With a population of a little more than 30,000 and located between the technology of Silicon Valley and the high-rises of San Francisco, the city of Menlo Park is an inviting escape to enjoy the beauty of nature and the quaintness of community.

SAN ANSELMO -- Located in the heart of Marin County -- offering beautiful views of Mount Tamalpais, a main street dotted with shops and a community park complete with a castle and dinosaur -- San Anselmo is an inviting stop on a journey from inland to the sea.

WHERE: San Anselmo, located about 11 miles west of San Rafael off Highway 101 in Marin County