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Marin Center

4 of 5 stars
Davis, CA
Nov 15, 2009

The Veterans Memorial Auditorium at Marin Center is a very nice theater that hosts a wide variety of concerts and other cultural events. My first visit was to attend the Buddy Guy and Elvin Bishop...more

Embassy Suites Hotel San Rafael - Marin County / Conference Center

Nov 12, 2009

We booked on line, had three travelers and wanted two bedrooms without someone sleeping on a pullout. The minimum they offer is a two bedroom suite with one king or two doubles. They call their living...more

Citrus & Spice

5 of 5 stars
San Rafael
Nov 10, 2009

Have eaten here several times. Every dish was better than the next. A nice blend of fusion California Thai more

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