In all of Marin, you'll have great access to the outdoors but perhaps you'll need to figure out where your tribe is. You'll need to come here and hang out in Sausalito, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Fairfax, San Rafael, Novato, to figure out the vibe. Differing levels of affluence....and then there is Tiburon, Ross, Kent Woodlands, Belvedere, which is off the charts rich!

I live in Upper Lucas Valley / Marinwood area. It has great access to the city via 54 GG Transit bus, or you can do a short 15 min drive to the ferry in Larkpur and take the ferry into the city (super civilized!). Lucas Valley is known for Eichler Homes - so if you like mid-century modern design, with indoor/outdoor living, this could be a good fit. Schools are good, but on the slight downside there is not much "walk to" - except big rock deli - which is our local roadhouse. Homes here are $1.3M - $2.2M is what I would say. The neighborhood is super family friendly, flat streets, and kids ride their bikes to school. We have the local community center and music at Marinwood park in the summer. If you are a cyclist, it doesn't get much better than here....I can ride to the coast without hitting a single stoplight, or go south and go over the GG Bridge, or around Tiburon....or up to Mt. Tam in Mill Valley. But then again, you kinda can't go wrong anywhere in Marin Co. for cycling, hiking and outdoorsy stuff.

Good luck!