Stuff to do in Marin
Hikes
all over Marin
(there are SO many - check alltrails.com for more)
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Terra Linda / Sleepy Hollow Trail: this is close and will bring you to our old neighborhood!
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China Camp: also close in San Rafael, there are a bunch of different trails here
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Deer Park (Fairfax): a little further out in our old neck of the woods, a moderate hike with beautiful views
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​Tennessee Valley (Mill Valley): a bit further to Mill Valley, but worth it for this popular hike that can bring you to the black sand beach​
Beaches
bring your sweater!
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Muir Beach (Mill Valley): this is closest to anywhere you'll be staying
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Limantour Beach (Pt. Reyes): this is our fave, but is a bit of a drive (45 min). Beautiful and you can visit adorable Pt. Reyes
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Stinson Beach: also a bit of a drive (50 min), but beautiful and a popular weekend spot for locals
Restaurants
in or close to San Rafael
In downtown San Rafael:
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State Room
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Garden Cafe (breakfast)
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Uchiwa Ramen
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In San Anselmo (our former home):
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Comforts: for eat-in or take-out
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Taco Janes: for Mexican
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Kientz Hall: for a ladies lunch
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At Larkspur Landing:
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Something for everyone here! It's the upscale shopping area (e.g. it's where Soul Cycle is). Lots of our regular family restaurants are here.
Other Stuff
How much will you really have time for anyway?
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Rent an ebike from Tam Bikes in Mill Valley.
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Visit Book Passage in Corte Madera, the bookstore where Sondra worked.
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​Take the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco and walk around the Ferry Building.
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Drive up to Napa or Sonoma for some wine-tasting.