Mrs. Wright, whose husband helped to incorporate the town at the turn of the century, admired the fields of what she thought were larkspur plants blooming near her new homestead, and named the village Larkspur. Most of the town lies inland, but the part that fronts the water is home to the county's largest ferry terminal, as well as a huge metal sculpture of Sir Francis Drake. Turn left onto Doherty Drive, and follow it to Magnolia, the center of town. Larkspur can also be reached from San Francisco via the Red and White Ferry, which docks east of town at Larkspur Landing. What to See Besides several tiny neighborhood parks, Larkspur has one large park with ball fields, playground, tennis courts, and other sports facilities.
Larkspur is home to a variety of restaurants and two movie theaters, as well as a shopping plaza.
A short car ride puts Mt. Tam , the Sausalito Waterfront and the ferry to Angel Island in easy reach. Weather Larkspur has an average temperature of around 59 degrees, with an average maximum temperature of 70 degrees and an average low of 48. From July to September, highs get into the 80s. The coldest months are November and December. Mount Tamalpais and Christmas Tree Hill usually protect the town from perpetual fog, but it does get its fair share, especially on summer mornings.