Downtown Mill Valley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Muir Woods National Monument
Walk among towering redwoods hundreds of years old at this National Park, less than an hour’s drive from downtown San Francisco.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, discover rugged wilderness, a quiet beach and stunning hiking trails also suitable for riding a bike or horse.
Red Rock Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Red Rock Beach during your trip to Mill Valley? Amble around this family-friendly area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.
Old Mill Park
Old Mill Park is just one of the places to see in Mill Valley, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the seaside and lush forest in this vibrant area.
Sweetwater Music Hall
You can make plans for a show at Sweetwater Music Hall during your stay in Mill Valley. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Including Golden Gate Bridge
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Mill Valley
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Overall the hotel was great. The staff are amazing and helpful. The breakfast is a buffet and has a variety of options. Pool is nice as well but too cold during this time. The rooms were clean tidy and decently spacious. Only issue is the wifi isn’t the greatest and at times slow.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Easy check in, walkable distance to everywhere, clean environment
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The air conditioning did not work. The front desk said someone would fix it. I came back in the evening and it was never fixed. The room is clean. The bathrooms are motel-esque. And the rooms are small. The water refill station was questionable. The water had a very poor taste and the system is inefficient. ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
So, there are three Hyatt's in San Francisco. My reservation was for the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, at Embarcadero Center. There is also a Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, and Hyatt SOMA. I asked if there was a hotel shuttle from the airport, for Hyatt Regency San Francisco, and was told yes. ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Agradecidos por el cambio de habitación y agua de cortesía a una más cómoda o amplia el punto que mejoraría o que no fue nuestro agrado, es el baño que está abierto o sin techo a la habitación y realmente salen todos los ruidos y olores llevamos 25 años juntos pero si es antihigienico y es un área ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Stayed in the older part of the hotel. What I liked best was that the windows open, so you can cool the room down and have fresh air at night. The room was a decent size. Mini fridge in the room and a water bottle filling station down the hall. The front desk staff were not the most welcoming, but ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Mill Valley
Alto Sutton Manor
When in Alto Sutton Manor, you can plan a visit to Sweetwater Music Hall and Marin Theatre Company, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Almonte
Almonte might not have many top sights, but Marin Theatre Company and Golden Gate National Recreation Area are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
