San Marin, CA

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.

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