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Welcome to our blog. We're Marin Hotels, a collection of boutique hotels in Marin County California. Perched Bayside or nestled amongst the Redwoods, guests at our hotels immerse in Marin's famous natural environment at each of our properties.

Join us as we share our adventures, insights, and insider tips about this special place. We hope you find some inspiration for a wonderful visit to the county and of course we hope to see you at one of our hotels.

There's so much to do here. You're going to want to say awhile!

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Enjoy Spring Break With Kids in Marin County California!

Hello Famiies! We invite you to Marin County for a day, a long weekend, or a full week of activities for Spring Break 2025. Our Marin Hotels — Mill Valley Inn, Waters Edge Hotel, and Acqua Hotel offer family-friendly guestrooms and each makes a superb home base for your family fun.

Pro-Tip: Our most spacious rooms are The Penthouse and Creek House Double Queen guestrooms at Mill Valley Inn, the ground floor Double Queen guestooms at Waters Edge Hotel, and the Double Queen guestrooms at Acqua Hotel.

Okay that’s lodging! Now let’s get to the activities. Below you’ll find our Fun Fifteen for Families, a big list of family activities in Marin County . Lots of links for easy planning, happy clicking!

Visit me at the Marine Mammal Center!

15 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN MARIN COUNTY

  1. Marine Mammal Center, where March is Whale Month!

  2. Bay Area Discovery Museum on the shores of the San Francisco Bay in Sausalito

  3. Horseback Riding at Five Brooks Ranch

  4. Skateboarding at McIness Park or Corte Madera or, if you’d rather put a board in the water, head out to the ocean for a family surf lesson with 2 Mile Surf Shop

  5. Climbing Gym at Gravity Vault

  6. Explore the floating home community in Sausalito

  7. Visit Toluma Farms and see the baby goats!

  8. Family Kayak Tour with SeaTrek or, if you prefer someone else do the driving San Francisco Bay Adventures offers a number of fun sailing trips on the bay

  9. The Hippie Tree swing in Tiburon, a secretly great spot for some photos of the kiddos!

  10. Marin Civic Center Farmer’s Market on Sunday with food, music, and a fun slide

  11. Marin Country Mart offers Sunday Pony Rides, Music, Crafts, and lots of dining options for the family on Saturdays/Sundays

  12. There’s a Family Farm Day on March 15 at Slide Ranch! Anytime at Slide Ranch is a good time!

  13. The Junction in Mill Valley, is a great family spot for pizza and live music with a big outdoor patio, corn hole, a Photo Booth and more!

  14. Bar Bocce in Sausalito is an outdoor spot for pizza and of course bocce by the bay

  15. The Presidio is a short drive from our hotels, it’s easy to pop over the Golden Gate Bridge to explore the Tunnel Tops Park in the Presidio, climb Fort Point   under the Golden Gate Bridge, and walk across the bridge


Swing into Spring in Tiburon!


Here’s to Spring!


See you out there!

Escape with @sarahsundrop on her Marin Staycation

Escape with @sarahsundrop on her Marin Staycation

Discover Music Magic at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley California

Discover Music Magic at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley California