Larkspur, CA

Downtown Larkspur, known as Magnolia Avenue amongst locals is lined with luxury boutiques, award-winning restaurants, and local hot spots including Picco Pizzeria, Café Rulli, Left Bank Brasserie, and Perry’s on Magnolia, Mag’s Frozen Yogurt, and the new Equator Coffee. It’s the perfect place to window shop, grab a bite, visit the historic Larkspur library or enjoy first-run films and live music at The Lark Theater which has been beautifully restored to its art deco glory for a nostalgic night out on the town.

The Marin Country Mart is Larkspur’s newest marketplace and is always buzzing with foodies and families alike. Across the street from Larkspur’s Ferry Terminal and right off the 101, the Marin Country Mart is filled with artisan restaurants, luxury boutiques, and even a central playground for the kids to run around. Grab lunch or a latte and sit outside at Rustic Bakery, indulge in Rose flower macaroons at Miette, sip a martini at Farmshop, or a cold Mt. Tam IPA from Marin Brewing Company, there’s something for everyone at the Marin Country Mart. For the active type, take a spin class at SoulCycle or get your sweat on at 24-hour Fitness. All in all, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the weekend with live Jazz on Friday nights, farmer’s markets every Saturday, and Off the Grid food trucks on Sundays. Across the street, you can hop on the Larkspur ferry and sail to San Francisco in under thirty minutes to enjoy everything our 7×7 city has to offer.

Headed for the outdoors? Larkspur is the land of the Redwoods and Baltimore Canyon is one of the prettiest places for a hike amongst the trees. Larkspur is known for its striking views of Mount Tamalpais with access to world-renowned hiking and biking trails for the whole family to enjoy.

WHAT TO EXPECT

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Young families and professionals looking for a laid-back lifestyle with a vibrant community.

WEATHER

Larkspur is most often Sunny with morning clouds. With the occasional rainy or overcast day, you’ll rarely be disappointed by this sun-soaked city. Check the current weather →

COMMUTE TIMES

From central Larkspur it takes 5 minutes to get to the Ferry Terminal, 41 minutes to downtown San Francisco, and 55 minutes to San Francisco International Airport.

FITNESS

The Larkspur community is healthy and active. You’ll have a variety of fitness centers to choose from including The Bay Club Marin, SoulCycle, 24 Hour Fitness, TJ’s CrossFit, Mt. Tam Racquet Club, YogaWorks and the new, Pilates Pro Works.

FARMER’S MARKETS

The Marin Country Mart Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays 9am to 2pm year round. You’ll find fresh organic produce, meats, seafood, and prepared foods accompanied by live music, fun and games for the kids to enjoy.

LOCAL MARKETS

Larkspur’s go-to grocery stores include Woodlands Market, Trader Joe’s, Molly Stone’s and Safeway with nearby access to Good Earth and Whole Foods.

AWARD-WINNING SCHOOLS

Larkspur residents have access to award-winning public and private schools from K-12. Students can attend Neil Cummins Elementary, Hall Middle School and Redwood High School. For residents looking for a private school atmosphere, Marin Primary provides an innovative learning environment where students from preschool through eighth grade are empowered to strive and prepared to thrive. Learn more about the Larkspur Public School District here. Properties East of Highway 101 have access to the San Rafael School District.

SHOPPING

Enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping in Larkspur’s local boutiques with the convenience of the Corte Madera Shopping Center only minutes away. With merchants including Calypso St. Barth, James Perse, Unionmade, Hudson Grace, Nordstrom, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Gap, William Sonoma, Apple, Lululemon, REI, Athleta, The Container Store, Crate & Barrel, Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn and so much more.