Larkspur, California
Larkspur is a city of 12,854 people in Marin County, California, founded in 1857.
Why visit Larkspur
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 89 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Century Larkspur, Bon Air Hill, Alexander-Acacia Bridge and Benjamin and Hilarita Lyford House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Larkspur
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Larkspur
Larkspur is a city in Marin County, California, United States. Larkspur is located directly south of Kentfield and 3 miles (4.8 km) south of San Rafael, at an elevation of 43 feet (13 m). As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 13,064. Larkspur's Police Department is shared with that of the neighboring Corte Madera and town of San Anselmo as the Central Marin Police Authority.
From the Wikipedia article Larkspur, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Cinemark Century Larkspur
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
500 Larkspur Landing Circle
Museums and landmarks13
Alexander-Acacia Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Road bridge in Larkspur, United States of America
Benjamin and Hilarita Lyford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Bradford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
House in San Rafael, California
Larkspur Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in California, United States
Outdoor Art Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historical Landmark in Mill Valley, California, United States
Robert Dollar House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in San Rafael, California, United States
San Rafael Improvement Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic building in San Rafael, California, United States
Museum of International Propaganda
Museum · 2.4 mi
Non-profit institution located in San Rafael, California
Triangle Marsh
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Archaeological site in California, United States of America
Slide House
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Spiral slide from 2nd floor to ground, numerous artworks.
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Gerstle Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Gerstle Park features picnic tables, barbeques, multiple group picnic areas (capacity up to 100), a basketball court, a tennis court,...
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes89
Starbird Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.1 mi
205 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera
Su-Th 10:30-21:00,Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
Burmatown
Restaurant · Burmese · 1.0 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 · 0.5 mi
435 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur
Tu-Sa 11:30-14:30,16:30-21:00; Su 16:30-21:00
Flores
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
301 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Hog island oyster
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
2401 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard East
Mo-Fr 11:30-20:00; Sa,Su 11:00-20:00
Il Fornaio
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
223 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
Kito's Taco Shop
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 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
77 more on the map.
History
Charles W. Wright laid out the town in 1887. The first post office opened in 1891. Larkspur incorporated in 1908.
Larkspur's Downtown Historic District, known also as Old Downtown Larkspur, is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The restored Art Deco Lark Theater is part of this downtown district. The historic Blue Rock building, originally opened in the 1890's, is currently home to popular restaurant The Left Bank.
From the History section of Larkspur, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Courtyard San Francisco Larkspur Landing/Marin County
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2500 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur
Churches and places of worship7
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.8 mi
333 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Corte Madera Regional Branch Marin County Free Library
Library · 1.3 mi
707 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary
School · 1.0 mi
699 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield
Healthcare7
Carbon Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
303 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera
Map of Larkspur
250 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 (1 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.
- Corte Madera 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Mill Valley 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- San Rafael 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- San Anselmo 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Richmond 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Novato 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- San Pablo 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Albany 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- El Cerrito 12 mi east, about 20 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
- Larkspur City Hall 400 Magnolia Ave Larkspur CA 3-21-2010 1-56-19 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Larkspur Corte Madera School District Office, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Central Marin Police Station, 250 Doherty Dr, Larkspur, CA, E bailey, CC0
- Ice cream truck in larkspur, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hall Middle School, Larkspur, Mx. Granger, CC0
- LarkspurLibrary 13 52 17 467000, Grandmaster Huon, CC0
- Piper Park, Larkspur, CA Sept 2025, E bailey, CC0
- LarkspurLibrary 13 52 24 015000, Grandmaster Huon, CC0
- LarkspurLibrary 13 52 28 908000, Grandmaster Huon, CC0
- Alexander Avenue Bridge - View from Below, Marthature, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bradford House 333 G St San Rafael CA 3-21-2010 3-15-00 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lyford House, Tiburon, Frank Schulenburg, 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
- Redwood High School campus, E bailey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kids walking back to school, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clothes drop-off box 02, Sonny doe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clothes drop-off box 01, Sonny doe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Back of jetta hybrid, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Volkswagen Jetta hybrid front, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hidden paths in Fairfax (21564120039), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jetta hybrid side, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Back of 50s 60s car, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central Marin Police Station, Mx. Granger, CC0
- High school students dunking a guy in the river, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 4.0
- America drives on the right, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walking back from luckys, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of the hospital, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alfa Romeo shooting brake, I_love_rpgs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mangusta back, I_love_rpgs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Black GLS 12 42 43 765000, Grandmaster Huon, CC0
- Grey porsche cayenne 12 40 37 493000, Grandmaster Huon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grey porsche cayenne, Grandmaster Huon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grey porsche cayenne 12 40 45 856000, Grandmaster Huon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grey porsche cayenne 12 40 54 444000, Grandmaster Huon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grey porsche cayenne 12 41 00 917000, Grandmaster Huon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kids in bus stop, Nipponeselover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Black GLS, Grandmaster Huon, CC0
- Black GLS 12 42 36 074000, Grandmaster Huon, CC0
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