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Cheers to ‘Best of Marin,’ the Pacific Sun’s Annual Celebration of Local Excellence

Somehow, it’s 2026. Artificial intelligence is writing sonnets, your refrigerator has embraced surveillance capitalism and every parking meter in Marin requires an app, which in turn requires a DNA sample to operate. Fortunately, some things remain reassuringly analog: Marin still knows what it likes—and we still print it in...

Best of Services 2026

Getting It Done: Superb Services Found Throughout Marin

Best of Family and Pets 2026

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Nearest & Dearest: How Marin Lives and Loves

Aug 12, 2026

Somewhere in a conference room, a committee decided that pets, brides and grooms, horseback riding lessons and children’s clothing...

Best of Restaurants, marin county california

Best of Restaurants 2026

Aug 12, 2026

Explore the Best of Marin 2026 Restaurant winners, as voted by readers. From breakfast and burgers to pizza, seafood, fine dining and hidden neighborhood favorites, discover the top places to eat across Marin County.

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Creature Comforts: Trends Point to a Growing Array of Familiar Foods

Aug 12, 2026

The Pacific Sun’s readers’ poll is hardly a controlled laboratory, but its results reveal a palate that has become...

Best of Health & Beauty, marin county california

Best of Health and Beauty 2026

Aug 12, 2026

Discover the Best of Marin 2026 Health & Beauty winners, as voted by readers. Explore the county's top doctors, dentists, salons, spas, fitness centers, wellness providers and outdoor recreation destinations.

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Good Looks, Good Vibes: Marin Knows How to Take Care of Itself

Aug 12, 2026

My massage therapist knows more about me than my sister does. That’s not unusual in Marin. People here get a...

Best of Arts & Culture, marin county california

Best of Arts and Culture 2026

Aug 12, 2026

Discover the Best of Marin 2026 Arts & Culture winners, as voted by readers. From galleries, theaters and festivals to beaches, bookstores, live music venues and local artists, explore the people, places and events that make Marin County's creative community shine.

Changing Keys: The Magic Flute Launches a Quest for New Owners

Aug 12, 2026

San Rafael’s rock steady music store, The Magic Flute (182 Northgate One), opened its doors in 1976 under the...