Muir woods

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

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

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.

Explore the majestic Muir Woods National Monument, a serene forest sanctuary near San Francisco, renowned for its towering ancient redwoods.

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

Discover colossal coastal redwood trees less than an hour’s drive north of San Francisco, California. There are a few things you need to know before you visit Muir Woods though. This guide has everything including parking information, how to get to Muir Woods, and what to see while you’re there. Visit Muir Woods | Muir Woods National Monument | Everything you need to know about Muir Woods | Trip to Muir Woods | California Redwoods

San Francisco is one of my all time favourite travel destinations (The architecture! The rolling hills! The relevance to 60s Flower Power! The melting pot of cultures!) and I'm happy to spread the love. One thing that became clear to me is that while San Francisco isn't that big, many of the points of interest aren't exactly near to each other which makes planning a visit hitting all the sights complex. In addition, the most popular/tourist region (near Union Square) is incredibly expensive…

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.

Muir Woods National Monument

Do you want to visit the Muir Woods National Monument but aren't sure how to pull it off with your kids in tow? This post is for you! We tell you everything you need to know about visiting Muir Woods with kids.