Mill Valley, CA
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Situated at the foot of Mount Tamalpias – affectionately called the Sleeping Lady and rising 2,700 feet above the town – Mill Valley abounds in charm. The first time we wandered off the freeway and "discovered" Mill Valley, we thought we were in a Bavarian village set in a Redwood grove!
There are a great variety of neighborhoods in which Madeline Schaider Real Estate can help you find the perfect Mill Valley home:
- Mountain ridges with views of the Bay and San Francisco
- Forested canyons with seasonal streams
- Level streets within walking distance of the town square
The downtown area is situated between two creeks, and because the fog rolls in from Richardson Bay, the town is pleasantly cooler in the summer than many parts of Marin. It is a short drive or hike to Muir Beach and Tennessee Valley Beach. A 10-minute drive up out of town takes you onto Mt. Tamalpais with a great diversity of hiking trails and recreational areas. If you are a runner or hiker, you can take the spectacular Dipsea Trail from downtown Mill Valley over the mountain to Stinson Beach (and back?). It would take you years to see all of Mt. Tam---and a lifetime of enjoyment!
The Mill Valley Film Festival is one of the most prestigious in the country and people travel from all over the world to attend. In addition, The Mill Valley Arts Festival, which occurs every September in the redwood grove of Old Mill Park, is a top-notch place to see the best in local art and crafts. Perhaps the best known of all Mill Valley happenings is the Mountain Play held every May in an open amphitheater on top of Mt. Tamalpais. This year's play is Man of La Mancha!
Mill Valley City, School and Community Information
- Mill Valley City Information: Parks, schools, city news, and happenings
- Mill Valley Data: Weather, demographics and real estate... may not always be up-to-date!
- Mill Valley Schools Information: Everything you need to know including where to register your student and what school serves your neighborhood.
- Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce
Madeline's Favorite Places in Mill Valley
- Whole Foods Market, 414 Miller Ave, a wonderful place to shop for groceries.
- The Depot, 87 Throckmorton , great bookstore and coffee shop. The best people watching patio around. 383-2665
- Pete’s Coffee, 88 Throckmorton, the usual good cup of java. 381-8227
- 142 Throckmorton Theater, Tuesday Comedy Nights, 8 pm. 383-9600
- SweetWater, 153 Throckmorton, the best all-round nightclub in Marin. 388-2820.
- Mill Valley Market, fresh flowers, fresh food, a great market.
- Robert Greene Fine Arts, 154 Throckmorton, is one of the best little galleries in Marin. 381.8776
- Green Jeans Garden Supply, 690 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, high quality plants and unusual selections.(415) 389-8333.
Mill Valley Restaurants
- Frantoio, 152 Shoreline Highway (in Howard Johnson's) serves great Italian food. 289-5777.
- The Buckeye, 15 Shoreline Highway, is a traditional roadhouse gathering place with great food. 331-2600.
- Vasco's, 106 Thockmorton, serves reasonable Italian food. No Reservations. 381-3343.
- Pizza D'Angelo, 22 Miller Ave, has a great hang-out bar, average food but a happening place. 388-2000.
- Stefanio's Pizzaria, 8 East Blithedale, serves great pizza. 383-9666.
- High Tech Burrito, 118 Strawberry Village, serves tasty Mexican fare.388-7002.
Special Occasion Places in Mill Valley
- El Paseo Restaurant, 17 Throckmorton, is a long-standing Mill Valley tradition of good food and cozy European elegance. There is also a separate room for private cocktail parties. 388-0741.
Mill Valley Hotels
- Mill Valley Inn, 165 Throckmorton, is a lovely place to stay.
- The Mountain Home Inn, 810 Panoramic Highway, is a romantic place to stay near Mt. Tam hiking trails or just for a wonderful meal and great views.