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Highlights of Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

• Stand and admire coast redwood trees, the tallest living things on the planet
• Follow Muir Woods trails to Cathedral or the Bohemian grove of redwoods
• Pick up some unique redwood souvenirs at the visitor center
• From the Sausalito shoreline and take awesome pictures of San Francisco’s skyline
• Enjoy browsing in Sausalito’s art studios and craft shops
• Have lunch with an San Francisco Bay view in Sausalito (not included)

Tour Details

This guided tour has a relaxed pace so you can take the time to fully experience Muir Woods National Monument, the giant redwood forest nearest to San Francisco. The tour features a morning crossing of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on your way to the Muir Wood National Monument and a bonus stop at mid-day in the charming seaside town of Sausalito.

After arriving at serene Muir Woods, you will enjoy up to 90 minutes of free time exploring this natural treasure set aside by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908 as a national monument. There are a good number of park rangers on the Muir Woods trails, they are always happy to answer your questions.

There are many trails to choose from, all with towering California Redwoods, some over 250 feet tall. Our favorite trail meanders along the shadowy Redwood Creek where the tallest trees are located. Be on the lookout for the northern spotted owl, deer, and other native creatures to the area.

Although the stars of the show are the redwoods, Muir Woods is host to 13 species of ferns, a plant that has been on earth for more than 300 million years. Take the time to identify lady, maidenhair and goldback ferns as you lower your gaze from the redwood canopy above you.

Then, your guide will gather the group and head to Sausalito, a seaside community full of charm and unforgettable views of San Francisco. You’ll have time to browse the charming shops and perhaps have some lunch. Take pictures against the city skyline across the bay, then post them to your social media timeline so your friends can share the experience with you.

After our excursion in Sausalito, we will make our return trip back to San Francisco but not before a satisfying southbound jaunt across the Golden Gate Bridge as the sun nears the Pacific Ocean horizon.

If you select the option to return by ferry, we will have the ticket waiting for you. The Blue and Gold ferry will cruise past Angel Island and Alcatraz as you marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge and snap shareable panoramic memories of the San Francisco skyline.

Why Choose Us

Instead of hassling with parking reservations and navigating San Francisco’s busy streets, our tour guides will entertain you all the way to the park. To make it special, we have designed this tour to give you maximum time in Muir Woods and included a visit to delightful Sausalito.

Tour Itinerary

8:15 AM to 8:45 AM

• Incredible views crossing over the Golden Gate Bridge
• Journey through picturesque Marin County to Muir Woods

8:45 AM to 10:15 AM

• Hike the Muir Woods trails and bridges
• Photograph giant Coastal Redwoods in Cathedral and Bohemian Groves
• Take a moment for some old-growth “forest bathing”

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

• Arrive in the charming seaside town of Sausalito
• Take time to explore, shop and have lunch

Optional Return: Extend your time in Sausalito by taking a later Blue and Gold ferry to San Francisco’s Pier 41 or the Ferry Building.

12:30 PM to 1:00 PM

• Return to San Francisco with the tour vehicle and conclude the tour at your pickup location

Note: For the rare event that commercial parking is not available at Muir Woods, we reserve the right to arrange an alternative destination for experiencing Giant Coastal Redwoods during your half a day in San Francisco trip.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Golden Gate National Recreation Area now requires private vehicles to have an advance reservation for the parking area at Muir Woods National Monument.

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