West Marin

Outdoor recreation ranges from surfing at Bolinas and Stinson Beach to mountain biking.

Welcome to West Marin

The wide-open, picture-perfect spaces of West Marin include the coastal communities of Stinson Beach and Bolinas; the dairy farms of Olema, Point Reyes Station, Tomales, and Nicasio; and the forest glens of Lagunitas, San Geronimo, and Woodacre.

Uniting all West Marin communities is a love for the land. That’s not going to change soon, thanks to the efforts of Marin Agricultural Land Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving farmland through voluntary conservation easements.

Outdoor recreation ranges from surfing at Bolinas and Stinson Beach to mountain biking on Mount Tamalpais to the annual Dipsea foot race to Stinson Beach. West Marin is an area of unrivaled natural beauty, one that can lay claim to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Beach State Bark, Stinson Beach State Park, Muir Woods National Monument, and Point Reyes National Seashore.

Of course it’s not all about the outdoors in West Marin. Devotees of inner peace turn to the Green Gulch Farm Zen center in Muir Beach and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre. And for those who need to feed the belly as well as the soul, Point Reyes Station has become a destination for the locavore movement. The town is home to Marin Sun Farms, purveyor of ethically raised and butchered meat, and Cowgirl Creamery, which makes its award-winning cheeses using organic milk from nearby Straus Family Creamery. 

Overview for West Marin, CA

20,889 people live in West Marin, where the median age is 37.3 and the average individual income is $62,887. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,889

Total Population

37.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$62,887

Average individual Income

Around West Marin, CA

There's plenty to do around West Marin, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
16
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
18
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including SugarBears Sweet Provisions, Tah Level 9 yoga, and Outer Limits Charters.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.52 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.67 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.59 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.67 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.82 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.22 miles 17 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for West Marin, CA

West Marin has 7,678 households, with an average household size of 2.38. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Marin do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,889 people call West Marin home. The population density is 3,688 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,889

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.3

Median Age

49.63 / 50.37%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
7,678

Total Households

2.38

Average Household Size

$62,887

Average individual Income

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Schools in West Marin, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby West Marin. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Cabrillo Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 4th
2/5
Loma Portal Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 4th
4/5
High Technical Elementary Explorer
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
High Technical High International
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
High Technical Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
5th - 6th
No rating available
High Technical High Media Arts
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
High Technical Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
High Technical Middle Media Arts
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5

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