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