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Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau

1 Mitchell Boulevard, Suite B, 94903
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Why Choose Our Destination?

An event in Marin is an event remembered. There's no such thing as a typical Marin event. Because there's nothing "typical" in Marin. As in, one famous bridge away from San Francisco. And right next door to the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma. Closer than you could ever imagine to everything that’s unique in this clever corner of California. There's hang gliding & kayaking. Fresh, sustainable agriculture. The pinnacle of luxury and the world’s finest wines. You can lounge on a beach. Or you can launch yourself from a mountain and soar 2,000 feet to the ocean's break. You can go to dinner. Or you can visit the ranches and farms that supply some of the finest restaurants in the world. The Marin Convention and Visitors Bureau provides complimentary facility recommendations, hotel and restaurants site tours, RFP services, and meeting attendee travel guides.

Venue Details

Hotels35
Convention center22,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms2,180
Guest rooms at 1 hotel235
Special event venues23
Average room rate$179.00
Occupancy rate12%
Restaurants500
Daily food cost$75.00
Tax rate9.25%
Venue typeCVB
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High season
Jun 02 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Jun 01
Low season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Mar 31

Getting Here

Distance from San Francisco International airport 33 mi
Distance from Oakland International airport 33 mi

Location

Local Attractions

Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument
Park
Just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge on Highway 1 grows an ancient coast redwood forest named Muir Woods. Within this isolated forest, visitors from all over the world continue to marvel at 1,000 year old giant redwood trees that tower 260 feet high. In 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt declared Muir Woods a national monument. The forest was named for conservationist John Muir. "This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world," declared conservationist John Muir when describing the majestic coast redwoods of Muir Woods.
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Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore
Recreation
Point Reyes National Seashore was established to preserve and protect wilderness, natural eco-systems, and cultural resources along the diminishing undeveloped coastline of the western United States. The Seashore is a is a sanctuary for myriad plant and animal species and the human spirit.
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Stinson Beach
Stinson Beach
Recreation
Visitors to Stinson Beach experience the pleasures of this quiet beach community. Whether hiking, enjoying a picnic, exploring the town, or relaxing on the beach, people continue to find Stinson Beach a great place to escape from the frantic pace of everyday life, just as it has been for over a century.
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Culinary Marin
Culinary Marin
Recreation
Culinary or food tourism is "the pursuit and enjoyment of unique and memorable food and drink experiences, both far and near", says World Food Travel Association. In a corner of the world known for fine family farms, gorgeous dairy land, fresh seafood, and a dedication to culinary craftsmanship, amazing meals are everywhere to be found. But if you’d rather not leave it to chance, visit Culinary Marin here. Culinary Marin features the people behind our food, whether it is farmers and their lands or Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) that protects farmland from development forever; the farmers markets that bring accessibility so that everyone can enjoy fresh, locally-sourced food to the masses; the chefs that bring the local and organic ingredients into their kitchens to make creative and aesthetically pleasing culinary presentations to guests. Culinary Marin will also feature culinary programs, culinary buzz for awards, press and events, and foodie resources.
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Mill Valley Film Festival
Mill Valley Film Festival
Theater
The Mill Valley Film Festival, a world-renowned 11-day festival is held every October, screening over 200 innovative US and international films. The annual event is consistently rated as one of the top film festivals in the nation.
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Mount Tamalpais State Park
Mount Tamalpais State Park
Park
Magnificent Mt. Tamalpais has 6,300 acres of redwood groves and oak woodlands with spectacular views from its 2,500 foot peak. It is a hikers and bikers paradise. The camping areas include 16 developed walk-in campsites, one horse group camp, 10 rustic cabins perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, and 8 primitive environmental sites. Mt. Tamalpais offers Wi-Fi so that campers can stay plugged into the Internet
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Elephant Seals, Harbor Seals & Sea Lions
Elephant Seals, Harbor Seals & Sea Lions
Recreation
Northern elephant seals, harbor seals, and sea lions are found at South Beach during the winter and also can be viewed from Chimney Rock. After being absent for more than 150 years, elephant seals returned to the Point Reyes Headlands in the early 1970s. From December through March a breeding colony of elephant seals can be observed from Elephant Seal Overlook near Chimney Rock, above Drakes Bay.
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Whale Watching & Seal Observation
Whale Watching & Seal Observation
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Between December and May approximately 15,000 California gray whales travel 10,000 miles along the Pacific Coast from cold Arctic feeding grounds to warm, shallow breeding waters off Baja, California. During December and January the pregnant whales are traveling south, carrying their babies who will be born in the warmer waters off Mexico. From February through May the northward migration is lead by pregnant females while the mothers and babies trail behind, closer to the coast to avoid predators.
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Marin Farmers Market
Marin Farmers Market
Shopping
