Santa Venetia, California
Santa Venetia is a community of 3,725 people in Marin County, California.
Why visit Santa Venetia
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bradford House, China Camp State Park, China Camp State Park and McInnis Golf Course.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Santa Venetia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Santa Venetia
Santa Venetia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Marin County, California, United States. It is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of downtown San Rafael, at an elevation of 56 feet (17 m). The population was 4,289 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Santa Venetia, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Forest Meadows Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
1425 Grand Avenue, San Rafael
Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael
Museums and landmarks10
Bradford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in San Rafael, California
China Camp State Park
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Museum and state park in San Rafael, California
Dixie Schoolhouse
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Museum in California, United States of America
Marin County Civic Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in California, designed by F.L.Wright
Robert Dollar House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 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
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum · 3.7 mi
Contemporary art museum in California, U.S.
Museum of International Propaganda
Museum · 2.5 mi
Non-profit institution located in San Rafael, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes5
La Hacienda
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
3815 Redwood Highway, San Rafael
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00, Sa-Su 10:00-21:00
History
Santa Venetia is built on marshland that was filled in 1914. At that time, real estate developer Mabry McMahan envisioned a bayside luxury development modeled after Venice, Italy. Venice is known as "Venezia" in Italian; however, there is no actual Christian saint ("Santa") named Venice or Venetia. The development was designed to be complete with canals and gondolas. The economic decline following the First World War put an end to the project.
It was only after the Second World War that significant development took place in Santa Venetia, with suburban developments such as Gallinas Village being built on the land originally filled in 1914.
Santa Venetia was home to the local YMCA until it was destroyed by a fire in 1986. Eventually the property was purchased by a developer who erected residential houses that were completed in 1987.
During the 1960s and 1970s the area was known affectionately to residents, especially teenagers, as "Lower Scabo" and "Upper Scabo".
Today Santa Venetia is a quiet neighborhood with a rural feel. Residents treasure its proximity to China Camp State Park, and many homes along the canal have water access.
From the History section of Santa Venetia, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
101 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael
Churches and places of worship2
Valley Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.9 mi
3 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary
School · 4.2 mi
699 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield
Healthcare1
Marin Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
4000 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael
Map of Santa Venetia
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 43°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 44°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 51°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 42°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Rafael Civic Ctr (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, 1 miles away.
- San Rafael 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- San Anselmo 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Ross 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Larkspur 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Corte Madera 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Novato 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Mill Valley 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Alto 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- North Richmond 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Richmond 9 mi southeast, about 14 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
- ViewSantaVenetia4394, Kpapai at English Wikipedia, 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
- China Camp 247 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael CA 3-21-2010 4-39-54 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dixie Schoolhouse 2255 Las Gallinas Ave San Rafael CA 3-21-2010 5-15-53 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
- Marin Civic Center, Fizbin at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- San Rafael Improvement Club 1801 5th Ave San Rafael CA 3-21-2010 3-29-02 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mission San Rafael Arcángel, May 2019-5990, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marin Museum of Contemporary Art - February 2025 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC0
- China Camp State Park, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Trifolium bifidum 36820105, LJ Moore-McClelland, CC BY 4.0
- Stereum hirsutum 105964331, Al Kordesch, CC0
- Stereum hirsutum 105964272, Al Kordesch, CC0
- Stereum hirsutum 105964309, Al Kordesch, CC0
- Stereum hirsutum 105964289, Al Kordesch, CC0
- ISS047-E-64923 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-236013 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-62789 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS014-E-17817 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-53517 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-49237 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-98795 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-98794 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Helminthoglypta arrosa ssp. arrosa, LJ Moore-McClelland, CC BY 4.0
- Amanita vaginata ringless crop, LJ Moore-McClelland (ocean_beach_goth), CC BY 4.0
- Stereum hirsutum 105964250, Al Kordesch, CC0
- Stereum hirsutum 105964233, Al Kordesch, CC0
- Stereum hirsutum 105964215, Al Kordesch, CC0
- Yellowjacket (Vespula alascensis) (6115014672), Franco Folini, CC BY-SA 2.0
- I've only one egret... (45865999145), Mark Gunn from Novato, California, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Hygrocybe acutoconica 30941553, LJ Moore-McClelland, CC BY 4.0
- Leocarpus fragilis 109658147, LJ Moore-McClelland, CC BY 4.0
- Psathyrella longistriata 109871736, LJ Moore-McClelland, CC BY 4.0
- Psathyrella longistriata 109871759, LJ Moore-McClelland, CC BY 4.0
- Margarita Andreeva, Снежная ночь, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Juglans hindsii, Adrian Way, San Rafael, California 1, ocean_beach_goth, CC BY 4.0
- Juglans hindsii, Adrian Way, San Rafael, California 2, ocean_beach_goth, CC BY 4.0
- Stereum hirsutum 110959256, Sterling Sheehy, CC BY 4.0
- Stereum hirsutum 110959165, Sterling Sheehy, CC BY 4.0
- Stereum hirsutum 110959185, Sterling Sheehy, CC BY 4.0
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