Fairfax

A Relaxed Community in a Wooded Setting

Fairfax provides serenity, privacy, space, and sun. The hills and canyons of Fairfax are reminiscent of Mill Valley, but without the foggy summer days. Properties are diverse, from 100 year-old cottages that are waiting for updates to beautiful contemporary homes.

The downtown area, close to Sir Frances Drake Blvd., is the shopping district with informal restaurants, bars, an organic ice cream shop, and an organic supermarket. The evenings are balmy in Fairfax and the residents take to the streets for sunset strolls

Fairfax is situated at the gateway to West Marin. Follow Sir Francis Drake Blvd. west over White’s Hill to the San Geronimo Valley. It’s a convenient way to get to Nicasio, Stinson Beach, Point Reyes, Marshall, and Marin’s beautiful seaside villages. Learn more about the hidden treasures and homes of West Marin.

Fairfax Real Estate

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Living in Fairfax

Community Information

Before the Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1939, local railroads carried San Francisco visitors from Sausalito to Fairfax for picnics, dancing at an open-air dance hall, walks along the northern reaches of Mt Tamalpais, and the warm, fog-free summer days. There are still large recreational facilities: horse stables and riding, the Canyon Swim and Tennis Club, and the Meadow Club.

• Town website
• Fairfax Festival Voted Best Music Festival in Marin County
• Town of Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
• Historical Society
• Public Transportation
• Schools are in the excellent Ross Valley School District.

Favorite Places

• Cataract Falls Hiking Trail Enjoy fine walks with incredible waterfalls – especially after a good rain. Take a picnic or return to downtown for lunch after your hike!
• Fairfax Lumber and Hardware This unique neighborhood store is 100% employee owned and takes pride in becoming Marin’s foremost expert in natural cleaning products. 
• Good Earth Natural Foods Catch the flavor of one of the best health food stores. New and expanded, Good Earth provides excellent produce and meats, good take-out food, unusual baked goods, and anything else that you can imagine. 

Restaurants

• Barefoot Cafe: Offers inspired New American Cuisine at breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.  Be sure to strike up a conversation with long-time Marin restaurateur and owner, Tony, as he greets you at the door. 
• Deer Park Villa Restaurant: Recently remodeled, Deer Park Villa restaurant offers steaks and prime rib plus a selection of fresh fish and Italian entrées. The outdoor dining deck nestled among the Redwoods is not to be missed. Deer Park was established as an Italian dinner house in 1922. Ideal for weddings.
• Fairfax Scoop: Ranked Marin County’s number three place for ice cream. Enjoy unusual flavors such as honey vanilla lavender, while waiting in line with area fans! It is so worth it. 
• Fradelizio’s: Located in the heart of downtown, Fradelizo’s offers traditional Northern Italian cuisine with a healthy California flair using fresh, organic, local ingredients. Another local favorite. 
• Village Sake: Named one of the Bay Area Top 25 Restaurants for 2022.