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Branson is located on a quiet, residential street in Ross, CA. We encourage all Branson community members and visitors to drive to and from campus with the utmost respect for our neighbors and concern for their safety. We encourage carpooling/ ridesharing, cycling, walking, and taking a bus or shuttle to campus when possible.

For the safety of our students and our neighbors, please obey posted speed limits.

Please do not drive to or from campus on Norwood Road.

It is illegal to turn left from Bolinas Ave onto Shady Lane weekday mornings before 9 am.

Parking on campus is limited. We encourage carpooling/ ridesharing, cycling, walking, and taking a bus or shuttle to campus when possible.

Visitor Parking: During school hours (8:30 am-3:15 pm), please park in the designated visitor parking spots on campus. These can be found in the upper parking lot on your right after driving through the main gates.

Special Event Parking: If you are coming to campus for a special event, you may be directed to park on the tennis courts or on the field. When you arrive on campus, look for signage directing there. Parking may also be available at the St. Anselm’s Church lot; if so, shuttles to campus will be provided.

Off-Campus Parking: Do not park on the residential streets around Branson at any time. The restricted streets include but are not limited to Fernhill, Glenwood, Waverly, Norwood, Hillgirt, and Bolinas.

Please adhere to the following guidelines while on campus:

• All visitors must register at our reception desk in the library.  Please ensure you have a valid driver’s license for this process.
• When registering, visitors will be asked for the name of the Branson faculty or staff member with whom they are meeting. Visitors must wait for their Branson host at the reception area unless directed otherwise.

Current Covid Visitor Guidelines:

• Per Marin Public Health guidelines, only “essential visitors” are currently allowed on campus during the school day. 
• Visitors must obtain permission from our COVID Coordinator, Emily Easom and our CFOO, David Hanson, prior to any campus visit.
• Visitors should not come to campus if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness or if they have been exposed to anyone with COVID.
• Unless the purpose of the visit is to work with Branson programs, visitors should avoid contact with students. Anyone working with Branson programs must attest to being fully vaccinated.
• All visitors to campus age 12+ must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination in advance using this form. (Parents, use this version.)

Barton’s Bagels
333 San Anselmo Avenue
Variety of bagels and toppings, and good coffee.

Hilda’s Coffee Shop
639 San Anselmo Avenue
If you are longing for an old-fashioned diner, you have found it here.

Comforts
335 San Anselmo Avenue
Best known for its Chinese Chicken Salad, Comforts has both a deli with sandwiches and salads to go, and a sit down restaurant. A favorite early morning coffee-and-scone place, and famous for the coconut cupcakes.

Marin Coffee Roasters
546 San Anselmo Ave
A cool Marin coffee shop. Fun vibe and nice outdoor patio. Great omelettes and salads. 

MH Bread and Butter
101 San Anselmo Ave
Amazing bread and baked goods. They focus on fresh, organic, and local food. Outdoor seating.

Phyllis Giant Burgers
2202 4th Street, San Rafael
(415) 456-0866
Just a little further afield, but expect a hearty burger, fries, and great milkshakes. Not much sit-down capacity.