Top Things to do in Marin County
Top Hotels in Marin County
- 1. Best Western Corte Madera Inn
- 2. Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
- 3. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
- 4. Best Western Corte Madera Inn
- 5. The Lodge at Tiburon
- 6. Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County
- 7. Marin Suites Hotel
- 8. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
- 9. Inn Marin & Suites
- 10. Waters Edge Hotel
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Top 5 Art Museums in Marin County, Marin County
Some say it’s different, but residents of Marin County like their home that way. We’re betting you will too! Nestled between San Francisco and the Napa Valley, Marin County includes the cities of Tiburon, San Anselmo, San Rafael and Corte Madera.
Activities in Marin County include the highly anticipated Concours d’Elegance, a festival of pre-1978 vehicles and British Sports Cars. Held at the Marin County Fairgrounds in May, the event features a wine-tasting, fine food and “The Drive,” a parade of classic cars winding their way through the scenic back roads of Marin and neighboring Sonoma Counties ending with a lunch reception in San Rafael. In July, be sure to head to the Marin County Fair and in August hit the San Rafael Food and Wine Festival. Treat yourself to some of the world-renowned local wine and watch the sun go down over the hills.
Of course, there’s no shortage of natural beauty in Marin County. Beach lovers will enjoy Stinson Beach or Point Reyes National Seashore where wildlife abounds. Here you just might spot some Elephant Seals or Tule Elk among the rugged terrain or, from Point Reyes Lighthouse, catch a glimpse of a pod of whales. Go butterfly or bird watching and enjoy the many natural wonders of California’s Northern Coast.
For some, no vacation would be complete without a round of golf. If you’re a golf aficionado, Marin County will not disappoint you. The area boasts several public and private courses in a variety of settings, including San Geronimo Golf Course. Situated on 150 acres of stunning landscape, this is a challenging course designed to test your game! Or, try the StoneTree Golf Club, a daily fee, 18-hole championship course. If hiking is more your style, check out Angel Island State Park. Accessible only by ferry, Angel Island offers spectacular views of most of the Bay Area, including San Francisco. Fishing more your style? Try McNear’s Beach Pier in San Rafael.
Restaurants in Marin County
1. Bolinas Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
The Museum comprises five galleries as well as the Wintersteen Courtyard. The Main Gallery offers bi-monthly changing exhibitions of contemporary art and history. The Helene Sturdivant Mayne Photography Gallery shows six exhibitions a year of diverse fine art photography. Regional artists are featured in the Coastal Marin Artists Gallery and The Margaret Duncan Greene Gallery exhibits selections from the permanent collection of art from the 1800s to the present. The Floyd Russell Family History Room details the history of the area with photographs, documents and objects from the extensive collections in the Museum’s archive. One wall is reserved for changing displays of regional interest.
2. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art is a vibrant museum and arts center which helps the visual arts flourish. We bring world-class art exhibitions to the North Bay, offer educational opportunities for children and adults, and provide outreach projects that are aligned with our mission to create transformative experiences through visual art. We have a 35-year track record of providing service to Marin County and beyond, with three galleries, a museum store, an education program, classrooms, and on-site studios for over 60 working artists. MarinMOCA provides hundreds of affordable public art classes taught by professional artists, educational programs for youth and local under-served populations, and an Artist-in-Residence program.
3. Bubble Street Gallery
4. Museum of the American Indian
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Falkirk Cultural Center
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
Falkirk Cultural Center is a lovely turn-of-the-19th century estate that is now owned by the City of San Rafael and is the site of children's events, weddings, and community gatherings. Falkirk has six demonstration gardens and three galleries rooms that rotate every few months. There's always something new at Falkirk!!
