Muir Woods National Monument
A Larger Stretch Goal to See the Redwood Trees In Person
Hiking Trails
Main Trail
Multiple variations ranging from 0.5 hrs/.5 mi to 1.5 hrs/2 mi, with or without elevation gain
Fern Creek to Camp Alice Eastwood Loop
Offshoot of the Main Trail that leads through a Canyon. Has Picnic tables near the end for lunch.
2 hrs/3 mi, 340 ft elevation gain
Canopy View to Lost Creek to Fern Creek loop
Forest Trail that reaches 1000ft of elevation through Douglas fir and Redwoods
2.5 hrs/3 mi, 530 ft elevation gain
Ben Johnson, Return Via Dipsea Loop
A longer trail that takes you through the Redwoods to view of Mt. Tamalpais, the Pacific Ocean, and San Francisco
3 hrs/4 mi, 925 ft elevation gain (in summer)
A long list of other, more intense hiking trails up to 11 miles, 8 hours and 2860 ft elevation gain!
Outside The Park
San Francisco Bay Model
A scale replica of the entire San Francisco Bay Area used to simulate various projects and effects on the area until it became obsolete in 2000
Marine Mammal Center
Animal Rehabilitation Center for Marine Mammals
30 minutes away by car
Pier 39
Shopping Center and Sea Lion Gathering Point
Marin Headlands for excellent views of the bridge/city and abandoned bunkers
Horseshoe Cove for great bay level bay side bridge views
Cataract falls In Marin Valley - fairly short hike
“Need to check if the water is running depending on the time of year you visit” ????
De Young Museum - Fine Arts Museum
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Exploratorium
Hands-on Science Museum
Restaurants
Pelican Inn
Bed&Breakfast with a restaurant, requires reservations
The Depot Bookstore and Cafe
The name speaks for itself
Breaker's Cafe
Good for Snacks, Breakfast or Lunch
Various Locations in Mill Valley (Wide variety based on mood,craving)
Joe’s Taco Lounge
Kitchen Sunnyside
Floodwater
Antone’s East Coast Subs
The list goes on - https://enjoymillvalley.com/eat/
Other Options
Saigon Sandwich
Vietnamese Sandwich Restaurant
Newkirk’s
“East-Coast Style Sandwich Deli” ????
Tacos Del Barrio
Scoma's Restaurant
Seafood on the Fisherman’s Wharf ($$)
Dalida
Next to the Golden Gate Bridge, East Mediterranean Food ($$$)
Golden Boy Pizza
I feel like we need to see what they think good pizza is
Where To Sleep
Muir Woods Lodge ($196/night)
Marin Suites Hotel ($259/night)
Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley ($239/night)
San Anselmo Inn ($238/night)
Less availability
Courtyard Marriott At Larkspur Landing ($339/night)
Can also do $302/night with a king bed and sofa bed
30 minute ferry to SF and 30 minute drive to Muir Woods
All Estimates based on May 1st-4th, 2025, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Guests, Taxes/Fees not included
Travel
Amtrak is not an option
just trust me on this one
Driving is a bigger ask
40 hours driving each way
That’s rough buddy
Flights are ~9 hours and range from $280-450 per person