Beautiful scenery and gorgeous weather work together to make Larkspur a serene place both to visit and to live. This city of 12,000 residents is tucked away at the base of Mt. Tamalpais halfway between Sausalito and San Rafael. Larkspur is far enough away from Highway 101 to give you a feeling of seclusion, while at the same time it is close enough to provide for quick commutes. With its distinguishing architectural features, historical downtown district, and the residents' commitment to preserviing a small town ambience, Larkspur has been labeled "typical of a small California town at the turn of the century." Primarily an inland community, the area of Larkspur that fronts the water is home to the county's largest ferry terminal, Larkspur Landing. The ferries offer dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and the City skyline as you make your way towards the historic San Francisco Ferry Building.
Chamber of Commerce
Larkspur Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 315 Larkspur, CA 94977 Telephone: 415.838.0038 Unites businesses, local leaders and concerned citizens of Larkspur, Greenbrae, Kentfield and Ross with the mutual goal of achieving a better and more prosperous community. Click here for website
Community Groups
Corte Madera/Larkspur Mothers' Club P.O. Box 823 Corte Madera, CA 94977 Telephone: 415.451.7234 Aims to build a supportive community for moms (and dads) with young children in Corte Madera, Larkspur and surrounding communities by fostering friendships, encouraging learning, and meeting each other's needs. Marin Girls Softball San Rafael, CA Telephone: 415.721.4647 Recreational girls softball for San Rafael, Ross, Tiburon, Mill Valley and the Twin Cities of Larkspur and Corte Madera. Click here for website Tidalwaves Swim Team Larkspur, CA 94930 Telephone: 415.924.7206 The Tidalwaves Swim team is dedicated to developing self-esteem, good swimming skills, sportsmanship and team spirit, as well as attaining individual achievement. Click here for website
Demographics
Population (2000): 12,014 Median resident age: 45.9 Average household income (2000): $66,710 Mean home price (2004): $663,000 Click here for website
Farmer's Markets
Larkspur Landing Farmers' Market Larkspur Landing Larkspur Landing Circle Larkspur, CA 94925 Telephone: 415.382.7846 Day/time: Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm, May to October Click here for website
Fire Stations
Fire Station 15 (Downtown Larkspur) 420 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur, CA 94977 Telephone: 415.927.5007 Click here for website
Government
City of Larkspur Telephone: 415.927.5110 Council meets first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Click here for website County of Marin 3501 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 Telephone: 415.499.7331 Click here for website
History
The Larkspur Historical Society Larkspur, Greenland and Spring Valley are very unique and historical areas of Southern Douglas County. Click here for website California State
Historical Landmarks - Marin County Compiled by Donald Laird, the sites included on the list are: the First Sawmill in Marin (located in Mill Valley), the Oldest House North of San Francisco Bay (north of Novato), the Mission San Rafael Arcangel (in San Rafael) and the site of the Lighter Wharf in Bolinas. Click here for website Marin History Museum 1125 B Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Telephone: 415.454.8538 The Marin History Museum celebrates the traditions of innovation and creativity of the people of Marin County. Click here for website Virtual Collections of Marin The Virtual Archive site uses current Internet technology to create a structure for archiving Marin County's history before it is lost. Click here for website
Hospitals
Bolinas Family Practice 7 Wharf Road Bolinas, CA 94924 Telephone: 415.868.0124 Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Closed from 1 to 2 p.m. every day.
Services: Primary medical care for children and adults, obstetrical care and family planning, diagnostic laboratory services, and health education. Click here for website County of Marin - H & HS
Health Services Division - Clinical Services Includes dental services, HIV/AIDS program, preventive health care for the Aging, Public Health Nursing, childhood, adult and travel immunizations, Lead Poisoning Prevention and more. Click here for website Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers Around Marin, CA Telephone: 415.444.2000 Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center and its Satellite Clinics are located in Downtown San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma and West Marin. Click here for website Marin Community Clinic 250 Bon Air Road Greenbrae, CA 94904 Telephone: 415.448.1500 Provides affordable primary healthcare to low-income and uninsured patients. Click here for website Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Road Greenbrae, CA 94904 Telephone: 415.925.7000 Marin General Hospital, a Sutter Health affiliate, is the largest acute care hospital in Marin County and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Click here for website Novato Community Hospital 180 Rowland Way Novato, CA 94945 Telephone: 415.209.1300 A Sutter Health affiliate, this hospital has a knowledgeable and caring professional staff that provides patients with highly personalized healthcare, using state of the art technology. Click here for website Point Reyes Medical Clinic 3 6th Street P.O. Box 910 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Telephone: 415.663.8666 Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays for both scheduled appointments and urgent care.
