Park & nature
Marin Headlands
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The Marin Headlands offer a rugged escape with sweeping vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline. Visitors can explore miles of hiking and biking trails through coastal hills, discover abandoned gun batteries and missile silos from the area's military past, and visit the Point Bonita Lighthouse. The headlands are part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, providing a peaceful contrast to the city's hustle.
Don't miss
- Hike the Coastal Trail for iconic bridge views
- Explore the abandoned batteries at Battery Spencer
- Visit the Point Bonita Lighthouse
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Marin Headlands
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inMuir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)4.4★ · 5,182 travelers5–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$80 per personSee dates →
Best full daySan Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour4.8★ · 1,541 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$119 per personSee dates →
Top ratedGolden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz4.9★ · 1,309 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$119 per personSee dates →More attractions in Tiburon