WELCOME TO MILL VALLEY Population: 13,000 (approx) Nestled below the majestic Mt. Tamalpais, Mill Valley is reminiscent of a charming European village. Surrounded by national parks, including Muir Woods, an ancient coast redwood forest, Mill Valley’s lush landscape of hills and canyons are a favorite place for visitors who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, walking and running.   |  | | |
 Mill Valley started out as a large mill, hence the name Mill valley. The town grew rather fast as word spread of the beautiful Mt. Tamalpais and the wonderful ocean on the other side. People started buying up lots from $100.00 an acre to $5,000.000 for 3 acres. People built summer homes to get away from the big cities nearby, San Francisco and Oakland. Two financial magazines, MONEY and CNN/Money, recently named Mill Valley as one of the 10 top cities in America in which to live. It is noted that millionaires and well-known names in the film and music industries, like Bonnie Raitt, Bob Weir and Sammy Hagar, make their homes in this quaint community. Downtown activities center around Lytton Square, where people gather for coffee at the Book Depot Café or for a game of chess while conducting some serious people-watching. Fashionable boutiques and restaurants fill the downtown. Mill Valley is host to a range of cultural activities. The Mill Valley Film Festival, held in October, is an internationally recognized festival that has attracted leading filmmakers and movie aficionados for the past 29 years. The Mountain Play, produced in June in an outdoor amphitheatre, on Mt. Tamalpais, attracts thousands of theater-goers to watch Broadway musicals performed by talented local actors. The Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club, a state historical landmark, was designed in 1904 by internationally known architect, Bernard Maybeck. Particularly notable for its unusual roof truss system, the Arts and Crafts style building exemplifies Maybeck’s creative use of natural materials. Mill Valley, home of the Marin Mountain Bike, hosts the annual Dipsea Race, the second oldest footrace in the United States. The race takes runners over a 7.1 mile course, beginning with 676 stairs up and then over Mt. Tamalpais to one of the most beautiful California beaches on the Pacific Ocean. The Fall Arts Festival is one of the cultural events that occur in Mill Valley each year in September. It is the longest running festival in the County, celebrating its 51st year in 2007. 
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 THE HISTORY OF MILL VALLEY... The history of Mill Valley began with John Reed. Subsequent to the acquisition of a large land grant in 1834, Reed built a sawmill in 1836 on Cascade Creek to provide wood for the construction of his house. The mill, which gave Mill Valley its name, is now restored and stands among the towering redwoods in Old Mill Park, a few blocks from downtown. Nestled at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais, only ten miles from San Francisco, Mill Valley became a favorite vacation spot for wealthy city dwellers. In1896 a mountain railway, nicknamed "The Crookedest Railroad in the World," carried passengers from town to the mountain's summit and to Muir Woods. Although the tracks were removed in 1930, the Old Railroad Grade is currently very popular with hikers and bikers. Shortly after the town was incorporated in 1900 two town traditions began. The Outdoor Art Club was founded in 1902, a group whose purpose was, and still is, to preserve the beauties of Mill Valley. The Dipsea Race was first run in 1905 and has been held almost every year since. It is the second oldest race in the country, behind the Boston Marathon. 
WHERE TO STAY...
Acqua Hotel 555 Redwood Highway Mill Valley, CA 94941 888-662-9555 or 415-380-0400 www.marinhotels.com
Best Value Inn and Suites 155 Shoreline Blvd. Mill Valley, CA 94941 415-332-1732 www.millvalleylodging.com
Holiday Inn Express 160 Shoreline Highway Mill Valley, CA 94941 800-285-3894 or 415-332-5700 www.millvalleyca.hiexpress.com
Marin Executive Suites 3030 Bridgeway, Suite 112 Sausalito, CA 94965 800-820-5534 or 415-331-5534 www.mesuites.com
WHERE TO EAT...
Buckeye Roadhouse 15 Shoreline Hwy (415) 331-2600 California Cuisine www.buckeyeroadhouse.com
Bungalow 44 E Blithedale Ave (415) 381-2500 California Cuisine www.bungalow44.com
Cantina 651 E Blithedale Ave (415) 381-1070 Mexican www.greatmex.com
Cactus Café 393 Miller Ave (415) 388-8226 Mexican
D, Angelo Restaurant 22 Miller Ave (415) 388-2000 Italian www.piazzadangelo.com
Dipsea Café 200 Shoreline Hwy (415) 381-0298 American Cuisine www.dipseacafe.com
Frantoio 152 Shoreline Hwy (415) 289-5777 Italian www.frantoio.com
Gira Polli 590 E Blithedale Ave (415) 383-6040 Italian
Joes Taco Lounge 382 Miller Ave (415) 383-8164 Mexican/Salsaria
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Mill Valley Inn 165 Throckmorton Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 800-595-2100 or 415-389-6608 www.marinhotels.com
Mountain Home Inn 810 Panoramic Highway Mill Valley, CA 94941 415-381-9000www.mtnhomeinn.com
Tamalpais Motel 680 Redwood Highway Mill Valley, CA 94941 415-381-4775
Travelodge 707 Redwood HighwayMill Valley, CA 94941 415-383-0340 www.travelodge.com

La Ginestra 127 Throckmorton Ave (415) 388-0224 Italian
Lucinda 930 Redwood Highway (415) 388-0754 Mexican/ Take-Out
Mama’s Royal Café 393 Miller Ave (415) 388-3261 Breakfast/ Lunch
Ora 24 Sunnyside Ave (415) 381-7500 Asian www.oramv.com
Piatti 625 Redwood Hwy (415) 380-2525 Italian www.piatti.com
Robata Grill 591 Redwood Hwy (415) 381-8400 Sushi www.robatagrill.com
Vasco 106 Throckmorton Ave (415) 381-3343 Italian
Strawberry Village - Harmony Restaurant (415) 381-5300 - High Tech Burrito (415) 388-7002 - In-N-Out Burger (800) 786-1000 - La Boulange (415) 381-1260 - New York Bagel (415) 381-3599 - Pasta Pomodoro (415) 388-1692 - Pizza Antica (415) 383-0600 - Rain Tree Café (415) 380-8886 - Round Table Pizza (415) 383-5100 - Strawberry Gourmet Deli (415) 381-2088 - Sushi Gourmet (415) 381-8521 - Thep Lela Thai (415) 383-3444 |  Request my Free Marin County Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Marin County, California area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out... It's my job to know EVERYTHING about Marin County! Ask me any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly... 
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If you are selling a house that is under contract and scheduled to close in a few weeks, what can you do to make the transfer of ownership as easy as possible for you and your buyers?
Keep in close contact with your real estate agent so that you will know if there are any changes in the closing schedule. On the day the property changes hands, your house should be empty, clean and ready for the buyer. Contact all of the utility companies to let them know that you are moving and give the service company the buyer's name (the buyer must follow up with calls to confirm). Don't turn off the gas or electricity because the buyers need to confirm that the appliances are in working order. Let your insurance company know ahead of time that you are selling the house and arrange for your coverage to be transferred to your new home. The most important thing is to start the process well in advance in order to avoid any last-minute complications.
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