Santa Venetia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Marin County, California, United States.

It is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of downtown San Rafael,[5] at an elevation of 56 feet (17 m).

Gallinas Creek forms the northern edge of the community, and the eastern part of the CDP is occupied by China Camp State Park.

The road runs east through China Camp State Park, along the bay through Peacock Gap, and ends in San Rafael.

Santa Venetia has an open space preserve for its marsh as it borders San Pablo Bay.

The economic decline following the First World War put an end to the project.

[6][7] Santa Venetia was home to the local YMCA until it was destroyed by a fire in 1986.

[8] Eventually the property was purchased by a developer who erected residential houses that were completed in 1987.

[citation needed] Today Santa Venetia is a quiet neighborhood with a rural feel.

Residents treasure its proximity to China Camp State Park, and many homes along the canal have water access.

This is achieved by "encouraging healthy social interaction; facilitating the flow of information; and protecting the natural beauty and economic well-being of the community".

[16] The SVNA holds regular community meetings, hosts social events and neighborhood work days and publishes a bi-monthly newsletter.