Enjoy Mill Valley Blog
The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is the official storytelling platform of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce — and the most comprehensive source for what’s happening in and around town.
Designed for residents, visitors, and business owners alike, the blog delivers timely, relevant coverage that captures the spirit of Mill Valley. From new business openings and community spotlights to local event previews, seasonal guides, and insider recommendations, Enjoy Mill Valley brings together everything that makes this community exceptional.
With a focus on connection and discovery, the blog:
- Highlights local businesses and entrepreneurs
- Covers Chamber initiatives and civic partnerships
- Promotes community events and cultural happenings
- Shares curated guides for dining, shopping, and experiences
- Celebrates the people who shape Mill Valley’s character
Whether you’re looking to explore something new, support a neighborhood business, or stay informed about upcoming events, the Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is your trusted source for local insight — thoughtfully curated and proudly community-driven.
MV Dermatologist Dr. Haydee Knott Joins Dr. Alison Kang to Launch Marin Skin Practice on East Blithedale
Drs. Haydee Knott and Alison Kang. Feel-good stories have been scarce during the pandemic, so we like to celebrate each and every one of them we find out about. Mill Valley resident Dr. Haydee Knott, who opened her own Mill Valley Dermatology practice in the Shelter Bay office complex near Piatti Restaurant in 2016, has joined fellow dermatologist Dr. Alison Kang…
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County, Bridge District Debut Drive-Thru Vaccination Site at Larkspur Ferry Terminal – Appts. Now Live
Vaccination site is specifically for older adults and other Marin residents who cannot navigate other walk-through sites due to mobility issues. The Larkspur Ferry Terminal is the site of a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic. (Photo by Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District). The County of Marin has teamed up with Curative and the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and…
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MV Philharmonic Hosts Virtual Talk on Maurice Ravel & Art of Ballet Feat. SF Ballet’s Guest Conductor – Feb. 28
The Mill Valley Philharmonic continues to host virtual events despite the inability to focus on its bread and butter of putting on live performances. On Sunday, Feb. 28 at 5pm, the organization is hosting a free virtual discussion focusing on Maurice Ravel and the art of the ballet. The event features Ming Luke, principal guest conductor of San Francisco…
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Plaudits Abound for the ‘Fiercely Beating Heart’ of Marin Theatre Company’s ‘The Catastrophist’ – Runs Thru 2/28
The play originated from Lauren Gunderson’s realization that she was “waking up every day next to someone who specializes in pandemics when we’re in the middle of a pandemic.” William DeMeritt plays Nathan Wolfe in Marin Theatre Company’s “The Catastrophist.” Image Courtesy MTC. When word began to spread in recent months that Marin Theatre Company Playwright…
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Bibliophiles Rejoice: Depot Bookstore Is Back in the Heart of Downtown Mill Valley, and it’s Beautiful
Scenes from the Depot Bookstore, including Katy Leese, who runs the shop. Courtesy mages. In what seems like a lifetime ago, the Mill Valley City Council unanimously rejected a 2018 appeal from a group that didn’t believe that Depot Cafe & Bookstore owner Paul Lazzareschi’s renovation plans for his business, located within the City-owned Depot building, reflected…
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The Gang’s All Here: Margaret O’Leary, The Goods & Terrestra Join Equator Coffees, Gravity & Piazza D’Angelo for Ongoing Miller Ave. Street Closure – 2/18-21
Miller closure joined by a partial closure of Bernard St. outside Vasco restaurant. Throughout the summer and fall of 2020, the Miller and Throckmorton Ave. street closures were an undisputed success, with the “rising tide lifts all boats” mantra drawing rave reviews from neighboring businesses and infusing the community with an appropriate degree of vitality amidst the COVID-19 crisis. …
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Better Off Red: County Says We Could Be In Red Tier – Retail at 50% Density & Indoor Dining at 20% – By Feb. 24
Is that sustained progress on the horizon? It sure looks like it. Marin County health officials said this week that new cases per 100,000 residents and the percentage of positive tests continue to put Marin on target to move into the less restrictive red Tier 2 within the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy by Feb. 24. By…
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A Rare Mill Valley Moment Is Upon Us: The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, Has Apartments Available
A visual look at some of The Redwoods’ apartments. Courtesy images. If you’ve lived in Mill Valley long enough, you know there’s probably only one placer tougher to get into than the Sweetwater Music Hall on a night that Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir shows up. That would be The Redwoods, the not-for-profit senior community founded in…
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As Outdoor Dining Returns and Activity Picks Up, Here’s a Reminder: MVPD Is Stepping Up Parking Enforcement
One of the few benefits of the COVID-19 crisis is that parking, if needed, has been widely available. And let’s be honest: parking enforcement officers have taken it easy on us. As we re-emerge from the latest stay-at-home order – hopefully the last – outdoor dining is back, increased activity around town abounds and we…
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NBC Bay Area Shines a Light on Mill Valley Fitness Guru Denzel Allen and His Strength Den Training Facility
Strength Den MV owner Denzel Allen on Mount Tam. Courtesy image. Nearly three years into his life in Mill Valley, Denzel Allen, owner of the Strength Den MV training facility at 360 Miller Avenue, continues to exhibit the, well, strength that has made him a central figure in the Miller Avenue business community. In the past year,…
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Toni Gattone Talks ‘Gardening With Ease at Any Age at Virtual Outdoor Club Event OAC – March 4 via Zoom
Toni Gattone. The Outdoor Art Club continues its series of free, engaging virtual speaker events in March with You Can Garden for Life: Gardening With Ease at Any Age? on Thursday, March 4 at 1pm via Zoom. The event centers on Toni Gattone, who, when a back injury prevented from enjoying her favorite hobby, taught herself to garden smarter, not harder. Now the author…
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‘A Lot of Bright Spots Are Emerging’: Marin to Open Vaccine to 65+, Plans Drive-Thru Site, Eyes Red Tier
Red tier allows retails shops to expand to 50% density, restaurants to open indoors at 25%. Employees from health care industries are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine now in Marin County. Tom Brady hoisted his 7th Super Bowl trophy last Sunday as he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a drama-free blowout over the Kansas City…
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