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Tiburon mahjong shop deals in tiles, lessons, community

San Rafael friends Maureen Riley and Daria Lovette opened California Mahjong House on Tiburon’s Ark Row, selling tiles and offering open play and lessons.

FRANCISCO MARTINEZ / THE ARKSan Rafael residents Maureen ‘Moe’ Riley (left) and Daria Lovette stand in front of displays of tile sets on Oct. 20 at California Mahjong House, the Ark Row store they opened Aug. 26. The store sells mahjong tiles, mats and accessories and offers lessons and open play.
Francisco Martinez
By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ · 1 min read

Like many in their circle, longtime friends Maureen “Moe” Riley and Daria Lovette got caught up in the nationwide mahjong revival about a year ago.

The two San Rafael residents each began having mahjong teachers to their homes after a friend asked whether they were interested in learning to play.

By May, in the middle of a game, they realized they wanted a dedicated space where they could touch and feel tiles and build community.

Their store, California Mahjong House, opened Aug. 26 on Ark Row. It sells tiles, mats, racks, bags and accessories such as hats and cocktail napkins, and players can join open play or take lessons at its eight tables.

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A version of this story will appear in the Nov. 4, 2026, print edition of The Ark. See something wrong? Request a correction.
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