Best Outdoor Activities in Marin County California

We’re all looking forward to getting outside, right? When we’re free to do so, Marin County is the ideal destination: stunning views, miles of hiking trails and coastline, and the peaceful feeling that only nature can bring. The vast majority of Marin County is comprised of protected open space and farmland — about 80% of the county — and that is the defining feature of Marin County: the unspoiled beauty in all of that open space.

Where to best enjoy all of this bounteous nature in Marin? Below is a rundown of most our parks, always a good place to start in Marin. This is just a start though! Have a look at the Outdoors in Marin section of our blog for more ideas.

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National Parks in Marin County

Muir Woods and Stinson Beach and Point Reyes National Seashore and the Marin Headlands are the crown jewels of the National Park system and they’re all right here in Marin County.

Muir Woods National Monument (Copy)

Stinson Beach (Copy)

Point Reyes National Seashore (Copy)

Marin Headlands (Copy)

State Parks in Marin County

Hello Mt. Tam and Angel Island, two of our favorites in the State Park network in Marin County.

Bolinas Ridge Trail on Mt. Tam (Copy)

Mt. Tam, Above Stinson Beach (Copy)

Angel Island Ferry Departs from Tiburon (Copy)

Angel Island State Park (Copy)

County Parks in Marin County

Of the Marin County Parks, we’re partial to the ones located in Tiburon near Waters Edge Hotel: Old St. Hilary’s Preserve, Ring Mountain Preserve, and Tiburon Ridge Preserve.

Old St. Hilary's Open Space Preserve (Copy)

Round Hill (Copy)

Tiburon Ridge (Copy)

We hope to see you out there soon!