Muir Beach Overlook, Mill Valley

#8 among attractions in Mill Valley

Relax in park, Park, Lookout, View point

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Facts and practical information

Muir Beach Overlook is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. People may visit this cliffside park when driving on State Route 1 north of San Francisco, California and south of Stinson Beach, California. It has views of Pacific oceanside cliffs and on clear days you can see San Francisco. You can also view migrating blue whales between November and June. ()

Elevation: 427 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°51'46"N, 122°35'10"W

Address

15 Muir Beach OverlookMill Valley United States

Contact

+1 415-561-4700

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Mill Valley

Day trips

Muir Beach Overlook – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nike Missile Site SF-88, Point Bonita Lighthouse, Mount Tamalpais, Rodeo Lagoon.

4.1 miSE
Military base, National park, Museum
Nike Missile Site SF-88, Mill Valley
104 min walk • Nestled in the rolling hills of Marin County, California, lies a relic of the Cold War era, the Nike Missile Site SF-88. This historic site offers a unique window into the United States' military past, serving as a history museum that attracts tourists with an interest...
4.5 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Point Bonita Lighthouse, Marin Headlands
114 min walk • Perched on the rugged cliffs of the Marin Headlands, the Point Bonita Lighthouse serves as a beacon of history and beauty within Marin County, California. Established in 1855, this lighthouse has stood the test of time, guiding mariners through the treacherous waters...
4.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Tamalpais, Mill Valley
118 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...
3.7 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Rodeo Lagoon, San Francisco
94 min walk • Rodeo Lagoon is a coastal lagoon located in the Marin Headlands division of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is in southern Marin County, California.
2.2 miN
Nature, Forest, Park
Muir Woods, Mount Tamalpais State Park
56 min walk • 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.
3.5 miSE
Nature and wildlife, Specialty museum, Park
The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito
91 min walk • The Marine Mammal Center is a private, non-profit U.S. organization that was established in 1975 for the purpose of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing marine mammals who are injured, ill or abandoned.
1.2 miE
Nature and wildlife, Park, Temple
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Mill Valley
31 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.
4.2 miSE
Event space, Museum
Headlands Center for the Arts, Marin Headlands
107 min walk • Headlands Center for the Arts hosts an internationally recognized artist-in-residence program, and interdisciplinary public programs. It is situated in a campus of artist-renovated military buildings in the Marin Headlands, in Marin County, California.
3.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley
93 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.
2.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Park
Tennessee Valley, Mill Valley
73 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.
3.8 miNW
Locality
Stinson Beach
97 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...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Muir Beach Overlook open?

Muir Beach Overlook is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h