Marin Magazine's Year in Review 2025
Explore Marin County’s 2025 highlights: festivals, protests, food, community wins, arts, and milestones in a year of culture and connection.
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Inspired Choices For Amazing Gift Giving: The 2025 Marin Holiday Gift Guide
Our holiday shopping guide features top Bay Area local businesses, elevated style, wellness and curated lifestyle experiences.
Our holiday shopping guide features top Bay Area local businesses, elevated style, wellness and curated lifestyle experiences.
Editor's Letter: Dream Big by Giving Back This December
Use our guide to giving in Marin and help turn local nonprofits’ dreams into reality this holiday season.
Use our guide to giving in Marin and help turn local nonprofits' dreams into reality this holiday season.
When Neil Young, Van Morrison and Even Colonel Sanders Were in West Marin: The Marshall Tavern's Glory Days
Looking back at the Tavern’s storied history, plus a particularly wild New Years 1971.
Looking back at the Tavern's storied history, plus a particularly wild New Years 1971.
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners, 2025
Support Marin nonprofits bringing hope through education, housing, health and community care and more.
Support Marin nonprofits bringing hope through education, housing, health and community care and more.
Holidays at Disneyland Resort: What's New Plus Must-Do Favorites
Disneyland’s parks and hotels deliver heaping helping of festive cheer — here’s a look at what’s new and what you can’t miss this season.
Disneyland’s parks and hotels deliver heaping helping of festive cheer — here’s a look at what’s new and what you can’t miss this season.
Marin Gives Back: Caring for Our Seniors
From caregiver relief to fall‑prevention and friendly visits, see how your donations can keep older adults healthy, independent and connected.
From caregiver relief to fall‑prevention and friendly visits, see how your donations can keep older adults healthy, independent and connected.
In The Magazine
Oink, Oink, Hooray! Marin Rescue Pigs Is Making a Difference, One Pig at a Time
This Novato rescue is changing lives — caring for and inspiring love for pigs, snout by snout.
Marin Gives Back: Preserving the Environment
Your contribution restores habitats, maintains trail networks, supports wildfire resilience and protects our coastlines for future generations.
Marin Gives Back: Helping Families
Find out how your donations can help local nonprofits support children, seniors, the homeless in Marin and more.
Marin Gives Back: Healthcare Services
Your gift supports clinics, mental‑health care, dental services and preventative programs that make quality care accessible.
Novato Family Home Transforms Into Bright, Coastal-Inspired Empty-Nester Retreat
A family home in Novato is remodeled for empty nesting and entertaining.
Looking Back to Grow Ahead: Regenerative California is Redefining Farming
Merging ancient wisdom with modern sustainability is helping to heal soil and feed communities.
Explore Marin
Pennies From Heaven Returns for a Night of Glamour and Philanthropy
Over 200 guests joined St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin’s 2025 gala, raising $681K to feed the hungry and house the homeless.
From Modoc to Marin County: Proposition 50 and a Seat That Could Tip the House
From Modoc to Marin, Prop 50 redraws California’s map, forcing new political alliances and challenging Trump-era power dynamics.
December Calendar
The Nutcracker, Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair and Winterfest Sausalito.
Looking Back to Grow Ahead: Regenerative California is Redefining Farming
Merging ancient wisdom with modern sustainability is helping to heal soil and feed communities.
New Shops and Boutiques in Marin
Check out the latest additions to the Marin shopping scene.
Looking Back at the Railways: How Many Tunnels Are There in Marin?
Discover Marin’s historic railroad tunnels, from still-active SMART routes to plans for reopening the long-sealed Alto Tunnel.
Food & Drink
Marin Roots, SF Plates: 3 Chefs Bringing North Bay Flavor to the City
Marin chefs shape San Francisco restaurants with authentic flavors, bold menus & community spirit at Camino Alto, China Live & Flour + Water.
Ready for the Holidays? Now You Are: Here's Your Guide to Stress-Free Entertaining
Throw perfect parties without the pressure! Your ultimate guide to stress-free entertaining, from décor to drinks and everything in between.
Farmers Market Finds: Recipes That Showcase Marin's Bounty
Ever wondered what to do with all the amazing produce you find at our bountiful local farmers' markets? This month: asparagus will put a spring in your step.
New Places to Eat in Marin
Check out the latest additions to the Marin food and beverage scene. See what's new in town when it comes to eating out.
The Best Al Fresco Dining in Marin
The word "Al Fresco" originates in Italy and directly translates to "in the cool". Here are the best Al Fresco Dining spots in Marin.
Where to Eat: Sausalito
Dining options reflect diverse tastes, from French to Japanese to Himalayan and Mexican with fresh seafood always present.
