Alongside our Readers’ Choice winners, Marin Magazine’s 2026 Best of the County celebrates the Rest of the Best — standout local businesses, practitioners, and nonprofits from every corner of the county. This special promotional section, created with help from our partners, spotlights the honorees — from favorite restaurants and salons to builders, designers, and community organizations. Use the links below to jump to a category.
Arts and Entertainment | Beauty and Wellness | Dining | Fitness | Home and Design | Philanthropy | Services | Shopping
Arts and Entertainment
Marin Ballet
Best Children’s Activity
Thank you, Marin voters, for choosing Marin Ballet! We develop confident, healthy, joyful dancers through exceptional training and performance opportunities. Our experienced faculty provides a supportive, encouraging environment for everyone, with classes from toddlers to adults. Come dance with us and join our community!
100 Elm Street, San Rafael, CA 415.453.6705 marinballet.org
Beauty and Wellness
Aesthetic Dermatology & Skin Cancer
Best Cosmetic Dermatologist
At Aesthetic Dermatology & Skin Cancer, we provide comprehensive dermatologic care with expertise in cosmetic dermatology and advanced skin cancer treatment. Led by Dr. Stefan Lowenstein, a double board-certified Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon, and supported by Mira Noble, NP, our practice is committed to exceptional training, compassionate care, and medical excellence. We offer a full range of cosmetic treatments, including neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and laser procedures, designed to achieve natural-looking results. We also provide comprehensive skin examinations and expert skin cancer treatment, including Mohs micrographic surgery — the most precise, tissue-sparing technique available. Pictured Stefan Lowenstein MD and Mira Noble NP.
535 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 415.383.5475 aestheticdermskincancer.com
Aesthetx Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine
Best Med Spa | Best Plastic Surgeon
Where science meets art: Aesthetx is a physician-led aesthetic practice offering breast, body, and facial surgery, injectables, lasers, and advanced skin health. The team is known for results that read as natural rather than done — and consultations where patients feel genuinely listened to. Book directly at: shorturl.at/vCadG
300 Drakes Landing Road, Ste 100, Greenbrae, CA 415.980.6414 aesthetx.com/marin
Aubree Hill, Exhale House Salon
Best Haircut/Salon Service
We believe enhancing your hair can bring you back to yourself. Exhale House was created as a sanctuary where women feel seen, held, and beautifully transformed using Great Lengths®, the only B Corp Certified extension brand. Thank you, Marin, for naming us Best Hair Service in our first year.
198 E. Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 415.704.6335 exhalehousesalon.com
BWell Functional Health + Chiropractic
Best Chiropractor | Best Concierge Doctor | Best Integrative/Alternative Medicine
We are honored, to be recognized across three categories — Best Chiropractor, Best Concierge Doctor, and Best Integrative/Alternative Medicine — by the very community we serve. BWell Functional Health + Chiropractic is a Functional Medicine practice deeply passionate about caring for midlife women. Dr. Darcy Oikawa strives to delivers a deeply personalized approach — uncovering root causes and building individualized care plans for hormonal health and menopausal care. Come experience care tailored to you, within our thoughtfully designed space, stocked with curated products and innovative therapies like red light therapy to support healing. We are committed to helping women live their most vibrant lives.
599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Suite 304, Greenbrae, CA 628.224.0762 bwellfunctionalhealth.com
Dr. Barbara Custer, OMD
Best Integrative/Alternative Medicine
Dr. Barbara Custer, OMD is an award-winning Bay Area doctor with more than 30 years of experience specializing in women’s health and hormone balance. Author of The World of Edible Medicine, her philosophy is “The Science of the West meets the Wisdom of the East.”
Through advanced Western medical testing and personalized care, she helps women better understand symptoms including fatigue, mood changes, PMS, insomnia, memory issues, hot flashes, and low libido. In-office and telehealth consultations are available locally and worldwide. Schedule your complimentary initial health and wellness consultation today.
