resources & links
From dining, shopping, work-outs, and family-fun, the following is a helpful resource for Marin and beyond.
hospitality & food
Neighborhood Grocery
Safeway, Terra Linda (5min)
Scotty’s Market, Terra Linda (8)
Whole Foods, San Rafael (10min)
Santa Venetia quick Market (5min)
Molly Stones Grocery & Catering, GreenBrae (9min)
Local Restaurants & Drinks
In San Rafael:
Marin Dish - Marin dining blog
La Toscana - Fantastic Italian!
Lous Kitchen - Highly recommend!
Gaspares Pizzeria (5 min)
Monk’s Kettle, Terra Linda (5min)
Starbucks Coffee - @ Northgate One mall
Peet’s Coffee (5min)
Pizza Hacker (outdoor play area for kids, best pizza in Marin, and beer garden).
Nearby Hotels:
Embassy Suites
Four Points Sheraton
Transportation
SF Bay Ferry (Marin to SF)
Marin Airport Shuttle to SFO
Event Spaces, Marin County
From lush gardens, to hotel rooftops, and local churches, Marin offers a wide variety of spaces for event gatherings of any size. In San Rafael, you’ll find the Falkirk Cultural Center, The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap, and The Outdoor Art Club. Visit PartySlate, for even more great ideas or simply ask us – we’re happy to suggest!
Things to do in Marin
Sunday Farmers Market at the Civic Center
Marin Mommies - suggestion for family fun
Sights & Attractions
National & State Parks: Golden Gate Bridge / Marin Headlands National Park, China Camp State Park, Muir Woods National Monument, Mt Tamalpais, Stinson Beach, & Pt. Reyes National Seashore.
Historic Towns: Sausalito, Tiburon, and Mill Valley, as well as coastal towns like Tomales Bay.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Wine Country
Angel Island & Alcatraz
City of San Francisco.
Pier 39, San Francisco
Six Flags Amusement Park
Shopping
Northgate Mall: HomeGood, Macy’s Dept Store
The Village: Nordstroms, Gap, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, J. Crew and more
Marin Country Mart: High end clothing boutiques, toys, and dining. (Also accessible by SmartTrain)
Corte Madera Town Center: Urban Outfitters, REI, Athleta, Crate and Barrel, and dining.
Downtown Mill Valley, town of Mill Valley - wander the historical downtown area for numerous local shops and dining.
Golden Gate Bridge ©MarinRetreat
Historic Mission, San Rafael
Hiking: Terra Linda offers trails up on the ridge as well as walking around the Civic Center. Read more about Marin trails here >
Marin YMCA - yoga, gym, swim, and more
Marin Fitness Blog suggestions
Co-working
San Rafael Public Library
Regus - Wework-like day office, nearby
FedEx - Fax & Copycenter, San Rafael
