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Larkspur’s Famous Magnolia Tree

This gorgeous Magnolia Tree sits along Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur, just across from Marin Primary School. The tree is in stunning full bloom right now! The story I have been told is that a dentist lived in the home and in lieu of payment, a gardener client planted the tree. It may have [...]

Mill Valley Fast Facts

Fast Facts About Mill Valley

Mill Valley Population= 13,600*
In 2006, there were approximately 6,147 housing units
Mill Valley covers a land area of just under 4.7 square miles.
Mill Valley Zip Code = 94941, 94942

*per 2000 U.S.Census
More Mill Valley Resources:

City of Mill Valley
Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce
Mill Valley Census Information

Where to Stay in Mill Valley

Acqua Hotel
Mill Valley [...]

Baseball Day- A Private Tour of AT&T Park

Image Courtesy of Jill Clardy
Looking for something fun to do with the kids?  How about a trip to AT&T Park in San Francisco for a behind the scenes look at the ball park.  Tours include:

The Field Warning Track
The Dugouts
Indoor Batting Cages
The Visitors’ Clubhouse
The Press Box
The Luxury Suite
Ballpark Features and Views

When:  Tours every day at [...]

Tiburon Fast Facts

Fast Facts About Tiburon

Tiburon Population= 8,666*
In 2006, there were approximately 3712 housing units
Tiburon covers a land area of just under 4.5 square miles and a water area of approximately 8.7 square miles
Tiburon Zip Code = 94920

*per 2000 U.S.Census
More Tiburon Resources:

Town of Tiburon
Belvedere – Tiburon Chamber of Commerce

Where to Stay in Tiburon

Water’s Edge Hotel
The Lodge [...]

Larkspur or Lupine

According to Marin 101, the town of Larkspur could have been called Lupine.
The city’s developer, Charles W. Wright was looking for a name for the town he was building.  His wife Georgiana saw a hillside covered in blue flowers and thought they were Larkspur, a flower she remembered from England.  The flowers were actually [...]

A "deal" is not necessarily a "deal"

A “deal” is not necessarily a “deal”:
Buyer walks in to an open house and falls in love.  Buyer has been working with a reputable real estate agent, Marin Real Estate Agent A.  Real Estate Agent B is the listing agent for the open house and is representing Seller.  Real Estate Agent B tells Buyer if [...]