San Rafael

San Rafael is the central city of Marin County, the center of commerce and government and the county’s oldest city as well. Located along the county's busy urban corridor, like the rest of central Marin, it is blessed with a favorable climate. It’s a large city by Marin standards, with homes spread across the flatlands near the bay to the slopes of half a dozen ridges with views of the water. Aside from the historical center, San Rafael extends north to the unincorporated areas of Terra Linda, Lucas Valley and Marinwood. Of all the cities in Marin, San Rafael provides the largest variety of homes in the entire county; clusters of early 20th century bungalows, ranch-style and Cape Cod-like subdivisions from the mid 60’s, Marin’s small but highly reguarded community of Eichler homes, and the magnificent diversity of luxury homes along and above Point San Pedro Road.

Noteworthy among its many attractions are the Mission San Rafael Arcangel, the landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center, the close-off-the-streets Thursday night Farmer’s Market and the annual 4th of July County Fair.