Location and Directions

Marin Campus

Located on 200 acres of beautiful rolling hills, the Marin Campus (101 San Antonio Road, Petaluma, California, 94952) is 25 miles north of San Francisco in northern Marin County. Offices, classrooms, dining hall, and lodging accommodations are integrated within this peaceful setting, inviting students to connect with the beauty and mystery of nature while engaging in professional development and transformative learning.

Students can hike the many scenic trails that wind throughout the campus affording spectacular mountain views. A host of wildlife such as deer, hawks, rabbits, and birds are often spotted in our midst.

The campus is 40 minutes from the Napa Valley wine country to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and San Francisco to the south.

WARNING: When arriving from the south of the campus or departing to go north of the campus, please do not attempt to cross Highway 101, which we view as an unnecessary risk to take. Instead please choose to take the extra minutes entailed in avoiding crossing 101, and perhaps use it as an opportunity for restorative mindful driving.

Directions from North

• Heading southbound on Hwy. 101, the San Antonio turnoff is 2.5 miles past Kastania Rd. (the “Gas & Shop” gas station on the 101 corridor).
• The San Antonio Road turnoff appears a minute or two after the large green highway sign indicating San Antonio Road. Turn right.*
• This is a sharp turn that will put you onto San Antonio Road going in a northerly direction.
• There is a road on the left with a gate about .3 miles down the road, with a sign pointing you to Meridian.
• Turn left on this road. Drive up the hill and park at the top hill on the ridge located on your right.
• Then walk to the Learning Center which is on the left fork when you came up the hill. Meridian’s reception office is located in the Learning Center.

*Note: Going South on 101 you may notice a small street sign that says "San Antonio Road". Just drive past that sign, past the Marin County sign, and look for the larger San Antonio Road sign about a half a mile down the highway.

Directions from South

• Take Highway 101 North through Novato to the Petaluma Blvd. South exit — This will take you a little north of the campus.
• Exit at Petaluma Blvd. South and follow the signs to 101 South, towards San Francisco. — With this step, you are turning around to go south on 101.
• Heading southbound on Hwy. 101, the San Antonio turn off is 2.5 miles past Kastania Rd. (the “Gas & Shop” gas station on the 101 corridor). At the large green highway sign indicating San Antonio Road, turn right.*
• This is a sharp turn that will put you onto San Antonio Road going in a northerly direction.
• There is a road on the left with a gate just about .3 miles down the road, with a sign for Meridian.
• Turn left on this road. Drive up the hill and park at the top hill on the ridge located on your right.
• Then walk to the Learning Center which is on the left fork when you came up the hill. Meridian’s reception office is located in the Learning Center.

*Note: Going South on 101 you may notice a small street sign that says "San Antonio Road". Just drive past that sign, past the Marin County sign, and look for the larger San Antonio Road sign about a half a mile down the highway.

Leaving the Campus Northbound

• When you come to the entrance gate of the campus, turn right on San Antonio Road.
• At the Stop sign turn right onto the 101 Highway into the furthermost right merge lane, being cautious to merge with the oncoming traffic. Take the first exit, which is an exit to the landfill, and then go across the overpass and head northbound.

Leaving the Campus Southbound

• When you come to the entrance gate of the campus, turn right on San Antonio Road.
• Follow San Antonio Road about .3 miles southward.
• At the Stop sign turn right onto the 101 Highway into the furthermost right merge lane, being cautious to merge with the oncoming traffic.

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San Francisco Center

The San Francisco Center is located at the Hub SoMA in Downtown San Francisco at 901 Mission St. Meridian hosts Information Sessions and Public Programs at this location. The Hub is a nexus for collaborations in social innovation and has been described as “a global community of people from every profession, background and culture working at 'new frontiers' to tackle the world's most pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges.”

Directions from North (This route has tolls)

• Take Highway 101 South to San Francisco
• After the tolls, continue on Highway 101
• Turn right at Van Ness Avenue
• Turn left at Golden Gate Avenue
• Go thru Market Street and continue on to 6th Street
• Turn left at Jessie Street
• Take the first right onto Mint Plaza
• Turn left at Mission St.
• The Hub is located inside the Chronicle Building on the corner of 6th and Mission
• There is a parking structure across the street from 901 Mission

Directions from I-880 (This route has tolls)

• Head east on I-80 E
• Take exit 8A for I-880 S toward Alameda/San Jose
• Keep right at the fork, follow signs for W Grand Avenue/Maritime St.
• Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Wake Ave/Army Reserve Center and merge onto W Grand Avenue
• Make a U-turn at Maritime St./Wake Avenue
• Take the I-80 E/I 580 E ramp
• Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-80 W
• Take exit 2C for Fremont Street
• Turn left at Fremont Street
• Take the 3rd left onto Mission street
• A parking structure is located on the left before 901 Mission Street
• The Hub is located inside the Chronicle Building on the corner of 6th and Mission

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Sonoma Center

Meridian University’s Sonoma Center is located at 47 Sixth Street, Petaluma, California, 94952, 30 miles north of San Francisco. The Sonoma Center houses administrative offices and meeting rooms. Petaluma’s beautifully restored Victorian era business district is within easy strolling distance of its picturesque river-turning basin. The Spanish colonial building was designed and built in 1920; it is one of eighteen buildings included in a historic building walking tour.

Directions from North

• Take Highway 101 South to Petaluma
• Take the Central Petaluma/Washington Street Exit
• Turn right onto Washington Street
• Turn left onto Lakeville Hwy (at the light)
• Turn right onto D Street (first right)
• Go over the bridge and go three blocks past Petaluma Boulevard
• Turn right onto 6th Street (at the third light)
• Go one and a half blocks (between C and B Streets)
• Meridian is on the right at 47 Sixth Street

Directions from South

• From San Francisco: Take the Golden Gate Bridge North
• From Berkeley/Oakland: Take the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge North
• Take Highway 101 North
• Exit Highway 101 at the Petaluma Boulevard South Exit
• Stay on Petaluma Boulevard for about 1.3 miles
• Turn left at D Street
• Go three blocks and turn right onto 6th Street at the light
• Go one and a half blocks (between C and B Streets)
• Meridian is on the right at 47 Sixth Street

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