Visit the Wild-est Side of Marin County

Posted Friday, February 17, 2023 by MCVB Staff

TOTAL IMMERSION IN MARIN COUNTY’S WILD-EST SIDE

A trip to Marin County can be a wildlife safari adventure and being just a short drive from San Francisco, it has...[Read More]

Visit The Lodge at Tiburon for Outdoor Adventures

Posted Monday, January 23, 2023 by MCVB Staff

Main County is only a bike or car ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, or for the less adventurous, a relaxing ferry ride from San Francisco’s Embarcadero. Marin’s legendary natural beauty has...[Read More]

The Muir Woods Reservation System, Explained

Posted Monday, January 9, 2023 by MCVB Staff

By Joe Kukura

The famous Marin County redwood forests of Muir Woods are an absolute must-visit for anyone who loves nature. But to keep this national monument pristine, the park instituted a Muir Woods...[Read More]

Challenge Yourself: Try a New Sport in Marin

Posted Monday, August 1, 2022 by MCVB Staff

By John Egan

No matter the time of year, Marin County delivers an array of outdoor opportunities, from attending concerts to strolling along beautiful beaches to hiking the area’s many trails....[Read More]

5 Outdoor Activities in Marin After Dark

Posted Monday, January 3, 2022 by MCVB Staff

By John Egan

In Marin County, nighttime and sunrise can be just the right time to explore the outdoors, thanks to the area’s mild—but a bit nippy—after-dark weather. And as luck would have it, a number of...[Read More]

Marin’s Top Waterfall Hikes

Posted Monday, November 22, 2021 by MCVB Staff

The rainy season has finally hit Marin and the county’s highest peak—Mount Tamalpais—recorded a whopping 43 inches of precipitation from the first big storm of the season. For nature-lovers, the big rainfall means great waterfall...[Read More]

LGBT Traveler's Guide to Marin County

Posted Monday, September 13, 2021 by MCVB Staff

By Joe Kukura

San Francisco may be known as the world’s gay mecca, but there’s a well-kept LGBTQ travel secret on the “sunny side of the Golden Gate Bridge.” Marin County is sort of the backyard...[Read More]

A Camping Guide to Marin County

Posted Monday, September 6, 2021 by MCVB Staff

By Megan Eileen McDonough

When it comes to campsites, Marin County has you covered (literally). Home to towering redwood trees, quaint beaches dotting the coast and exotic wildlife that goes for miles, there's a trail...[Read More]

How to Release Your Inner Child in Marin

Posted Monday, July 19, 2021 by MCVB Staff

By Megan Eileen McDonough

If there was ever a place to release your inner child, Marin is it. The county has much to offer in terms of fascinating history, immersive culture and wind-in-your-hair...[Read More]

Hiking Mt Tam

Posted Thursday, July 15, 2021 by MCVB Staff

Top of Tam: Marin's Verna Dunshee Trail 

I'm high atop Mount Tamalpais on the Verna Dunshee memorial trail and the Bay Area spreads out below me in miniature. It's a magical view:  lush ridges, hills and...[Read More]

Gear up for a Mountain Biking Adventure in Marin County

Posted Wednesday, July 14, 2021 by MCVB Staff

by Maryann Tobin

Imagine the feel of a fresh breeze gliding across your face as you ride through the legendary trails that inspired the sport of mountain biking. The exhilaration is topped only by the breathtaking...[Read More]

Guide to Marin County's Most Exotic Wildlife

Posted Monday, July 12, 2021 by MCVB Staff

By Megan Eileen McDonough

It’s no secret that Marin County has some pretty fantastic viewpoints, but did you know that it is also home to some of the world’s rarest living species? It’s true! While...[Read More]

5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Hikes in Marin

Posted Monday, February 22, 2021 by MCVB Staff

By John Egan

Want to get outdoors but avoid the crowds? Marin County, just one famous bridge away from San Francisco, offers a wealth of breathtaking hiking trails and vistas. From rugged peaks to dazzling waterfalls...[Read More]

Get a Healthy Head Start with Outdoor Activities in Marin

Posted Tuesday, January 5, 2021 by MCVB Staff

By Whitney Butler

Post-holiday workouts don’t have to be boring, and the outdoors is a great place to find inspiration to stay healthy or get in shape. Marin County is a playground of parks and open...[Read More]

Paddling Marin

Posted Monday, November 16, 2020 by MCVB Staff

Interested in trying the hot new sport of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP for short)? There's no better place to learn and rent boards than 101 Surf Sports in San Rafael. The expansive paddlesports shop and rental...[Read More]