The back story
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The back story
Beyond San Francisco: Sausalito, Muir Woods and Marin
Across the Golden Gate: Sausalito by ferry, the redwoods of Muir Woods, Mount Tamalpais and Point Reyes.
Beyond San Francisco · across the Golden Gate
Sausalito, Muir Woods & Marin: Our Favourites
Marin in one page: Sausalito by ferry, Cavallo Point, Muir Woods, Mount Tamalpais, Point Reyes and Angel Island.
What's onThis week in San Francisco
What to see and do
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To Angel Island
Angel Island–Tiburon Ferry
The ferry from Tiburon to Angel Island State Park.
21 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920Explore View on map
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Across the Bay by ferry
Sausalito
The bayside town across the Golden Gate, reached by Golden Gate Ferry or over the bridge.
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The redwoods
Muir Woods National Monument
An old-growth redwood forest in Marin, north of the Golden Gate. Parking reservations are required in advance.
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941Explore View on map
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The mountain over the Bay
Mount Tamalpais State Park
The mountain above Marin, with a visitor centre and an easy accessible trail at East Peak.
3801 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941Explore View on map
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Lighthouse and wild coast
Point Reyes National Seashore
The wild peninsula on the Marin coast, with the Point Reyes Lighthouse and the Bear Valley Visitor Center.
1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956Explore View on map
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The island in the Bay
Angel Island State Park
The largest island in the Bay, a state park reached by ferry from Tiburon or San Francisco.
Where to stay
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Across the Golden Gate
Cavallo Point
A lodge in the historic buildings of Fort Baker, just across the Golden Gate Bridge near Sausalito.
601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965Explore View on map
Questions and answers
Do I need a reservation for Muir Woods?
Yes, for parking: reservations are required in advance through gomuirwoods.com (nps.gov). There is no mobile signal at the monument.
How do I get to Sausalito?
By Golden Gate Ferry from San Francisco, or by bike or car over the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.
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