San Francisco International Airport 48 min
Church of Saint Raphael / Mission San Rafael Arcangel (8 min) Gift shop located in a historic church offering an assortment of religious books, statues & goods. Alamere Falls (58 min) Day hikes to a scenic, remote spot where water cascades down a 30 ft. cliff onto a rugged beach. Rodeo Beach (30 min) Pebbly beach popular for surfing & sunbathing, with restrooms, trails, a lagoon & picnic tables. Angel Island State Park (1 hr 59) Large island with campsites featuring hiking & biking trails plus panoramic views of San Francisco. Muir Woods National Monument (30 min) Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more. Point Bonita Lighthouse (31 min) Historic active lighthouse reached by a half-mile trail offers visitor access & scenic ocean views. Mount Tamalpais State Park (24 min) Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak. Angel Island (2 hr 3) Historic bay island with ferry access, open-air trams & panoramic San Francisco city views. Golden Gate Bridge (20 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Battery Spencer (20 min) Fort Baker 19th-century concrete battery featuring panoramic views of Golden Gate & San Francisco. Golden Gate National Recreation Area (20 min) Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports. China Camp State Park (18 min) Park with reservable picnic & camp sites, plus 15 mi. of hiking, biking & equestrian trails. Samuel P Taylor State Park (16 min) Park noted for its redwood groves & grassy hills offers camping, hiking trails & picnic areas. Mount Tamalpais (52 min) Scenic, well-networked mountain with stunning views & featuring over 100 miles of hiking & cycling. Marin Headlands (27 min) A 5-mi. stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife. |