The Green Gulch Farm Meditation Center is a Soto meditation practice center located near Muir Beach, California, following the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki, offering training in Zen meditation, philosophy, and work. In addition to meditation training programs, the center also manages an organic farm and vegetable garden.
Stinson’s white sand and oceanfront make it one of the best swimming beaches in northern California. It offers opportunities for volleyball, hiking, picnicking, fishing, or surfing.
The Ross Valley Mountain Bike Summer Camp is a summer camp for children ages 8 to 14 in Marin County. Located in Fairfax, Marin County, California, this camp is dedicated to equipping the next generation with mountain biking skills and fostering a love of nature and the trails of Marin. They believe in creating a safe and fun environment for children to learn and grow through the exciting sport of mountain biking.
China Camp Village is located within China Camp State Park, along the shores of San Pablo Bay, in Marin County near San Rafael. The village is symbolic of Chinese American history and the contributions of Chinese immigrants to California's development, particularly in the fishing industry. The village includes historic homes, a Chinese temple, a museum, and a fishing pier.
The San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve was established for long-term research, education and stewardship of San Francisco Bay. It protects more than one million acres of estuarine land and water, provides essential habitat for wildlife.
hina Camp State Park is a 1,640-acre state park located in San Rafael, California, surrounding a historic Chinese American shrimp-fishing village and a salt marsh. The park is known for its beautiful scenery, hiking and biking trails, and cultural history.
Sausalito is a city in Marin County, California, located 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) southeast of Marin City, 8 miles (13 km) south-southeast of San Rafael, and about 4 miles (6 km) north of San Francisco from the Golden Gate Bridge. Sausalito’s 2020 population was 7,269.
Downtown Sausalito is a charming waterfront area located in Marin County, California, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a popular tourist destination that offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and galleries, as well as stunning views of San Francisco Bay. Sausalito’s 2019 population was 7,068.
Rodeo Lagoon is a coastal lagoon located in the Marin Headlands division of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is in southern Marin County, California. This brackish water body is separated from the Pacific Ocean by a sand bar that forms Rodeo Beach. The lagoon’s brackish waters are a hotspot for diversity, including many birds, frogs, and endangered fish.
Marin County is a county located in the northwestern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, United States. The county seat is located in the city of San Rafael. Marin County is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including redwood forests, scenic coastlines, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 species of plants and animals to discover. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, the Seashore preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.
Samuel P. Taylor State Park, located in Marin County, California, is a beautiful natural area encompassing approximately 2,882 acres of coastal redwood forests and rolling hills. The park is situated along Lagunitas Creek and offers a variety of outdoor activities, making it a popular escape from the nearby urban areas.
Mission San Rafael Arcangel was founded in 1817 as a medical asistencia of Mission San Francisco de Asis. It was a hospital to treat sick Native Americans, making it Alta California's first sanitarium.
Bayfront Park Mill Valley is a dog park in Mill Valley, California offering a Lovely place to walk the dog. It also covers a large grassy open space and plenty of benches.
Robson-Harrington Park has extensive grounds to wander and picnic in as well as an unparalleled indoor facility for event and meeting rentals. The Robson House grounds are home to the Town’s Community Garden. Approximately 30 small garden plots are worked by members of the community.
Baltimore Canyon Preserve is a nature preserve located in Kentfield, California. The preserve covers an area of approximately 193 acres and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including redwoods, madrones, and ferns. There are several hiking trails in the preserve, including the Redwood Trail and the Madrone Trail, which offer visitors the opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty.
Tomales Town Hall sits in the center of the village of Tomales, among rolling hills and pastures in the northwest corner of Marin County, California. It is one of the oldest continually used community buildings in California. The Hall is anchored in preserving the building and its history, and extends into programming of all kinds that might benefit the regional community.
AppleGarden Cottage is a bed and breakfast just outside the historic town of Tomales and is located on a working farm and cidery. Indulge in an organic home-made breakfast from products produced locally and the own hard cider from the farm orchard.
Marin's San Geronimo Valley is an attractive region of redwoods, grassy hills, and small towns. To offset the increased development of this area, the county set aside three small parks among the newly-developed golf course, mansions, and schools. One of these parks is Roy's Redwoods, which features a small, isolated redwood grove growing around a creek at the base of a small hill.
