San Marin, CA
Music connected to San Marin
About San Marin
- • Filmmaker George Lucas lived in a San Marin ranch during his early career.
- • The popular Marin County Mart, offering dining and shopping, is a nearby hub.
- • Highway 101's expansion facilitated residential growth in the mid-20th century.
- • Local legend says a hidden speakeasy operated during Prohibition near San Marin Plaza.
- • Residential development boomed in the 1960s, transforming the landscape.
- • Named in 1964, it blends 'San Rafael' and 'Marin,' honoring its location.
- • With around 3,000 residents, it is smaller than nearby Novato.
- • Sitting at 118 feet, it's just above the flood plain of Novato Creek.
- • Many residents commute to San Francisco or work in Marin's service sector.
- • It feels quiet and suburban, a peaceful escape from city life.
- • The San Francisco Giants won the World Series in 2010, a local celebration.
- • Marin Catholic High School's football program is a perennial powerhouse.