Boyle Park

Boyle Park (Mill Valley Neighborhoods Description)

September 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Boyle Park is one of Mill Valley’s most sought-after neighborhoods. It sits on the northern side of E. Blithedale Road in Mill Valley, Marin County, California. As its name suggests, it is named after and surrounds the park that shares its name and serves as its anchor. Boyle Park is truly one of the best parks in Mill Valley, with sports fields, tennis, paths, and other areas for playing (including a toddlers area), picnics, and relaxing. It features the following: Large open grassy area Tennis courts (Passes required) Picnic tables Bench or benches Bathrooms Playground/play structure Creek access Baseball diamond Large... [Read the full story]

Cascade Canyon

Cascade Canyon (Mill Valley Neighborhoods Description)

September 16, 2008 · Comments Off 

Heading west from Downtown Mill Valley on Throckmorton you will come across Old Mill Park on the left (Old Mill School is on the right). Head into the park and you will then run into Cascade Drive, which winds its way through the trees and along the creek way up into the hills. This is delightful Cascade Canyon. It is supremely picturesque and a hot area for real estate. Tall redwoods, lots of trails, parkland, and the prototypically narrow Mill Valley streets are all present here. Many homes are just a short walk to downtown. Many other homes are way up in the hills–the ultimate in privacy.  Read More →

Middle Ridge

Middle Ridge (Mill Valley Neighborhoods Description)

September 16, 2008 · Comments Off 

Location. Location. Location. Middle Ridge (the community inhabiting the ridge between Blithdale and Cascade Canyons) is considered by many locals to be one of Mill Valley, California’s most desirable neighborhoods. It is known for being warm and sunny, with some outstanding views of the Bay and of San Francisco. It is just a few short blocks from downtown and many of Mill Valley’s finest homes are situated here.  Read More →

Blithedale Canyon

Blithedale Canyon (Mill Valley Neighborhoods Descriptions)

September 16, 2008 · Comments Off 

Blithedale Canyon is easy to find. Just head west on E. Blithedale until you pass the Art Club (where I got married) and head into the trees. This area is fabulous and is home to many of Mill Valley’s celebrities and elite. It boasts tall redwoods, lots of trails, parkland, and prototypically narrow Mill Valley streets. Many homes are just a short walk to downtown. Many other homes are way up in the hills–the ultimate in privacy. At bottom, the canyon is dominated by the gentle flow of Corte Madera Creek–it’s a quiet, redwooded haven for crafstman-style cottages, cabins, blackberry bushes, deer,... [Read the full story]

Homestead Valley

Homestead Valley (Mill Valley Neighborhoods Description)

September 16, 2008 · Comments Off 

Roughly stated, Homestead Valley sits between Sycamore Parkand Tam Valley–think “across from Whole Foods.” George Lucas lived here, above Tamalpais High School, way back when. It is an unincoprated area with about 1,100 homes. Homes here vary in stature and price. There are fine estates with super views and cabin-sized dwellings in need of love. Stolte Grove is a delightful park in HV, bisected by Reed Creek. It has picnic tables, barbecues, and a stage on which my girls have been known to provide impromptu performances of varying qualities and lengths. There is also garden area nearby. You can find... [Read the full story]