Larkspur is a city in Marin County, California, United States. Larkspur is located 3 miles (4.8 km) south of San Rafael, at an elevation of 43 feet (13 m). As of the 2020 census, the city's population was
13,064. Larkspur's Police Department is shared with that of the neighboring Corte Madera and town of San Anselmo as the Central Marin Police Authority. Intersecting Larkspur's downtown is Madrone Canyon, a residential area amidst a redwood grove.
Larkspur City Hall in 2010
View of Larkspur at sunrise as seen from the Blue Rock Inn, formerly Hotel Merwin built in 1895
Ferries docked at the Larkspur Landing in Larkspur, California.
Alexander-Acacia Bridge, Larkspur
Corte Madera is an incorporated town in Marin County, California. Corte Madera is located 3.25 miles (5.2 km) south of San Rafael, at an elevation of 39 feet. The population was 10,222 at the 2020 census. The town was named after the Spanish imperative command "chop wood", as the area was famous for producing redwood tree lumber which was used in the construction of the city of San Francisco.
Corte Madera Town Center
Mt. Tamalpais viewed from Corte Madera
The San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band performing at the parade in 2023
Aerial view