Muir Woods, Mount Tamalpais State Park

Name: Muir Woods
Address: Mount Tamalpais State Park, United States

#1 among attractions in Mount Tamalpais State Park

Nature, Forest, Relax in park, Park

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Muir Woods National Monument is a United States National Monument managed by the National Park Service, named after naturalist John Muir. It is located on Mount Tamalpais near the Pacific coast, in southwestern Marin County, California. It is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and is 12 miles north of San Francisco. It protects 554 acres, of which 240 acres are old growth coast redwood forests, one of a few such stands remaining in the San Francisco Bay Area. ()

Alternative names: Created: 9 January 1908Area: 0.86 mi²Visitors per year: 957.9 thous.Elevation: 154 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°53'31"N, 122°34'16"W

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Muir Woods – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Tamalpais, Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Lark Theater, Spaulding Wooden Boat Center.

2.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Tamalpais, Mill Valley
66 min walk • Mount Tamalpais, often affectionately known as Mount Tam, is a prominent peak located in the city of Mill Valley, California. This majestic mountain is a part of the Northern California Coast Ranges and rises to an elevation of 2,571 feet (784 meters), offering...
1.9 miS
Nature and wildlife, Park, Temple
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Mill Valley
48 min walk • Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, or Sōryu-ji is a Soto Zen practice center located near Muir Beach, California, that practices in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki. In addition to its Zen training program, the center also manages an organic farm and gardens.
3.7 miNE
Theater, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Lark Theater, Larkspur
94 min walk • The Lark Theater is a single-screen Art Deco cinema in Larkspur, California.
4.4 miE
Museum, Maritime museum
Spaulding Wooden Boat Center, Sausalito
111 min walk • The Spaulding Marine Center, in Sausalito, California, is a living museum where one can go back in time to experience the days when craftsmen and sailors used traditional skills to build, sail or row classic wooden boats on San Francisco Bay.
1.9 miE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley
50 min walk • The Marin Theatre Company is a 5013 nonprofit organization and professional LORT D regional theater located in Mill Valley, California. Jasson Minadakis is the company's Artistic Director and Meredith Suttles its Managing Director / CEO.
2.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Park
Tennessee Valley, Mill Valley
75 min walk • The Tennessee Valley is a small, undeveloped part of Marin County, near Mill Valley. Historically home to ranches and threatened with the development of a new city, the valley was incorporated into the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in 1972, with additional sections added to the park in 1974.
3.7 miW
Locality
Stinson Beach
96 min walk • Stinson Beach, nestled along the scenic coast of Northern California, is a charming and laid-back beach town that offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty and outdoor activities. With its pristine sandy shores and picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean...
1.5 miNE
37°54'21"N • 122°32'56"W
Throckmorton Youth Performers, Mill Valley
40 min walk • Concerts and shows, Comedy club, Theater
3.5 miNE
37°56'3"N • 122°32'6"W
Larkspur Bike, Larkspur
90 min walk • City hall
3.8 miNE
Town
Corte Madera
98 min walk • Corte Madera is an incorporated town in Marin County, California, United States. Corte Madera is located 3.25 miles south of San Rafael, at an elevation of 39 feet. The population was 10,222 at the 2020 census.
1.7 miNE
37°54'24"N • 122°32'49"W
The Outdoor Art Club, Mill Valley
43 min walk • Social club, Bars and clubs, Museum