“Accidentally stumbled upon this place and were surprised. It is a place near the water where houseboats and yachts are moored. We saw goats in an enclosure and also many large beautiful sculptures. It is a very atmospheric place. We had a good time. At the same time, we noticed that there is a cafe with live music on the pier.”
“We got married at the Outdoor Art Club in August 2023. It's a gorgeous venue that feels private and tucked away and also has the convenience of being in the center of Mill Valley. There's little need for additional decor because of all the lush greenery, flowers, and trees. The architecture is beautiful as well. It's a stunning setting!Mary and Dave were wonderful to work with, and we really appreciate how Dave made himself available so we could have a site visit during off-hours with our planner, and hold our rehearsal onsite the day before the wedding. The venue provided much of the furniture we needed (dinner tables, cocktail tables, chairs, umbrellas, etc.), which really simplified the planning and rentals process. All of our guests loved the venue too. There was plenty of space indoors and outside for everyone to mingle. We're so glad we got married at the Outdoor Art Club!”
9:30 - 11:15AM
1201 Larkspur Landing Cir, Larkspur“Such a lovely place to fall in love with ballet! My preschooler absolutely adores her classes and teachers here, and as a parent I love how easy it is to schedule classes and makeups through the online portal.”
“This place was an amazing venue to visit for a wedding. Nice, woodsy outdoor area along with an indoor bar and accompanying dance floor. This is a place I would like to visit again.”
“This venue was the best Wedgewood Weddings property I have been to by far! I am a wedding photographer and work with quite a few of their venues, but this venue far supersedes any other! From the inclusive wedding options, to the pyrotechnics at the reception, to the amazing food, this venue is by far more than 5 stars, not to mention the most stunning ceremony and sunset views. If you are looking for a dream venue, then you can stop your search. You have found what you are looking for!”
“Have held two events at the Corinthian. Can't say enough. In each case the Corinthian was a dream venue. The setting can not be topped. The ballroom is beautiful, and the view from the club is breathtaking. The food was excellent. The staff both before the event and during the event itself could not have been more helpful, particularly the club manager John Nicolai ([email protected]). I would highly recommend this venue.”
“We recently held a celebration of life for 80 people at the Yacht Club. Colleen was a joy to work with during set up, planning as well as the day of. The staff was very gracious and supportive and took care of all the guest with easy and efficiency. We were very thankful how caring they were and would not hesitate to use the LLYC again.”
“Stunning place!! The whole house is beautiful, with lots of nooks and "secret" rooms. It's easy to get lost in it! A great home for a few lucky cats too!”
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael“I love my club! We just went to the family holiday party, and it was the best! The volunteers had great craft projects for the kids and even a “snowball” fight. The dinner was yummy, but even better was the Hawaiian ensemble ukulele players and dancers. I certainly didn’t expect that wonderful entertainment. That made it a delightful evening for the adults, too. Of course, the adults enjoyed watching the 49er rout of the Eagles on the big screen while the kids played with the volunteers.Then, the highlight for the kids was Santa! He was great, and the photographer took numerous pictures for the families. The kids received a generous haul of fun gifts, too.This was a truly magical afternoon/evening! Thank you, fellow elks, for such a fantastic time.”
“It's such a beautiful yacht club. The dinner and service were great. The area the yacht club is in is wonderful.... great places to see within walking distance.”
“Fantastic venue for large events in Marin able to host 800 guests with amazing panoramic views of San Francisco and the Bays. The professionals who cater at Strawberry, All Seasons Catering, have a long time excellent reputation for delivering delicious and beautiful food and seamless service. Having been a guest at many events All Season have catered both on the property and at private homes and venues throughout Marin, I can honestly say they are our first choice for top notch catering in Marin and the East Bay. Considering hosting my milestone birthday at their relatively new on site outdoor spaces...something they are excited to offer clients after many rennovations and a change of ownership to the property has finally opened these beautiful vistas to events. Thank you Stan and Gay for taking the time to tour us around the property and discuss the event possibilities!”
“Came here to use the trailhead for a hike down to the tide pools. Park in the parking lot, go down past the goats until you get to a random sign with a long store pointing to the right. Follow that trail to the "dome trail", past the "bone Grove", and once you find the dome, walk across the meadow until you see the path down to the beach. Make sure to check when low tide is!”
“Attended my friends wedding. She had a haunted house, dark, scary theme going on and it was a really good fit. Super low budget wedding but a cool building. All the background people were really background I don't think I ever saw a single venue manager roaming around or bothering anyone.”
8AM - 10PM
1385 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato“Long overdue review! We hosted my sister's baby shower here a year ago and everything exceeded our expectations from planning to the execution of the event. Working with Laura was an absolute pleasure. She was so accommodating and helped us craft a delicious menu. On the day of, the staff was so hospitable and friendly to our family and friends. They even joined in the dancing and eased all nerves. We had one minor hiccup with the adapter to connect the iPhone for music (someone had taken the adapter from the previous event). One of the staff went to Target to get another adapter and it was smooth sailing after that. We had plenty of food and every dish was fantastic. It was one of the best catered meals I have had and I've been to many corporate events and dinners around the country. We went with the fajita buffet option and did a chicken/veggie option instead of a chicken/beef option.We are lucky to have this venue in the North Bay!”
