Located 30 minutes north of San Francisco along the Golden Gate Bridge, Fairfax is a charming small town in Marin County. The community is known for its hills, canyons, and sunshine, with the surrounding picturesque hillsides insulating it from the famous Bay Area fog. This relaxed town is known as the gateway to West Marin, with gorgeous seaside villages located a short drive to the west.
Fairfax real estate ranges from quaint and historic to elegant and contemporary. Beautiful and spacious properties are nestled within tree-covered hillsides, with grand interiors and captivating views. Fairfax’s quiet residential neighborhoods offer peaceful homes with an inviting atmosphere.
With Downtown San Francisco nearby, Fairfax is attractive to those who want to balance big city access with a more relaxed pace of life and access to outstanding natural scenery. There’s no shortage of things to see and do, as Fairfax has a lively downtown and abundant recreational facilities. Fairfax is known for both affluence and progressive attitudes, with the Green Party frequently elected to a majority of positions on the town council.
Fairfax's commercial district is mostly clustered along Sir Francis Drake Avenue and the adjacent Broadway. The varied businesses include Good Earth Natural Foods organic grocery store, chic Japanese izakaya-style Village Sake, Punjabi fusion burritos at Avatar’s, great wine and thin-crust pizzas at Ghiringhelli’s, and exceptional beers and pub bites at Iron Springs and Gestalt Haus. There are numerous spots for enjoying delicious casual bites and great weather together, with outdoor seating at the FairFix Café and Taste Kitchen & Table. Fairfax is also known for having Marin County’s best nightlife, with hotspots including 19 Broadway and Peri’s Silver Dollar Bar hosting live music every night of the week. The downtown area is particularly lively during June’s Fairfax Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to its parade and live music performances.
Just a mile from downtown Fairfax, The Canon Swim & Tennis Club has fantastic outdoor facilities and instruction in a space surrounded by wildflower-laden hillsides. The Meadow Club’s exquisite golf course was designed by Alister Mackenzie and Robert Hunter in 1927. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Tamalpais, the course makes the most of natural elevation changes and winding creeks to craft an unforgettable golfing experience. Members’ facilities at The Meadow Club also include a casual golf house, formal clubhouse and bar, and outdoor swimming pool. Fairfax’s surrounding open space and hillside forests contain an abundance of trails and scenic viewpoints. Fairfax is bounded by the 504-acre Cascade Canyon Open Space Preserve to the west, known for its unspoiled natural scenery and beautiful Cascade Falls.
Fairfax is zoned to the excellent Ross Valley Elementary School district. Highlights include:
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