Point Reyes National Seashore presents 71,000 acres of dramatic coastline in northwest Marin County, California. It is home to the extensive inland waterways of Drake Estero and Tomales Bay, beaches, forests, and grasslands shared with Tule elk and cattle ranches that date from the mid-19th century. Tomales Point Trail One of the popular attractions within Point Reyes National Seashore is Continue Reading
Madeline Contributes to San Rafael Open Space
In recent years, Madeline Schaider Real Estate facilitated the addition of properties to existing open space preserves in the hills of San Rafael: In 2017, our client sold 3.1 acres in San Rafael, adding to the 33 acres of Oakwood Open Space. This sale for $399,000, paid by neighbors, was managed by the Marin Open Space Trust. In 2022, another client donated a 2.6 acre parcel near Gold Continue Reading
9 Memorable Adventures in Marin in 48 Hours
Marin County is a treasure trove of natural beauty, historical sites, and vibrant culture. With so many things to see and do, it's easy to fill up a 48-hour trip with unforgettable experiences. Whether you're a local or visiting, we hope this list inspires you to explore Marin County. Here are nine activities that you may fit into your visit to Marin. Drive to the top of Mount Tamalpais - At Continue Reading
Marin Responds to Sea Level Rise
Mill Valley Marsh and Sea Level Rise The Bothin Marsh Open Space Preserve in Mill Valley, California is a 106-acre wetland on the northern arm of Richardson Bay. The marsh is fed by the Arroyo Corte Madera del Presidio stream, originating in downtown Mill Valley, and Coyote Creek, originating in Tamalpais Valley. Today, the preserve is home to hundreds of birds and wildlife species, and provides Continue Reading
The Best Ice Cream In the North Bay
Ice Cream Expert Ranks the Top Six Ice Cream Spots in the North Bay Whether you prefer old-fashioned floats, an ice cream sandwich, or a scoop of your favorite flavor, our local ice cream expert Gary Appleman has you covered. Gary, a friend of Madeline Schaider Real Estate, is an ice cream aficionado. He and his wife, Sandra Figone, travel the state looking for the best ice cream in California. Continue Reading
Outstanding Marin County Restaurants
Marin County, California is a charming community just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in close proximity to the wine country. Famous for its natural beauty, Marin has a total of 13 small towns and 14 villages each with unique characteristics & delicious restaurants. In this blog, we will briefly go over our favorite spots to grab a bite to eat in Marin. The Bungalow Kitchen: An Elegant Continue Reading
Hiking with Madeline on Christmas Tree Hill
Christmas Tree Hill Walk A walk up Christmas Tree Hill starts at the Old Town Square (Menke Park) in the oldest part of Corte Madera. Like many of the older neighborhoods in Mill Valley and Sausalito, there are stairs that were installed to take visitors from nearby train stations up the hills to the good life and spectacular views. One of Madeline’s favorite hikes proceeds Continue Reading
The Rush of Carson Falls
Carson Falls on the north side of Mount Tamalpais is at its best after the winter rains with good flow through early spring. The walk is fairly strenuous, but worth the trip on a sunny day. The stream feeding the falls flows through a meadow at the top, then down a rocky canyon into three pools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVAc-lsUqPg Finding Carson Falls From downtown Fairfax, Continue Reading
Marin Symphony Hits it Out of the Park!
Opening their classical season with spectacular Tchaikovsky and Shostakovitch, the Marin Symphony makes our list of exceptional events in Marin. First, it does not get better than Tchaikovsky's violin concerto. This gorgeous, melodic, and intricate work was presented perfectly by the orchestra and their guest violin soloist, Dylana Jenson. She played with an amazing combination of power and Continue Reading
Antique Markets in Marin
A recent visit to the Sunday Farmers' Market at the Marin County Civic Center, took us to the adjacent outdoor antique market. The Outdoor market takes place on the second Sunday of the month, April through October. We enjoyed the interesting vendors who take pride in finding and providing items that they love. It reminded us of Alan's mother, aka "Deb the Linen Lady," who had a Continue Reading