147 Lomita Drive, Suite J, Mill Valley, CA 415.383.3040 eastwestoptimumhealth.com
Dr. Timothy Rankin, MD, FACS
Best Plastic Surgeon | Best Med Spa | Best Facial
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. Founder, NorCal Plastic Surgery
For Dr. Timothy Rankin, exceptional plastic surgery begins with listening. As founder of NorCal Plastic Surgery, Dr. Rankin has spent more than two decades helping patients throughout Marin County and the Bay Area achieve natural, refined results that enhance confidence without sacrificing authenticity. His approach is rooted in the belief that aesthetic surgery should never change who a person is — it should reveal the most confident version of themselves.
A board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Rankin completed his advanced plastic surgery training at Vanderbilt University and has built a reputation for combining surgical precision with an artistic eye. Patients seek his expertise for facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, breast and body procedures, as well as the latest non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
Known for his thoughtful consultations and individualized care, Dr. Rankin develops treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals, lifestyle, and anatomy. The result is what patients value most: refreshed, natural-looking outcomes delivered with honesty, expertise, and uncompromising attention to detail.
At NorCal Plastic Surgery, every patient experience is guided by trust, compassion, and a commitment to excellence.
1652 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 415.727.9666 norcalsurgery.com
Eden Day Spa
Best Facial | Best Massage | Best Massage Therapist | Best Spa
Thank you Marin, for this incredible honor!
For nearly 50 years, Founder Katayoun has dedicated her career to advancing skin health. Her passion began working alongside her father, a dermatologist specializing in burn care, where she witnessed the transformative power of skin healing. She later refined her expertise with leading Beverly Hills dermatologists, caring for clients whose careers and public image demanded exceptional skincare.
Committed to bringing advanced European innovations to Marin, Katayoun introduced Swiss and German skincare modalities to Eden delivering visible results without surgery, fillers, or downtime. Every Eden esthetician is personally trained by Katayoun to uphold the highest European skincare standards.
Signature treatments include the Next-Generation Lymphatic Lift to sculpt, detoxify, and restore; the NEW Hydro Iono Plasma to infuse oxygen and active ingredients for radiant, collagen-rich skin; and the Rosa Calm Facial for sensitive and rosacea skin, designed to calm inflammation, reduce redness, and strengthen the skin barrier.
We invite you to discover the Eden difference with a complimentary consultation and a personalized treatment plan.
411 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 415.464.9111 edendayspa.com
Energize Health and Hormones
Best Concierge Doctor
Dr. Heidi Queen delivers deep physician engagement tailored to your individual wellness goals. “My practice blends proactive primary care, functional medicine and hormone expertise to deliver holistic preventive support. Together, we will develop an innovative plan to foster your long-term vitality, confidence, and transformative well-being.”
655 Redwood Highway, Suite 200, Mill Valley, CA 415.548.7901 energizehealthandhormones.com
Eva Claiborne Beauty and Wellness
Best Facial
Eva Claiborne, Master Aesthetician and Perioperative Aesthetic Specialist, and her daughter, Eva Temby, Aesthetician, celebrate 31 years of skincare and postoperative care in Tiburon. Trained in Hungary, they blend European techniques with personalized treatments and have created the TITOK Naturals® skincare line, inspired by Hungarian traditions. They specialize in Traditional Hungarian Facials, Hydrafacial, Hydrabody, Microneedling, and Postoperative Care. Thank you to our voters for recognizing us as Best of the County 2026. Schedule a complimentary skincare consultation at tiburonskincare.com.
86 B Main St, Historic Ark Row, Tiburon CA 415.497.3635 tiburonskincare.com
Marin Integrative Recovery
Best Integrative/Alternative Medicine
Marin Integrative Recovery offers a root-cause approach to physical and emotional wellness, helping patients to identify and resolve the unique underlying patterns that are preventing them from feeling their best. Founder Dr. Heather Noemi combines integrative medicine, acupuncture, and Chinese herbs to treat mental health concerns, chronic pain, migraines, and autoimmune conditions. Working in synergy, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Chelsea Rappel provides nervous system education, somatic therapy, and yoga therapy that complement Dr. Noemi’s clinical treatments. Together, they provide a collaborative, compassionate approach that supports patients in enhancing vitality and resolving chronic health issues.
