County of Marin Health and Human Services

Air Conditioned Spaces in Marin County

Extreme heat forecasted for much of the state this week. Stay cool and hydrated and check in on loved ones. Get more info. Visit Marin's Public Emergency Portal to stay up-to-date:  https://emergency.marincounty.org/

Public Air-Conditioned Spaces

Air-conditioned spaces are places where you can go to escape a heat wave during the hottest portion of the day, usually between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Public air-conditioned spaces include:

  • Public buildings, such as libraries
  • Senior centers
  • Community centers
  • Shopping malls

These air-conditioned spaces are for everyone, especially those at risk of getting a heat-related illness.

Here are a few of the public air-conditioned spaces in Marin County.  Please note, days and hours of operation are subject to change (incl. weekends and holidays). If possible, contact these facilities before visiting.  

Cooling Centers

Cooling centers can be established in accessible air-conditioned buildings that are open to the public. The decision to open a cooling center is dependent on HeatRisk (i.e., major or extreme HeatRisk) and the availability of resources.  Reach out to your local city / town for more information about cooling centers in your area.  Cooling center locations will be posted at https://emergency.marincounty.org/pages/weather.

Excessive Heat Event

The County of Marin will work with local cities and towns to support daytime cooling centers during excessive heat events.  Visit Marin's Public Emergency Portal to stay up-to-date:  https://emergency.marincounty.org/

Page last reviewed: October 1, 2024