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Golden Gate View Point
Scenic spot
A brief hike leads to this elevated lookout above the Golden Gate Bridge, popular for photos.
4.90 (3.6K reviews)
2
Mount Tamalpais East Peak
Tourist attraction
Quarter-mi. trail with dramatic valley views, plus picnic tables, restrooms & drinking fountains.
4.90 (980 reviews)
3
Hawk Hill
Park
Bird & butterfly viewing site & onetime military fort offering sweeping city & bridge views.
4.90 (937 reviews)
4
Muir Woods National Monument
Nature preserve
Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more.
4.80 (17.2K reviews)
5
Marin Headlands
Park
Stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife.
4.80 (8.7K reviews)
6
Point Reyes National Seashore
Nature preserve
71,000-acre park boasts a visitor center, hiking trails, expansive beaches & panoramic water views.
4.80 (7.1K reviews)
7
Battery Spencer
Observation deck
Fort Baker 19th-century concrete battery featuring panoramic views of Golden Gate & San Francisco.
4.80 (3.6K reviews)
8
Muir Beach Overlook
Vista point
An iconic staircase leads down to this windy point with sweeping views of the ocean & Pacific coast.
4.80 (3K reviews)
9
Mount Tamalpais State Park
State park
Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak.
4.80 (2.8K reviews)
10
Bear Valley Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 There are a number of nice trails right by the visitor center. There are also 6 Level-2 EV chargers (J-1772) that charge at about 8kW that you can use for free! Having these chargers is such a great idea and helpful for getting some miles of charge while you hike for a couple hours. They installed t...
4.80 (1K reviews)
11
Rodeo Beach
Beach
Pebbly beach popular for surfing & sunbathing, with restrooms, trails, a lagoon & picnic tables.
4.80 (824 reviews)
13
Cataract Falls
Hiking area
Series of small, scenic waterfalls in a forest setting, reachable via a moderate, dirt-trail hike.
4.80 (714 reviews)
14
Fort Baker
Historical landmark
Former U.S. Army post with many historic buildings & trails overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
4.70 (3.3K reviews)
15
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Children's museum
Indoor/outdoor museum inspiring kid creativity via interactive exhibits, a play space & art classes.
4.70 (2.5K reviews)
16
Mount Tamalpais Watershed
Ecological park
Protected mountain area with streams, redwood & fir forests & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
4.80 (622 reviews)
18
Muir Beach
Public beach
Cove & beach offering hiking trails & an overlook with a picnic area & scenic coastal views.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
20
Samuel P Taylor State Park
State park
Park noted for its redwood groves & grassy hills offers camping, hiking trails & picnic areas.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)