The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Marin County
Marin County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Marin County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Marin County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Muir Woods National Monument Entrance
Highlight • Natural Monument
Dipsea Trail is one of the iconic paths across the flanks of Mt Tamalpais between Mill Valley and Stinson Beach. The route of a national race of endurance, this section …
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Fern Creek Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Despite its name, this trail runs along Redwood Creek; it joins the Redwood Creek Trail to the south. This walk is easy and popular, so if you want to avoid the crowds, you'll need to come early.
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Cathedral Grove, Muir Woods National Monument
Highlight • Forest
Cathedral Grove is located within Muir Woods National Monument in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This amazing grove is home to the tallest and oldest redwoods in the area! …
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Alamere Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Alamere Falls in Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California is a rare "tidefall", a waterfall that flows directly into the ocean. It is one of only two in the …
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Mount Tamalpais Summits
Highlight (Segment) • Summit
Mount Tamalpais is the highest peak in the Marin Hills, which are part of the Northern California Coast Ranges. The elevation at the West Peak, its highest point, where a …
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Coastal Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This section of Coastal Trail between Coyote Ridge Trail and Upper Tennessee Valley Trail is locally known as 'Hurt Locker' for its steepness. It is of course fun if you're …
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Mount Tamalpais — East Peak
Highlight • Summit
Mount Tam East Peak offers some of the most majestic views north of the bay. From this vantage point, you can see all of Marin, along with Point Reyes to …
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SCA Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Viewpoint from the Golden Gate Bridge.
From here a path leads to a higher vantage point, which can only be reached by bike or on foot.
From here a path leads to a higher vantage point, which can only be reached by bike or on foot.
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Cathedral Grove of Giant Redwoods
Highlight • Forest
We are very impressed by these huge trees. I couldn't capture the full size with my camera, so I'm adding a few cell phone photos as well. The largest specimen …
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Golden Gate Bridge Overlook Battery Spencer
Highlight • Viewpoint
This location offers one of the most stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline, making it an ideal spot for capturing breathtaking photos. It is …
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