| guests are also required to complete a chore. cabins have cold water sinks and toilets (some shared), and some have private outdoor showers. theres a communal kitchen, plus two cozy lounges with fireplaces. check-in time: 3:00 pm. guests park at the nearby ranger station (fee) and walk into the inn. a covered deck has picnic tables and views of the east bay area. built in 1904, this remote, rustic inn is 6 miles from mount tamalpais state park, 10 miles from stinson beach, and 20 miles from san rafael. the inn will supply bedding (fee) but guests need to bring towels and flashlights, as theres no electricity. simple, unheated rooms have shared bathrooms
San Francisco International Airport 54 min
Alcatraz Island (41 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Japanese Tea Garden (36 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Muir Woods National Monument (13 min)
Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more. Golden Gate National Recreation Area (20 min)
Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports. Golden Gate Park (31 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Golden Gate Bridge (23 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. California Academy of Sciences (38 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Mount Tamalpais (50 min)
Scenic, well-networked mountain with stunning views & featuring over 100 miles of hiking & cycling. Marin Headlands (31 min)
A 5-mi. stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife. The Palace Of Fine Arts (30 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Crissy Field (30 min)
Grass field & sandy beach offering trails, a restored marsh & picturesque views of the Golden Gate. Baker Beach (33 min)
1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views. Fort Point National Historic Site (28 min)
Fort from the Civil War era located under the Golden Gate Bridge offering cannon drills & tours. Mount Tamalpais State Park (9 min)
Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak. Sutro Baths (38 min)
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools. | 
