Kentfield, California
Kentfield is a community of 6,900 people in Marin County, California.
Why visit Kentfield
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 36 places to eat and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, Bon Air Hill, Alexander-Acacia Bridge and Bradford House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Kentfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kentfield
Kentfield (formerly Ross Landing, Tamalpais, and Kent) is an unincorporated community in Marin County, California, United States, just north of San Francisco. Kentfield is located 2 miles (3 km) southwest of downtown San Rafael, at an elevation of 115 feet (35 m). For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Kentfield as a census-designated place (CDP). The CPD also includes the unincorporated part of neighboring Greenbrae.
From the Wikipedia article Kentfield, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Open-air theater in California
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks14
Alexander-Acacia Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Road bridge in Larkspur, United States of America
Bradford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
House in San Rafael, California
Larkspur Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in California, United States
Outdoor Art Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historical Landmark in Mill Valley, California, United States
Robert Dollar House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in San Rafael, California, United States
San Rafael Improvement Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic building in San Rafael, California, United States
Mountain Play Association
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Muir Woods National Monument
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
National Monument in the United States
Museum of International Propaganda
Museum · 3.2 mi
Non-profit institution located in San Rafael, California
Triangle Marsh
Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi
Archaeological site in California, United States of America
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
Burmatown
Restaurant · Burmese · 1.8 mi
18 Tamalpais Drive
Tu-Th 12:00-14:00,16:30-20:30; Fr 12:00-14:00,16:00-20:30; Sa 16:00-20:30
DJ's Chinese Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
435 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur
Tu-Sa 11:30-14:30,16:30-21:00; Su 16:30-21:00
Kito's Taco Shop
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
60 Corte Madera Avenue, Corte Madera
Mo-Tu 12:00-19:00; Th 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Picco
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
320 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur
Mo-Th 17:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 16:30-21:00; Su 16:30-20:00
Pizzeria Picco
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
316 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur
Mo-Th 17:30-20:00; Fr 16:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
The Half Day Cafe
Restaurant · Regional · 1.4 mi
848 College Avenue, Kentfield
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30; Sa-Su 08:00-14:30
Backstage Wine Bar
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
295 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-21:30
24 more on the map.
History
In 1857, James Ross (1812–1862) bought Rancho Punta de Quentin. Ross, a Scot who had arrived in San Francisco from Australia in 1848 and made his fortune in the wholesale liquor business, set up a trading post called "Ross Landing". Steamers would come up Corte Madera Creek to the landing there. Albert Emmett Kent bought the land from the Ross estate in 1871. Kent built an estate called Tamalpais, later applied to the nearby railroad station. His son, William Kent, was a US Congressman, philanthropist and founder of Muir Woods.
The name of the railroad station was changed to Kent in the 1890s, and finally to Kentfield with the opening of the first post office in 1905.
From the History section of Kentfield, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary
School · 1.5 mi
699 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield
Healthcare2
Map of Kentfield
158 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 42°F | 8.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 43°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 44°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 46°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 52°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 53°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 42°F | 9.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kentfield (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Marin County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-05-17: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Rafael Airport (SRF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Larkspur 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Mill Valley 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Ross 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Corte Madera 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- San Anselmo 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Alto 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- San Rafael 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Fairfax 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Marin City 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alexander Avenue Bridge - View from Below, Marthature, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Larkspur City Hall 400 Magnolia Ave Larkspur CA 3-21-2010 1-56-19 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bradford House 333 G St San Rafael CA 3-21-2010 3-15-00 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert Dollar House 115 J St San Rafael CA 3-21-2010 3-36-55 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Rafael Improvement Club 1801 5th Ave San Rafael CA 3-21-2010 3-29-02 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Outdoor Art Club, Mill Valley, California, Bento00, Public domain
- Mountain Play stage Annie 2003, Bento00, Public domain
- Mission San Rafael Arcángel, May 2019-5990, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Mountain Theater on Mt. Tamalpais was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps out of natural stone, and can seat 3750 people for plays and concerts. A spectacular view is visible..., Richard Wood, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muir Wood11, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Triangle Marsh in July 2016, Mx. Granger, CC0
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