The Marin Edit

Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, life shifts almost immediately. The pace slows, the roads curve through redwoods, and the outdoors becomes part of everyday life. You can hike in the morning, paddleboard in the afternoon, and still make it into San Francisco for dinner and a show.

The Communities

Marin is a collection of communities, and where you live dictates your lifestyle. Mill Valley has an artistic, outdoorsy sensibility and a lively little downtown. Tiburon and Sausalito are all about the water, with sweeping views of the Bay and an easy connection to San Francisco. Larkspur feels more intimate and village-like, while Ross and Kentfield are quieter, residential, and known for beautiful homes, larger lots, and some of Marin's most coveted schools. Fairfax marches to its own beat — laid-back, independent, and decidedly less buttoned-up. And San Rafael, the county's largest city, offers a more urban feel and a broader mix of diversity with its residents, neighborhoods, and homes.

THe People

People who have arrived from San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and beyond looking for more space, privacy, and a different pace of life. Many residents work in technology, finance, medicine, law, and other professional fields, while others are entrepreneurs, creatives, or run businesses of their own. What connects them is a strong preference for living well—and living close to nature.

For many San Francisco families, the pull of Marin comes down to Marin's highly regarded school — particularly for families looking for strong public education. Many parents make the move when their children reach school age, trading a city home for a house, yard, neighborhood schools, and more room to grow.