Marincello Gates

       When the Marin County Board of Supervisors approved the Marincello design, the first item to be built was the entrance gate, followed by an exit off US 101, the main boulevard, and the subterranean tunnels for sewage lines. Yet, the only thing you may notice now is the exit off US-101 with the name "Rodeo Ave," with absolutely zero indication of Marincello. As you walk or drive to what was meant to be the main entrance to Marincello, you may barely even notice the median that would have been part of the main boulevard. Because the right side of it is totally covered in vegetation and the left side is now simply just a dirt trail. 

       People walk through this place with a blind eye,  including me, stepping over the small plaque on the ground that reads "National Park Service," unaware of how important the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's purchase of this land was to our small town, and with no idea of the Marin county residents of 1965 who fought the battle against Marincello, who must also be thanked for the natural beauty that Marin Headlands will continue to be. To completely embrace and appreciate Marin's natural beauty, the headlands, you must first understand the history of Marincello, which is hidden in plain sight.

       This natural beauty, which has remained unchanged since Marincello's death, will remain unchanged for hundreds of years after we are gone. Marin Headlands' breath taking scenery is here to stay, and visitors will be able to connect with its endless beauty for many years to come.