No matter if you want to host your event inside or outside, Marin has a venue for you. These are the best that the county has to offer, from private dining rooms in restaurants to outdoor garden spaces.
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Southern
Mill Valley – Sausalito – Tiburon
Central
Corte Madera – Fairfax – Greenbrae – Kentfield – Larkspur – Ross – San Anselmo – San Rafael
Northern
Novato
West
Bolinas – Forest Knolls – Inverness – Lagunitas – Marshall – Nicasio – Point Reyes – Stinson Beach – Tamales – Woodacre
Southern Marin
Cavallo Point Lodge
Sausalito
Not only is Cavallo Point your one-stop-shop for a luxury stay, spa experience or dining spot, but it also makes for a great event venue. There are a few different spaces to choose from depending on how big your group is and the nature of the event, from corporate to personal.
601 Murray Cir, Sausalito, 415.787.4717
Corinthian Yacht Club
Tiburon
Even if you aren’t a member here, you can still choose to host your event with the Club. Event spaces include The Grand Ballroom, Sun Porch and the Cocktail Bar and Outside Deck. Each space has its perks and are suited for different types of events, so check descriptions online to determine which might be a good fit for you.
43 Main St, Tiburon, 415.435.4771
ERIA Events
Sausalito
ERIA Events lives by its three stop process: share your vision, design and execute. The latter two are helmed by the ERIA team to ensure that you don’t feel overwhelmed, and ERIA’s own event venue is 5,1000 square feet of stunning waterfront space.
562 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 925.444.5927
Mill Valley Community Center
Mill Valley
While this recreation center is used by locals as a gym, pool or place to hang out, it also makes for a great event venue. The large indoor room is spacious, and is winged by outdoor patio space if you’d like to have an indoor-outdoor vibe.
180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, 415.383.1370
Outdoor Art Club
Mill Valley
Located in Mill Valley, this outdoor venue captures the natural beauty of Marin with a combination of the Clubhouse designed by local architectural legacy Bernard Maybeck and the plant-forward grounds.
1 W Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.2582
Tam Tavern
Mill Valley
Popular local restaurant Floodwater reopened with a new vibe, menu and name, Tam Tavern, thanks to the team behind East Brother Beer Co. It has 10–15 rotating beers on tap, cocktails and a menu designed by Chef Michael Siegel with options like smashburgers, beer-battered fish and chips and more.
152 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.843.4545
The Pines
Sausalito
This historic residence is nestled right in Sausalito and supports various welfare causes with fundraising, cultural, educational and community events.
33 Miller Ave, Sausalito
Central Marin
Insalata’s
San Anselmo
If you’re looking for some great Mediterranean dishes, award-winning chef Heidi Krahling’s downtown restaurant has featured soulful Mediterranean plates for over 25 years. An expansive takeout counter offers a wide range of selections for family meals, celebrations or a quick lunch option.
120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, 415.457.7700
Marin Art and Garden Center
Ross
The gardens are a pleasure to meander through and the art exhibitions aren’t to be missed, but a lesser known draw of the Marin Art and Garden Center are the theatrical events that pop up. Sometimes that’s a summer kids’ theater camp, and sometimes that’s a comedy troupe hosting an event; either way, it’s worth a visit.
30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, 415.455.5260
Osher Marin JCC
San Rafael
Osher Marin JCC is a community center that offers a variety of fitness classes, aquatics and wellness programs, and fosters a welcoming environment for individuals and families to engage in health and cultural activities. Plus, the facility can serve as a great venue.
200 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.444.8025
Red Rooster Brick Oven
San Rafael
Red Rooster Brick Oven is a longtime San Rafael dining spot. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and quality food, the restaurant offers both lunch and dinner with a focus on classic, memorable dishes.
901 B St, San Rafael, 415.234.8414
Northern Marin
Bill and Adele Jonas Center, College of Marin
Novato
Located on the College of Marin’s Indian Valley Campus, this center makes for a great multi-purpose venue. It’s surrounded by trees and options include a banquet hall, lounge, courtyard, warming kitchen and conference room.
1800 Ignacio Blvd, Bldg 19, Novato, 628.234.7957
West Marin
The Haven at Tomales
Tomales
For the ultimate Marin backdrop to your event, turn to The Haven. There are 1,000 coastal acres of land protected by the Marin Agricultural Land Trust, and this protection of nature comes through in the event services. This could mean farm-to-table dinners and picnics or educational tours, or it could be as simple as honoring the beauty of Marin.
900 Cerini Rd, Tomales, 707.878.2181
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