919 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Suite 203B, Kentfield, CA 415.888.9410 marinIntegrative.com
Milvali Salon
Best Hair Salon
Milvali Salon has been proudly serving the community since 2002. Founded and owned by Mill Valley native Jessika Adams, the salon was created with the belief that great people create great experiences. Jessika considers her biggest asset to be her incredible team of stylists, estheticians and counter staff. Every person is hand picked for their down-to-earth style, amazing talent and the desire to give back and be a part of this amazing community. Most of the Milvali staff live here in this community, including 13 Marin County Moms, and several local College girls home for the summer. Jessika’s staff is her pride and joy. Come visit Milvali Salon and see why we are not your typical salon, we are more than a salon, we are a place for the whole family. From your daily routines to the milestones in your lives!
3 East Blithedale Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 415.388.0988 milvali.com
Mohebali Plastic Surgery
Best Plastic Surgeon
Thank you, Marin County! It has been our privilege to care for this community for over 16 years, providing personalized, boutique plastic surgery with exceptional expertise and natural-looking results. We are honored by your trust and grateful to be part of your journey.
21 Tamal Vista Blvd #103, Corte Madera CA 415.927.7660 mohebaliplasticsurgery.com
Oyu Salon
Best Hair Salon
Oyu Salon is grateful to our clients for trusting us to make you look and feel your best. Our passion is to make you shine and be the best you!
1001 Bridgeway, Suite A-2, Sausalito CA 415.747.9861 salonoyu.com/contact-us
Plastic Surgery Specialty Group
Best Plastic Surgeon | Best Med Spa
Yngvar A. Hvistendahl, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Plastic Surgery Specialty Group (PSSG), one of Marin County’s premier destinations for aesthetic surgery and physician-led MedSpa services. For more than 22 years, Dr. Hvistendahl has been recognized for natural, elegant results in facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, body contouring, regenerative aesthetics, and advanced laser treatments. Every treatment plan is tailored to each patient’s unique goals and anatomy. Working alongside him for more than 15 years is Lyvia Toledo Garcia, Surgery Administrator and Senior Patient Care Coordinator. A former Practice Manager, Lyvia has guided thousands of patients through their aesthetic journey with expert education, surgical planning, and compassionate support. Together, they combine surgical artistry with personalized, concierge-level care to help every patient feel informed, confident, and achieve beautiful, natural-looking results.
350 Bon Air Road Ste 300, Greenbrae CA 415.925.2880 psspecialists.com
Sieber Plastic Surgery
Best Med Spa | Best Plastic Surgeon
Experience personalized aesthetic care with Lexi Sherer, PA-C, and Sally Sherrard, PA-C, at Sieber Plastic Surgery in Marin. Specializing in non-surgical cosmetic services, they deliver natural-looking results tailored to each patient’s goals. Services include Botox®, dermal fillers, Sculptra®, advanced laser treatments (BBL/Halo/Moxi), microneedling, medical-grade skincare, and medical dermatology.
599 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Suite 300, Greenbrae, CA 415.915.9000 sieberplasticsurgery.com
Zand Dermatology
Best Cosmetic Dermatologist
Marin’s Award-Winning Dermatology & Aesthetic Wellness
Zand Dermatology is Marin County’s premier boutique destination for advanced aesthetics, medical dermatology, skin cancer care, and holistic wellness, now proudly serving the East Bay from its new Lafayette location. Led by sisters Dr. Sarv Zand — a Harvard- and MIT-trained, double board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, and aesthetic expert — and Dr. Paula Zand, a UC Davis-trained board-certified family physician specializing in dermatology, the practice is known for personalized, compassionate care and beautiful, natural aesthetic results. Patients appreciate our unhurried, relationship-focused approach to lifelong skin health. Services include Botox and Daxxify, fillers, CO₂ fractional laser resurfacing, Ultherapy, BBL, V-Beam, microneedling, and clinical facials. Meet our newest provider, Alexa Harris, FNP-C, whose expertise expands access to exceptional care. Featured in Forbes, Glamour, ELLE, The Washington Post, and Women’s Health, Zand Dermatology has earned more than 750 five-star reviews and has been voted Marin’s #1 Best Cosmetic Dermatologist in 2022, 2024, and 2025, as well as Best Dermatologist in Marin. Pictured (l to r): Sarv Zand, MD and Paula Zand, MD
655 Redwood Highway Frontage Road, Suite 246, Mill Valley, CA 415.301.5000
GRAND OPENING: 3511 School Street, Lafayette, CA 925.385.0305 zanddermatology.com
Dining
Active Culture Cafe
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Food
We’re so honored to be recognized as “Best of The Rest” for Best Vegan/Vegetarian food in Marin Magazine’s Best of the County! Thank you to our amazing community for your support. Celebrate with us every Friday during Happy Hour from 3-6 PM and enjoy 50% off froyo, draft beer and draft kombucha. Cheers!
