eventFree
The Buzz About Pollinators at Mill Valley Library
Library talk on pollinators, 1pm.
- Dates
- Oct 24, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
County guide
Things to do in Marin County
21 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups, each linked to its source.
Outings near you
🌳15 picks
Family Outings
Redwoods, sheltered beaches, a kids' museum and a working bay model.
park
Angel Island State Park
Island state park in San Francisco Bay, reached by ferry from Tiburon or San Francisco. Some services and facilities are restricted. Tiburon ferry round trip $18 adults 13-64, $16 seniors 65+, $15 ages 6-12, $6 ages 3-5, 2 and under free. Through Oct 31 it runs Wed-Sun; in Nov-Dec, weekends only plus Nov 11 and Nov 27.
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset
- Cost
- Entry $3 adults, $2 youth, under 5 free (included in Golden Gate Ferry fares)
museum
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Hands-on museum for children ages 0-8 at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. EBT/SNAP/WIC tickets $5 (up to 4).
- Hours
- Wed-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm
- Cost
- Adults (18-64) and children (1-17) $25; seniors (65+) $23; under 1 free
- Where
- 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito, CA 94965
museumFree
Bay Model Visitor Center
Working hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Fully accessible.
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 9am-3pm; Sat 9am-4pm; closed Sun, Mon and federal holidays
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
park
China Camp State Park
Bayshore park on San Pablo Bay with China Camp Village, a museum about an early Chinese settlement, beach access, picnicking and a weekend snack shop.
- Hours
- 8am-sunset
- Cost
- Vehicle day use $5
parkFree
McNears Beach Park
55-acre park in a sheltered cove on San Pablo Bay with a fishing pier (no license needed), kayak access and tennis and pickleball courts. No dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
libraryFree
Mill Valley Public Library
City library with a regular calendar of free talks and events.
- Hours
- Mon-Wed 10am-8pm; Thu 8am-8pm; Fri-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
parkFree
Muir Beach
Golden Gate National Recreation Area beach with fire rings, where wintering monarch butterflies can sometimes be seen in the pine grove. Redwood Creek Lagoon is closed to all access.
- Hours
- Closes one hour after sunset
park
Muir Woods National Monument
Old-growth redwoods with 6 miles of trail, including half-hour, one-hour and 90-minute loops, and free Junior Ranger booklets. Parking or shuttle reservations are required in advance at GoMuirWoods.com.
- Hours
- 8am to about sunset
- Cost
- Entrance $15 per adult (16+); parking/shuttle reservation fee is separate
parkFree
Paradise Beach Park
Peaceful bayside park with lawns, shade trees, a fishing pier (no license needed) and views across to the East Bay. Parking is limited; no dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 3450 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, CA
landmarkFree
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse at the tip of the Point Reyes Headlands, 313 steps below the observation deck. Gray whales pass from December through May. The lot holds only 38 vehicles, and there is no food west of Inverness.
Checked 2026-10-20park
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Shady strolls through redwoods along Lagunitas Creek and hikes to Barnabe Peak, one of the best viewpoints in Marin. Creek access closes Dec 1.
- Hours
- 8am-sunset
- Cost
- Vehicle day use $8
farmFree
Slide Ranch
Farm between Muir and Stinson beaches where visitors can milk goats, collect eggs and learn how food is grown. Free and open to the public from sunrise to sunset; no fees, donations welcome.
- Where
- 2025 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA
parkFree
Stafford Lake Park
139-acre lakeside park with the Terwilliger Nature Trail, shore fishing, a bike park, an 18-hole disc golf course and trees that turn fall colors. No dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA
park
Tomales Bay State Park
Gently sloping, surf-free beaches sheltered by Inverness Ridge, four miles north of Inverness on Pierce Point Road.
- Hours
- 8am-sunset
- Cost
- Vehicle day use $8 ($7 for 62+)
🌅10 picks
Date Ideas
Ferry rides, lighthouse views, bayside parks and an architecture tour.
eventFree
Author Talk: How to Look Away with Daniel Peña
Author talk at Mill Valley Public Library, 6:30pm.
