Just 10 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge the "Twin Cities" offer one of the best commutes in Marin with access to public transit via bus or the ferry located at Larkspur Landing which docks near downtown San Francisco. The architectural award-winning Larkspur Landing has a shopping center and ferry terminal where Golden Gate Transit ferries depart for San Francisco. In addition, the convenient Marin Airporter Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport is here.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Larkspur's picturesque main street has many fine historic Victorian homes, and Magnolia Avenue, running through the downtown area, is known for its fine restaurants and shops.

With high public school scores and low crime rankings these family-oriented communities are among the most sought after places to live in Marin County. School scores in the Larkspur Elementary District, which serves both communities, rank among the highest in the state. Redwood and Marin Catholic High Schools are within a few miles of downtown, and the College of Marin is just minutes away by car.

There are many things to do and see in the vicinity of Mill Valley Travelodge where you can easily get San Francisco hotel discount. San Francisco (Marin County), spectacular views from Mill Valley retreat just 15 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Two main trails lead from the house down the north side of the ridge to downtown Mill Valley. The trails on the west side lead to the old gravity railroad grade to the top of Mt. Tamalpais. The trails on the south side lead down to Muir Woods.

Muir Beach is only ten minutes away and Stinson Beach is 17 minutes away. Downtown Mill Valley is five minutes away and is a very charming and delightful town with shops, multiple restaurants, theaters, coffee shops, a terrific library and community center, parks and playgrounds.

Napa and Sonoma County wine regions are about an hour away. Berkeley and Oakland are about 45 minutes away. Other upscale Marin County towns like Sausalito, Belvedere, Tiburon, Larkspur, and San Anselmo are also just minutes away from Mill Valley.