Marin County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sausalito which includes wild flowers, flowers and a house
Sausalito
Marin County which includes street scenes
Golden Gate Bridge featuring a bridge and mist or fog
Golden Gate Bridge which includes views, a bridge and landscape views

With rolling hills and all kinds of beaches, you won’t believe that Marin County is just across the road (or bridge) from big-city life in San Francisco.

Outdoorsy types and culture vultures alike will find their mojo in Marin County. Cultural events and festivals are all the rage, from fancy cars to fine wines to symphony orchestras. Foodies will feel right at home with all the farmland around. And for those who love the great outdoors? Try to spot some sea life, or if you’d rather, throw out a line and reel some in for dinner.

Popular cities in Marin County

Sausalito
Sausalito
Known for Dining, Scenery and Sea
This is a wonderful waterfront community with a decidedly Mediterranean flavour, which is easily accessible via a short ferry ride across the San Francisco Bay.

Reasons to visit

  • Marin Headlands
  • Rodeo Beach
  • Point Bonita Lighthouse
Mission San Rafael Arcangel showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture
San Rafael
Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Entertainment

Reasons to visit

  • Marin County Civic Center
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
  • China Camp State Park
Inverness
Inverness
Known for Tours, Coffee and Hiking

Reasons to visit

  • Tomales Bay
  • Tomales Point Trailhead
  • McClures Beach
Petaluma
Petaluma
Known for Dining, Shopping and Beer

Reasons to visit

  • Seed Bank
  • Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
Muir Woods showing a river or creek, forests and landscape views
Mill Valley
Known for Dining, Biking and Forests

Reasons to visit

  • Muir Woods National Monument
  • Tennessee Valley Trailhead