The charm and character of Marin’s unique cities are reflected in its many neighborhood shopping districts. Each community in Marin offers shoppers something unique for every taste and wish. Located within the communities of Marin are boutiques, antique stores, fine arts and one-of-a-kind crafts, handmade gifts, and home furnishings. Art galleries are scattered throughout Marin, many of them filled with the work of local artists.
In addition to the local community shops, Marin also hosts regional and nationally-known retailers, located in a number of shopping centers throughout the county. From Vintage Oaks at Novato to Northgate Mall in San Rafael, to the beautiful high-end outdoor shopping destinations in Corte Madera to the many retail plazas strategically placed throughout Mill Valley and Larkspur, and all the way up through San Anselmo and Fairfax. But let’s not forgot the organic finds and eclectic shops scattered through the hills of West Marin / Point Reyes.
Art Studios and Galleries
Art Works Downtown, Inc.
1337 Fourth Street (between C & D Streets)
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-451-8119
www.artworksdowntown.org
Art Works Downtown, Inc. is a premier nonprofit art center in a 40,000 sq.ft historic building in the heart of downtown San Rafael on Fourth Street. Featuring 4 galleries, 28 studios with artists at work, a jewelers guild, crafts guild, frame... Read More
MarinArts
415-578-3856
www.marinarts.org
Contact: Kathleen Gaines, Marketing Director
kathie@marinarts.org
MarinArts promotes the art and culture of Marin County through its online events calendar and directory of artists, arts organizations, and venues. MarinArts makes it easy to discover and participate in creative and cultural events throughout our community, including arts... Read More
MarinMOCA Museum Store
500 Palm Drive
Novato, CA 94949
415-506-0137
www.marinmoca.org
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art is a vibrant arts center that connects art, community and artistic expression. We offer exceptional contemporary art exhibitions that showcase local, national, and international artists, with new exhibits on view every six weeks.
MarinMOCA is located... Read More
Marin Society of Artists
1515 Third Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-454-9561
www.marinsocietyofartists.org
Marin Society of Artists is a non-profit organization dedicated since 1927 to promoting the arts in our community. We partner with non-profit organizations and others to provide a broad array of arts opportunities. We support artists at all stages of... Read More
The Image Flow
401 Miller Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-388-3569
www.theimageflow.com
The Image Flow has been serving Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area since 2008. We offer exhibition quality archival printing, retouching, and image restoration services. We provide workshops, classes, and lectures with renowned photographers in all areas of... Read More
Boutiques & Gift Shops
EO Exchange Mill Valley
84 Throckmorton Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-888-8839
www.eoproducts.com
EO® STANDS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS. THEY ARE THE HEART AND SOUL OF EVERYTHING WE CREATE.
EO Products creates hand crafted, botanical, and essential oil beauty products with the purpose of enhancing the quality of every day life. Our great passion is... Read More
ink.paper.plate
Contact: Sirima Sataman
11401 State Route 1
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
415-873-6008
www.inkpaperplate.com
INK.PAPER.PLATE is a printmaking studio and arts workshop specializing in letterpress, woodcut, linocut, etching, monotype, screenprinting and bookarts.
The retail workshop showcases artist-made goods, sells art supplies, offers personalized art instruction for all levels of artists, and hosts... Read More
Laurel House at Marin Art & Garden Center
30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard at Marin Art & Garden Center
Ross, CA 94957
415-454-8472
www.laurelhouseantiques.com
The treasures of Laurel House come from marvelous estates in Marin, San Francisco and the Bay Area. We feature heritage collections of jewelry, crystal, silver, china, tableware and textiles, fine American, European and Asian furniture, and decorative and functional art.
