Located just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Marin County is both vibrant and tranquil at the same time with real estate and luxury homes of every style. Marin County offers visitors and residents a plethora of opportunities to explore, adventure, shop, unwind, and otherwise experience life to its fullest, all in one county.

A Morgan Lane Realtor can help you find the location you're looking for in this charming set of California towns, including: Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito and Tiburon. Morgan Lane is intricately knowledgeable of the "niche" neighborhoods that reside within each community and all that each area has to offer.

Most of the areas properties, dining and shopping opportunities are nestled between Mount Tamalpais and San Francisco Bay. They also enjoy unparalleled outdoor recreation, world class vistas and dazzling sunsets. It's truly a spectacular place to live, work and play. Properties here range from hillside homes to waterfront residences, to views of both.

Just a few of the areas more famous destinations and attractions include the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods, the intimate waterfront towns of Belvedere and Tiburon, the world famous Sausalito Art Festival, hiking and biking trails of Mill Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tam, and America's oldest cross country race (the Dipsea), which itself attracts thousands of athletes each year.

Come explore the elegance of the areas neighborhoods with Morgan Lane. Close enough to explore all that Northern California has to offer: San Francisco, the coast, the Wine Country, Lake Tahoe yet an area that will make you not want to leave home.

Settled between Mount Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay, rests a city full of style and elegance. Larkspur is a town utilized both as a great place to live, as well as a great place to work. The city has a population of around 17,000 and has a distinct small town feel. Along with the rest of Marin County, Larkspur is known for excellent schools that provide great educations.

Besides great schools, Larkspur also has amazing property, shopping, and outdoor activities. Restaurants, shops and boutiques line the famous Magnolia Avenue in downtown Larkspur. The city has maintained its historic architecture and feel to create an unforgettable experience for visitors and residents alike. Shoppers can visit the upscale boutiques and dine at a fine restaurant all within a close proximity of one another. You can also visit one of the local wineries for delicious local varieties.

Residents here also love the natural surroundings and activities that stem from them. Beautiful scenery creates the backdrop for hiking and bike trips around the city. The close proximity of the ocean and waterways makes the city perfect for water sports and boating.

Larkspur has an abundance of natural beauty and a plethora of nearby activities that make it fun and relaxing. It is a place sure to please everyone.

San Rafael is the oldest and largest city in all of Marin County, and is home to the Marin County government. The city is centrally located between San Francisco and Sonoma / Napa Valley, in the middle of Marin County. This location allows residents the ability to go anywhere in the county in a shorter time period.

San Rafael hosts a mild climate that seems to be comfortable all year round. Residents are attracted to the area not only by the climate, but also because of its natural beauty and proximity to everything. The ocean is not far, and San Rafael has excellent marine facilities. Boating is a popular pastime in the area.

An abundance of activities also attracts both visitors and residents to the area. Local historic landmarks such as the Mission San Raphael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center are just a few attractions that reflect the heritage of the city. The natural beauty of the local parks and beaches also bring attention to San Rafael.

This busy little city has a small town feel that gives it a certain ambience that isn't duplicated anywhere else in Marin County. Homes in this area range from grand and exquisite to modest and charming. No matter which you prefer, there is something about San Rafael that will make you feel at home.

In the heart of Napa Valley lies the small town of Yountville. Located about an hour north of San Francisco, Yountville is the ideal location for wine lovers and city goers alike. Nestled between the Mayacamas Mountains and the Napa River, the town of Yountville sits in the midst of the beautiful wine country.

Only a mile in length, the rural community of Yountville is home to charming neighborhoods, manicured parks, fun places to shop and incredible restaurants. Yountville boasts the unofficial title of "Culinary Capital of the Napa Valley" for its world class cuisine, and top chefs. It has been reported that it features the greatest number of Michelin starred restaurants per capita in the world. It is also the site where some of the first vineyards were planted in the valley. Some of the most prestigious wineries in the world are located nearby, making wine and food a favorite pastime for visitors and residents.

Yountville is also home to many celebrated seasonal events during the year drawing visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the festivities. Residents here love outdoor activities due to the amazing natural beauty and can be found hiking, biking, or jogging on a regular basis. Yountville is a place filled with things to do without being overwhelming, and it is the perfect place to find the home of your dreams.