Tucked away within forested hills and valleys, Fairfax can feel like going back in time. This community is well known for its independent shops, open spaces, music venues, restaurants and even its art deco solar powered multiplex theater. The community is home to many world renowned musicians and artists, who enjoy returning here to jam and create in an at-home environment.
There are a variety of festivals located at the downtown park throughout the year. The Good Earth grocery store has gone from a tiny natural food store in the 60’s to an expanded version that is a Marin, if not Bay Area, destination store.
Home styles range, including bungalows, mid-century modern, traditional or vintage two-story, or classic A-Frame.
With a number of neighborhoods to choose from, you can range from close in to the charm of downtown, to the more secluded areas tucked into the surrounding nature. No matter where you are, Fairfax will make you forget how close you are to all the wonders of the Bay Area.
Fairfax often enjoys long comfortable and warm summers and short winters. Temperatures typically range from 42°F to 80°F, and rarely go below 34°F or above 89°F.
Fun facts – In the 1960’s, The Grateful Dead and Jefferson’s Airplane played a softball game against each other at Central Field.
Irving Berlin, renowned composer, lyricist and 8 time Academy Award nominee, was known to serenade from a treetop piano at what was later known as the Marin Town & Country Club. Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe spent many months in a love nest in the hills.
Fairfax Resources
- Town of Fairfax website – https://www.townoffairfax.org/
- Fairfax Schools – https://www.rossvalleyschools.org/
- Fairfax Movie Theater – https://www.cinemawest.com/location?house_id=1220
- Fairfax Festival, held annually for over 40 years – http://www.fairfaxfestival.com/
- Good Earth Natural Foods – https://www.genatural.com/
- Cataract Falls, Popular Hiking Trail – https://bahiker.com/northbayhikes/cataractfalls.html
- Peri’s Silver Dollar Bar, Music Venue – http://www.perisbar.com/