464 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA 415.475.1128 activeculturecafe.com
Comforts
Best Breakfast/Brunch
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are grateful to our wonderful customers for voting for us in Best of the County! Please join us for weekend brunch, or browse our marketplace for lunch or take-home dinner! Open 7 days.
335 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 415.454.9840 comfortscafe.com
Cucina SA
Best Al Fresco Dining | Best Italian Food
Lively evenings, shared plates, and the hum of conversation — Cucina captures the spirit of San Anselmo dining. For 27 years, owner Donna has created a welcoming space centered around rustic Italian cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and genuine hospitality. With its inviting outdoor setting along the Avenue, Cucina remains a place where guests gather, linger, and return time and again.
510 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 415.454.2942 cucina-sa.com
Kuro Nami
Best Sushi/Ramen
Thank You, all Marin residents! We are truly honored to be recognized as one of Marin’s Best Japanese Restaurants.
This recognition would not have been possible without the trust, support, and encouragement you’ve shown Kuro Nami throughout our first two years. It also belongs to our incredible chefs and team, whose passion and dedication bring our modern Japanese cuisine to life every day.
We invite you to join us for fresh sushi, seasonal creations, handcrafted cocktails, and an unforgettable dining experience.
We’re grateful to have you as part of the Kuro Nami family and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
69 Center Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 415.459.6969 kuronamimarin.com
Ristorante La Toscana
Best Italian Food
Cheers to nearly 41 years of serving Marin! Since 1985, La Toscana has welcomed generations of families, friends, and colleagues to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, handcrafted pastas, house-made specialties, fine wine, and genuine hospitality. Family-owned and operated from day one, we remain committed to fresh ingredients, timeless recipes, exceptional service, and memorable experiences. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a business lunch, or gathering with family and friends, we’re honored to be part of your traditions. As we celebrate our 41st anniversary this August, thank you, Marin, for your loyalty and support. We look forward to welcoming you back.
3751 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 415.492.9100 ristorantelatoscana.com
Fitness
FITLAB
Best Spin Studio | Best Personal Trainer | Best Fitness Class | Best Gym
The entire team at FITLAB are incredibly honored and grateful to be voted among the Best of Marin. Thank you to our amazing members and the Marin community for your trust and support. Every day, we’re inspired by the people who walk through our doors and allow us to be part of their health and fitness journey. From our expert trainers and high-energy group classes to our one-of-a-kind cycle studio and welcoming community, this recognition belongs to all of you. Thank you for making FITLAB your home for fitness, we’re just getting started!!
711 Center Blvd, Fairfax, CA 415.785.3026 fitlabstrong.com
Osher Marin JCC
Best Gym
Osher Marin JCC welcomes everyone! We build healthy routines, fitness, and friendships! A 75-year+ cornerstone of the community, we offer state-of-the-art workout equipment, group classes, all-ages swim lessons in sparkling indoor and outdoor pools, and personal training. Join by July 31st and save $200 on registration!
200 N. San Pedro Road. San Rafael, CA 415.444.8000 marinjcc.org
The Club at Harbor Point
Best Gym
Family-owned for over 55 years, The Club at Harbor Point offers a resort-like setting with waterfront views, top-tier fitness facilities, group classes, tennis, pool, and a full-service bar and grill — creating a welcoming environment for all fitness levels and a vibrant, connected community.
475 E Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA 415.383.3448 harbor-point.com
Home and Design
CDG Architecture
Best Architect
Award-Winning California Architecture
Refined spaces for living and working — built on beauty, balance, and integrity in every project. Based in San Francisco and Marin, CDG Architecture specializes in California design that embraces the outdoors, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living in dialogue with our incredible natural landscape.
