More than 55,000 residents make thier home in the county seat, the commercial, cultural and governmental center of marin. Just 17 miles north of San Francisco and surrounded by wooded,grassy hillsides and teh bay, about one-third of the city's l7 square miles is open space. East of the Marin County Civic Center, Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural enigma, is China Camp State Park, a foromer shrimp fishing village that now offers recreational opportunities, as does the nearby McNear's Beach Park. Peacock Gap, amoung San Rafael's upscale neighborhoods, and area of gracious homes, many with views of San Rafael Bay, is amoung my favorite areas in marin to live. Building and revitalization plans will add new sparkle to the city over ther next few years.
Half are single family homes and half are townhomes, apartments, or condominiums.
Perhaps the most popular beach in Marin, Stinson Beach is small, quaint, and often has better weather than other southern marin towns.