October 20, 2014

Introduction to Mill Valley

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Introduction to Mill Valley


Thought of by many as the quintessential Marin, this tiny town originated as an enclave of vacation cabins built by San Franciscans eager to escape the city’s notoriously cool summers.  It is said more professionals per capita live in Mill Valley than in any other community in the country.  The town rests at the base of Mount Tamalpais, the county’s principal landmark.

exterior of The Depot Bookstore and Cafe in Mill Valley, California
exterior of The Depot Bookstore and Cafe in Mill Valley, California


interior of The Depot Bookstore and Cafe in Mill Valley, California
interior of The Depot Bookstore and Cafe in Mill Valley, California


The Depot Bookstore and Cafe 

87 Throckmorton Ave., (415) 383-2665.  Daily 7-7.  
The unofficial center of town, The Depot Bookstore and Cafe was once the town’s Northwestern Pacific Railroad depot.  It offers both indoor and outdoor seating and a plethora of reading material.  The board menu lists coffees, sandwiches, soups, and pastries.

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