Destination San Anselmo

4 Destination San Anselmo 2019 ABOUT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ................................... 6 EVENTS & FESTIVALS Mark your calendar now! From Movies in Creek Park to Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Music in the Park and Country Fair Day, here's a list of San Anselmo's can't- miss festivals and events. .................................................... 12 SAN ANSELMO PAST & PRESENT Delve into San Anselmo's rich history, find out what our community is like today, and test your knowledge of the town with some San Anselmo trivia. .................................. 16 SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES Learn about Miwok Indians, peer at old photos from town life in the 1900s, or explore our very own castle in the hills! We introduce you to San Anselmo's historical landmarks and points of interest. .............................................................. 22 FOOD & WINE Award-winning restaurants, wine bars and bakeries — San Anselmo has it all. ............................................................ 28 PARKS & RECREATION Enjoy the beautiful, natural charm of San Anselmo's playgrounds and parks, or sign up for one of the many adult and children's programs offered at our recreation department. ........................................................................ 32 FAMILY FUN Looking for an activity that the whole family can enjoy? Here are our top picks for family-friendly things to do in San Anselmo. .................................................................................. 34 RESIDENT & BUSINESS RESOURCES Keep this guide handy for information about the schools, senior services, and youth organizations in our neighborhoods. .........................................................................36 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Whether you're looking for a hotel, accountant, art gallery, home furnishings, or a place to eat—start here! ........... 40 Table of Contents ABOUT THE COVER Cover Design: Jeff Ivarson - Ivarson Brand Vision, Illustration: Phillip Yip Established in 1990, Ivarson Brand Vision has developed major brand design programs for many national brands such as 3M, Anderson Windows, Yamaha, Camelbak, WTB, Pure Fishing, e Clorox Company, Harrah's, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Jeff Ivarson has provide brand services to many local non-profits including: San Anselmo Chamber, San Anselmo Vision, Boy Scouts of Marin, Youth In Arts, Italian Street Painting Marin and e Marin Symphony. ivarson.com EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS San Anselmo Historical Commission; Michael Silverberg Historical Content; Marin Historical Society; San Anselmo Historical Museum. SAN ANSELMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P. O. Box 2844 | San Anselmo, CA 94979-2844 | (415) 454-2510 | destinationsananselmo.com info@sananselmochamber.org, www.sananselmochamber.org Destination San Anselmo is created by the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce and printed and distributed by Marin Independent Journal | Digital First Media to homes throughout Marin County as well as businesses, real-estate offices and Marin Visitor and Convention Bureau. is guide is also emailed to likely visitors throughout the Bay Area. Obtaining a listing in this guide is a valuable business tool and one of the many benefits of being a Chamber member. See page 6 for information on how to join. © 2019 by San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce "All rights reserved."

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