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Kentfield

California, United States · North America

About Kentfield

Kentfield works well as a base: 5 minutes from Corte Madera, 6km from Muir Woods National Monument.

Kentfield is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 6,485, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Kentfield sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kentfield to your route.

About Kentfield

Kentfield (formerly Ross Landing, Tamalpais, and Kent) is an unincorporated community in Marin County, California, United States, just north of San Francisco. Kentfield is located 2 miles (3 km) southwest of downtown San Rafael, at an elevation of 115 feet (35 m). For statistical purposes, the United States Census

Read more Bureau has defined Kentfield as a census-designated place (CDP). The CPD also includes the unincorporated part of neighboring Greenbrae. The population was 6,808 at the 2020 census. The ZIP codes are 94904 for street addresses, and 94914 for PO boxes, and are shared with Greenbrae.

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Kentfield offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kentfield located?

Kentfield is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.9522 latitude, -122.5572 longitude.

What is the population of Kentfield?

Kentfield has a population of approximately 6,485 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,485
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.9522, -122.5572

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911
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911
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Kentfield

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Muir Woods National Monument

An ancient old-growth coast redwood forest just north of San Francisco, offering peaceful trails beneath towering thousand-year-old trees.

6 km · about 10 min drive

bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay that once held America's most dangerous criminals.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Coit Tower

Art Deco observation tower on Telegraph Hill offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

A pioneering hands-on science museum on San Francisco's waterfront that inspired interactive museums worldwide.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

California Academy of Sciences

A unique museum combining an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum under a living green roof in Golden Gate Park.

22 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Sonoma Raceway

A challenging road course set among the rolling hills of California wine country, hosting NASCAR and IndyCar events.

25 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Point Reyes National Seashore

A windswept peninsula north of San Francisco with dramatic sea cliffs, a historic lighthouse, elk herds, and pristine beaches.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Kentfield

  • 16 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.
  • 42 kmTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kentfield.

Ross

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 2,479

San Anselmo

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3 km awayPop. 12,653

Larkspur

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 12,417

San Rafael

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 59,162

Corte Madera

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 9,901

Fairfax

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 7,626

Mill Valley

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 14,394

Santa Venetia

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 4,292

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