Our... Read More
Susan Hayes Handwovens
80 Fourth Street
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
415-663-8057
www.susanhayeshandwovens.com
Susan Hayes Handwovens has produced handloomed wovens and knits from their Point Reyes Station studio for over 30 years. Their entire collection is shown exclusively at the retail store located in the Cowgirl Creamery Building. Known for their unique colorations and weaves, their... Read More
Bay Area Green Business
Chain Retailer
Sports Basement
100 Vintage Way
Novato, CA 94945
415-493-2633
www.sportsbasement.com
Sports Basement is a sporting-goods retailer with ten locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. We take pride in selling the best brands at basement prices. But if you’ve ever been to... Read More
Destination Shopping Centers
Marin County has an array of shopping centers - each filled with their own interesting mix of stores. Our shopping centers are destinations within themselves, as they all include major anchors, dining options, and many provide a variety of activities for people of all ages. Many of them are open-air centers, which makes them pet friendly. Make sure to check with a specific retailer before taking your pet, as not all merchants permit furry friends!
BON AIR
Just off Highway 101 on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Greenbrae
Greenbrae, CA 94904
415-461-0200
www.bonair.com
Bon Air is Greenbrae's gathering place for shopping, dining, playing and relaxing. Choose from 50 specialty merchants, family friendly restaurants and essential services conveniently located in the heart of Marin. For 65-years and counting, Bon Air's welcoming outdoor spaces and... Read More
Marin Country Mart
2257 Larkspur Landing Circle
Larkspur, CA 94939
www.marincountrymart.com
Marin Country Mart is an open-air shopping and dining destination that features a noteworthy collection of appealing boutiques, farm-to-table eateries and convenient services – enhanced by myriad special events for adults and children, including Friday Night Jazz and the Folkish... Read More
Northgate Mall
5800 Northgate Mall
San Rafael, CA 94903
415-479-5956
www.ShopAtNorthgate.com
From its commanding location along Highway 101 in San Rafael – the county’s oldest and largest city – Northgate Mall has been a part of the local landscape for 45 years. Situated 16 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge,... Read More
Strawberry Village
Redwood Highway, Frontage Road
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-388-4460
www.strawberryvillage.com
Discover Marin's local shopping haven with Tuscan inspired ambiance; A charming shopping and dining destination featuring a distinctive blend of daily services, specialty shops, boutiques, eateries and leisurely al fresco dining. Easy off and on the highway, to fit your... Read More
The Village at Corte Madera
1618 Redwood Highway
Corte Madera, CA 94925
415-924-8557
415-924-8921 Concierge
www.VillageatCorteMadera.com
Boasting a retail and restaurant mix perfect for even the most discerning consumer, The Village at Corte Madera offers an unparalleled shopping experience.
With more than 60 shops, eateries... Read More
Town Center Corte Madera
100 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, CA 94925
415-924-2961
www.ShopTownCenter.com
Town Center is a charming lifestyle center that combines conventional retail and retail service uses to serve its community. The center is characterized by meandering pedestrian passageways connecting the buildings and is highlighted by dramatic towers and outdoor plazas.
The 440,000-square-foot... Read More
Vintage Oaks at Novato
208 Vintage Way
Novato, CA 94945
415-897-9999
www.shopvintageoaks.com
Vintage Oaks at Novato is home to more than 50 of the most popular retailers, restaurants, and service providers in Marin County, including anchors Target and Costco. Other stores include Sephora, Sports Basement, Pier 1 Imports, Petco, Carter’s, Ross, Marshalls,... Read More
Grocery and Markets
Mollie Stone's Market
270 Bon Air Center
Greenbrae, CA 94904
415-461-1164
Family-owned market offering both organic & conventional groceries, plus wine, beer & spirits located in Bon Air Center, Greenbrae.
Hours of Operation: Daily 7:00am-9:00pm
Palace Market
11300 State Route One
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
415-663-1016
www.palacemarket.com
The place to shop in West Marin
For generations, the good people of West Marin have relied on the Palace Market for quality foods and staples. Founded in 1898, the market originally served as a country mercantile, offering everything from bulk... Read More
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