San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 18
Bolinas Beach (8 min) Sandy beach known for ideal surfing conditions & a popular site for dog walking. Alamere Falls (14 min) Day hikes to a scenic, remote spot where water cascades down a 30 ft. cliff onto a rugged beach. Golden Gate National Recreation Area (44 min) Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports. Rodeo Beach (58 min) Pebbly beach popular for surfing & sunbathing, with restrooms, trails, a lagoon & picnic tables. Hawk Hill (59 min) Home to historic tunnels & forts, this peak is an iconic lookout point for migrating raptors. Mount Tamalpais State Park (16 min) Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak. Mount Tamalpais (35 min) Scenic, well-networked mountain with stunning views & featuring over 100 miles of hiking & cycling. Cataract Falls (26 min) Series of small, scenic waterfalls in a forest setting, reachable via a moderate, dirt-trail hike. Bolinas Lagoon (7 min) Lagoon featuring various migratory birds, harbor seals & other wildlife, plus a nearby park & beach. Samuel P Taylor State Park (24 min) Park noted for its redwood groves & grassy hills offers camping, hiking trails & picnic areas. Muir Woods National Monument (35 min) Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more. Marin Headlands (56 min) A 5-mi. stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife. Point Bonita Lighthouse (59 min) Historic active lighthouse reached by a half-mile trail offers visitor access & scenic ocean views. The Marine Mammal Center (59 min) All types of marine mammals are cared for & rehabilitated at this non-profit facility. Palomarin Trailhead (14 min) Trailhead & vault toilets for a challenging 6.5 mile hiking route taking in dramatic coastal falls. |