If developer Charles Wright's wife knew her plants, this picturesque Central Marin town would be called Lupine. Mrs. Wright, whose husband helped to incorporate the town at the turn of the century, admired the fields of what she thought were larkspur plants blooming near her new homestead, and named the village Larkspur. Most of the town lies inland, but the part that fronts the water is home to the county's largest ferry terminal, as well as a huge metal sculpture of Sir Francis Drake.
What to See
Besides several tiny neighborhood parks, Larkspur has one large park with ball fields, playground, tennis courts, and other sports facilities. Larkspur is home to a variety of restaurants and two movie theaters, as well as a shopping plaza. A short car ride puts Mt. Tam, the Sausalito Waterfront and the ferry to Angel Island in easy reach.
Larkspur Web Site: www.ci.larkspur.ca.us
Demographics:
Population (2000) 12,014
Average household income (2000) $126,100
Median home price (December 2007) $1,263,000
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925-0759 |
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City Attorney |
927-5110 |
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City Manager/Mayor |
927-5110 |
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Community Development |
927-5038 |
400 Magnolia Avenue |
Fire Department |
927-5011 |
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Library |
927-5005 |
400 Magnolia Avenue |
Planning Department |
927-5023 |
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Police Dept / Police Chief |
927-5150 |
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Post Office |
800-275-8777 |
120 Ward Street |
Public Works |
927-5032 |
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Recreation Department |
435-4355 |
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Utilities |
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Pacific Gas & Electric |
800-743-5000 |
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Marin Municipal Water District |
945-1455 |
220 Nellen Avenue |
Marin Sanitary Service |
456-2601 |
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Schools |
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Anthony G. Bacich (K-4) |
925-2220 |
25 McAllister Avenue |
Neil Cummins School (K-4) |
927-6965 |
58 Mohawk Drive |
Hall Middle School (5-8) |
927-6978 |
200 Doherty Drive |
Kent Middle School (5-8) |
458-5970 |
250 Stadium Way |
Redwood High School |
924-6200 |
395 Doherty Drive |
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Lisa Lange (415) 464.3318 