Welcome to Mill Valley

Mill Valley is known in Marin County and throughout the
Bay Area for its small-town charm, high quality of life,
and proximity to both San Francisco and vast wilderness
areas.

Mill Valley is more than just a place; it’s a community
driven by passion and innovation. Our dedicated
nonprofits, businesses, and engaged citizens are
constantly working to enhance and preserve the town’s
unique character.

Discover our Enjoy Mill Valley Guide, explore Mill Valley through the eyes of our local experts – the residents and
business owners who make the town a special place. From hidden neighborhood gems to must-try eateries, from exhilarating outdoor treks to chic boutique finds, we’ve got you covered.

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The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is created by the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce and is the most comprehensive source for local coverage. From local business news to community events to new business announcements – this is your one stop shop for Mill Valley news.

Whether It Be Immersive Beauty Indoors or Outdoors, Art is Deep in the 94941 – Let’s Connect With Our Abundance of Creativity and spread More Art, Murals and More in 2026!!

When people think of murals, they often picture large public artworks on commercial buildings—and Mill Valley has a few. But with Mill Valley Murals, co-founders Alex Fong and Lynsey Vera, are expanding that vision, bringing vibrant, personalized art not only to businesses but to homes as well. A local artist and mom, Lynsey’s public works include familiar local favorites such as the red-tailed hawk at BooKoo, the Tam Valley meets Palm Springs scene at the B-Lounge/Tam Junction, and the cool birds of Upside Coffee. Beyond public spaces, Lynsey has also created many private murals in homes across the community—building lasting friendships with neighbors while delivering one-of-a-kind works of art that are as unique as the people who live there.

After Years of Wrangling, Public Comment Opens on Marin County’s Largest Housing Development Project in Years‘, Moving Forward Amid Likely Neighbor Pushback in Strawberry

The 127-acre project at 201 Seminary Drive would transform the site into a mixed-use development with 336 single- and multifamily residential units — including 70 affordable units — and a 150-unit senior residential-care facility. The project also includes a 17,000-square-foot fitness center and a 3,000-square-foot preschool, both open to the public. While more than 70% of the campus would remain as open space, athletic fields, paths and plazas, the project would add about 530 new residents and about 250 new workers. Developer North Coast Land Holdings LLC also proposes maintaining the academic campus for up to 1,000 students under an existing 1953 conditional use permit.

Marin IJ: Marin Officials Question Projections in Regional Growth Plan – Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+

While the number of Marin households is projected to grow from 108,000 to 131,000 by 2050, the job growth is projected to be stagnant, with a job base remaining at 126,000 over the same time period, the plan says. Across the region, the plan anticipates a population growth of about 7.7 million to 9.6 million, which is nearly four times the forecast provided by the California Department of Finance. Mill Valley Mayor Max Perrey said city officials agree that MTC and ABAG need to revise their projections and develop better mitigations to address impacts to wildfire risk, water supply, emergency services, air quality and flooding, among other issues. “The regional growth forecast the plan relies on differs from the state’s official projections, and it doesn’t take into account the changing economy, both the impact that AI will have on the workforce as well as vacancy rates for commercial space, which continues to persist,” Perrey said. “It also has a large dependence on major future funding streams that have not been secured for projects, which presents funding risks for infrastructure, for services and hazard mitigation measures.”

Transit Agencies Across the Bay Area to Begin Accepting Credit & Debit Cards – The Move Follows a Similar Switch by BART

Paying for bus, train and ferry rides across the Bay Area just became a little easier. Beginning Wednesday, riders on nearly every transit agency in the region will be able to use their credit or debit cards — rather than just pre-paid Clipper cards — to pay for all of their trips. The switch to the Tap and Ride system includes every transit system that had used Clipper cards in the past, including Caltrain, the Valley Transportation Authority, AC Transit, SamTrans, Muni, Petaluma Transit, the San Francisco Bay Ferry, SMART train and Golden Gate Transit.

E-Bikes Continue to Surge, With Concern For Kids, Parental Opinions, Safety, All Within the Context of a Shocking Crash That Led a Marin Student to County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes, Prompting Supes to Bar Kids Under 16 From Riding Throttle-Powered Vehicles

“There was a recent incident where a juvenile was riding, crashed, suffered some injuries, and the parent was issued a citation for him riding that vehicle without a license because of the type of vehicle … which was like riding an e-motorcycle, essentially,” Duenas said. McCracken said, “We continue to administer an e-bike safety course for juveniles who are cited on an e-bike for the first time. Our goal in developing this course was to continue offering education to youth in our city while keeping these violations from entering the justice system by avoiding a referral to traffic court.”

