CALIFORNIA · PLACES & PERSPECTIVES
Marin County
Waterfront towns, redwoods and Pacific headlands
Marin County lies immediately north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Its waterfront communities and protected landscapes make a natural extension of a San Francisco visit, but each area has its own pace and access arrangements. A ferry outing to Sausalito is quite different from a day in redwood forest or on mountain trails.
Choose a waterfront day
Sausalito offers a bayside setting for a walk and a meal, with ferry connections that can make the journey part of the outing. Check the day’s schedule and return sailing before setting out. A ferry arrival does not automatically provide transport to every park in the county.
Choose a landscape day
Muir Woods centers a visit on coast redwoods; parking or shuttle reservations are required and are separate from admission. Mount Tamalpais offers a broader network of trails and viewpoints. The Marin Headlands introduce Pacific-facing scenery near the Golden Gate, with access subject to park and road notices.
MAKE IT YOUR JOURNEY
Plan your visit
Pick a principal destination and build the route around it. Winding roads and weekend demand can make a short distance take longer than expected. Check reservations before leaving San Francisco, and save essential transport information for use offline. Bring layers for coastal wind and fog.