Wright's Masterpiece: Marin Civic Center Magic

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by MCVB Staff

Calling all architecture enthusiasts and intrepid travelers!

Venture to the enchanting city of San...[Read More]

Weekend in Mill Valley: Rock ’n’ Roll, Movies, and Fine Dining

Posted Tuesday, June 6, 2023 by MCVB Staff

By Joe Kukura

Mill Valley is no run-of-the-mill destination; it’s one of Northern California’s most scenic and charming getaways. Just 10 miles north of San Francisco, Mill Valley is nestled next to some of the...[Read More]

Exploring Marin's Cultural Resources

Posted Friday, June 2, 2023 by MCVB Staff

Most people don’t know this—unless you’re a local—but Marin is a hidden gem when it comes to culture. Because of Marin’s close proximity to the cultural and counter-cultural mecca of San...[Read More]

A Weekend in San Rafael: The Arts and Open Spaces

Posted Thursday, June 1, 2023 by MCVB Staff

By Joe Kukura

The arts and the great outdoors come together for a unique combination in San Rafael—the largest, oldest, and most culturally diverse city in Marin County. While beautiful parks and wide-open spaces make up...[Read More]

Art in Marin

Posted Thursday, March 9, 2023 by MCVB Staff

By Whitney Butler

The job of an artist is to lead by inspiration—to see the invisible, to imagine the impossible. As part of its history, culture and community, Marin County nurtures this sentiment on several fronts.

Throughout...[Read More]

Insider’s Guide to the Mill Valley Film Festival

Posted Wednesday, March 8, 2023 by MCVB Staff

By Megan Eileen McDonough

Calling all movie buffs! This year’s Mill Valley Film Festival is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before. Celebrating the best in independent and world cinema across multiple...[Read More]

Marin's Dynamic Arts and Culture Scene

Posted Wednesday, February 22, 2023 by MCVB Staff

By Joe Kukura

Northern California’s Marin County has a special place in the American art scene. The home of movie stars like Sean Penn and George Lucas and rock ’n’ rollers Sammy Hagar and Huey Lewis,...[Read More]

Learn Something New at Marin's Museums

Posted Thursday, November 10, 2022 by MCVB Staff

By Joe Kukura

The wilder side of American museums is on permanent display just north of San Francisco in Marin County. Its museums are an eclectic collection of tributes to Northern California’s influence on American life...[Read More]

Explore This Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece in Marin

Posted Thursday, October 20, 2022 by MCVB Staff

By John Egan

The Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael stands as a testament to arguably the most revered architect in American history.

As the last commissioned work by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the...[Read More]

Marin County’s History of Mountain Biking

Posted Monday, October 25, 2021 by MCVB Staff

By Megan Eileen McDonough

Did you know that Marin County is the birthplace of mountain biking? It was right here in Marin that some of the first-ever mountain bikes (aka "klunkers") raced down Repack Road. It's...[Read More]

Marin's First People

Posted Monday, October 11, 2021 by MCVB Staff

For Marin’s earliest inhabitants, the Coast Miwok Indians, fall was an important season for acorn harvesting, a time to store food before the onset of winter.

Autumn is also a perfect time to learn about the...[Read More]

Movies You Never Knew Were Filmed in Marin

Posted Wednesday, May 12, 2021 by MCVB Staff

By Megan Eileen McDonough

Calling all Star Wars fans! Did you know that Lucasfilm/SkywalkerSound, the company that produced Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, is actually headquartered in Marin County? In fact, there...[Read More]

Tales of Fateful Ships: Marin's Most Famous Shipwrecks

Posted Tuesday, January 12, 2021 by MCVB Staff

Over 400 years ago, in November 1595, a Spanish galleon, the San Agustín, was journeying along Marin's rocky coastline in stormy weather and sank off Point Reyes near Drake's Bay.

The ship was one of the...[Read More]