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20 Signs You Grew Up In Marin County

Everything a Marin Kid can relate to.

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20 Signs You Grew Up In Marin County
Juliette Hvistendahl

Marin County, CA is a wonderful county that is north of the Golden Gate Bridge spanning from Sausalito to Novato. I couldn't imaging growing up anywhere else. Here are some signs that you definitely grew up in Marin:


1. You wear a Patagonia/Northface puffy when it's 50 degrees.

We're wimpy when it comes to the cold and that's okay.

2. No one knows where Marin is so you just say you're from San Francisco.


Well, technically, I live 20 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge so like not actually San Francisco.

3. Novato is considered another "country"

"It's SO FAR that you have to bring your passport with you" - oldest joke ever

4. When there's nothing to do, we all resort to the Bon Air Parking Lot.

Whether it's figuring out what to do or a party just got wrapped, the biggest party of them all is the masses of cars that meet in the Bon Air Parking Lot.

5. Everyone is obsessed with Sol Food.

Minus my sisters (who for some odd reason don't like it), Sol Food is one of the biggest restaurants to run into an old friend, classmate, or your worst enemy. Melting pot of people! But, also such good food that's so worth the line.

6. You're still upset about Fifi's Diner closing.


Best chicken (dino) nuggets I've ever had in my life. Such a shame.

7. "Ski week" is actually when you ski.

Catch all of Marin in Tahoe for Ski Week.

8. Tahoe on the Fourth or it didn't happen.

Once again, all of Marin.

9. You only drive to Fairfax for Mana Bowls.

Surf Bowl anyone? Marin is not a beach town that has tons of acai bowl places like San Diego has, but it tries. Mana Bowl is your basic acai place and IT'S SO GOOD.

10. Summer=Stinson


The long curvy drive to this cute little seaside town/beach. Great memories.

11. You've taken a photo on the swing at Kirby Cove.

I don't even understand how it became such a hot spot to go, but it's absolutely stunning to get a view of the beautiful bridge.

12. You take great pride in saying your teams are the Warriors and the Giants.

Even though you really only root/pay attention when they're winning.

13. Mt. Tam Bolinas Ridge is solely referred to as "Sunset"

When the fog perfectly sets over the horizon of the sunset, it is one of the most beautiful sites in Marin.

13. Marin Moms.

All Lulu errythang, doesn't work, Soul Cycle, Range Rover, Woodlands Market..

14. Everyone knew everyone.

Schools were pretty tiny in general, compared to other high schools, so everyone knew everyone and everyone's business. There are pros and cons to that.

15. You've posted at least one picture with the bridge in the background to show your appreciation for where you live.

I mean, people travel the world to see the bridge. We are pretty DAMN lucky.

16. Northgate was the place to hang out when you were in middle school.

If you know, you know.

17. Rustic Bakery.

Do I need to say more?

18. You know that parking in Downtown San Rafael is no fun.

I get so frustrated... lol

19. Marin Catholic had the best football team.

Yeah, we know. Not to mention, we had Jared Goff.

20. But, we couldn't be happier living in one of the most beautiful counties in the world.

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