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Make It Loud
Marin’s music scene is a storied one, and the county’s best-loved live music venues
intend to keep it that way. Lend them your ears: with diverse bookings, good vibes
and plenty of room for getting down, you’ll be glad you did.
GO WITH THE FLOW Come back to an awareness of your breath,
give your brain a break and ensure you have a real rationale for that ever-expanding legging collection with a visit to one of Marin’s best yoga studios.
Find the practice, instructor and space that fit your flow. Namaste.
MARIN POWER YOGA 141 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo. 415.683.1191, marinpoweryoga.com
NOW: NEW OM WORLD, 67 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. 415.891.3764, newomworld.com
RED DRAGON 438 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.381.3724; 1701 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.306.7904;
reddragonyoga.com
SOME LIKE IT HOT YOGA AND BOUTIQUE 408 Ignacio Blvd, Novato. 415.234.6727, somelikeithotyoga.com
YOGAWORKS 650 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, 415.318.7650; 2207 Larkspur Landing Circle,
Larkspur, 415.925.2440; 7320 Redwood Blvd, Novato, 415.408.6565; yogaworks.com
➺ 19 Broadway Bar and Night
Club This understated establishment is a go-to for fans of relaxed,
close-quarters shows. Reggae,
funk, rock and soul make grooving
a given. (Fairfax) 19broadway.com
➺ HopMonk Tavern Tucked conveniently into the Vintage Oaks
Shopping Center, this good-times
tavern features standing-room-only shows with Americana, rock
and more, with open mic nights
thrown in for good measure.
(Novato) hopmonk.com
➺ Peri’s Silver Dollar Bar When a
dive bar brings in bands, everyone
wins. Rock, blues and soul play well
with pool tables and an unassuming scene. (Fairfax) perisbar.com
➺ Rancho Nicasio All backroads
lead to the tiny town of Nicasio
and a live show at the West Marin
atmospheric venue. Enjoy local
eats and memorable shows.
(Nicasio) ranchonicasio.com
➺ Sweetwater Music
Hall This 1970s-era main-
stay found new form — and an
upgraded location — in 2012, with
the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir
at the helm. Danceable genres,
high ceilings, strong drinks. (Mill
Valley) sweetwatermusichall.com
➺ Terrapin Crossroads Up
Highway 101, you’ll find another
musical space dreamed up by a
Grateful Dead member. Phil Lesh’s
spot is both venue and restaurant,
with a menu of all-American eats
supplementing good vibes and
rock ’n’ roll shows. (San Rafael)
terrapincrossroads.net
➺ The Fenix San Rafael’s supper
club makes live music and dining
a simultaneous experience. Pull
up a chair and enjoy a meal along
with intimate concerts from
varied performers. (San Rafael)
fenixlive.com
➺ Throckmorton Theatre A true
theatrical venue, Throckmorton
features full-scale musicals
along with classical concerts
and local rock. (Mill Valley)
throckmortontheatre.org
Water Works
Marin’s waters demand a dive-in. Glide with
stand-up paddleboards, make gentle waves
aboard a kayak or surf the bigger ones atop a
longboard — just don’t stay on the shore; the
water is calling.
101 Surf Sports Windsurfing, kitesurfing,
kayaking, SUP — Surf Sports has it all. The
water’s-edge retailer offers rentals, lessons,
demos and more. (San Rafael) 101surfsports.com
Live Water Surf Shop Make your visit to
Stinson Beach a more memorable one with
a stop at Live Water: rent (or buy) a wetsuit
and a board (boogie, soft-top, SUP) and take
to the waves. (Stinson Beach and Fairfax)
livewatersurfshop.com
Proof Lab Surf Shop Marin’s surf and skate
culture finds a home in Proof Lab. Stock up
on surfboard and gear, and get your kids on the
water with private lessons or summertime’s Big
Dog Surf Camp. (Mill Valley) prooflab.com
Sea Trek Ply the waters of Richardson Bay on
a rented SUP or kayak. Get comfortable with
an introductory class, or add some adventure
to your workout with OnBoardSUP Yoga and
fitness classes. (Sausalito) seatrek.com
Terrapin Crossroads
101 Surf Sports