At core, Larkspur is a small town in a magnificent setting. The town's main street, Magnolia Avenue, is the heart of downtown. There is a lot to discover within the four short blocks: boutiques, specialty shops, cafes, first class restaurants and more. Many of the original buildings have been preserved, and downtown Larkspur is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a 'turn of the century home town.' Larkspur residents are obsessed with preserving their small town ambience.

Larkspur is filled with a head-turning mix of architectural styles. Most of the homes are in older neighborhoods, and many have views of the mountains or the bay. Larkspur is among Marin's more pricey areas. Housing is in short supply, and new development is limited. The area does offer a small selection of low-cost condominiums however. The average sold price for 2006 was $1,462,319 for a single-family home. Home sales have stayed firm.

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Larkspur residents take pride in their small-town atmosphere. Almost half the populace is over 45, married with children and wealthy. Education levels are high, and residents generally work in the professional and sales industries.

The Larkspur School District serves both Corte Madera and Larkspur. High test scores, small classes and a variety of optional programs have helped it rank among the state's best. District enrollment is a little over 900 students. The school district consists of two award-winning schools: Neil Cummins School in Corte Madera and Hall Middle School in Larkspur. High School students go to Redwood High in the Tamalpais High School District.

Larkspur School District
230 Doherty Dr, Larkspur

Phone: 415-927-6960

Tamalpais Union High School District
395 Doherty Dr, Larkspur
Phone: 415-945-3720


Neil Cummins School
58 Mohawk Ave, Corte Madera
Phone: 415-927-6965
Grades: K-5

Marin Country Day School
5221 Paradise Dr, Corte Madera
Phone: 415-927-5900
Grades: K-5 (independent school)

Hall MS
200 Doherty Dr, Larkspur
Phone: 415-927-6978
Grades: 6-8

Redwood HS
395 Doherty Dr, Larkspur

Phone: 415-924-6200

Grades: 9-12

Residents are lured by Larkspur's near perfect weather conditions. Like Corte Madera, average temperatures range from 45 to 80 degrees approximately, but it tends to be a little nicer in Larkspur.

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City of Larkspur
400 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur

Phone: 415-927-5110

Larkspur Building & Planning Department
400 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur

Phone: 415-927-5110

Larkspur Recreation Department
400 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur

Phone: 415-927-5110

Larkspur Chamber of Commerce
400 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur

Phone: 415-927-5110

Twin Cities Police Department
250 Doherty Dr, Larkspur

Phone: 415- 927-5150