Greenbrae

Discover:

Bon Air Center shopping and dining
Central Marin location
Easy access to Larkspur, Kentfield, and Corte Madera
Mt. Tamalpais and open space views
Family-friendly neighborhoods
Convenient Highway 101 and ferry connections

Greenbrae is one of Marin County’s most convenient central communities, known for its easy access to shopping, dining, schools, medical services, transportation, and nearby open space. Located between Larkspur, Kentfield, Corte Madera, and San Rafael, Greenbrae offers a practical yet highly desirable Marin lifestyle with its close proximity to both everyday amenities and natural surroundings.

Bon Air Center is one of Greenbrae’s main lifestyle anchors, offering grocery, retail, wellness, coffee, and casual dining options in a relaxed neighborhood setting. Local favorites include Gott’s Roadside, Sweetgreen, Oyama Sushi, Peet’s Coffee, Nick the Greek, Noah’s Bagels, RoadRunner Burrito, Susie Cakes, Victoria Bakery & Café, Loving Cup, and Apizza. These businesses make Bon Air Center a convenient gathering place for errands, casual meals, coffee meetings, and everyday Marin County living.

Greenbrae’s location is one of its strongest advantages. Residents are close to MarinHealth Medical Center, Larkspur Landing, Marin Country Mart, the Larkspur Ferry, Corte Madera Creek, and a wide range of central Marin amenities. The area offers a quieter residential feel while still being minutes from restaurants, shopping, parks, schools, waterfront paths, and commuter routes.

Housing in Greenbrae includes hillside homes, view properties, condominiums, townhomes, and established residential neighborhoods. Some areas offer views toward Mt. Tamalpais, Corte Madera Creek, the Bay, and surrounding hills, while others provide close access to Bon Air Center, local schools, walking paths, and Highway 101.

Outdoor access is an important part of life in Greenbrae. Residents enjoy proximity to the Corte Madera Creek Path, Hal Brown Park, nearby open space, bike paths, walking trails, and waterfront recreation. Greenbrae also offers convenient access to Mt. Tamalpais, Phoenix Lake, Ross Valley, and the broader Marin trail network.

Commuting from Greenbrae is especially practical. Highway 101 is nearby, and the Larkspur Ferry provides direct service to San Francisco. Greenbrae’s central location also makes it easy to reach Southern Marin, Ross Valley, San Rafael, West Marin, and Sonoma County.

Greenbrae is served by local school districts, with public school assignments determined by district boundaries and individual addresses. Families often value the area for its convenience, parks, everyday services, and central location within Marin County, while buyers without school-age children are equally drawn to its access, views, and easy Marin lifestyle.

What Emily loves about Greenbrae:

The ease of everyday living — Greenbrae offers central access, Bon Air Center, nearby ferry service, beautiful views, and a relaxed Marin neighborhood feel close to everything.

All hyperlinks and referenced businesses are provided for convenience. We make every effort to provide accurate information; however, availability, hours, menus, school assignments, and website details may change and should be independently verified.

School references are provided for general context only; attendance boundaries vary, and school assignment is determined by the district.