Planning a day trip to Muir Woods from San Francisco involves a bit of planning! Here's how to get there, with or without reservations.

I took my younger daughter on a trip to San Francisco during her spring break one year. One of the many places we visited was the incredible park called Muir Woods. It may be simply a walk in the woods, but this is no ordinary woods. Muir Woods National Monument is part of the greater Golden Gate recreational area. The woods are named after John Muir, a naturalist from Scotland, who was an advocate of preserving areas such as this.The appeal of the park are the massive redwoods that reside withi

Did you know that just over the Golden Gate Bridge there's a forest of Coastal Redwood trees? Muir Woods is one of the oldest national monuments in the country, and its close proximity to one

Looking to spend the day in outdoors without getting too far from San Francisco. Here is how to make the most of one Day in Muir Woods National Monument.

I took my younger daughter on a trip to San Francisco during her spring break one year. One of the many places we visited was the incredible park called Muir Woods. It may be simply a walk in the woods, but this is no ordinary woods. Muir Woods National Monument is part of the greater Golden Gate recreational area. The woods are named after John Muir, a naturalist from Scotland, who was an advocate of preserving areas such as this.The appeal of the park are the massive redwoods that reside withi

This is from the Muir Woods. It's hard to believe this place is only a few miles from San Francisco.

I took my younger daughter on a trip to San Francisco during her spring break one year. One of the many places we visited was the incredible park called Muir Woods. It may be simply a walk in the woods, but this is no ordinary woods. Muir Woods National Monument is part of the greater Golden Gate recreational area. The woods are named after John Muir, a naturalist from Scotland, who was an advocate of preserving areas such as this.The appeal of the park are the massive redwoods that reside withi

After months of pandemic-induced strain—emotional, physical, and spiritual—it’s time to heal. And there’s something beautiful about walking in the woods, breathing fresh air, and reconnecting with nature. If you’re craving a break from the busy streets of San Francisco, look no more: A Muir Woods tour will take your breath away!

Located just outside of San Francisco hiking Muir Woods makes for the perfect day trip for everyone. Hikes range from easy to difficult.

Look up in awe at the mighty coastal redwoods with their ridged reddish bark. This photo was taken in Muir Woods, just north of the San Francisco Bay in Mill Valley. The coast redwoods thrive in places like this that often have dense fog. They are generally taller but not as thick in diameter as the related giant sequoias. You can buy prints here or see more of my photos.

As an avid hiker in the Bay Area, I hear about lots of parks and preserves that are life changing! Incredible! Amazing! Now, sometimes they live up to the hype, and sometimes they don’t, but I like finding awesome new outdoor spots, so I try to check out these incredible destinations. One place that I’d

Imagine a place where you can experience the golden glow of the Golden Coast filtering through crisp, stained-glass green leaves and towering trees.

One of the most peaceful and delightful spots you can walk through near the Bay Area is Muir Woods, and it is definitely worth a visit! You totally get lost in the ages of the beauty in this place (some of the redwoods are on average 600-800 years old and have grown over 200 feet.)

I took my younger daughter on a trip to San Francisco during her spring break one year. One of the many places we visited was the incredible park called Muir Woods. It may be simply a walk in the woods, but this is no ordinary woods. Muir Woods National Monument is part of the greater Golden Gate recreational area. The woods are named after John Muir, a naturalist from Scotland, who was an advocate of preserving areas such as this.The appeal of the park are the massive redwoods that reside withi

I took my younger daughter on a trip to San Francisco during her spring break one year. One of the many places we visited was the incredible park called Muir Woods. It may be simply a walk in the woods, but this is no ordinary woods. Muir Woods National Monument is part of the greater Golden Gate recreational area. The woods are named after John Muir, a naturalist from Scotland, who was an advocate of preserving areas such as this.The appeal of the park are the massive redwoods that reside withi

I took my younger daughter on a trip to San Francisco during her spring break one year. One of the many places we visited was the incredible park called Muir Woods. It may be simply a walk in the woods, but this is no ordinary woods. Muir Woods National Monument is part of the greater Golden Gate recreational area. The woods are named after John Muir, a naturalist from Scotland, who was an advocate of preserving areas such as this.The appeal of the park are the massive redwoods that reside withi

Going to California? Here are my top tips for visiting Muir Woods National Monument while you’re in San Francisco!