Founder and Principal Architect Courtenay is an exceptional guide and partner from start to finish — from intuitive design to contractor selection to fixtures and finishes. She brings best-in-class client service together with architectural expertise. The result: a seamless process and incredible projects, delivered with bespoke care and full transparency at every step.
50 Tiburon Street, Suite 24, San Rafael, CA 415.497.2798 @cdgarchitecture architectcdg.com
Ceramic Tile Design
Best Tile Showroom
For over 40 years, Ceramic Tile Design has helped Marin homeowners, designers, and contractors bring spaces to life. Established in 1983, our family-owned showroom features 5,000 square feet of Marin County’s largest selection of natural stone and tile. We’ve built lasting relationships with exceptional local tile artisans and directly import hand-selected porcelain collections from Europe, offering distinctive, timeless surfaces found nowhere else in the Bay Area. Behind the showroom, you’ll find our slabyard stocked with natural stone, quartz, and porcelain slabs, along with a stocked warehouse carrying the tile installation supplies professionals rely on.
Whether you’re remodeling a kitchen, designing a spa-like bath, or creating an outdoor retreat, our design consultants bring more than 75 years of combined tile and design experience to help you find the perfect materials. From in-stock favorites to handcrafted statement pieces, we offer beautiful surfaces for every style, project, and budget.
846 Francisco Blvd W, San Rafael, CA 415.485.5180 ceramictiledesign.com
Clear Design & Build
Best Builder
Leeor and Roi Bardenstein, the passionate couple behind Clear Design & Build, specialize in seamlessly managing every aspect of remodeling and new construction projects. Their top priority is clear communication, providing clients with daily WhatsApp updates so no detail is overlooked. Combined with their team’s emotional intelligence and strong communication skills, this approach minimizes confusion, uncertainty, and costly errors. The result is a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish. They believe exceptional homes are built through quality craftsmanship, transparency, and trust, treating every project with the same care, attention, and dedication they would give their own home.
4040 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA 628.285.7739 cleardesignbuild.com
Dorman Associates, Inc.
Best Architect
Thank you, Marin, for naming Dorman Associates among the county’s best. Since 2001 we’ve designed homes rooted in Marin — its light, its landscape, the way we live here. From ground-up homes to careful remodels, we listen first, honor the place, and build to last.
dormanassociates.com
Holly A. Kopman Interior Design
Best Interior Designer
Holly A. Kopman Interior Design creates homes with unmistakable style — where bold color, rich texture, and a rock-and-roll sensibility meet exceptional craftsmanship.
Based in Sausalito, the award-winning studio designs sophisticated, fearless residences throughout Marin, the Bay Area, San Francisco, and in destinations from Aspen to St. Barts. Discover Holly’s signature Rebellious Glamour aesthetic at hollyakopman.com.
213 2nd Street, Suite A, Sausalito, CA, 415.596.6473 hollyakopman.com
Kunst Painting, Inc.
Best Painter
Since 1901, the Kunst legacy has been built on trust, honesty, and craftsmanship. What began as a family paint manufacturing and retail business in San Francisco evolved into one of the North Bay’s most respected painting contractors. This year, we’re proud to celebrate 125 years of that legacy. Now in our fifth generation, we serve Marin, Napa, and Sonoma counties with expert residential and commercial painting services. Our team of 30+ skilled painters brings that same founding commitment to quality, safety, and service on every job, every time.
112 Mitchell Blvd, San Rafael, CA 415.457.0100 kunstpainting.com
Love Living Lighter
Best Home Organization Company
At Love Living Lighter, organizing is about more than managing belongings: it’s about creating freedom. As a certified health and life coach, Carrie helps clients navigate through the emotional layers of clutter. Helping clients process memories, life transitions, grief, family dynamics, and decades of accumulated belongings. Whether you are downsizing, managing a family’s chaotic home, or simply seeking more peace and order, Carrie combines compassionate guidance with practical organizing solutions. Her goal is to help clients honor their space, build sustainable habits, and create spaces that support clear function so they live in calm, peace, and clarity. Carrie adopts a non-judgmental approach and offers complimentary consultations.
