This treasured location mixes convenient commute options, shopping areas, prized restaurants, and peaceful retreats. Whether grabbing a bite to eat or wandering amongst Redwoods, Larkspur is a can’t miss destination. Old Downtown Larkspur, located on Magnolia Ave, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Here you’ll find award-winning restaurants, luxury boutiques, and the beautiful art deco Lark Theater – a non-profit that runs anything from first run titles, to live music and community events.
The Larkspur Landing Ferry Terminal provides transportation for thousands of people daily to the Financial District or San Francisco Ferry Terminal, while also carrying spectators to AT&T Park for Giants games. The SMART train recently extended its service, linking Larkspur as far north as Schulz-Sonoma County Airport.
The Marin Country Mart, across from the Larkspur Ferry Terminal, is newly revitalized with inspiration of a village square. Home to artisan restaurants, a central playground, artisan boutiques, fitness options, live music and more. On Saturdays, Marin Country Mart offers a year-round Farmers Market featuring over 25 farmers and vendors.
The Larkspur-Corte Madera School District is home to award winning Neil Cummins Elementary, as well as two California Gold Ribbon schools, the Cove elementary and Hall Middle School. Larkspurs Redwood High School has won several California Distinguished School awards.
Homes range in style from vintage classic to more contemporary with views. Larkspur generally ranges from 42F-78F depending on the time of year, with an average of 263 sunny days per year. Avoids some of the fog that can hang in Southern Marin, only a 30 min ferry from the city.
Larkspur Resources
- Larkspur Landing Ferry – http://goldengateferry.org/schedules/Larkspur.php
- SMART Train Info – https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/
- Larkspur-Corte Madera School District – https://www.lcmschools.org/
- Redwood High School – https://www.tamdistrict.org/redwood
- Marin Country Mart – https://www.marincountrymart.com/
- Downtown Larkspur – https://www.visitmarin.org/places/larkspur/
- The Lark Theater – http://larktheater.net/
