Point Bonita Lighthouse
The city and coastal views are breathtaking at Marin County’s southernmost point. Distinctive rust-colored algae surrounds the entrance to the hand-dug rock tunnel that leads to the 19th-century Point Bonita …
Points of Interest
A Brief History of Sausalito
From Miwoks to artists, with a bohemian chaser, this now placid seaside town 4 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge has an intriguing past. Sausalito’s history dates …
Muir Woods National Monument
Enchanting and marvelously primeval, Muir Woods prompts reflection not only about its majestic trees but also the broader ecosystem a redwood forest supports. The forest of old-growth coast …
Joseph Jewell Wines
“Killer Pinots from high-quality fruit” is the goal at Russian River winery specializing in single-vineyard wines. The aha moment that sparked vintner Adrian Jewell Manspeaker’s infatuation with wine occurred during …
Conzelman Road Vista Points
On a clear day, the southernmost Marin Headlands roadway yields incredible perspectives on San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the East Bay. Conzelman Road begins just north and west …
Marin Headlands Visitor Center
Info and more inside chapel of yore. On the eastern edge of Rodeo Lagoon, the Marin Headlands Visitor Center occupies the former Fort Barry Chapel. In addition to the usual …