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Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA
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Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument is an outdoor activity in Mill Valley, CA, part of the San Francisco Bay Area guide. Cost: under $25.

1 Muir Woods Rd · Mill Valley, CA

Why you should go…

Muir Woods National Monument protects an old-growth stand of coast redwoods in Marin County, California, a short drive from San Francisco. Every vehicle needs an advance parking reservation made through GoMuirWoods.com, and a shuttle runs from nearby towns on peak days. A per-person entrance fee applies in addition to the separate parking reservation fee.

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