Named after Chief Marin, leader of the Coast Miwok Indians in the mid eighteen hundreds, the history of Marin County is rich with fascinating tales of cultural traditions mutually inspiring and enriching each other.
For history buffs and lovers of old-world charm, a trip to Marin can be an exciting adventure offering a glimpse into the regional significance of the area. Here are just a few suggestions for your next visit.
Visit Marin This Season and Discover a Bit of History
By StoryStudio on november 17, 2022 11:19AM
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The Panama Hotel, located in the historic Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael, is one of those rare vintage buildings that successfully blends kitsch with elegance.
A two-story wooden Victorian, originally built in 1910, the building was purchased by Maria and Joe Gargiulo in 1926 who soon opened their home and kitchen to road weary travelers. By 1937, their table had become so popular that the couple added a stuccoed addition which is still the Panama Hotel’s dining room. Maria’s Pueblo, as it was then called, became the first of Marin’s many Mexican eateries.
To this day, a visit to the Panama Hotel is sure to amuse with its uniquely themed guest rooms such as Grant’s Tome or the Bordello Room. Be sure to check out some of the bejeweled balconies after enjoying a Sunday Brunch in the Atrium.
The delicious homemade continental breakfast of the Panama Hotel will not be the only fond memory you will bring home from your Marin vacation. Oh, and did we mention that your four-legged friend is invited to stay as well?
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At the end of the civil war, a dairy farmer named Jefferson Thompson started making fresh cheese and shipped it via schooner to the port of San Francisco. His European-style cheeses, especially his famed Breakfast Cheese, soon gained popularity with the dockworkers because they were a delicious remedy for the shortage of protein during that time. The Marin French Cheese Company has operated in the same pristine valley in Marin since 1865, giving it the distinction of “longest continually operating cheese company in America”.
Stop by to pick up everything you need for an enjoyable and memorable picnic by the pond immediately outside the store.
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Get lost in a museum
In the mid-1960s, Jack Mason retired to his lifelong summer residence of Inverness in West Marin and began to document the history of the area. Eventually he created a wide-ranging and fascinating exhibit in the parlor of his historic home, The Gables. Upon his passing, money was raised for the purchase and rehabilitation of the house dating back to 1893. The Inverness Library and the Jack Mason Museum with his vast collection of West-Mariniana opened its doors to the public in 1986 and has been a popular destination for visitors ever since. Call in advance for open hours of operation.
Stay at a historic inn
Known for its memorable hospitality, the Mountain Home Inn with its 105-year-old restaurant, is an iconic destination, beloved by locals as well as international visitors. A beautiful property perched on a mountain ridge overlooking Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais, the inn offers suites with Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces for an unforgettable stay of pampering and self-care. There is no place better in Marin than this little slice of heaven, whether you want to spend the day hiking and biking, or just looking out on the mountain, enjoying a glass of wine.
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The Panama Hotel, located in the historic Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael, is one of those rare vintage buildings that successfully blends kitsch with elegance.
A two-story wooden Victorian, originally built in 1910, the building was purchased by Maria and Joe Gargiulo in 1926 who soon opened their home and kitchen to road weary travelers. By 1937, their table had become so popular that the couple added a stuccoed addition which is still the Panama Hotel’s dining room. Maria’s Pueblo, as it was then called, became the first of Marin’s many Mexican eateries.
To this day, a visit to the Panama Hotel is sure to amuse with its uniquely themed guest rooms such as Grant’s Tome or the Bordello Room. Be sure to check out some of the bejeweled balconies after enjoying a Sunday Brunch in the Atrium.
The delicious homemade continental breakfast of the Panama Hotel will not be the only fond memory you will bring home from your Marin vacation. Oh, and did we mention that your four-legged friend is invited to stay as well?
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Get lost in a museum
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In the mid-1960s, Jack Mason retired to his lifelong summer residence of Inverness in West Marin and began to document the history of the area. Eventually he created a wide-ranging and fascinating exhibit in the parlor of his historic home, The Gables. Upon his passing, money was raised for the purchase and rehabilitation of the house dating back to 1893. The Inverness Library and the Jack Mason Museum with his vast collection of West-Mariniana opened its doors to the public in 1986 and has been a popular destination for visitors ever since. Call in advance for open hours of operation.
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STAY AT A HISTORIC INN
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Known for its memorable hospitality, the Mountain Home Inn with its 105-year-old restaurant, is an iconic destination, beloved by locals as well as international visitors. A beautiful property perched on a mountain ridge overlooking Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais, the inn offers suites with Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces for an unforgettable stay of pampering and self-care. There is no place better in Marin than this little slice of heaven, whether you want to spend the day hiking and biking, or just looking out on the mountain, enjoying a glass of wine.
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The Panama Hotel, located in the historic Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael, is one of those rare vintage buildings that successfully blends kitsch with elegance.
A two-story wooden Victorian, originally built in 1910, the building was purchased by Maria and Joe Gargiulo in 1926 who soon opened their home and kitchen to road weary travelers. By 1937, their table had become so popular that the couple added a stuccoed addition which is still the Panama Hotel’s dining room. Maria’s Pueblo, as it was then called, became the first of Marin’s many Mexican eateries.
To this day, a visit to the Panama Hotel is sure to amuse with its uniquely themed guest rooms such as Grant’s Tome or the Bordello Room. Be sure to check out some of the bejeweled balconies after enjoying a Sunday Brunch in the Atrium.
The delicious homemade continental breakfast of the Panama Hotel will not be the only fond memory you will bring home from your Marin vacation. Oh, and did we mention that your four-legged friend is invited to stay as well?
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