Muir Woods

Muir Woods is located 27 miles from Pacifica and 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take the Stinson Beach, Highway One turnoff and travel through the town of Mill Valley. Muir Woods National Monument is known for its giant old growth stand of ancient redwood trees that are Muir Woods uniquely sheltered in a hidden canyon protected from ocean wind. These trees are 254 feet tall and over 1,000 years old.

The forest floor at Muir Woods is the home to ferns and a variety of coastal trees such as Douglas Fir, Madrone, Laurel, and a variety of Oak trees, including the California Live Oak. This coastal forest was named after the conservationist and author, John Muir. After your visit to Muir Woods you may also visit Stinson Beach, Bodega Bay, Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tamalpias, and the waterfront village of Sausalito. Sausalito is accessible by car, or you can take the Golden Gate Ferry from Pier 39 at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Tours of Muir Woods are also available from downtown San Francisco.