Mill Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Muir Woods which includes landscape views and forests
Muir Woods showing forest scenes and landscape views
Muir Woods showing landscape views, a park and forest scenes
Muir Woods which includes forests, a garden and landscape views

Where to stay in Mill Valley

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Almonte

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Almonte
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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.

Alto Sutton Manor
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$229 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$229
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,212 reviews)
"Would recommend."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,507 reviews)
"Very clean and wonderful breakfast!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is AU$175 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$175
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,858 reviews)
Nice Top Golf
"Great"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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Enchanted Waterfall Sanctuary
Enchanted Waterfall Sanctuary
Mill Valley
Stay at this apartment in Mill Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Muir Woods National Monument and Sweetwater Music ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Super pleasant
"The host was super easy to communicate with and pleasant. All i wanted was a place to decompress and take in nature and i got that here. Architecturally pleasing elements."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Enchanted Waterfall Sanctuary
Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods
Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods
Mill Valley
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Mill Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muir Woods National ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
Marin hillside hide away
"This property is located backing up on the Muir woods and is accessed by a circuitous route through the hillside neighborhood. Folks with a large vehicle (like us) but who are not used to careful maneuvering in tight spaces might find the location challenging. One of the bedrooms is a fold out couch. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF / Muir Woods
Lovely and Quiet suite with GORGEOUS VIEWS-10 min to Golden Gate Bridge
Lovely and Quiet suite with GORGEOUS VIEWS-10 min to Golden Gate Bridge
Mill Valley
Stay at this vacation home in Mill Valley. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Golden Gate Bridge ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Perfect stay!
"Nancy’s place is very comfortable and the view over the bay was fun to wake up to. Everything was clean and the bathroom is especially nice. We really enjoyed the jetted tub after long days of sight seeing. The kitchen had all the basics we needed to make breakfast in the mornings. It’s a quiet reprieve ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Lovely and Quiet suite with GORGEOUS VIEWS-10 min to Golden Gate Bridge
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Popular places to visit

Muir Woods which includes forests, a garden and landscape views

Muir Woods National Monument

4/5(28 reviews)

Walk among the magnificent giant redwood trees that are native to this region, in these beautiful woods, located just outside the city.

Muir Woods National Monument
San Francisco showing signage and landscape views

Tennessee Valley Trailhead

Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, discover rugged wilderness, a quiet beach and stunning hiking trails also suitable for riding a bike or horse.

Tennessee Valley Trailhead

Sweetwater Music Hall

You can make plans for a show at Sweetwater Music Hall during your stay in Mill Valley. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Sweetwater Music Hall

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. Stroll along the seaside or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Throckmorton Theater

You can enjoy a show at Throckmorton Theater on your trip to Mill Valley. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

Throckmorton Theater

Red Rock Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Red Rock Beach during your trip to Mill Valley? Amble around this family-friendly area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.

Red Rock Beach

Activities

entering the Muir Woods through a wooden path in San Francisco

Muir Woods Redwoods Tour and Sausalito (Ticket fee included)

AU$162
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods Redwoods Tour and Sausalito (Ticket fee included)
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

AU$147
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
Muir Woods Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour

Muir Woods National Monument: Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour

AU$22
per traveller
Muir Woods National Monument: Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour
Alcatraz Day Tour with Aquarium + Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour

Alcatraz Day Tour with Aquarium + Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour

AU$474
per adult
Alcatraz Day Tour with Aquarium + Muir Woods with Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour
San Francisco: Muir Woods Redwood Forest Tour with optional ferry

San Francisco: Muir Woods Redwood Forest Tour with optional ferry

AU$153
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Muir Woods Redwood Forest Tour with optional ferry
Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge

Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge

AU$154
per adult
Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge
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