Corte Madera

While Corte Madera is known as a hub for some of Marin County’s best shopping, it is also home to some of Marin’s best weather. Just over a ridge from Mill Valley, it is protected from the occasional fog and far enough south to avoid the north county’s summer heat. Many of its more desirable homes are tucked away along quiet, tree-lined streets or high on the spurs of Mt. Tamalpais.

Incorporated in 1916, the Town extends from San Francisco Bay on the east side of Highway 101 to Mt. Tamalpais on the west. Like Sausalito to the south, Corte Madera is another small town of nearly 9,425 residents. Bathed in near-perpetual sunshine, it’s close to the moderating waters of the Bay, and never gets too hot or too cold.

The Town has an easy, casual lifestyle, with lots of open space, a bird sanctuary, and a large central park. Occupying opposite sides of Highway 101 you’ll find two of the county’s finest shopping venues, The Village and the Corte Madera Town Center.