Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau
San Rafael, CA · about 35 mi from Bay Area
At a glance
- Address
- 1 Mitchell Boulevard, Suite B, San Rafael, California, 94903
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Website
- visitmarin.org
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Bay Area, about 35 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Marin County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0.9 mi
- Playground 0.6 mi
- Picnic area Marinwood Community Center Picnic Area 1 mi
- Gas station Gateway Gas 0.7 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 0.1 mi
- 186 places to eat within 5 mi Subway, Round Table Pizza, Calgang
Farmers markets nearby
- Marinwood Community Farmers' Market San Rafael · 1 mi
- San Rafael - Marin Farmers' Market San Rafael · 1.2 mi
- San Anselmo Farmers' Market San Anselmo · 3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Urban Tilth 10.1 mi
- Tara Firma Farms 12.8 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 65°F, lows around 46°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostJan 11
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 21
- ☀️ Frost-free season349 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, San Rafael Civic Ctr, CA station (1.3 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Marin County
Marin County had 255 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 42 sold food straight to the public and 25 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau
Is Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau?
The listing gives the address as 1 Mitchell Boulevard, Suite B, San Rafael, California, 94903. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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