San Anselmo

San Anselmo has been busy since the Coast Miwok walked the valley and fished the waters of the creek. Red Hill, a town landmark, was the meeting point of three 1840’s land grants. The rancho days had come to an end by 1875 when the North Pacific Coast Railroad completed its line, with its tracks branching east and west at San Anselmo.

Located in the heart of Marin, San Anselmo is an active community running, biking, hiking and living fully on the backside of Mt. Tamalpais.

San Anselmo’s climate, history, creek location, and strong sense of community make it a fantastic place to visit. The town was mostly pastures until 1875, when the North Pacific Railroad completed a line from Sausalito to Tomales, through San Anselmo. The town quickly became a hub of activity. With many annual events, hiking and biking trails, and fine dining opportunities, San Anselmo is still known as a happening hub.

Some spots you just cannot miss: University of Redlands Marin Campus, home of San Francisco Theological Seminary. Perched among scenic walkways on the knoll above Ross Valley, with extraordinary views of Mt. Tamalpais and Bald Hill. Imagination Park, from the genius of George Lucas, with its much loved and photographed statues of Yoda and Indiana Jones. There are great restaurants as well, for example: Insalata's Restaurant, Creekside Pizza and Taproom, just voted as Marin's Best Pizza and Marinitas for the best margaritas in Marin. Madcap restaurant is another popular spot. For some cerebral stretching, try out the Carnegie Library or Robson-Harrington House and Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Points of Interest

Stinson Beach – A very walkable beach, Stinson Beach has sand that is fine and smooth, making building sand castles great. The water is shallow making it wonderful for young kids to play and swim. With the Muir Woods and rock formations in the background, this beach is picture perfect.

Point Bonita Lighthouse - A lighthouse located at Point Bonita at the San Francisco Bay entrance in the Marin Headlands. More than 300 boats ran aground near the Golden Gate during the California Gold Rush years, thus requiring a lighthouse. The Point Bonita Lighthouse, a 56-foot brick tower, was built in 1855 at 306 feet above sea level. Tthe lighthouse was moved to its current location at 124 feet above sea level in 1877. To access the new site, a 118-foot long tunnel was hand carved through hard rock.