Living in Tiburon, California

Tiburon sits on a peninsula in southern Marin, surrounded by the bay on three sides. It’s known first and foremost for its stunning views. It's also filled with luxury homes and walkable ferry access to San Francisco. The setting is quiet, with eucalyptus groves, winding hillside roads, and high-end homes overlooking the water. It doesn’t feel like a bustling town; it feels like a retreat.

This is one of the wealthiest towns in Marin. Much of the housing stock is custom-built or recently remodeled, and the waterfront views carry a premium. Still, there are pockets of walkability and older homes, especially near the ferry terminal and Main Street.

Tiburon doesn’t try to be busy. It leans into its identity as a peaceful, scenic town for people who’ve already decided what pace they want.

The pace of life in Tiburon is leisurely. Weekends often start with coffee and a pastry from Caffe Acri, followed by a walk along Shoreline Park. You might take the dog to Blackie’s Pasture or join a local hiking group on the Old St. Hilary’s Preserve. On clear evenings, families gather along Paradise Drive to watch the sun go down over Richardson Bay. Seriously, the lifestyle here is a postcard waiting to happen.

Events are low-key but deeply local. There’s a summer concert series at Old St. Hilary's Landmark. The Tiburon Wine + Food Festival draws a crowd once a year. Local schools hold annual fundraisers and events that become part of the social rhythm. Most people come here to slow down, not to fill a calendar.

The town’s ferry terminal provides easy access to San Francisco and Angel Island. Some residents take the ferry as their daily commute, though remote work has made that less common.

To see what locals do for fun, check out the Tiburon Calendar of Events.

We highly recommend visiting Tiburon and staying in the community at a VRBO instead of a hotel to get a feel for what it's like to live among the locals. You can also receive discounted fares on travel through our partnership with Expedia.

Very few people work in Tiburon. The town doesn’t have office parks or large employers. Most residents commute to San Francisco, work from home, or run their own businesses. You’ll find professionals in finance, law, and tech, as well as consultants and entrepreneurs.

Remote work has made Tiburon more attractive to people who want to be close to the city but don’t want to live in it. Some homes are configured with offices, studios, or guest units, reflecting how work-from-home culture has reshaped expectations here.

Retail and hospitality jobs exist around the ferry terminal and along Main Street, but those are limited in number.