Services: Primary medical care for children and adults, obstetrical care and family planning, diagnostic laboratory services, podiatry, x-rays and health education. Click here for website S.F. VA Medical Center Around Marin, CA Telephone: 415.444.2000 San Francisco VA Medical Center is part of a nationwide Federal health-care system for veterans operated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Click here for website Stinson Beach Medical Center 3419 State Route 1 P.O. Box 978 Stinson Beach, CA 94970 Telephone: 415.868.9656 Hours: Open five days each week. Physician days are Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed one hour from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.). On Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, the Medical Center is staffed by a family nurse practitioner.
Services: Primary medical care for children and adults, obstetrical care and family planning, diagnostic laboratory services, and health education. Click here for website 		Larkspur City Hall City of Larkspur website link
Libraries
Larkspur Public Library Larkspur City Hall 400 Magnolia Avenue First Floor Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.927.5005 Committed to revitalizing the library's relationship between the Larkspur community and Marin County. Click here for website
Police Stations
Twin Cities Police Department 250 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94925 Telephone: 415.927.5150 Protects the communities of Corte Madera and Larkspur with the highest quality of police services - services that meet present and future community expectations. Click here for website Marin County Sheriff's Office 3501 Civic Center Drive, #145 San Rafael, CA 94903 Telephone: 415.499.7250 Responsible for patrol services, prevention of crime and apprehension of criminals in unincorporated areas, and investigates criminal activity. It provides Mutual Aid support to local law enforcement and processes civil writs; serves court warrants. Click here for website Marin Sheriff's Office & Emergency Services 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 266 San Rafael, CA 94903 Telephone: 415.499.6584 Preparing for Earthquakes, Floods, Fires, Landslides, Volcanoes; Children and special populations; Pets and other animals; Securing furniture and bolting foundations; and more. Click here for website
Recreation
Larkspur Recreation Department 400 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.927.5110 Larkspur Recreation Department provides quality leisure activities for all age groups within the community and park facilities that are safe and attractive for all of Larkspur's citizens. Click here for website
Religious/Faith
Calvary Baptist Church of Larkspur 2 Baltimore Avenue Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.924.2250 A Bible-believing fellowship dedicated to the proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ and to the building up of Christians by teaching the truths of the Word of God. Click here for website Saint Patrick's Church 114 King Street Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.924.0600 St. Patrick's is a FAITH community church and school that exists to nourish our Christian Catholic faith life and to grow in a mature and deeper spirituality. Click here for website
Schools
Larkspur School District Hall Middle School Public: 347 students; Grades 6-8 200 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.927.6978 Click here for website Marin Primary And Middle School Private: 232 students; PK-8 20 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.924.2608 Click here for website Neil Cummins Elementary Public: 620 students; K-5 58 Mohawk Avenue Corte Madera, CA 94925 Telephone: 415.927.6965 An award-winning public school in the Larkspur School District. Click here for website Redwood High School Public: 1434 students; Grades 8-12 395 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.924.6200 Click here for website San Andreas High Public: 140 students; Grades 10-12 599 William Avenue Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.945.3770 Click here for website St. Patrick School Private: 256 students; K-8 120 King Street Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.924.0501 Click here for website Tamiscal High (Alternative) Public: 99 students; Grades 9-12 305 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.945.3750 An independent study high school. The TAMISCAL teacher's role is to evaluate what the student is independently learning, to encourage the student to always stretch at least a little beyond his/her immediate grasp, and to assign material that will allow the student continually to expand his/her skills. Click here for website
Utilities
Sanitary District #1 (Ross Valley) 2000 Larkspur Landing Circle Larkspur, CA 94939 Telephone: 415.461.1122 Sanitary District #1 serves the Ross Valley providing sewage collection and transport to Central Marin Sanitation Agency. Click here for website Comcast of North Bay Cable Customer Service: 800.945.2288 High Speed Internet Customer Service: 888.262.6300 Email Customer Service Click here for website Marin Recycling Center 535 Jacoby St. San Rafael, CA 94501 Telephone: 415.453.1404 Marin County's recycling center. Click here for website Pacific Bell Telephone Telephone: 800.310.2355 Provides telephone service & repair service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click here for website Pacific Gas & Electric 999 Third Street San Rafael, CA 94915 Telephone: 800.743.5000 Pacific Gas and Electric Company is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. The company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation, serves approximately 15 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California. Click here for website
Weather
Click here for Current Local Weather Winter temperatures range from 41 to 75 Spring temperatures range from 44 to 76 Summer temperatures range from 49 to 85 Fall temperatures range from 50 to 82 Rainfall XX-XX days per year Precipitation XX inches per year
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