Makers Market at The Lumber Mill Valley Lumber Yard Remains One of the Stalwart Businesses in Town – Now They’re Offering 10% Off for any Mill Valley Chamber Members – Thursday, Dec. 18th, 9am to11am!!

Bianca Wallace runs the original Mill Valley location, and she, like all of our amazing retailers in the 94941, is excited to engage to meet and meet more people in the community. It’s all happening on Thursday, December 18th! To that end, Wallace is hosting an exciting event from 9am-11am at Makers Market, offering 10% off to any Mill Valley Chamber Members. Shop cute and unique goods from Northern Cali’s most talented Makers, while you enjoy the gorgeous view of Mt. Tam, listen to live music, and grab a bite to eat at our monthly outdoor marketplace!

Sweetwater Music Hall Fall Lineup: From Pink Talking Fish to Zepparella, Reggae, Bluegrass, and Beyond!

Sweetwater Music Hall, the storied Mill Valley nonprofit venue that has been a home to the counterculture and beyond since 1972, keeps the fall calendar packed with music for Deadheads, hippies, and fans of every genre. Jam fans will zero in on Pink Talking Fish, the beloved fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish, performing November 1 and 2. For those who live in the Allman Brothers’ zone, Freestone Peaches hit the stage October 4, while Zeppelin devotees will be thunderstruck by Zepparella, bringing two nights of classic rock fire October 17–18.

Marin-Based Professional Photographer Michelle Susoev Was Presented with the 20th Annual Black and White Spider Awards First Place in the Category of Portrait at a Photo photo Show Earlier This Month!

Professional photographer Michelle Susoev of Marin County, United States was presented with the 20th Annual Black and White Spider Awards First Place in the category of Portrait at a prestigious Nomination & Winners photo show that streamed Saturday, December 6, 2025. The Photo Show will remain on rotation until December 21 and Michelle’s winning work will be showcased on the walls of the virtual winners gallery opening December 21. The live online gala was attended by industry leaders and the photography community from around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of the world’s premier event for black and white photography.

Marin IJ: Tam Union School District Needs to Cut $2.2M from Budget from its $128.8 Million General Fund Budget for 2026-27 to Maintain a Positive Status

“The big key here is that we haven’t settled on compensation for that third year,” Elsen said. Most likely, he added, once the union contracts are settled, the district will again be operating at a deficit for the third year out. “This means we truly have a structural deficit,” Elsen said. “It requires a course correction so that we’re sustainable and we’re balanced.” As to contributing factors, Elsen pointed to rising costs for everything from utilities to special education student transport costs as part of the reason for the budget crunch.

Marin IJ Editorial Board: The Future is Bright for Marin Ferries: Golden Gate Ferries, a Bay Area Public Transit Success, is Charting an even Brighter Future.

The Golden Gate Bridge board, which runs the ferries, is planning to spend more than $118 million to build two new boats that are faster and run cleaner than the older boats they will replace. The contract to start construction on the first of the two – a high-speed, 500-passenger vessel – has already been approved.

Mill Valley Middle School Unveils Environmental Impact Report

“It has taken time and a great deal of careful work to get here, but we are finally nearing key decisions for Mill Valley Middle School,” Sharon Nakatani, president of the district board, said in an email Friday. “The board expects to be in a position this December to certify the Final EIR and select both the interim and permanent campus plans — steps that move us toward delivering the modern middle school this community has asked for and supported from the beginning.”

A Legendary Restaurant With a Phenomenal Pedigree in a Historic Space, Is Set to Close After Five Years – Thank the Staff Before They Shut Down on December 20th!

With a heavy heart amidst the holiday season, Paseo Bistro, which opened five years ago with lots of excitement, has decided to close on December 20th. Here’s a call back from their opening in 2020: “In the case of longtime Mill Valley resident Ki Yong Choi, the wait in the midst of a global pandemic was interminable at times, but it sure was great to be the one to re-open one of Mill Valley’s iconic restaurants, set in the historic El Paseo space at 17 Throckmorton Avenue.

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