Best of the County 2022: Marin and the Bay Area's Top Spots
Here’s the results — the best places to take in the arts, get a great meal, keep the kids occupied, find the things you need from local services and shopping, and much more.
The Latest
A World-Class Road Trip Close to Home: Highway 1 From Pacifica to Carmel
Drive south for stunning coastal views, fine eats and magical memories.
Drive south for stunning coastal views, fine eats and magical memories.
Hand-Lettering Artist Kate Forrester: An Illustrator Who Thinks Big
Our August 2022 cover illustrator shares her inspiration and career advice.
Our August 2022 cover illustrator shares her inspiration and career advice.
Community Action Marin Advocates for Greater Racial Equity Through Its Public Service Programs
The nonprofit works to alleviate the causes and consequences of poverty within the county by providing important services.
The nonprofit works to alleviate the causes and consequences of poverty within the county by providing important services.
4 Wellness-Focused Wine Country Resorts and Retreats for the Perfect Spa Getaway
Relax, restore, sip world-class wine and sample the season’s bounty among the vines at these wellness-focused resorts.
Relax, restore, sip world-class wine and sample the season’s bounty among the vines at these wellness-focused resorts.
The New Cinelounge Brings Arthouse Cinema, Cushy Seating and Gourmet Snacks to Tiburon
A cutting-edge cinema experience brings the comforts of home to going out to the movies.
A cutting-edge cinema experience brings the comforts of home to going out to the movies.
The Outdoor Art Club in Mill Valley Celebrates 120 Years of Conservation Activism
Founded as a women’s club in 1902, the club has had a profound impact on the early history of southern Marin.
Founded as a women’s club in 1902, the club has had a profound impact on the early history of southern Marin.
In The Magazine
Shop Local: The Best Back-to-School Gear for Kids
Send kids back to class with goods from local shops and brands.
Author Paola Gianturco Brings Female Environmental Leaders to the Forefront in her New Book — Written With her Granddaughter
The Mill Valley resident's latest book highlights the work of women leaders around the world.
Frank Lloyd Wright Doghouse on View at the Marin County Civic Center
The smallest structure the architect ever designed, created for a San Anselmo home.
A New Cookbook Honors the Legacy of Marin City’s Grandmothers as Part of the Community’s 80th Anniversary Celebrations
Plus, a cake recipe from the book.
How to Navigate Finding Childcare in Marin County
Addressing the challenges of finding childcare.
A Local Legend: Live Water Surf Shop and its Famous 'No Shark' Logo
The history of a 44-year-old Marin institution and an iconic logo that has influenced California surfing.
Explore Marin
31 Things to Do This August: Marin City's 80th Anniversary, Curtain Theater Returns to the Mill Valley Amphitheater, and Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park
Also, The Lion King comes to San Jose, music at Old St. Hilary's in Tiburon, the Petaluma Music Festival and many other summertime events around the Bay.
6 County Parks Perfect for a Summer Camping Getaway
Ideas for where to go when state parks are filling up.
New In Town This August: A Beer Garden Opens in San Rafael; a Craft Beer and Coffee Cafe Lands in Novato; and More
Plus, new furniture stores brings IRL vintage and design shopping to San Anselmo and San Francisco’s Marina District.
Marin’s Cities & Towns: Larkspur & Corte Madera
“Twin cities” Larkspur and Corte Madera share a police department and a school district, and the area is a retail mecca.
Best of the County 2022: Marin and the Bay Area's Top Spots
Here's the results — the best places to take in the arts, get a great meal, keep the kids occupied, find the things you need from local services and shopping, and much more.
Take a Walk Through History Along San Rafael’s Fourth Street: 6 Historic Buildings to Visit
A short walk rewards passersby with some of the city’s most prominent buildings.
Food & Drink
The Best Hot Dogs and Sausages in Marin and the Bay Area for Fast-Casual Feasting This Summer
The movement toward casual outdoor dining means a boon in sausages and hot dogs available for the noshing.
4 Summer Superfood Recipes Packed With Ingredients that Promote Healthy Aging
Eat the rainbow with these tasty and fresh summer recipes.
Where to Get Marin's Best Latin American Food, Plus Top Spots Across the Bay Area
Though it is impossible to include the entirety of this exploding local food scene, here are a few ideas.
5 Best Places to Get Barbecue in Marin — With a Global Flair
However you define barbecue, we’ve got some fine flavors from around the world.
Exploring the Art and Culture of Fermentation Around the World With Bestselling Author Sandor Katz
The author explores the recipes, processes, cultural traditions and stories from around the globe.
Start Off Your Summer With These Locally Made Canned Drinks
The perfect beverages to take on your next outdoor adventure.
Travel
Tenaya Lodge's New Cabins and Tours Make for an Easy Yosemite Weekend Getaway
Small-group, all-day Yosemite360 tours and the lodge's Explorer Cabins make a stay at the park more accessible than ever.
5 Bucket-List Golf Courses Designed by Legendary Golfers
Pairing a prominent professional with a prodigious piece of land creates a formula for golf success.
Geneva: A City Unique Yet Familiar, Captivatingly Beautiful and Perfect for a European Getaway
Switzlerland's most international city is filled with meaningful experiences.
Explore the SLO Coast: Sample Wine and Food in the Newest AVA in the Country
An escape to San Luis Obispo and its surrounding wine country provides the opportunity to experience, shall we say, a SLO-er pace of life.
Pay It Forward: Hawaii’s Malama Campaign Encourages Visitors to Give Back
Make meaningful memories on your next Hawaiian getaway by engaging in activities that produce a positive impact.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — A Firsthand Look at Disney's Immersive New 2-Night Experience
A galaxy far, far away is within reach.
