(View of Marin County/ Marin Headlands from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge

No other county has as many riches to explore as Marin County. Located across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, it is home to more protected land than any other city in the USA.  In Marin, one can access large open space areas via the National, State and County Parks, including the Golden Gate National Recreation area.  When one decides to leave San Francisco, to visit Marin County, one reaches paradise.

(about to "Skim Board" at Stinson Beach, Marin County, Californi

Visit Marin and enjoy Marin Headlands, Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument, Mount Tamalpais State Recreation area, Olompali State Park and China Camp State Park - just to name a few.

The paradise of Marin goes much further than it’s beautiful natural places, such as Muir Woods, it’s cliff edged coastlines, long beaches, and scenic San Francisco Bay shores.  Once one gets over it’s cabin-like million dollar homes, car show like streets, one realizes what Marin offers; a casual atmosphere and tolerance of all types, that make this place unique. 

Metro Exploring:

Film festivals, Shopping, antique shopping, Sightseeing, Spas,, Movies, Live Theatre, Helicopter Tour, Art, Architecture, & Culture Museums, (ex: California Academy of Sciences, Bay Area Discovery Museum) , Farmers Markets, Massage (Reiki, Swedish, Cranial Sacral, etc…), Marin Center (events & Performances), Yearly Marin County Fair (complete with Fireworks nightly & viewable from the home!).

Mental / Spiritual Discovery & Activities:

Yoga, Tree hugging, Marin Ceremonies (wedding, get togethers, etc...), Meditation, Poetry, Shakespeare, Spirit discovery, Green organic business living, Livestock for Landscape management, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, liberal attitudes.

Recreational Activities:

Enjoy Mountain Biking (Marin is the birthplace of the Mtn Bike!), Road Biking, Hiking, Jogging, Sailing, Motor Boating, Skateboarding, Golf, Tennis, Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Fishing, Hang Gliding, Horse Back Riding, Car Racing, Motorcycling, Rock Climbing, Mushroom Hunting, stargazing, Wildflower Viewing, Bird Watching, Surfing, Skim boarding, Kite Surfing, Windsurfing, Whale Watching, Helicopter Touring, and exploring Mount Tamalpais, etc… all in Marin- the only thing you can’t do is Snow Ski- but hey, that is just a 3hr drive away in the gorgeous Sierra Nevada, home of the VIII Olympics in 1960 at Squaw Valley, USA .

Amazing Vistas/Views throughout Marin County

(views of San Francisco, East Bay, Pacific Coast, Forests, beaches, towns, marina's... whatever you fancy!)

• Bolinas Ridge (pictured above): Gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean, out toward Sinson and West Marin.
  • This is the perfect location to watch sunset or tie the not! In the summer the fog sits beneath the ridge, like an ocean wave, silently moving below your feet while the sunset glows in front of you. Amazing; it is something the soul does not soon forget!

• Marin Headlands: Unbelievable views of San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, and the bay. Post Card perfect!

• Pt. Bonita Light House: Nice trek, looks out towards the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate.

Mt
Tamalpais State Recreation Area: Besides numerous hiking trails and
plenty of camping sites, it is the best place to enjoy some Marin
County views.

• Top of Mt. Tamalpais, East Peak (3rd picture from top): Fantastic Panoramic Views of the whole Bay area, including the magnificent Pacific Ocean!

• Tiburon and Sausalito: Walk the Main Street of either one of these towns and get ready for the view of a lifetime!

• Angel Island:
  Grab the Ferry from Tiburon and bring your bike! This island is
  recreational, vista paradise! Enjoy numerous Ayala Cove’s sandy beach,
  picturesque boats, and a great Café.

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Marin Beaches:

Enjoy Stinson Beach, Cronkite, Muir Beach and Pt Reyes National Seashore. Marin has a couple great Nude beaches, such as Red Rock Beach, for those that like to be one with the elements.

