Lytton Square

Located in the center of Mill Valley in Marin County, California, Lytton Square is filled with great dining options and quaint shops. The outdoor plaza area fits in nicely in the town of Mill Valley. It is just a short distance from San Franciso and has become a popular destination for Bay Area commuters. Home prices have soared and the shops in the area reflect this trend. Shops include a luxury dog grooming salon and a cupcake shop. The town has earned awards on some of the nation's most popular top ten lists of great places to live. The town features a variety of art and culture events and destinations including galleries, performances, and festivals. There are a number of coffee shops that take advantage of the moderate San Francisco climate. The Mill Valley Festival of the Arts has been hosted in the town for more than half a century, and the Mill Valley Film Festival has been there for more than 30 years. The Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting is held in the square every year. Visitors can enjoy a performance at 142 Throckmorton Theatre, home of the Marin Theatre Company and the Mountain Play Association. The Curtain Theatre Group performs free Shakespeare shows in the Old Mill Park Ampitheatre. Popular destinations near the square include the Old Mill School, Mount Tamalpais, Richardson Bay, the Edgewood Botanic Garden, the Mill Valley Air Force Station and the Mill Valley Masonic Events Center.