The Marin Farmers Markets has long been celebrated as one of the top farmers markets in the country. At 27 years old, the Thursday Marin Farmers Market is the oldest farmers market in Marin, while the Sunday Marin Farmers Market boasts the title of third largest farmers market in California with 190 farmers, specialty food purveyors, and artisans at its Summer peak. Neighboring residents, visiting foodies, and top Bay Area chefs all come to enjoy the freshest most flavorful foods of the season paired with a direct relationship to the farmers who grow their food.
76 San Pablo Ave, Suite 200
San Rafael, CA, US 94903
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Mountain Play
Mountain Play
Theater
The Mountain Play Association’s mission is to produce an annual, spectacular, outdoor theatrical experience that nurtures an appreciation of Mt. Tamalpais, involves and strengthens the community, and builds on decades of tradition. The Mountain Play has been serving the Bay Area community since 1913. The Mountain Play isn't just a wonderful theater and outdoor experience; it can also be an incredible dining experience. Many attendees choose to pack along gourmet picnics, combining the stunning views and award-winning entertainment with a fantastic feast.
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The Village at Corte Madera
The Village at Corte Madera
Shopping
The Village at Corte Madera offers an extraordinary shopping experience. The area's upscale shoppers will find luxury, high-end shopping, including Macy's, Nordstrom, The Cheesecake Factory, The Apple Store, Coach, Abercrombie & Fitch, Anthropologie, Juicy Couture, lululemon athletic, kate spade, Tumi, and Shabby Chic. More than 65 shops, eateries, and department stores, The Village at Corte Madera invites you to enjoy a complete shopping, dining, and entertainment experience. For all guest service needs, including gift cards, please call 415-924-8921 or stop by the Concierge, located between Boudin SF and Starbucks, at the Nordstrom end. Hours of Operation are Monday – Friday 10:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 7:30pm, and Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm.
1618 Redwood Highway
Corte Madera, CA, US 94925
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Town Center Corte Madera
Town Center Corte Madera
Shopping
Modeled after an Italian hill town, Town Center is a charming lifestyle center that combines conventional retail and retail service uses to serve its community. The center is characterized by meandering pedestrian passageways connecting the buildings and is highlighted by dramatic towers and outdoor plazas. The 440,000-square-foot complex features such popular retailers and restaurants as Barnes and Noble Booksellers, West Elm, the Container Store, REI, Z Gallerie, Pier 1, Ann Taylor Loft, P F Chang’s China Bistro, California Pizza Kitchen and Il Fornaio
100 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, CA, US 94925
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Northgate
Northgate
Shopping
Northgate’s newly-completed, dramatic renovation has transformed the shopping center into a fresh, modern environment suited to the preferences of the sophisticated community. The new Northgate features an exciting new interior and exterior design, an outdoor plaza with new restaurants and cafes, an indoor/outdoor food court near Century Theatres, a new grand entrance off Del Presidio, a new landscaped pedestrian and bike pathway around the property, and new retail and dining choices geared towards the interests of Marin County residents. Northgate today features an anchor lineup led by Macy’s, Kohl's, Sears, Forever 21, H and M, a 15-screen Century Theatres multiplex, specialty stores, services and restaurants, as well as a popular food court. This broad-based mix makes Northgate the largest, enclosed family oriented shopping destination in Marin County.
5800 Northgate Mall
San Rafael, CA, US 94903
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Bay Model Visitor Center
Bay Model Visitor Center
Museum
The Bay Model Visitor Center is a fully accessible education center administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It allows the public to view a three-dimensional working hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta System. The 1.5 acres model is capable of simulating tides and currents and is the only one of its kind in the world.
2100 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA, US 94965
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Falkirk Cultural Center
Falkirk Cultural Center
Historical landmark
Falkirk Cultural Center is a 19th century country estate listed on the National Historic Register. The Queen Anne Victorian, designed by Clinton Day, was built in 1888 by Ella Nichols Park, and purchased by Captain Robert Dollar in 1906. Falkirk is named after Dollar's birthplace in Scotland, and his descendants occupied the house until 1970. The estate was saved from demolition in 1974. The Cultural Center is owned and operated by the City of San Rafael and has served the community for 30 years. From the moment you drive up the spectacular circular driveway through the lush gardens of Falkirk, you know this is the perfect place for your event. Falkirk, a national Historic place, is centrally located in San Rafael. Just minutes north of the Golden Gate, Falkirk is the ideal place for weddings, parties, meetings, and retreats. The eleven wooded acres that surround the house add more charm to your special occasion.
1408 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA, US 94901
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Convention Centers

The Moscone CenterThe Moscone Center (Moscone North, South and West) consists of more than two million square feet of building area, including over 738,000 square of exhibit space, up to 107 meeting rooms, and nearly 152,000 square feet of prefunction lobbies.
Exhibit Space502,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space600,493 sq. ft.

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Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, and minutes from downtown San Francisco, lies magnificent Marin County, California. Surrounded by water on three sides, visitors can explore wild and scenic California beaches, enjoy sailing and windsurfing in San Francisco Bay, or marvel at the ancient redwood forest on the slopes of legendary Mt. Tamalpais. The natural environment of Marin County is breathtaking.

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Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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