I had no idea that they did tours at the Marin County Civic Center. The information about Frank…read moreLloyd Wright was very interesting. The tour was very informative. There were areas that I've never seen and the history was fascinating. I highly recommend people take the tour because the history of the building is fascinating. I didn't know that there was a library there it's built in such a way that it absorbs the noise so it's very quiet and peaceful in there.

107/2024 Have been…read moreplanning to visit here for the longest time! Considered the state and National Historic landmark located in San Rafael, California! Finally got to see Frank Lloyd Wright's last major design in 1957. He was a famous American Architect known for his creative structure modern design concept. In his 70 years practice, he designed more than 1000 structures including residential. ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Lloyd_Wright) Most buildings are highrise but this civic center was designed horizontally with a span of almost 450 meters long consisting of 3 -4 stories high. This building was built spanding on the top crowns of 3 separate hills. An archway creating for entrance to the buildings , and a road access to parking areas. Limited hours parking on site available with Parking lots in sections. Beautiful Landscaping done in this 82 acre complex with a lagoon adds to the wonderful ambience of the center. This civic center was built in 1960 and houses the county's different community services departments like: Agriculture , Weights & Measures County Clerk Board of Supervisors Community Development Agency Child Support Services Cultural Services District Attorney Departure of Finance Court Collections Fire Department Civil Grand Jury Human Resources Human & Health Services Housing Authority Information & Technology Free County Library Superior Court Public Administrator Public Works Public Defender Registrar of Voters Recorder Retirement Sheriff Tax Collector We were able to walk inside building enjoying the arts on display , and also visited the library. Restrooms are well maintained. The center roof Skylights covering brightens the long hallways while giving sunlight to the center opening overlooking landscaping at the ground level. Group tours also available on Fridays from 10:30 to noon. Have to purchase tickets and be ready to a mile walk for 90 minutes. For more info email tours@marincounty.org

The Marin Civic Center is a beautiful Frank Lloyd building. As a Marin county resident, I am always…read moreso thrilled to go to one of our civic offices so I can walk around the spaces. It is a living, functional part of our daily lives. How many people are lucky enough to have a place to do your county business that also gives you something beautiful in return? The farmer's markets are also fantastic.

I attended the funnest outdoor event on Halloween, 2020. It was a thoughtful alternative to regular…read moredoor-to-door trick or treating. I stopped by the Civic Center for an evening walk and found a drive up holiday event. There was a charge to drive into the area and cars then processed by giant spiders etc. to a drive-up option for hot dogs, and beyond. It looked fun but since there is a charge it does not seem equitable for those who could not pay over $10 per car.

The San Rafael Chamber is a wonderful organization with friendly people who really care about the…read moreSan Rafael community. Our company has been a member for years, and we've found their events and services invaluable to our business. The Chamber works incredibly hard to benefit local businesses through large events and networking mixers. The staff is always respectful, accommodating, and great to work with.

This is a Chamber of Commerce worth joining! As a business owner for many years I've tried to be…read moreactive in various Chambers over the years - with mixed results quite frankly. The San Rafael Chamber is different; a warm group of folks (many 'Ambassadors' at every event so new members get comfortable quickly and (even more importantly) the SR Chamber has a big voice in local and regional government. We have a world class ED leading a team of Chamber Pros who keep a keen eye on facilitating business and supporting our members. Do something good for yourself and your business; join the Chamber :)

Well, I have to say that to my amazement this government office is really helpful. Not just today…read morewhen they went out of their way to help me, and really took care to fulfill their mission. Over the years they have been very reliable and truly helpful people. Today, so many government offices are very poorly run (an understatement), and staffed by people who don't even consider that their callers are paying their salaries. However, at this office, every person I have ever spoken with (over the past ten years probably 25) has been amazing. Sure, there have been glitches, but nothing compared to other government offices. Not even close. The people working here, the people answering the phones, they are good people, real people, not robots, and also intelligent and kind. Thank you. You have a hard job, but you help so many people, and stand above the failings of the Social Security offices, and the Unemployment offices.

