Corte Madera is a centrally located city in a gorgeous setting along the San Francisco Bay at the foot of Mount Tamalpais. Corte Madera is a nature lover's paradise as most of the city's bayfront is a protected area known as the Corte Madera Marsh State Preserve; residents flock here to birdwatch and hike. Corte Madera is also minutes west of massive state and national parks like the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Apart from the outdoors, Corte Madera offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Town Center and the Village at Corte Madera feature an array of shopping and dining options while Downtown Corte Madera offers locally owned restaurants and boutiques. The rest of Corte Madera is made up of peaceful neighborhoods with breathtaking views. Most of Corte Madera's rental options are concentrated in the western side of town and feature single-family homes and amenity-laden apartments, with the cost of living reflecting the area's desirability.