Other Resources

Marin History Books

Some of the books listed below provide excellent introductions to certain aspects of Marin's past, while others offer a broader overview of regional history. The links below will take you to product pages on Amazon.com, where you can read reviews of many of them.

"An Architecture for Democracy: The Marin County Civic Center" by Aaron G. Green & Frank Lloyd Wright

"Interviews With Tom Smith and Maria Copa: Isabel Kelly's Ethnographic Notes on the Coast Miwok Indians of Marin and Southern Sonoma Counties" by Mary E. Collier (Editor)

"Saving the Marin-Sonoma Coast: The Battles for Audubon Canyon Ranch, Point Reyes, & California's Russian River" by L. Martin Griffin, Dewey Livingston (Illustrator)

"A Good Life" by Dewey Livingston

"The Making of Marin (1850-1975)" by Jack Mason

Photography Books and Others About Marin

Stunning images of Marin’s varied landscapes speak for themselves. Check out these gorgeous books by following these links to Amazon.com:

"Marin" by Beth Ashley & Hal Lauritzen

"Point Reyes Visions" by Kathleen Goodwin, Richard Blair (Photographer)

"Making the Most of Marin: A Best Selling Guide to the Most Stunning county on the California Coast" by Patricia Arrigoni

Guidebooks to Marin

Hiking, cycling, birding, kayaking – there’s not much that you can’t do in Marin. These books will help you find the finest trails, beaches and out-of-the-way secrets in the County. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a life-long local, you’ll learn something from these books, available from Amazon.com:

"Point Reyes: The Complete Guide to the National Seashore & Surrounding Area" by Jessica Lage

"Exploring Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area" by Tracy Salcedo-Chourre

"Point Reyes National Seashore: A Hiking and Nature Guide" by Don Martin, Kay Martin, Bob Johnson (Illustrator)

"Hiking Marin: 141 Great Hikes in Marin County" by Don Martin & Kay Martin

"Mountain Biking Marin: 40 Great Rides in Marin County" by Theresa Martin Press & Brian Simon

Marin Maps

Do you know the way? Even if you do, you ought to have a decent map. Follow these links to get one at Amazon.com:

The Thomas Guide 2006 San Francisco & Marin Counties

Rand McNally folded map of Marin

Marin County Map by Compass Maps