Founder, Carrie Albachten. Mill Valley, CA 415.218.6233 lovelivinglighter.com
Organized by Sumi
Best Home Organization Company
Thank you, Marin Magazine Readers! My expertise and passion are organizing homes and the estates of loved ones. I turn a lifetime of belongings into orderly and beautiful spaces while making the process efficient and enjoyable. I welcome your call for a consultation to see how I can best help you!
415.847.5909 organizedbysumi.com
Ross Painting
Best Painter
At Ross Painting, we’re honored to be voted amongst the Best of Marin County. Thank you to our loyal clients and the community for your trust and support. For decades, we’ve guided homeowners and businesses through every step of their property’s transformation with clarity, care, and exceptional craftsmanship. Whether you need a vibrant interior refresh, protective exterior work, specialized no-mess cabinet painting, or a durable floor surface from our concrete coatings division, we combine premium materials with meticulous technique. Enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience from consultation to completion. Contact us to get started today.
3817 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 415.455.0766 rosspainting.com
The Scale Collective
Best Interior Designer
The Scale Collective is a Tiburon based interior design, interior architecture, and art consulting studio crafting narrative-driven spaces rooted in how you live. Sculptural, organic, deeply personal. Blending relaxed coastal California living with European sensibility. Passionate about large-scale installation art, custom commissions, and artist collaborations.
Serving Marin County 415.562.5857 thescalecollective.com
Philanthropy
ExtraFood
Best Food Insecurity Nonprofit
ExtraFood rescues surplus fresh food from businesses, schools, farms, and backyards across the Bay Area, delivering it to neighbors facing hunger. Together, we reduce food waste, fight climate change, and nourish our community. Join us as a food donor, volunteer, or financial supporter.
907 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, CA 415.997.9830 IG @extrafooddotorg ExtraFood.org
Marin CASA
Best Fundraising Event | Best Family Services | Best Educational Nonprofit | Best Youth Services
Children in foster care deserve our best. Marin CASA recruits, trains, and supports volunteer advocates for vulnerable youth, helping ensure each child has a voice – and a chance to thrive. Celebrate and empower this essential work at CASA’s annual gala, September 19, 2026.
1401 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 130, San Rafael, CA 415.785.3862 MarinCASA.org
North Bay Children’s Center
Best Family Services Nonprofit
Thank you, Marin readers, for 38 years of support! As a leader in early childhood education, North Bay Children’s Center helps children thrive through high-quality early learning that builds the foundation for lifelong success. This year, we expanded our impact with the launch of our Garden of Eatin’ Learning Lab, a new Therapeutic Classroom, and our Family Food Share program, providing nutritious food to 170 households and nearly 500 individuals each week. Together, we’re building stronger children, families, and communities. Join the NBCC family — enroll, volunteer, donate, and help shape brighter futures.
932 C Street, Novato, CA 415.883.6222, NBCC.net
To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation
Best Fundraising Event
Stepping Out To Celebrate Life, our annual signature gala and fashion show features models thriving after breast cancer. This inspirational event benefits our Breast Cancer Grants Program supporting Bay Area nonprofits that assist underserved patients with emergency and financial assistance, direct services and diagnostic testing. Photo: Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography
Kentfield, CA 415.455.5882 tocelebratelife.org
Services
A and P Moving
Best Movers
Thank you Marin for selecting us as your trusted moving resource. Celebrating our 36th year as a local family owned and operated full services moving, storage, warehouse, and white glove delivery company. We also provide on-site mobile certified document shredding at your business or home.
111 Hamilton Drive, Novato, CA 415.883.2391 apmoving.com
Japan Auto Repair
Best Auto Repair
As a trusted independent shop, Japan Auto Repair is known for expert service from ASE Master Technicians who specialize in Japanese vehicles. From routine maintenance and major repairs to pre-purchase inspections and smog checks, they deliver honest, dependable care. They also provide maintenance for American and European vehicles, making them a go-to destination for quality automotive service in Marin.
48 Front Street, San Rafael, CA 415.258.9376 japanautorepair.com
Marin Home Care
Best Elder Services
Thank you, Marin, for once again recognizing Marin Home Care as one of the county’s most trusted providers of in-home care for seniors. For the past 10 years, our locally owned and operated team has helped seniors remain safe, independent, and comfortable in the place they most want to be — home. Whether care is needed for a few hours each week or around-the-clock support, we create personalized care plans tailored to each client’s unique needs. What sets Marin Home Care apart is our exceptional caregivers, responsive communication, and commitment to treating every client with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Thank you for allowing us to care for your loved ones. It is a privilege we never take for granted.