This has been one of the most inconvenient, most indescribably frustrating experiences we've ever…read morehad with a healthcare facility. The incompetence is astounding. There was a process failure from DAY ONE, which cost 7 days of school for my daughter (maybe 8 once all is said and done), when it should have only been 3 or 4. The mishandling of our case from instructions to samples being lost, to the explicit failure of expediting our case from the moment of drop off, to the need to pay for care for my daughter while their mishandling kept her out of school, is really unimaginable in any healthcare setting. I work in healthcare, so I understand a great deal of how operations work. I hope I never have to deal with this office again, as I have zero confidence in their abilities.

The jury service does not seem random. I get summoned almost every year. Yet I know people that…read morehave the free time to commit to jury duty and haven't been summoned in over 30 years. Makes no sense that the jury service targets some groups of people relentlessly and ignores those that have the free time and want to serve.

Very friendly and helpful. Called me back to followup and helped me track down my ticket so I could…read morepay it. Reassured me about the process and gave me options. They are doing a public service and I support the Marin County Superior Court. See you in October for Jury duty!

There appears to be a change in attitude in the last year or so. The residential parking program…read moreused to be cooperative between the parking department and the residents. Now we seem to have officers who only are interested in ticketing even during the holidays and even though the only cars parked in this residential zone are the long term residents and their guests and then the $45 tickets get sent to Southern California for handling? What are we paying for here with our taxes!!

My boyfriend and I had been homeless living in Novato off of Diablo Ave in my our car for the past…read more6 months. My boyfriend was incarcerated on January 8th, 2025. My van stopped working altogether the next day January 9th. I was on my way to the Novato ER when my car abruptly stopped running in the middle of the road. It was early in the morning and no one had stopped to help me except a nice city worker who was kind enough to alert help since I didn't have a cellphone that had service to call for help. The police had helped push me out of the street and had warned me that I had 72 hours to figure out what to do with the car or it would get towed. The officers knowing my situation EXTREMELY WELL knowing I didn't have any way to do anything about the car financially or otherwise has left the car there in the same spot. Today is January 28th. I had received a letter in the mail on January 21st starting I owe $156.00 for CVC 22505(B), Posted Sign -No Parking. YOU OFFICERS ARE THE ONES WHO HELPED PUSH ME IN THAT DIRECTION INSTEAD OF OVER BY THE PARK AND RIDE WHERE WE ALL KNOW MY CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN SAFE UNTIL MY BOYFRIEND GOT RELEASED FROM JAIL! Also the Date for said "violation" is incorrect! Violation date states "11/13/2024"!?!?!? Shame on you Marin County! Talk about targeting and intimidation tactics to use on an extremely vulnerable population. You guys have been pretty cool up until this despicable action.

I've gotten my COVID vaccinations here. Friendly, organized, modern, professional, clean…read more Impressive!

Needed a copy of my 2023 tax bill. Called the Tax Collectors office. Got right through to a very…read morehelpful person who mailed me a copy of my tax bill that day. Very good experience.

Very disappointing service. First I had to wait while Stephen Woo ordered 4 extra large pizza to be…read moredelivered. Then I presented him with an issue that we have had to deal with for 5 consecutive years. I have called every year and hoped that this time a personal appearance might get some results. He repeatedly repeated what the computer said even though I agreed with what the computer said but that there was some problem since the same problem happens every year. Everyone know that computers are not always correct but he was adamant that if the computer said something it had to have happened. I really expected better service from Marin but guess the pizza would get cold.

I see San Rafael Police department handle a person who I believe called SFPD…read more He was having a mental health issue yet Dan Rafael Police did super good on resolving the situation. And made sure of extra Police officers to be on site. This had happened a few days ago at Target San Rafael CA Brsvo SFPD

They did absolutely nothing when a car hit and run my vehicle. They tried to talk me out of filing…read morea report at all because they didn't want to do anything or the work. Never followed up. Didn't hold anyone accountable despite clear as day evidence who did it. Tax money should not be spent paying these lazy's salaries. Pathetic.