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Mill Valley and Marin County, CA Things to Do!

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Marin County, right across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, is the perfect mix of outdoor fun and cool culture. If you're into hiking, you can't miss the epic trails in Muir Woods or the stunning views from Mount Tamalpais. Over in Mill Val...
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Outdoor Activities

 
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Location, location, location. This park has everything: pickleball, softball, soccer, 9 hole golf, mini-golf, batting cases, restaurant, driving range, beauty and fun!
McInnis Park
 
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The best growers around! This Farmer's Market is top notch and has an awesome reputation and longevity!
Sunday Marin Farmers' Market
 
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Take a walk in beauty! Wildflowers, wild life, ocean views. Popular on the weekends. Get there early!
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
 
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My son lived at this playground: climbing, riding, swinging, playing and tons of fun!
Town Park Playground
 
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Fun in the sun and the fog! Parkside Restaurant is right there. There is a doggy section of the beach. Perfect for body surfing, kite flying or hanging out for the day!
Stinson Beach
 
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A day spent here with take you back into nature and beauty. Well kept grounds and plants to behold!
Japanese Tea Garden - San Francisco
 
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Our go to everyday park for years and years. Twinkles loved to chase the swallows and run and run. Lots of room to roam! Fun and beautiful setting.
Dog Park | Bayfront Park Mill Valley
 
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The Golden Gate Bridge is a wonder to view. With the City of SF as the backdrop, you will be treated to one of the best bays in the world. People watching is part of the experience.
Vista Point - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
 
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Wonderful pool for all ages. Pool slide for the kiddies, lap swimming and classes for others. Hot tub. Love this indoor pool! A gem in Mill Valley!
Pool & Spa - Aquatics & Fitness - Mill Valley Recreation
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On a clear day you can see forever. A favorite place to explore for residents of Marin County and visitors to our magnificent area! You have to come!
Mount Tamalpais State Park
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Restaurants

 
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Great night out with friends! Kill Bill Margarita is my go to! Indoors and covered outdoors. Lots of families come too!
Playa Mill Valley
 
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The views! The food is good: seafood. Service is wonderful. Old time feeling perfect for in town and out of town guests! We go often for large family group dining!
The Spinnaker

Arts & Entertainment

Take in a film or a play! You won't be disappointed!

 
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A movie lovers mecca! Great shorts, features, movie stars. The MV Film Festival has a quality reputation and viewship. Get tickets early. October dates!
Mill Valley Film Festival
 
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Top notch direction, plays, acting, ambiance. Small and intimate. You will come again and again once you've been in attendance! See you there!
Marin Theatre Company
 
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A long time tradition. Take a picnic up the mountain and see high quality musical at the historic amphitheatre!
Mountain Play Association
 
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Love the intimacy of this stage and audience. Room to dance! Enjoy a variety of acts and concerts in a small but energetic environment! Food and drink. Always a treat to enjoy!
Sweetwater Tavern | Great American Restaurants
 
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Take an old lumber mill and turn it into a social gathering place with friends and food. Night or day it's always packed!
Makers Market

Local Favorites

 
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Start in downtown Mill Valley, follow the steps upward and along the trail you will discover the Pacific Ocean at the other end. We drop a car off at one of the restaurants in Stinson Beach and hike over, drive back! Don't forget the June race which ...
Dipsea Trail, California - 1437 Reviews, Map - AllTrails
 
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A tourist destination for SF Bay Area visitors. Take the ferry, rent a bike and explore. Lots of small shops, the boardwalk full of boats to admire. The sea life within view. Rent a kayak! A must-see for all ages!
Sausalito
 
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Explore the coast in one of the foggiest places where lighthouses are essential. The rock formations along the Pacific Coast. I just went back after many years and love the 313 steps down to the lighthouse and back up the hill. Do able and worth it. ...
Point Reyes Lighthouse