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2024's Winners
From top Thai restaurants and must-shop jewelry stores to standout spin classes and the best venues for live music it’s all here in our 2024 Marin Magazine Best of the County. Jump to a section below:
Arts & Entertainment | Beauty | Dining | Fitness & Sports | Home & Design | Philanthropy | Services | Shopping
Looking to see what the community chose as the best of the best? We asked and you voted! Here are all of the Readers’ Choice Best of the County Winners for 2024. See our Rest of the Best Winners here.
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Best of the County 2024
Arts & Entertainment
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Below is our 2024 Best of the County selections for the best art galleries, children’s museums, comedy venues, community events, film festivals, music festival, live music venues, museums and community theater, including our Reader’s Choice Winners.
The Best Outdoor Adventures in Marin
Marin is an outdoor lover’s paradise – here are the best places to visit.
The Best Community Events in Marin County
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best community event.
The Best Children’s Museums in Marin County
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best children’s museum.
The Best Music Festivals in Marin County
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best music festivals.
The Best Art Galleries in Marin County
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best art galleries.
The Best Live Music Venues in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best live music venue.
The Best Comedy Venues in Marin
They say laughter is the best medicine, and we prescribe comedy. Stay healthy at the best comedy venues in Marin County.
The Best Community Theaters in Marin County
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best community theaters.
Beauty
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Below is our Best of the County selections for the best barber shops, cosmetic dermatologists, facials, salon services, massage, med spas, nail salons and spas , including our Reader’s Choice Winners.
The Best Med Spas in Marin
For those not interested in intensive cosmetic surgery, a med spa is the right way to go.
The Best Hair Salons in Marin
Between color and cut, treatments and products, there’s a lot that goes into choosing the hair salon you trust. Here are our favorites in Marin.
The Best Cosmetic Dermatologists in Marin
Cosmetic surgeons have flocked to the Bay Area over the years, providing the finest of care to Marin County and offering a wide variety of specialities. Here are our favorites.
The Best Facials in Marin County
For a relaxing experience that’s sure to leave your face glowing, look no further than the best doctors and spas in Marin County.
The Best Barbershops in Marin
Look for that special stylist? Here are the best barbershops in Marin.
The Best Massages in Marin County
Nothing cures sore muscles like a long massage. Here are our picks for top spots to get a massage in Marin.
The Best Nail Salons in Marin
For Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Nail Salon picks see below.
The Best Spas in Marin
Have an indulgent afternoon and let the stress melt away at one of Marin Magazine’s Best of Marin County Spa picks.
Dining
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Below is our Best of the County selections for the best alfesco dining, bakeries, bar dining, dive bars, bbq, breakfasts, breweries, burgers, Chinese food, coffee shops, fine dining, frozen desserts, Indian food, Italian food, Latin American food, Mexican food, Middle Eastern food, new restaurants, pizza, ramen, sandwiches, seafood, steakhouses, sushi, Thai food and vegan/vegetarian food, including our Reader’s Choice Winners.
The Best French Restaurants in Marin
French restaurants in Marin County bring together the elevated nature of French cuisine with the region’s fresh, local ingredients.
The Best Wine Bars in Marin
The best wine bars in Marin County offer a sophisticated selection of local and international wines.
The Best Thai Restaurants in Marin
Here is our guide to the best Thai Food restaurants in Marin.
The Best Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Food in Marin
Here are our favorite Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants in Marin.
The Best Sandwiches in Marin County
Nothing quite beats a classic sandwich. Here are the best places in Marin County.
The Best Ice Cream in Marin
Ice cream makes the best refreshing treat on a hot day, partner in binging your favorite show, or ending to a delicious dinner out on the town. Here are the best spots in Marin
The Best Seafood in Marin
Whether you prefer a perfectly broiled pink salmon, shrimp cocktail, oysters, or another ocean-originating dish these are the best seafood restaurants in Marin.
The Best Steakhouse Restaurants in Marin County
When we think of a steakhouse, we may picture a juicy red steak charred to perfection and paired with a big, bold red wine.
The Best Al Fresco Dining in Marin
The word “Al Fresco” originates in Italy and directly translates to “in the cool”. Here are the best Al Fresco Dining spots in Marin.
Where to Find the Best Sushi in Marin
Made from fresh fish, veggies, and rice, sushi is one of our favorite Japanese delicacies. Here are our go to sushi restaurants in Marin.
The Best Places in Marin to Get Vegetarian and Vegan Food
Here is our guide to the best vegan and vegetarian places Marin County.
The Best Fine Dining in Marin
Here is our guide to the top rated fine dining restaurants in Marin.
The Best Coffee and Coffee Shops in Marin
Here’s where to find your new favorite coffee shop in Marin.
Where to Find the Best Ramen in Marin
Good ramen is easy; great ramen is hard. Here are a few places that make the cut.
The Best Chinese Food Restaurants in Marin
Savor the flavors and tastes from different regions of China at these Marin restaurants.
Best Bar Dining in Marin
Enjoy cocktails, beers and wine at any of our favorite bars in Marin.
Best Dive Bars in Marin
Here are our favorite Marin dive bars from south to north, ending with a West Marin bar that is one of the oldest in the state.
The Best Breakfasts in Marin County
Whether its old fashioned eggs and bacon or gourmet pastries, breakfast is big in Marin.
Where to Get Marin’s Best Brews
There are more well-crafted brew in Marin than ever and Marin beer brands are getting creative. Here’s what’s hot this March
Marin’s Top Bakeries: The Best Places to Get Your Carb Fix
That leaves only one question that needs answering: which town in the county boasts the best croissant or batard?
Where to Find the Best Burgers in Marin County
When you’re craving a burger nothing else will suffice. Here are the best burger spots in Marin.
The Best Pizza in Marin County
Deciding the place is the hardest part; We’ve made it easy as pie. From thin crust wonders to traditional Neapolitan, this is your guide to pizza in Marin.
Fitness & Sports
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Below is our 2024 Best of the County selections for the best fitness classes, gyms, health and wellness coach, personal trainers, pilates studios, spin studios and yoga studios, including our Reader’s Choice Winners.
The Best Spin Studios in Marin County
For your cardio fix, stationary bike workouts get your heart pumping. Here are the best spin studios in Marin.
The Best Health and Wellness Coaches in Marin
There are few better places than Marin to revitalize yourself; mind, body, and soul. Here are some people who can help you do that.
The Best Personal Trainers in Marin
A good personal trainer helps you reach your fitness goals with the exercise that is tailored to your needs. Here are our favorite personal trainers in Marin.
The Best Yoga Studios in Marin
Relax, destress, strengthen, and tone at one of our top pick Yoga Studios in Marin.
The Best Gyms in Marin
There’s no need to wait for New Year to start your fitness journey. Whether into weight lifting, pilates, or cycling, these are the best gyms in Marin to help you get moving.
The Best Pilates Studios in Marin
Looking to tone, strengthen, and sweat, we’ve got you covered. Check out the Best Pilates classes in Marin.
Home & Design
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Below is our 2024 Best of the County selections for the best architects, builders, electricians, flooring, plumbers, home organization companies, interior designers, kitchen designers, nurseries, landscape designers, movers, painters and solar services, including our Reader’s Choice Winners.
The Best Tile Showrooms in Marin
Marin County is blessed with merchants and craftspeople offering beautiful and unique tile designs.
The Best Home Painters in Marin
From a fresh coat of paint on your house to an entire office building re-work, Marin painters have your back.
The Best Home Organization Company in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best home organization company.
The Best Interior Designers in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best interior designer.
The Best Handymen and Plumbers in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best handyman and plumber.
Best Kitchen Designers in Marin
Arguably the kitchen is the most important room in the house. Make sure yours fits your needs with Marin’s best kitchen designers.
The Best Landscape Designers in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best landscape design.
The Best Lighting Services in Marin
Here is our guide to best electricians and lighting providers in Marin.
The Best Movers in Marin
Nobody likes to deal with the stress and fuss of moving house, but fortunately Marin has some amazing movers that are here to help.
The Best Builders in Marin
Just moved into a house with the world’s ugliest kitchen tiles? Suspicious structural issues in the basement? Or just need to rebuild from the ground up? Here are Marin’s best builders.
Philanthropy
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Below is our 2024 Best of the County selections for the best animal care, annual gala, arts nonprofit, community services, disability care, educational nonprofit, elder services, environmental nonprofit, family services, food and security nonprofit, fundraising event and youth services, including our Reader’s Choice Winners.
The Best Educational Nonprofits in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best educational nonprofit.
The Best Fundraising Events in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best fundraising event.
The Best Environmental Nonprofits in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best environmental nonprofits.
The Best Food Insecurity Nonprofits in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best food insecurity nonprofit.
The Best Disability Care Services in Marin
For those suffering from a disability or who have a family member struggling with one, you’re probably going to need assistance.
The Best Animal Care Organizations in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best animal care.
The Best Community Services in Marin
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best community services.
Services
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Below is our 2024 Best of the County selections for the best auto repair, caterers, chiropractor, florists, funeral homes, jewelry repair, photographers and tutors, including our Reader’s Choice Winners.
The Best Jewelry Repair in Marin
For all your last minute jewelry repairs or longed for upgrades, your search is over. Here are our favorite spots in Marin.
The Best Photographers in Marin County
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best photographer.
The Best Auto Repair Shops in Marin County
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best auto repair.
The Best Tutors in Marin County
Have a student that needs some help? Here’s our guide to where to find the best local tutors.
The Best Chiropractors in Marin County
Our guide to where to find Marin’s best chiropractors.
The Best Funeral Homes in Marin
When it’s time to lay a loved one to rest, these funeral homes are professional, experienced, and supportive through every step of the process.
Shopping
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Below is our 2024 Best of the County selections for the best bike shops, bookstores, bridal shops, cannabis dispensaries/delivery, consignment/thrift stores, eye wear, gifts, home furnishing/accessories, jewelry stores, kid’s clothing, men’s clothing, pet stores, surf shops, toy stores and women’s clothing, including our Reader’s Choice Winners.
The Best Pet Stores in Marin
We all know dogs and cats can’t get jobs, so it’s up to us, the lucky pet owners, to buy only the best for our pets. Here are our favorite pet stores in Marin.
The Best Men’s Clothing Stores in Marin County
Who says men can’t be stylish, too? Check out Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Men’s Clothing picks.
The Best Home Furnishing Stores in Marin
Looking to re-vamp your living spaces? Here are the best home furnishing stores in Marin.
The Best Kids Stores in Marin
Want to make sure your kid has comfy, long-lasting clothes? Marin children’s stores have got you covered.
The Best Surf Shops in Marin
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to surf, Marin is the place to do it. Here are the best surf shops in the county.
The Best Bookstores in Marin
There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book, no matter which genre you prefer or what age range you enjoy. Here are the best bookstores in Marin.
The Best Cannabis Dispensaries and Delivery Services in Marin
Whatever you’re looking for, whether it’s pain relief, therapeutic assistance, or simply a good time.
The Best Women’s Clothing Stores in Marin
With dozens of boutiques in every corner of the county, we’ve selected some of the best. Here are our favorite women’s clothing store in Marin.
The Best Bridal Shop in Marin
For Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Bridal Shop picks see below.
The Best Toy Stores in Marin
Kids’ birthday parties are an event. No matter what, you’re going to need to get that perfect toy, and you’re going to want something that’ll last and bring joy to your child — or to your new niece or nephew! For Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Toy Store picks see below.
The Best Jewelry Stores in Marin
Who hasn’t desired a big, blingy diamond at some point in their life? Here are Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County jewelry stores.
The Best Gift Stores in Marin
Looking for the perfect surprise for a special someone? We’ve got you covered. Here are the best Gift Stores in Marin County.
The Best Eyewear Stores in Marin
For flattering frames and perfect prescriptions, look no further than Marin County for the best eyewear picks.
The Best Consignment Shops in Marin
Next time you go shopping, consider one of these incredible Marin consignment stores instead of a chain store at the local mall.
The Best Bike Shops in Marin
The stunning mountain roads that run through all of Marin County are oh-so tempting to any cycling enthusiast.
