here are links to public and private schools in Marin
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The county of Marin lies just north of San Francisco and is varied in terrain and population. | Every week Marin is home to different events - from movies to the County Fair. |
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The Arts are flourishing in Marin including the ballet, symphony, theater and artists of all sorts. | Marin residents can visit the public and private libraries scattered throughout the county. |
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| Businesses & Professions of all varieties call Marin their home. |
Marin has its share of "hot issues" and there are local media that cover them. |
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The County; eleven cities and towns; supporting public agencies; neighborhoods; and communities of interest support the public interests in Marin. |
Marin is a county that provides many natural recreation venues from its waterways to mountain trails. |
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In Marin people and philanthropic organizations work together to serve the Community. | People move around Marin in many ways - by boat, by car and by bike. |
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Educational opportunities abound in Marin for people of all ages and interests | With its natural beauty and historic sites, Marin is a great tourist destination. |
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