Families and professionals looking for a laid back, small-town lifestyle, a sun-soaked community and a connection to the outdoors.

Central Mill Valley including Sycamore Park, Boyle Park, Homestead Valley, Scott Valley, Alto-Sutton and Strawberry are most often sunny with morning clouds. Blithedale and Cascade Canyons enjoy more shade amidst the towering Redwood trees. Morning fog runs over Mt. Tam through Tennessee and Tamalpais Valley where the sun breaks through mid-day. No matter what part of Mill Valley you’re in, you'll rarely be disappointed by the weather in this mountain town. Check the current weather →

From downtown Mill Valley it takes 12-15 minutes to get to the Ferry Terminal in Larkspur or Sausalito, 45 minutes to downtown San Francisco, and 55 minutes to San Francisco International Airport. From Central Mill Valley it takes only 10 minutes to get to either Ferry Terminal, 30 minutes to downtown SF and 45 minutes to SFO.

Mill Valley residents have access to award-winning public and private schools from K-12. Elementary students can attend Edna Maguire, Old Mill School, Park School, Strawberry Point, or Tamalpais Valley Elementary. Middle school students attend Mill Valley Middle School and high school students attend Tamalpais High School. In addition to excellent public schools, there are several private campuses in Mill Valley including Marin Horizon, Ring Mountain Day School and Greenwood School. Learn more about the Mill Valley School District here.

Mill Valley is home to some of our favorite restaurants in Marin County, including The Buckeye, Sol Food, Playa, Balboa Cafe, Piazza D’Angelo, Bungalow 44, Hook Fish Co., The Junction, Samurai Sushi, Prabh Indian Kitchen, Pizza Antica, Super Duper Burger, Bookoo and so many more!

The Mill Valley community loves bikes. The Mill Valley/Sausalito Multiuse Pathway is a convenient connection between neighborhoods, schools, shopping, restaurants, and both a skate and dog park. Download the Marin bicycle map for the best routes throughout town.

Mill Valley is a famous hiking community with visitors coming from around the globe to trek the trails of Mount Tamalpais. Each neighborhood around Mill Valley offers something unique, from Blithedale Canyon trails through the redwood canopies and popular Railroad Grade to Tam Junction’s quick connection to Tennessee Valley and Muir Beach, it’s hard not to fall in love with every trail in town. Map out your next hike in Mill Valley here.

The Mill Valley community is healthy and active. You'll have a variety of fitness centers to choose from including The Mill Valley Community Center, TJ’s CrossFit Gym, The Bar Method, Red Dragon Yoga, YogaWorks Mill Valley, Pilates ProWorks and more.

Enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping in Mill Valley’s local boutiques including SummerHouse, The Goods, Proof Lab, Guideboat, The Store, and more.

Mill Valleys hosts two Farmers Markets on Friday’s year-round 9:30am - 2:30pm in the Alto Shopping Center at 759 E. Blithedale and on Tuesdays from June to Thanksgiving in the Tamalpais Community Center at 203 Marin Avenue in Tennessee Valley.

Mill Valley’s go-to grocery stores include two Whole Foods, The Mill Valley Market, Good Earth and two Safeway grocery stores.

Downtown Mill Valley is home it’s own boutique movie theater, see what’s currently in theaters here.

Mill Valley is a great place to be a dog. From local hikes and beaches to pet friendly restaurants, your four-legged friend is welcome almost everywhere. Take Fido to the Mill Valley dog park with gorgeous views of the Bay and plenty of room for dogs to play.

FUN FACT! Residents of Mill Valley get a Resident Shopper Vehicle Permit (RSVP) designed to make it convenient for Mill Valley residents to shop, eat and visit downtown Mill Valley without having to feed the meters. Parking everywhere else around town is free and a total breeze.