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Marin County is a county located in the North San Francisco Bay Area of the state of California, across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco.
As of 2000, the population was 247,289. The county seat is San Rafael. Marin County is renowned for its natural beauty, liberal politics and affluence. Marin County has one of the highest per capita incomes in the country.
This scenic region of Northern California spans from Sausalito to Muir Woods and Point Reyes National Seashore and is home to many famous vacation destinations.
About Marin County, California
Marin County () is a county located in the North San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California, across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. As of 2000, the population was 247,289. The county seat is San Rafael and county government is the largest employer in the County. Marin County is renowned for its natural beauty, liberal politics, affluence and strong new age influence. According to the 2000 Census, Marin County has the highest per capita income in the country at $44,962, and the third highest mean personal income at $80,580, behind Manhattan and Teton County, Wyoming. It is governed by local cities and the Marin County Board of Supervisors.
San Quentin Prison is located in the county, as is Skywalker Ranch. Autodesk, the publisher of AutoCAD, is located there, as are numerous other high-tech companies. The headquarters of film and media company Lucasfilm Ltd., previously based in San Rafael, have moved to the Presidio of San Francisco. United States Senator Barbara Boxer is from Marin.
The Marin County Civic Center was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and draws thousands of visitors a year to guided tours of its arch and atrium design.
America's oldest cross country race, the Dipsea Race takes place annually in Marin County, attracting thousands of athletes. Mountain biking is said to have been invented on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais in Marin.
Marin County's many beautiful natural sites include the famous Muir Woods redwood forest, the Marin Headlands, Stinson Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Mount Tamalpais, one of the West's first tourist mountains.
Marin County Weather Report
As reported from San Rafael, CA
Current weather conditions in San Rafael, CA (94913)
Local Pollen Reports
74°F (Feels like 74°F)
Last update: 9/6/08 9:25 AM PDT
Humidity: 42%Visibility: 9.0 mi
Dew Point: 49°F
UV Index: 2 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.84in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 2mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Sunny
High: 92°F
Low: 58°F
Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sunset: 7:31 PM
Sunday
Sep 7
Sunny
High: 85°F
Low: 55°F
Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sunset: 7:30 PM
Monday
Sep 8
Sunny
High: 79°F
Low: 54°F
Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sunset: 7:28 PM
Tuesday
Sep 9
Sunny
High: 77°F
Low: 54°F
Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Sunset: 7:27 PM
Marin County Photos
Photos from Marin County, CA
Photos taken in Marin County, California
Marin County Headlands Marin County, CA
The Marin County Coast from Muir Beach Overlook. (dsc06968) See the
Oldest Inn in Marin County
Marin County, my next journey
the golden gate bridge - san francisco / marin county, california
March 2007
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by Frank Lloyd Wright
The Marin County coast looking north from the overlook at Seascape Drive off Cal...
Pictures from our trip to Napa Valley, California
from pacific heights
Marin County Friendliest Businesses
According to Amazon unspun
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Books about Marin County
Books about places in Marin County
North Bay Trails: Hiking Trails In Marin, Napa And Sonoma Counties
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 09/06/2008)
Hiking Marin: 141 Great Hikes in Marin County
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 09/06/2008)
Marin County (Images of America: California)
Amazon Price: $15.59 (as of 09/06/2008)
Mountain Biking Marin: 40 Great Rides in Marin County
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Marin County Business Directory
Business Websites from Marin County
www.bellvillepiano.com
www.bertinifashion.com
www.bogiescafemarin.com
www.cafelotusfairfax.com
www.collieautoworks.com
www.contractors-inspectors.com
www.easyautosource.com
www.ecologiclandscaping.com
www.englishcountrypine.com
www.erichenerlau.com
www.fitnessbysophie.com
www.flinthoodconstruction.com
www.gannonconstructioncompany.com
www.fullcircleintervention.com
www.ginterinv.com
www.hummbirdlandscape.com
www.illingworthrodkin.com
www.impaktcreative.com
www.jaaf.org
www.jeffgreenpartners.com
www.kahl.net
www.lmdistribution.com
www.lotusrestaurant.com
www.marinbenefits.com
www.marinh2o.com
www.marinpiano.com
www.renremodel.com
www.rarmlaw.com
www.risksci.com
www.sarahhyde.com
www.sharongallagher.com
www.souptonutscatering.com
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www.tessinappraisals.com
www.thelostyearsbook.com
Farmers Market in Marin County
Healthy produce from local vendors
Farmers Market Marin County California
The San Rafael Farmers Market is the largest local farmers market in Marin County with up to 150 growers, food purveyors and artisans. This market is held on Thursday's and Sunday's from 8AM to 1PM at the San Rafael Civic Center, famous world wide for its Frank Lloyd Wright architectural design. One of the mentionable features of this particular market is that all of the vendors are Certified California Producers and deliver their fresh produce and goods from a maximum 200 mile radius. Most vendors however grow and/or produce within a 15-30 mile radius, all of which promotes high nutrient based foods, sustainable farming and a healthy local economy.
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News from Marin
News Items from Marin County
News Items from Marin County
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMarin County Nonprofits
Cross section of nonprofits in Marin County
- Adopt a Family
Adopt a Family is a nonprofit that helps families in need. Please visit their website to find out how you can help.- Integrated Community Services (ICS)
A distinguished non-profit agency providing solutions to the critical needs of individuals with disabilities.
ICS creates specially designed programs that promote self-sufficiency and address the diverse and unique needs of this population.
Their staff help people with disabilities to live rich, independent lives by providing encouragement and practical support in the areas of employment and independent living skills.- Marin ReLeaf
Non-profit organization dedicated to educate and encourage the public in planting and care of trees, to promote appreciation and protection of trees in urban habitats.
Their goals are the planting and protection of trees, fostering the ethic of environmental stewardship and promoting citizen involvement.
Marin County Google News
Updated daily for the latest headlines
- All About Marin: Marinwood freeway 'shortcut' doesn't save much time
- Arrow said he already has been quizzed about the supervisors' proposal by the Marin County Civil Grand Jury, which is looking into the issue and could make ...
- Marin schools test well despite tougher standards
- This year, it joins the Lagunitas, San Geronimo and Venetia Valley elementary schools, Davidson Middle School and the Marin County Community School. ...
- Judge seems to favor change in ballot argument
- A Marin County judge Friday signaled he was inclined to order changes to a ballot argument opposing commuter trains in the North Bay, a decision his ...
- THE BEST DEALS ON GREAT ROOMS IN MARIN COUNTY
- By Dwayne Hunn Dedicated individuals in the nonprofit sector have programs that our government should provide to our troubled vets that will produce fewer ...
Useful Marin County Links
County Of Marin
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Squidster
Nice lens, I lensrolled it on my Sonoma County Lens since we're just around the corner :) Posted August 22, 2008 |
Maybe something about education for families with children?
Private and public.
You can also include the outdoor movies that happen every summer.
Posted July 28, 2008
Love the layout and I appreciate being included!
Your volunteer work with my agency is greatly appreciated!
donna
Posted July 28, 2008
hi Alex,
Nice page but most of the photos were taken in the summer, showing dried-up yellow hills. How about putting in some spring green for balance
Posted July 27, 2008
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eccles1
nice lens nice pictures! Posted May 24, 2008 |
