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Marin County

· Marin County, CA

Why you should go…

The Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau, doing business as Visit Marin, is the official destination marketing organization for Marin County, California. It provides trip-planning resources covering lodging, dining, outdoor recreation, and arts and culture across towns including San Rafael, Mill Valley, and Novato. The bureau also publishes a multilingual visitor guide and promotes sustainable tourism through its Green Travel Marin initiative.

  • #visitor guide
  • #wine country
  • #coastal
  • #redwoods
  • #outdoor

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Marin County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Petaluma

    Free

    Sonoma County river town with a historic downtown, agricultural roots and easy access to Wine Country.

    7.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Sonoma

    Free

    The historic town at the heart of Sonoma Valley, California's birthplace of wine.

    11 mi awayMore like this

  • Theatre & Events
    Local Gem

    Spreckels Performing Arts Center

    $25–$50

    City owned performing arts complex in Rohnert Park hosting theatre, dance and music.

    15 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Rohnert Park

    Free

    A Sonoma County city and wine-country gateway, home to the Green Music Center and Graton Resort.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Muir Woods National Monument

    Under $25

    Old-growth coast redwood forest just north of San Francisco, reachable only with an advance parking or shuttle reservation.

    16 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Doobie Nights

    Free

    A locally owned Santa Rosa cannabis dispensary with immersive lighting installations and a wide product selection.

    20 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping