Greenbrae, California

Greenbrae is a small community in Marin County, California, located adjacent to U.S. Route 101 at the opening of the Ross Valley. Part of Greenbrae is in an unincorporated area of the county while the remaining area is inside the city limits of Larkspur. The ZIP code is 94904, and is shared with the neighboring CDP of Kentfield. The community is in area code 415.

Predominantly composed of hillside and waterfront terrain, its homes and offices are known for their views of the San Francisco Bay, Corte Madera Creek, and Mount Tamalpais. The developer of Greenbrae, Niels Schultz, Jr., passed away in early 2008. John Dugan, [http://www.marinij.com/ci_8187491 Niels Schultz, Jr., who developed Greenbrae, dies at 89] "The Marin Independent Journal", February 6, 2008.] Greenbrae's neighborhoods are bordered by downtown Larkspur to the south, Larkspur Landing to the east, the unincorporated area of Kentfield to the west, and the city of San Rafael to the north. Straddling Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, its most frequented points of interest include Marin General Hospital, Bon Air Shopping Center, and the Marin Rowing Association Boathouse.

Greenbrae was home to U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer for over 30 years. Football coach Pete Carroll was raised in Greenbrae.Mark Whicker, [http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/sections/sports/sports/article_659519.php More than a passing fancy] , "The Orange County Register", September 2, 2005.] Writer Jack Finney died in Greenbrae shortly after completing his last novel. The final shootout scene in the 1971 film, "Dirty Harry" was located on the old gravel mill (Hutchinson's Rock Quarry) that became what is now Larkspur Landing.

Politics

In the state legislature Greenbrae is located in the 3rd Senate District, represented by Democrat Carole Migden, and in the 6th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Jared Huffman. Federally, Greenbrae is located in California's 6th congressional district, represented by Democrat Rep. Lynn Woolsey.

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