Best Kids Stores in Marin

Want to make sure your kid has comfy, long-lasting clothes? Marin children’s stores have got you covered. No matter where you are in the county, there’s a shop right down the street that you can dash into and grab what you need. You might be surprised by just how much you can find within your own neighborhood. The 2023 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is SeeSaw Children’s’ Consignment (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Kids Stores picks see below.

Our 2023 Shopping category sponsor is California Girl Jewelry.

We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central, and Northern Marin.

Southern | Central | Northern 

Southern Marin

Sprout 

Mill Valley

With a focus on natural and organic products, Sprout is a perfect addition to Mill Valley. You won’t find any chemicals or pollutants here, so for those who don’t want to spend hours researching brands and products to check, simply stop by Sprout where they’ve already done all that and are here to help you create a healthy home, first and foremost. Hours are Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m

12 Miller Ave., Mill Valley, 415.389.1312

Central Marin

Poppy Store

Larkspur

The Larkspur Poppy Store location opened in 2011 and has brought their vision of dressing children like children with select brands from Paris and New York. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

2413 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.464.0222

Secret Garden

Greenbrae

From babies to tweens, boys and girls, Secret Garden Enchanting Children’s Clothing has options for any occasion from formal, flower girl, holy communion, and more. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

180 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, 415.464.9294

SeeSaw Children’s Consignment

San Anselmo

Easily accessible in downtown San Anselmo, SeeSaw is a one-stop shop for any children’s clothing, no matter what your budget is. If your child is going to outgrow their shirts in a year, it’s not hard to see why consignment might be a better choice than brand-new. SeeSaw also offers books, toys, and art supplies, so there’s no need to stop off at Target afterward. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday and Monday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

722 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, 415.295.7979

Northern Marin

Village Child

Novato

Boasting a separate play spot for kids while the adults do their shopping, alongside an easy-breezy online store that makes ordering from home smooth and painless, Village Child is an ideal store for anyone managing a child or two. Right in the heart of Novato, it’s easy to get to, too. Make sure to check out the shop’s Posh Peanut collections! Hours are 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday.

869 Grant Ave., Novato, 415.493.6924

Sponsor

California Girl Jewelry: 2023 Best of the County Shopping

Mother and daughter duo Mariel Baker and Denise Forbes source their own gemstones from all over the world. Specializing in one-of-a-kind pieces, CGJ has over 3,000 loose gemstone and hundreds of finished pieces in their showroom of varying colors and cuts.

What makes CGJ unique?
We hand select the best gemstones available in the world. Even with pavé diamonds, we use the highest quality colorless diamonds.
What inspired you to start California Girl Jewelry?
While working in NYC, Mariel discovered the world of rare colored gemstones. She befriended a jeweler in the Diamond District in New York, and designed her jewelry while adding rare colored gemstones to her collection.
Why Marin?
We operated a very small boutique in San Francisco for over five years and realized that most of our clients were from Marin, and since we both live here, it was a natural choice.