Hotels near Muir Woods

Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods National Monument protects a valley of towering coast redwoods, the tallest living things on Earth, some more than 250 feet high and over a thousand years old. Easy boardwalk trails loop along Redwood Creek beneath the cathedral-like canopy, where the light filters down green and the air is cool and still.

It is the most accessible old-growth redwood forest from the city and a complete contrast to the urban sights, often combined with a stop in the pretty bayside town of Sausalito on the way back. Parking and shuttle reservations are required to manage the crowds.

Pro Tip: Reserve your parking or shuttle slot in advance - they are mandatory and sell out, and you cannot just turn up by car. Go early for the quietest trails and the best chance of sun breaking through the canopy, and bring a warm layer.