9AM - 4:30PM
618 B St, San Rafael“This is a very nice Community center. It's located in the heart of San Rafael with a good size parking lot. For big events the parking lot is often full. The center has a very large ballroom and smaller rooms that expand to accommodate smaller functions. I've attended events in the ballroom such as the Chinese New Years event with performers using the full stage. Other events include Goldenaires bingo, armed Cross blood drives, and the Mull Valley Film festival party. Even Jared Huffman has used the ballroom for his in person events. The smaller rooms are terrific for trainings by the Women's Pilitical Action Committee and lunches or parties. There is a full kitchen and custodian on staff. It is also a good value.”
“Went here for a school trip in the 6th grade, and I loved it! The food was amazing, the tour guides were very nice a showed us beautiful things. Would come back if I had the chance.”
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
44 Rowland Way, Novato“Wow where do I even start at this! First off let me say the cleanliness of the establishment is top notch. The bathrooms, the main area, the theaters itself, all of it are spotless, cleanly, perfect! All of this alone is great without even talking about the reclining seats, they are soo comfortable! It’s nice to be able to go and watch a masterpiece how it was meant to be seen, at a beautiful theater with a big screen and a booming sound system. The concessions are also just amazing! The popcorn fresh, the hot dogs and pizza nice and hot, the candy sweet and yummy! And the best part of this all are the people working there. The customer service is absolutely amazing, everyone is so friendly and attentive. One person I have to shout out however is a young man named Tommy. At first glance, my path to entering the movie seemed like one that would have many road blocks due to the lack of staff at the time. However my lord and savior Tommy was able to first serve me the freshest of popcorn. Next, like the wind he moved over to the cash register to check me out. Finally when I thought he couldn’t do any more for me, he checked my tickets and politely pointed out where my theater was. Never have I experienced a more attentive and caring minimum wage worker, I wonder if he is ok? Anyways it was a wonderful experience, one that I will never forget and now my soul is bound to this theater! If I weren’t to leave a five star review, I would be doing a disservice to the society and people living in Marin. In short time I may feel pushed to go out and parade the streets to let as many people know about this theater and the wonder people and environment. Need I say anymore? Go out, watch a movie at this theater, and have your life changed!”
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
105 Seminary Rd, San Anselmo“We booked our wedding at the University of Redlands, Marin Campus and you cannot find a more breathtaking venue. Every site on the campus offered its own unique and beautiful views. The Geneva Terrace was absolutely gorgeous and the Montgomery Garden provided a dramatic backdrop for our reception. Our guests were in awe the entire time at our wedding. We also rented the Shaw Guest House and could not have been happier with that decision. The photo opportunities were endless within the yard and inside the house. Being within walking distance to the wedding site was also a major plus! Ashley was great to work with! She was very kind and very helpful with getting everything we needed for our special day.”
11AM - 5PM
333 Caledonia St, Sausalito“The staff was phenomenally helpful at my son's wedding. The bride and groom worked with Club 333 and found them incredibly experienced and everything was pulled off with everyone having a great time. I would definitely recommend the venue for any formal event.”
“All my visits up to this theatre have been awesome. They have a decent number of screens which allow them to show a wide array of mainstream and indie movie releases and keep them showing for awhile. Most other theaters abruptly end the showing for a film after a 2 week run. The theatre is staffed mostly by good kids who are employed for the first time. The other staff are cinephiles who offer some great trivia and conversation about film. The theatres are clean and they keep them at a decent temperature. I personally find most movie houses to keep the theatres too cold or way too hot to be comfortable. The only complaint I have is one of expense. The cost for everything besides the tickets is outrageous. It's become acceptable because it's been going on like this for so long. It's a disturbing sign of greed and a willingness to exploit their customers out of extra money just because they can...But besides that this is one of my favorite theatres.”
Open 24 hours
101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael“Best hotel I've ever been! Especially for the price. Everything was wonderful. The view was pretty even just looking out into the lobby. All of the workers are extremely nice! We got to have free snacks and drinks and a free breakfast, it was such a pleasure. The cleaners, the front desk, and the bartender are extremely hard working too they definitely keep the place running splendidly and keep everything clean. They have a nice pool and hot tub, even though I didn't see the hot tub advertised when I booked the hotel I was pleasantly surprised.We didn't want to stay in San fransico so this was a perfect spot and only 20ish minutes from muir wood.Huge thanks to everyone for our wonderful stay!!! Will book again if we are ever back over here.”
“Quaint little place. It gives the feel of an English Inn. Lots of trails for walking/hiking, and it's a 5 minute walk to Muir Beach. We saw deer, rabbits, newts, and quail on our walks. The staff were great, and the rooms comfortable. It's pricey, but we'd definitely make the trip again.”
Open 24 hours
1010 Northgate Dr, San Rafael“It's a work stay. The room is older but clean. The Bonvoy App doesn't say it has a microwave but it does and a mini fridge. Far from the lobby tho not fun if you have heavy luggage. The location is good for my work. There's a shopping center walking distance 1/2 a block away.”
“Even though this little piece of heaven is right off Sir Francis Drake Blvd, it is tranquil and quiet. The gardens are gorgeous, event space is flexible, and parking is ample. You can visit for events throughout the year that are open to the public and also join Pixie Park for littles now that it's been redone!”