CORTE MADERA | FAIRFAX | LARKSPUR | MILL VALLEY | NOVATO | SAN ANSELMO | SAN RAFAEL Beaches | Biking | Camping | Golfing | Hiking | Bird Watching | Whale Watching | Antiquing | Muir Woods ShuttleLet us help you discover your personal Marin . HomeCities in MarinHotels & LodgingEvent & Meeting LocationsAttractions & DestinationsThings to DoGetting AroundRestaurantsEvent CalendarResources Marin County Visitors Bureau info @ visitmarin . orgPhoto by Dennis Anderson Magnificent Marin . .. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge , and minutes from downtown San Francisco , lies magnificent Marin County , California . Surrounded by water on three sides , visitors can explore wild and scenic California beaches , enjoy sailing and windsurfing in San Francisco Bay , or marvel at the ancient redwood forest on the slopes of legendary Mt . Tamalpais . The natural environment of Marin County is breathtaking ! Marin County is conveniently located between San Francisco and the Napa and Sonoma Wine Country , and its warm , sunny California climate makes it possible to enjoy Marin ’ s incredible array of outdoor attractions all year ‘ round . Marin is a natural for outdoor recreation — mountain biking , hiking , fishing , bird watching , windsurfing , kayaking , golf and tennis . Music , art and film festivals , and historical and cultural venues like the Frank Lloyd Wright - designed Civic Center continue to attract people from all over the world . Many California - grown organic fruits and vegetables , artisan cheeses , fresh seafood and some of the world ’ s best wines appear on the menus in Marin ’ s diverse restaurants . Wine tasting , antique shopping and exploring Marin County ’ s scenic countryside are all part of this California vacation paradise . Whether it ’ s a bed and breakfast in a quaint downtown , a romantic hideaway on the coast , a full - service luxury hotel , or facilities to accommodate business meetings and conferences , Marin is an affordable alternative to its San Francisco neighbor . For an unforgettable California getaway , visit magnificent Marin . Marin County . Where wonders never cease . © 2005 Marin County Visitors Bureau | 1013 Larkspur Landing Circle , Larkspur , California 94939 | ( 866 ) 925 - 2060 toll free | ( 415 ) 925 - 2060 | site design : descomstudios . com