Marin County
Hikers rejoice! Set amid redwood, spruce and pine trees on a ridge of Mt Tamalpais with trails spreading in all directions, this retreat is both modern…
Must-see hotels in Marin County
Marin County
Just off Hwy 1, about 1 mile south of Stinson Beach, this jewel has seven primitive beachfront tent sites and nine rustic five-person cabins with…
Marin County
Serene and comfortable, these four modern cottages back right onto Tomales Bay, with skylights and decks extending the views in all directions. Full…
Marin County
Spread over 45 acres of the Bay Area’s most scenic parkland, Cavallo Point lodge flaunts an eco-conscious focus with a full-service spa, restaurant and…
Point Reyes National Seashore Campgrounds
Marin County
Point Reyes has four extremely popular backcountry campgrounds with pit toilets, water (not always potable) and picnic tables (no fires). All require a 1…
Marin County
With views of the bay and Mt Tamalpais, and a lobby with a welcoming fireplace, this boutique hotel doesn’t lack for eye candy. Contemporary rooms are…
Marin County
A stylish and comfortable contemporary hotel, although concrete hallways and staircases testify to the more basic motel it once was. The best value in…
Marin County
Just off Limantour Rd, this rustic hostel has bunkhouses with warm and cozy front rooms, big-view windows and outdoor areas with hill vistas. A newer eco…
Marin County
A crusty old place dating to 1851, Smiley’s has simple but decent rooms (no TV or phone), and last-minute weekday rates can be a bargain. The bar, which…
Marin County
Wake up to grazing deer and dew on the ground at this spartan 1907 military compound snuggled in the woods. It has comfortable beds and two well-stocked…
Marin County
In the hills above Muir Beach, this Zen Buddhist retreat center’s contemporary accommodations are for personal retreats or those attending the center's…
Marin County
Just off Hwy 1 and a quick stroll to the beach, Sandpiper's rooms, cabins and cottage are all comfortable and truly adorable. All have a gas fireplace and…
Sausalito
Ensconce yourself in one of 31 modern and spacious rooms – most with private deck and wood-burning fireplace – that practically levitate over the water…
Marin County
Fronting a peaceful cove at Tomales Bay, these water-view and waterfront vacation cottages are expensive, but oh-so romantic. Some have a wood-burning…
Marin County
Load up your sleeping bag and hike 2 miles from Pantoll Station to this rustic 1904 hilltop hideaway built as a stopover for the Mill Valley and Mt…
Sausalito
Tranquil and inviting, this inn has nine guest rooms in a historical 1869 home and six in a newer building. The more expensive rooms have a Jacuzzi,…
Marin County
This upmarket motel has wonderful service and spiffy rooms with good beds. Alas, it was built backwards: all but two rooms (which have stunning views)…
Sausalito
Steps away from the ferry in the middle of downtown, this grand 1915 hotel has loads of period charm, paired with modern touches such as satellite TV, DVD…
Marin County
In a spectacular shady nook near the entrance to the bay, there’s a small beach with the Golden Gate Bridge arching over the rocks nearby. At night you…
Marin County
At this hotel, with its deck extending over the bay, tasteful rooms have an elegant minimalism that combines comfort and style. Rooms with rustic high…
Cottages at Point Reyes Seashore
Marin County
Hidden in the woods, this family-friendly place offers contemporary kitchenette rooms in A-frame structures, plus a tennis court, hot tub, croquet,…
Angel Island State Park Campgrounds
Marin County
The island's dozen hike-, bicycle- or kayak-in environmental tent sites are usually reserved months in advance. East Bay sites are closest to the ferry…
Marin County
The 15 first-come, first-served walk-in tent sites are right on two of the park's best hiking trails and adjacent to Redwood Creek, with open vistas to…
Samuel P Taylor State Park Campgrounds
Marin County
Beautifully secluded campsites in creekside redwood groves beckon with picnic tables, drinking water and hot showers. A handful of woodsy cabins have…
Marin County
From the parking lot it’s only a 100yd walk or cycle to the campground, with 16 first-come, first-served woodsy tent sites, fire pits, picnic tables and…
Marin County
A wood-burning stove, private outdoor hot tub, comfy king bed and kitchen stocked with breakfast supplies make this round skylighted abode a slice of…
China Camp State Park Campground
Marin County
Pretty waterfront park with 31 walk-in tent sites. It has pleasant shade and coin-op hot showers.
Marin County
Free tent sites must be reserved through the Marin Headlands Visitor Center. It's a strenuous 4-mile hike one way from the visitor center or an easier 3…
Marin County
Basic rooms at this B&B, in a building dating from 1910, each have their own unique style and artsy decor such as crazy quilts and vibrant accent walls…
Marin County
This nicely renovated, clean, well-run motel won't wow you with creativity, but it's a fantastic deal, comfortable and conveniently located near central…
Marin County
Bayside marina motel with 36 rooms and a pool (unheated). When rates drop – Sunday through Thursday and in the winter from $150 – it’s one of the best…
