Getting Oriented
- Berkeley. Independent bookstores, excellent coffee spots, and thousands of cyclists.
- Oakland. A diverse, multifaceted city with a lively arts, nightlife, and food scene.
- The Marin Headlands. Stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Beach, these headlands offer spectacular vistas.
- Sausalito. This Marin County city has stunning views and a bohemian feel.
- Tiburon. Scenic and quaint, this town has good dining and hiking.
- Mill Valley. A superb natural setting with a bustling downtown area. Nearby are the towering redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument and breathtaking panoramas of the entire Bay Area from Mt. Tamalpais State Park.
- Muir Beach. The quiet beach here has a distinctly local feel.
- Stinson Beach. An expansive stretch of beach and a town with a nonchalant surfer vibe.
- Point Reyes National Seashore. A dramatic and rocky coastline with miles of sandy beaches.
