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A Budget-Friendly “California Modern” Makeover of a Larkspur Home

A Larkspur home with builder-grade finishes gets a family- and budget-friendly “California modern” makeover.

Marin Home, Larkspur
by Lotus Abrams
October 18, 2024
San Rafael home, Shvartsman and Vo

Modern Makeover: A 1970s-era Home in San Rafael gets a Stylish Update

A 1970s-era home in San Rafael gets a stylish update for fun and family time.

by Lotus Abrams I Photo by Nate Straubinger
September 20, 2024
Homes, Sawyers Design

An Inverness Home With a Colorful Personality

This second home in West Marin is brimming with vibrant hues and eclectic character.

by Lotus Abrams | Photos by John Merkl
March 27, 2024
Ross, Cabin

A Rustic Hunting Cabin Is Brought Back to Life in Ross

The 1911 cabin is thoughtfully renovated for a family in Ross.

by Lotus Abrams
December 22, 2023

Panoramic Perch: A Mill Valley Tech Executive Builds Her Dream Home in Strawberry

A new home on a steeply sloped property in Strawberry offers stunning views of San Francisco and the bay.

Marin Home, Strawberry
by Lotus Abrams
November 9, 2023
Home Backstory, Mill Valley

A Home With Soothing Hues and a Refined Aesthetic Creates a Warm Welcome in Mill Valley

A sense of warmth and calm permeates the home of The Buck Institute President and CEO and his wife, a scientist at Gladstone Institutes.

by Lotus Abrams | Photography by Paul Dyer
August 10, 2023
Mill Valley Home Kitchen, A Remodeled Beach Home; Expanding and Improving, Marin Magazine

A remodeled beach home; expanding and Improving

For this remodel, a family brought a little bit of the beach to Mill Valley.

by Dawn Denberg
January 19, 2018

Mill Valley Family Dives into Major Remodel as their Family Expands

A Mill Valley family moves out for this intensive remodel, but saves as much money as possible for the kitchen.

by Dawn Denberg
June 23, 2017

Renovation in San Rafael

Real estate experts with an eye for design discover the perfect project in San Rafael.

by Dawn Denberg
May 19, 2017

Marin Family Finds its Perfect Home in San Rafael

San Rafael: A contemporary floor plan puts the family chef in the middle of the action.

by Laura Hilgers
June 27, 2016
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Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners, 2025
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners, 2025
Marin Roots, SF Plates: 3 Chefs Bringing North Bay Flavor to the City
Marin Roots, SF Plates: 3 Chefs Bringing North Bay Flavor to the City
When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners in Giving, 2024
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners in Giving, 2024


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Welcome to Marin C-lective! #MarinNewInTown C-lec Welcome to Marin C-lective! #MarinNewInTown

C-lective Fine Art is a membership that turns homes into their own mini galleries with art from modern Bay Area artists. Better yet, it’s artist-centered, giving members the chance to connect with the faces behind the names themselves.

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Heading to Tahoe for the Holidays? Check out these Heading to Tahoe for the Holidays? Check out these new restaurants, revamped resorts and seasonal celebrations ⬇️

Where to Eat 🍕

Sylva, @sylvatahoe
📍Tahoe City, CA

Minglewood Coffee & Company, @minglewoodcoffeeco
📍Tahoe City, CA

Cascade Kitchens, @cascadekitchens
📍South Lake Tahoe, CA

The Edge Restaurant and Lounge, @edgewoodtahoe
📍South Lake Tahoe, NV

Where to Stay 🏨

Evo Hotel, @evo_hotel
📍Tahoe City, CA

Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino, @caesarsrepublic
📍South Lake Tahoe, NV

What to Do ⛷️

Heavenly Mountain Resort 70th Anniversary Party, @skiheavenly
🗓️ December 20
📍South Lake Tahoe, CA

Tahoe Live Music Festival, @tahoe.live
🗓️ December 12-14
📍Palisades Tahoe, CA

Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey Game, @knightmonsters
🗓️ Home Games: December 3, 5, 6, 17, 19 and 20
📍Stateline, NV

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📷 Jack Morris

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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 

#marinmagazine #marincounty #lookingback #newyearseve1971
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 🏆

#marinmagazine #sfpressclub #sanfranciscopressclub #greaterbayareajournalismawards #excellenceinjournalism #magazinecover #magazine
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! ☃️

#marinmagazine #marincounty #photocontest #holidayphotos #holidaycheer #hellomarin
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 🫶

#marinmagazine #marincounty #magazine #maringivesback #theseasonofgiving #larkspur
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