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There are places that simply feel different. Where a combination of uncommon things creates something truly unique. Marin County is such a place. Special, not because you can go hang gliding or kayaking. Not because you can find fresh, sustainable agriculture. Not because you can experience the pinnacle of luxury and the world’s finest wines. And not even because you can do all of these things in one place. What makes Marin special is the sense of purpose that courses through the land, the people, and the everyday practices that define this unique corner of California.

Highlight Community of the Month

San Rafael


San Rafael is at the center of things. The oldest, largest and most culturally diverse city in Marin also enjoys the best weather. San Rafael is a lively business and cultural center located in an area of incomparable natural beauty.

At the city’s heart is its charming, vibrant downtown shopping district. Downtown’s mixture of Victorian buildings, ethnic restaurants, retail stores and financial institutions creates San Rafael’s hometown flavor.

In the center of town is the new San Rafael City Plaza, with its innovative water wall fountain. The plaza has become a community gathering place and the center of seasonal events such as the Thursday night farmers markets and summertime concerts.

Nearby is an authentic recreation of Mission San Rafael Arcangel; founded in 1817 as part of California’s mission chain, a replica of the original mission with a museum, gift shop and self-guided tours, attracts many visitors. It is also the backdrop for the annual “Youth in Arts,” Italian Street Painting Festival.

San Rafael’s history is present in many of its beautifully restored turn-of-the century buildings, including the Marin History Museum, the Falkirk Cultural Center, and the 106-year-old Dominican University. Many of these buildings are featured in a self-guided walking tour guide, available at the local Chamber of Commerce.

The Marin County Civic Center, home to the county’s government offices and an architectural treasure, is a national and state designated historical landmark. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, it is available on weekdays for self-guided or docent-led tours.









Friday, February 25, 2011

Go Giants! The Trophy Tour in Marin

It was February 23rd at the San Rafael Community Center and everything was Black and Orange for the Giants Trophy! The Marin CVB was well represented by staff members and friends.
The Lines Were Long, but...
Giants fans were invited to come view the Trophy which was on display from 10:30am to 12:30pm. By about 11:00 a.m., an estimated 1,000 people had lined up to see the trophy, and organizers were expecting more to show up before the event was over at 12:30 p.m.

The MCVB was well represented
The Trophy Tour will make a few detours when it travels to the Giants Spring Training Facility in Scottsdale, Arizona and to New York City to pay tribute to those New York/San Francisco Giants baseball fans residing on the east coast.  It will also make a trip to Troy, New York – where the team was originally founded – and a visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

The trophy will tour the neighborhoods of San Francisco eventually making its way to AT&T Park for the home opener on April 8, 2011.

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  1. I was there! Everyone was so friendly and excited to be sharing a part of history with each other. We love our Giants!

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  2. Thanks for responding!!
    We had a great time there too. Plus I thought the San Rafael Community Center did a great job in managing the crowds as well as the organization of the whole event. Bravo Marin :-)

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