Mount Tamalpais State Park

Nestled in a scenic landscape, this charming creamery offers delightful cheese tastings and tours, perfect for a leisurely day surrounded by farm bliss.

Airy accommodations in a woodsy hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus farm-to-table dining. Set between the Shoreline Highway and Olema Creek, this woodsy, clapboard-style hotel is a 15-minute walk from Point Reyes National Seashore, and 14 miles from Tomales Bay. Airy, TV-free rooms and suites (some with patios or balconies) feature heated floors, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Some suites are bi-level, while 1-bedroom cottages add kitchens, creek views and pull-out sofas. Distinct features in some quarters include vaulted ceilings, living rooms and private hot tubs. Continental breakfast and parking are free. There’s also a farm-to-table restaurant/bar dating to 1865, a deli and a game room with a pool table, plus a garden.

Seafood offered in a scenic spot with a fishing lodge feel, plus cozy cottages for overnight stays.

Straightforward hotel featuring warm rooms, as well as free parking, breakfast & Wi-Fi. Set along the Shoreline Highway off Highway 101, this straightforward hotel is 4 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, 12 miles from Stinson Beach and 5 miles from Muir Woods National Monument. Featuring exterior access, the simple, warmly furnished rooms offer flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and microwaves, plus tea and coffeemakers. Some have sitting areas. Breakfast and parking are complimentary. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available.

Swimming, horseback riding & picnicking draw visitors to this large beach backed by dunes & cliffs.

Nestled by the scenic Tomales Bay, Hog Island Oyster Co. offers a vibrant mix of fresh oysters, local flavors, and inviting picnic spots perfect for a coastal getaway.

Trailhead & vault toilets for a challenging 6.5 mile hiking route taking in dramatic coastal falls.

Discover a beautiful hidden gem with well-maintained trails offering stunning panoramic views of the Bay Area, perfect for families and dog lovers alike.

Muir Woods National Monument is a tranquil forest getaway just outside San Francisco, where majestic redwoods tower over serene trails and stunning views.

Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak.