Iconic gift shop Diana’s of Tiburon closing after 30 years

Novato resident Diana Maureen, seen Jan. 28 inside her Boardwalk shopping center shop, Diana’s of Tiburon, is retiring after 30 years and closing the store in April. She sold the likes of stationery, toys, greeting cards, gifts and more during her time in business. (Francisco Martinez /The Ark)

Diana’s of Tiburon, The Boardwalk shopping center boutique known for its unique collection of greeting cards, stationery, gifts and party supplies, is set to close in April after 30 years in business.

Owner Diana Maureen said she’s ready to retire, eager to travel with her husband, visit her daughter in Arizona more often and help take care of her family, including her mother, who has Alzheimer’s.

The Novato resident grew up in Tiburon, moving to town in the summer before fourth grade and attending Reed Union School District schools before graduating from Redwood High School. Her retirement caps 46 years working at The Boardwalk, as she worked at variety store Standard 5 and 10 while in high school and on breaks from Arizona State University, then became its manager in 1984 at age 21, as the store’s youngest employee. She managed the store until 1994; it closed in 1996.

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