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• Bay Area Discovery Museum:
  An indoor/outdoor family museaum that offers numerous activities for
  children 8 & younger that explore hands-on art & science in a
  fun, educational style. The views are fantastic of the city and the
  Golden Gate Bridge.

• Muir Woods:
  A national monument, celebrating the beauty of the magnificent Old
  Growth Redwoods in honor of John Muir, a man who fought hard to save
  some of America’s national treasures, such as Yosemite. Redwood Trees
  can be as old as 2500 yrs, and the average lifespan is 500 yrs old!

Marin’s Local Attractions (non-commercial): Mingle with the locals by enjoying these natural, local attractions.

• Old Mill Park: An historic sawmill that has been
  restored. This is a great park, located next to downtown Mill Valley,
  and is very picturesque. Wander in the beautiful Redwood Groves and
  truly feel the magic of Marin!

• Cascade Canyon: Incorporates 500 acres of some of the most pristine habitat in the Corte Madera Creek watershed.

• Blackie’s Pasture: Definitely one of the best
  bike/walking paths in the world! The views can’t be beat and there is
  plenty to do for the family such as kids parks, soccer field, and the
  beautiful bay to entertain your senses. Feast your eyes from this
  shoreline pathway with views of San Francisco, its bridges and the bay.
  Look the other direction and see marin’s famous backdrop, Mt Tamalpais,
  behind you. This path will take you all the way to Tiburon’s Main
  Street which is filled with shops and places to eat.

• Madrone Canyon: A fantastic park that is perfect for
  those hot sunny days when you need to get to the shade. Beautiful
  Redwood trees abound, some even sit in the middle of the street. A
  great sight for locals and tourists that can’t get all the way to Muir
  Woods National Monument.

• Lake Lagunitas: A very scenic lake that sits at the
  base of Mt. Tam. Beautiful hiking and biking trails, all very
  accessible with an grades for all types. This is a great place to do
  birdwatching, and spotting wildlife.

Marin’s, Non-profit, learning Attractions:

• Marine Mammal Center:
  Located along the beachside of Cronkite / Rodeo Beach in Marin. This
  facilities function is to rescue and rehabilitate ocean species for
  release into the wild when able, if possible. Examples of ocean animals
  rescued along the Pacific Coast of the western U.S. and rehabilitated
  at the center include the California Sea Lion, Northern Elephant Seal,
  the Pacific Harbor Seal, dolphins, stranded Whales, and Sea Otters.

• Richardson Bay Audubon Society:

• Mission San Rafael Arcangel: Named after the Angel of Healing, this mission was built as a hospital.

• Audobon Canyon Ranch: preserves, protects & manages properties as sanctuaries for native plants and animals.

• Bolinas Preserve Lagoon:
  A 1,000 acre wildlife preserve that supports a major heronry of Great
  Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets. The egrets and herons nesting at Bolinas
  Lagoon Preserve are a main attraction of this preserve, but you can
  also find black-tail deer, bobcat, badger, gray fox, raccoon, brush
  rabbit, meadow mouse, etc. There are also numerous landbirds, reptiles,
  and amphibians. The Preserve's frontage along Bolinas Lagoon brings
  more than 60 species of water and shore birds into view - from
  sandpipers to osprey to pelicans - as well as some of the resident
  harbor seals.

• Bouverie Preserve:
  Amazing display of spring wildflowers at this preserve. It is a 500acre
  preserve that is home to a rich and distinct population of plants and
  animals. There are over 130 species of birds, 350 species of flowering
  plants, and many animals such as the bobcat, grey fox, and coyote.

• Wildcare:
  A truly urban wildlife rehabilitation center, located near downtown San
  Rafael—Marin’s largest city. WildCare’s mission: “to advocate wildlife
  for a sustainable world, through nature education, wildlife
  rehabilitation and community outreach”.
  • If find a wild animal that is in need of help, take it at Wildcare!
  • Visit Wildcare to learn about animals in the area and to visit
    those animals that could not be set out in the wild again. Each day at
    around 12pm, visit and watch the animals get fed. A great activity with
    kids!