Mill Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with dense greenery, a clear blue sea, and a hilly backdrop.
A suspension bridge at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.
Stinson Beach, California
The Golden Gate Bridge over fog-covered hills with a sunset sky.
A sunset over a coastal city with a prominent bridge, a bay, and a mountain range.

Our guide on where to stay in Mill Valley

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A forested area with tall redwood trees and a wooden boardwalk.
Photo by Gabby Cortes
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Almonte

Almonte might not have many top sights, but Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Sweetwater Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Mill Valley

If you're spending some time in Downtown Mill Valley, Sweetwater Music Hall and Throckmorton Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Alto Sutton Manor

When in Alto Sutton Manor, you can plan a visit to Sweetwater Music Hall and Richardson Bay Audubon Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Stay near popular Mill Valley attractions

A forested path with a wooden bench and railing, surrounded by tall trees and ferns.

Muir Woods National Monument

9.4/10 (1,050 reviews)
Walk among the magnificent giant redwood trees that are native to this region, in these beautiful woods, located just outside the city.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

AU$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

AU$158
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

AU$80
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$299
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

AU$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour

AU$101
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
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Cities near Mill Valley

A suspension bridge over a body of water with waves in the foreground.

Corte Madera

A waterfront pier with a restaurant and a building with a tower.

Sausalito

A coastal hiking trail with a metal railing, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the sea.

Muir Beach

A coastal hiking trail with a sunset view.

Stinson Beach

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