With gratitude, Laura Belluomini, Founder and CEO and Caroline Glassell, Chief Operating Officer
1640 Tiburon Blvd, Suite 16, Tiburon, CA 415.712.1917 marinhomecare.com
MTR Event Design
Best Event Planner
Honored to be recognized as “Rest of the Best” Event Planner in Marin Magazine’s Best of 2026! Decades of building festivals and conferences, detail by detail. Thank you to our clients and partners.
Serving Marin County 415.717.7145 mtreventdesign.com
Osher Marin JCC
Best Event Space
Celebrate in style at the Osher Marin JCC, Marin’s vibrant indoor-outdoor venue for weddings, mitzvahs, galas, concerts, meetings and milestone events. Flexible spaces for 20–500 include a theater, courtyard, commercial kitchen, AV support, experienced event staff, setup, security and free parking. Schedule a tour today!
200 N. San Pedro Road. San Rafael, CA 415.444.8000 specialevents@marinjcc.org marinjcc.org
Valley Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral Home
Best Funeral Home
To be nominated for Best Funeral Home in the county is an honor we hold close — and a trust we never take lightly.
At Valley Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral Home, we believe a final resting place should honor both a life and the earth that sustained it. Set amid the quiet wetlands of Rush Creek Preserve, we offer traditional burial and cremation, as well as green burial, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction — earth-conscious options chosen with intention and care.
We’re here when you wish to learn more.
650 Bugeia Lane, Novato, CA 415.897.9609 valleymemorialpark.com COA377, FD2295, CR206
Shopping
Encore Consignment
Best Consignment/Thrift Shop
Thank you, Marin, for voting us Best Consignment / Thrift Shop. Encore also carries handbags, fabulous shoes, hats, fine jewelry and other accessories. Browse our curated collection and meet our dedicated staff. Marin’s best kept secret! Get ready for Fall consignments, and a new Fall wardrobe!
401 Fourth Street, San Rafael. Open Mon–Sat 10–4. 415.456.7309 encoreconsignment.com
Johann Paul Fine Jewelry
Best Jewelry Store
We are deeply grateful to our Marin community for recognizing Johann Paul Fine Jewelry as one of Marin’s best jewelry stores. As we celebrate five years as the proud new owners of this trusted local jeweler, we invite you to discover what’s new, from our thoughtfully curated fine jewelry collections to one-of-a-kind custom designs. Our comprehensive services include expert repair and restoration, custom design, and a personalized experience to help you celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. We look forward to welcoming you to our Bon Air Shopping Center showroom and helping you find treasures to cherish for generations.
272 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, CA 415.461.1866 johannpaulfinejewelry.com
Stephan-Hill Jewelry Designers
Best Jewelry Store
There is nothing like walking the trails scenic Marin County and celebrating the beauty with our iconic California Collection™. We are celebrating our 46th year in business. Thank you to our clients for your continued support!
1226 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 415.459.5808 stephanhill.com
Tivoli & Tivoli Men’s Den
Best Consignment/Thrift Shop
Marin’s Premier Resale Hub
The magic of Tivoli keeps loyal shoppers coming back, while first-time visitors are pleasantly surprised to wander into this hidden gem on charming Caledonia Street in Sausalito.
Tivoli and Tivoli Men’s Den offer elevated style at accessible prices while embracing sustainable shopping. Their thoughtfully curated collections feature luxury men’s and women’s gently used clothing, accessories, and home décor.
The enchanting aesthetic blends timeless classics with whimsical accents that feel both sophisticated and playful. On any given day, Tivoli is abuzz with brunchers, girls’ day-out groups, guys’ crews, multigenerational families, couples, locals, and travelers, all enjoying the delight of treasure hunting and finding something special.
Owner Teri Lang named Tivoli as a tribute to the magic of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. The name also holds a clever twist: spelled backward, “Tivoli” becomes “I Lov It,” a fitting reflection of how so many shoppers feel after experiencing its magic.
310 & 333b Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA 415.559.7149 tivolidecor.com
