Fairfax: Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Fairfax has served as a small commercial and residential centre in Marin County since the early 20th century. Set among the wooded foothills of Mount Tamalpais, the town occupies the eastern end of the San Geronimo Valley, northwest of San Rafael. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is its principal east–west thoroughfare, continuing through the valley toward Point Reyes Station. Fairfax was incorporated in 1931. Its growth followed the arrival of a railroad stop, helping turn this rural part of Marin into a settled town. Compact streets and homes among tree-covered ridges keep Fairfax closely tied to the surrounding countryside.
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Few towns in California have a history as closely tied to rail travel in Marin County as Fairfax. Set in Ross Valley below the slopes of Mount Tamalpais, Fairfax grew around a railroad station and was incorporated in 1931. Its centre supports independent shops and live-music venues, while the annual Fairfax Festival brings community activity to the streets. Nearby roads and fire trails have also made the town an important point for cyclists; Marin County played a formative role in the early development of mountain biking. Fairfax’s inland setting gives it a different rhythm from the county’s Bay-facing communities. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Fairfax and Marin County.
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