Marin County ~ Northern California

Visit Marin County official web site for local government and relocation information.

Visit Marin County Chamber for travel and recreation information or find links below for Sausalito, Marin City, Mill Valley Corte Madera, San Anselmo, San Rafail, Novato and Bolinas. Official County and City web sites are your best starting point for California travel, recreation and relocation information.

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The population of Marin County has grown from 300 in 1850 to over 245,000 today. Early settlers came from the eastern United States, Switzerland, Ireland, the Azores, Croatia and Italy, laying the foundation of the dairy industry in the county. Farms and ranches in Marin have been passed down through generations and continue to thrive. Former Chinese railroad workers constructed a fishing village, which became one of California's most valuable commercial fisheries. China Camp is a visible tribute to the Chinese fishermen whose lives are indelibly intertwined with our history. Our county and the state of California are far richer as a result of their contribution.

Marin county enjoys a temperate, marine climate all year round. Moderate winters with periods of rain, and warm, dry summers with fog along the Pacific coast, especially in the Golden Gate area. A light coat or jacket is recommended for evenings all seasons.