| As the last suburban outpost before the San | | | | With a network of hiking and biking trails |
| Geronimo Valley, Fairfax California has been | | | | leading from town to nearby recreational |
| described as "the gateway to West Marin". | | | | areas, Fairfax is a Mecca for outdoor sport |
| Only about 30 minutes from San Francisco's | | | | enthusiasts. In fact, Fairfax California is |
| famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fairfax boasts the | | | | the birthplace of the mountain bike and some |
| best of everything. Access to the city is | | | | of the best riding in the state can be found |
| easy, outdoor recreation is just beyond the | | | | in the surrounding hillsides. Also nestled in |
| back door, and the climate is the pleasant | | | | these hills are parks, playgrounds, picnic |
| Mediterranean weather that Marin County | | | | areas, and several lakes that are popular |
| California is so famous for. | | | | with the fishermen of the area. |
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| Fairfax CA is one of Marin County's most | | | | Real estate is still affordable in Fairfax CA |
| liberal communities, and the laid-back | | | | - at least within Marin County parameters -- |
| attitude and family friendly atmosphere make | | | | and housing options are varied. |
| it a fun little town for visitors and | | | | Architectural styles range from old and |
| residents alike. Some suggest that time | | | | dilapidated to slick and contemporary - and |
| stopped in the '60s, and that is part of what | | | | everything in between. Multi-million dollar |
| makes the town so interesting, newly hip, and | | | | estates, quaint cottages, traditional |
| relevant. Residents aren't afraid to speak | | | | single-family homes, ranch-style houses, and |
| their minds, and Fairfax takes pride in being | | | | condominiums represent the rather interesting |
| a progressive, politically active town. | | | | and diverse real estate choices available in |
| | | | Fairfax. For the do-it-yourselfer, many of |
| Downtown Fairfax California is pedestrian | | | | the older homes offer an excellent |
| friendly and full of shopping, informal | | | | opportunity to get into a home in Marin |
| restaurants, a five-screen cinema, and clubs | | | | County at a reasonable price by buying a |
| that offer live music almost every night. | | | | fixer and putting in a little elbow grease. |
| The biggest weekend of the year is in June | | | | For those wanting a custom home, Fairfax |
| when the summer months are kicked off with | | | | California is one of the areas in Marin |
| the Fairfax Festival, a two-day extravaganza | | | | County where lots and acreage are still |
| full of fun and excitement. Visitors and | | | | available. |
| residents alike gather to enjoy a parade, | | | | |
| food, drink, and live entertainment. | | | | With the real estate market being somewhat |
| Throughout the summer the weekly Farmers | | | | volatile and difficult to predict, timing the |
| Market is a gathering place for the | | | | purchase of a new home can be tricky. |
| community. A favorite, year round venue is | | | | However, the real estate market remains solid |
| the very eclectic BookBeat, a place that | | | | in Marin County and somewhat slower sales |
| moves beyond being a bookstore with its | | | | give buyers a slight advantage - for the |
| organic café, regularly scheduled live | | | | moment. Now might be the time to consider |
| entertainment, Open-Mic Nights, poetry/book | | | | buying property in beautiful, open-minded, |
| reading, and book signings. | | | | community-oriented Fairfax California. |
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