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A spacious kitchen showcasing a dining table with chairs, ideal for family gatherings and meals.
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Down to the Details: A Modern Addition Blends Seamlessly With a Victorian Home in Larkspur

The home was reimagined with a modern addition by Rebekah Zaveloff, uniting historic charm with thoughtful, timeless design.

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A Modern ADU With Rural Charm Channels a Neighboring Century-Old Farmhouse

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You might be wondering where and when this picture You might be wondering where and when this picture was taken. Give up? It’s New Year’s Eve 1971 at the Marshall Tavern. Built in 1902, the property still hangs precariously over Tomales Bay in the West Marin community of Marshall. 

The photo is one of hundreds in historian Dewey Livingston’s recently released book, Point Reyes and Tomales Bay, A History of the Land and its People. Here’s how Livingston describes the setting (by way of background, Web Otis was a young real estate investor in West Marin in the 1970s):

"Creating the new Marshall scene was a lark for those involved. As Web Otis recalled, 'We were young and had a good time doing it.' The owners rented the building to a variety of operators. The Marshall Tavern had good food and live music. Michael Considine, a restaurateur and owner of the Lion’s Share music venue in Sausalito (and later San Anselmo), went into business with former Marin County Supervisor Thomas T. Storer on the venue in 1969, attracting acts like John Stewart from the Kingston Trio, and Buffy Ford. Others were Mimi Farina (whose sister Joan Baez attended), Jesse Colin Young and Jerry Corbitt. Local musicians had a welcoming venue at and even Colonel Sanders, of fried chicken fame, made an appearance there to film a commercial."

Livingston’s book also notes that in November of ’71 — mere weeks before the epic New Year’s Eve in the photo — the adjacent hotel had burned down. “Miraculously, the Marshall Tavern was saved from the flames,” Livingston writes, adding that in 1973, “top national musicians including Van Morrison and Neil Young were brought in.” Often when that happened, it was “so packed” that people were “dancing in the street” and the owner closed the bar because he sold “every ounce of alcohol in the place.” The Marshall Tavern closed for good in 1982. A concerted effort to rehabilitate and reopen the historic venue, involving millions of dollars, was launched in 2023 but is currently lodged in lawsuits and environmental issues. 

✍️ Jim Wood

📷 Photo by Lee Sims, Jack Mason Museum of West Marin History 

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Perhaps there’s something in the water, because La Perhaps there’s something in the water, because Larkspur makes a strong case to be crowned Central Marin’s most charming city. Incorporated in 1908, Larkspur’s “Old Downtown” was officially recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. In the decades since, it’s continued to blossom into a region that today thrives as a bustling hub of retail, events, nature and more. Larkspur’s perpetual popularity is further compounded by its foot-traffic friendly layout, bountiful options for fantastic food and its crucial role as the home to one of Golden Gate Transit’s main ferry terminals. 

Whether you're visiting Larkspur for the first time or playing tourist in your hometown, these are the best things to do while you're here:

1️⃣ See a movie at The Lark
2️⃣ Take a ferry ride
3️⃣ Enjoy a taste of Paris at Left Bank
4️⃣ Go shopping on Magnolia Avenue
5️⃣ Hike in Baltimore Canyon Preserve

See what else Larkspur has to offer in our bio 🔗

What's your favorite thing to do in Larkspur? Comment below👇

✍️ @zackruskin

📷 Photo courtesy of Marin Tourism Board

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Did you hear? Marin Magazine (270 Media) cleaned u Did you hear? Marin Magazine (270 Media) cleaned up at the 48th Annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards! A huge congratulations to all of our amazing writers, editors and photographers.

Thanks to the San Francisco Press Club for hosting us last night. Hearing from the likes of Bill Martin, Carla Marinucci and Doug Sovern (all Lifetime Achievement Award winners!) was a reminder of the vital role the Fourth Estate plays in our democracy. 

We are honored to be awarded among some of the best and the brightest in the industry. 

Swipe to see all our awards 🏆

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Want to be featured in Marin Magazine AND win $250 Want to be featured in Marin Magazine AND win $250? 📲

We're celebrating the season with a county-wide holiday photo contest ❄️ 

We want to see your festive moments in Marin! 

How to enter 📷
1. Download the Hello! Marin app 
2. Create a public profile
3. Post your photo(s) to the Holiday Photo Contest

Good luck and happy holidays! ☃️

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This year, there are a whopping 6🤷7 nonprofits in This year, there are a whopping 6🤷7 nonprofits in our Marin Gives Back feature!

Whether you have $50 or $5,000 or even $10,000, here's how to donate to our great community this holiday season. Details in bio 🔗

Which ones are you donating to? Comment below!

📷 Christian Mills

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We love spotlighting the best Northern California We love spotlighting the best Northern California winter getaways — and this season, San Ramon is at the top of our list ❄️

Enter to win a special winter giveaway with our partner, Discover San Ramon:
🏨 Two-night stay at Residence Inn San Ramon
🍽️ $50 Slanted Door San Ramon gift card

To enter:
✔️ Follow @DiscoverSanRamonCA and @MarinMagazine
✔️ Like this post
✔️ Tag a friend 

The lucky winner will be randomly chosen on 12/4. 

Discover San Ramon invites you to stay, play, shop and skate all winter long. From glowing lights and open-air shopping to festive family fun, cozy dining and complimentary ice skating tickets with select hotel stays, it’s the perfect place to unwind and celebrate.

Enter for your chance to win — and start planning your festive & effortless escape!

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The December issue has arrived 👏 What's inside: 📌 The December issue has arrived 👏

What's inside:
📌 2025 Year in Review
💛 Annual Marin Gives Back Feature
🌲 A Love Letter to Larkspur
⛷️ Tahoe's Newest Hit List
➕ And much, much more!

Grab a copy, dive in and celebrate the season of giving 🫶

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Humbowl has arrived in San Rafael! #MarinNewInTown Humbowl has arrived in San Rafael! #MarinNewInTown 

Humbowl offers fresh, on-the-go bowls perfect for a healthy lunch. There are a few flavor profile options like Thai curry or breakfast, and all of them feature a slew of mix-ins and tasty sauces.

Welcome to Marin! 

📍881 4th St, San Rafael

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The perfect healthy fall recipe to try 🥬 Delicata The perfect healthy fall recipe to try 🥬

Delicata, Radicchio and Black Rice Salad

Ingredients
Serves 4
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes, plus rice cooking and cooling time

Dressing
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salad
1 cup black rice
Kosher salt
1 large or 2 small delicata squash
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large head radicchio, cored, leaves torn
2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
Pepitas and/or dried cranberries, for garnish

Directions
Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

Cook the rice, according to package instructions. Season to taste with salt and set aside to cool.

Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Cut the squash crosswise in 1/3-inch-thick slices; scoop out the seeds. Place the rings in a large bowl.

Add the oil, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin and black pepper and toss to coat.

Arrange the squash rings in one layer on the baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and roast until tender and golden brown in spots, about 25 minutes, flipping once.

Remove from the oven and lightly brush with the dressing. Cool to lukewarm or room temperature.

Spread the radicchio in a serving bowl. Stir the scallions into the rice and then spoon the rice over and around the radicchio.

Arrange the delicata rings over the salad, tucking some of the rings under the radicchio leaves.

Garnish with parsley and the pepitas/dried cranberries, if using. Drizzle with the remaining dressing to your taste.

Comment below if you want to make it!

✍️ Written by Lynda Balslev

📷 Photo by Lynda Balslev

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