Sleepy Hollow, California
Sleepy Hollow is a community of 3,063 people in Marin County, California.
Why visit Sleepy Hollow
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fairfax 5 Theaters, Loma Alta, Bradford House and Dixie Schoolhouse.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Sleepy Hollow
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow is a census-designated place in Marin County, California, United States. It is located 7 miles (11 km) south of downtown Novato at an elevation of 177 feet (54 m). Its population as of the 2020 census was 2,401.
From the Wikipedia article Sleepy Hollow, Marin County, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks6
Bradford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
House in San Rafael, California
Dixie Schoolhouse
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Museum in California, United States of America
Marin County Civic Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in California, designed by F.L.Wright
Robert Dollar House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in San Rafael, California, United States
San Rafael Improvement Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic building in San Rafael, California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Barefoot Cafe
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
1900 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-22:00
Cafe Lotus
Restaurant · Indian · 1.7 mi
1912 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Mo-Su 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30
Ghiringhelli’s Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
45 Broadway
Mo-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
My Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.7 mi
25 Broadway, Fairfax
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-16:00,17:00-21:00
Más Masa
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
31 Bolinas Fairfax Road, Fairfax
We-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 11:00-20:00
Way Station
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.7 mi
2001 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Tu-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Split Rock Tap and Wheel
Cafe · 1.7 mi
2020 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa,Su 09:00-18:00
17 more on the map.
History
In 1838, Domingo Sais received a land grant from General Mariano Vallejo known as Cañada de Herrera, which consisted of 6,659 acres (2,695 ha) covering what is now Sleepy Hollow, Fairfax and segments of San Anselmo. In the 1850s, Sais leased the majority of the land that is now Sleepy Hollow to Harvey Butterfield. Butterfield started a dairy farm on the land, and the long, winding 2-mile trail that is still to this day the only way in and out of the community became known as "Butterfield's Road". The next person to acquire the land was a man named Peter Austin who was responsible for planting the multitude of poplar and eucalyptus trees that now line the road.
Due to foreclosure, Austin was forced to sell 1,900 acres (770 ha) of land to A. P. Hotaling and his family, a millionaire businessman from San Francisco. His son, Richard M. Hotaling built in 1900 a lavish mansion (known as the Hotaling Mansion) at the end of the two-mile road, and named it "Sleepy Hollow" in honor of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", a famous short story written by their friend, author Washington Irving. The Hotalings threw many elaborate parties for hundreds of guests, and maintained a herd of Holstein cattle from Holland. The Hotaling family sold the property in 1925, and returned to San Francisco.
From the History section of Sleepy Hollow, Marin County, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping8
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary
School · 4.9 mi
699 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield
Healthcare1
Map of Sleepy Hollow
131 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 (3 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, 4 miles away.
- San Anselmo 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Ross 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- San Rafael 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Santa Venetia 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Novato 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Larkspur 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Lagunitas-Forest Knolls 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Corte Madera 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Mill Valley 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Black Point-Green Point 8 mi northeast, about 13 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
- Sleepy Hollow 3, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Sleepy Hollow 2, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Sleepy Hollow 1, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Bradford House 333 G St San Rafael CA 3-21-2010 3-15-00 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
- Aerial view of the San Domenico School campus, E bailey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Domenico School - July 2016, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Breithorn traverse, Victoria Lunyak, CC0
- San Domenico to Lomita (51027756592), Dana L. Brown from Lucas Valley, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Omphalotus olivascens 341234627, Sterling Sheehy, CC BY 4.0
- ISS053-E-90403 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-62788 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-236011 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-82278 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-98792 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-82387 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-98791 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-98793 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-236012 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-82386 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-24965 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Blessings upon those whom reside at 1 Marin Rd, a quaint corner lot cottage in Fairfax town (51041645392), Dana L. Brown from Lucas Valley, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lucas Valley Elementary School, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Various game and sports balls, top-down, Classroom Camera (Cascade Canyon School), CC BY 2.0
- DSC00187 (39753087734), Classroom Camera (Cascade Canyon School), CC BY 2.0
- Various game and sports balls, side view, Classroom Camera (Cascade Canyon School), CC BY 2.0
- Marin County Farm Cemetery, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Fantasy Football League Commissioner's Official Playbook 1976, Alanjosephs, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tauschia kelloggii 34282512, Jim Kingdon, CC0
- Big Rock Ridge ~ Marin County California near Skywalker Ranch - panoramio, md. childress, CC BY 3.0
- MMWD water tower, Mx. Granger, CC0
- North Pacific Coast Railroad ROW in Fairfax, April 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marin Museum of Bicycling (30401951147), Timothy Vollmer from Oakland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Marin Museum of Bicycling (44618533144), Timothy Vollmer from Oakland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Marin Museum of Bicycling (44618533914), Timothy Vollmer from Oakland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2009 candidate chariot race 1200, Btphelps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The hills are alive with the sound of music (51029741762), Dana L. Brown from Lucas Valley, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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