Marin Magazine has published its much awaited Editor’s Picks of 2011 – The Hot 101.   The “Best Little Town on the Bay” has quite a few mentions!  Here are some excerpts.  Click Here for the full article!

#11 Hidden Stairways

There are more than 200 such step paths — 175-plus in Mill Valley, two dozen in Sausalito, 18 in Belvedere, and a smattering in Larkspur and Corte Madera. Many are mapped. Many have historic markers. Many trace their origins back to the 1890s.

#12 Tiburon Bike Path

It’s hard to beat the world-class views or the cool bay breezes of the popular waterfront path. It’s plied daily by joggers, moms with strollers, friends, bikers and dog walkers. Start at Blackie’s Pasture for free parking.

#35 Tempting Take Out The crowded deli aisle at Woodlands Market in Kentfield easily attests to its appeal as a go-to for chef-prepared takeout meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Tiburon now has its own Woodlands Market!

#40 Tiburon Highlands Walk up from sea level past the historic Old St. Hilary’s Church or just park at the top of Lyford Drive and walk the last few peaks to enjoy the 360-degree view.

#44 Sam’s Anchor Cafe Few Marin residents would disagree that Sam’s expansive — and mostly sunny — deck has been the “gateway moment” for them. As in, “I could live here?” From breakfast until cocktail hour, this landmark has been a favorite for both locals and visitors since opening in the 1920s. samscafe.com

#64  Main Street, USA It’s hard for most Marin residents to consider themselves suburban — mostly because each of the towns in our county has a unique and viable mini-downtown consisting of apedestrian-friendly main street or town square. MillValley’s Depot Plaza, for instance, could be any remote mountain town USA. The foot traffic on Tiburon’s bustling Main Street and Sausalito’s busy Bridgeway expands and contracts with the crowds from the ferries.

#82 Tiburon Grill It’s inside the Lodge at Tiburon, so it has what all lodges must — a fireplace in the bar. Combo to try: Big Daddy IPA and an apple-bacon burger.tiburongrill.com

#94  Angel Island Campers on Angel Island not only get the whole island to themselves but also have the best views in town, so to speak. Choose campsite numbers 1, 2 or 3 to watch the sunrise or numbers 4, 5 or 6 to see it set behind the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s open year-round, but go in September and October when the weather is best. angelisland.org