- Dates
- Oct 26, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
eventFree
After Hours: 1966 Record Listening Night
Evening record-listening night at Mill Valley Public Library, 6:30pm.
- Dates
- Nov 6, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
park
Angel Island State Park
Island state park in San Francisco Bay, reached by ferry from Tiburon or San Francisco. Some services and facilities are restricted. Tiburon ferry round trip $18 adults 13-64, $16 seniors 65+, $15 ages 6-12, $6 ages 3-5, 2 and under free. Through Oct 31 it runs Wed-Sun; in Nov-Dec, weekends only plus Nov 11 and Nov 27.
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset
- Cost
- Entry $3 adults, $2 youth, under 5 free (included in Golden Gate Ferry fares)
transit
Golden Gate Ferry to San Francisco
Ferry routes from Sausalito, Larkspur and Tiburon to San Francisco, plus San Francisco-Angel Island service.
Checked 2026-10-20event
Marin County Civic Center Frank Lloyd Wright Tour
90-minute docent-led tour of Wright's 1957 Civic Center, including the Board of Supervisors chambers and the iconic blue roof. About a mile of walking; tickets in advance. Free parking. Meet in Room 233 (2nd-floor cafeteria). Tours run through May 28, 2027.
- Hours
- Wed 1pm; Fri 10:30am
- Cost
- Adults $18; seniors 65+, full-time students and youth 5-17 $10
park
Mount Tamalpais State Park
Redwood canyons, oak woodlands and grasslands on Marin's landmark mountain, with the East Peak Visitor Center and the Mountain Theater, which hosts outdoor plays and astronomy programs.
- Hours
- Daily 7am-sunset
- Cost
- No entrance fee; parking fees at East Peak, Pantoll and Bootjack
park
Muir Woods National Monument
Old-growth redwoods with 6 miles of trail, including half-hour, one-hour and 90-minute loops, and free Junior Ranger booklets. Parking or shuttle reservations are required in advance at GoMuirWoods.com.
- Hours
- 8am to about sunset
- Cost
- Entrance $15 per adult (16+); parking/shuttle reservation fee is separate
parkFree
Paradise Beach Park
Peaceful bayside park with lawns, shade trees, a fishing pier (no license needed) and views across to the East Bay. Parking is limited; no dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 3450 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, CA
landmarkFree
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse at the tip of the Point Reyes Headlands, 313 steps below the observation deck. Gray whales pass from December through May. The lot holds only 38 vehicles, and there is no food west of Inverness.
Checked 2026-10-20park
Tomales Bay State Park
Gently sloping, surf-free beaches sheltered by Inverness Ridge, four miles north of Inverness on Pierce Point Road.
- Hours
- 8am-sunset
- Cost
- Vehicle day use $8 ($7 for 62+)
🌷11 picks
Senior Outings
Architecture tours, redwood loops, quiet bay parks and library talks.
eventFree
Friends Book Sale at Mill Valley Library
Friends of the Library book sale, 10am-4:30pm.
- Dates
- Oct 24, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
eventFree
The Buzz About Pollinators at Mill Valley Library
Library talk on pollinators, 1pm.
- Dates
- Oct 24, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
eventFree
Author Talk: How to Look Away with Daniel Peña
Author talk at Mill Valley Public Library, 6:30pm.
- Dates
- Oct 26, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
museumFree
Bay Model Visitor Center
Working hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Fully accessible.
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 9am-3pm; Sat 9am-4pm; closed Sun, Mon and federal holidays
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
park
China Camp State Park
Bayshore park on San Pablo Bay with China Camp Village, a museum about an early Chinese settlement, beach access, picnicking and a weekend snack shop.
- Hours
- 8am-sunset
- Cost
- Vehicle day use $5
event
Marin County Civic Center Frank Lloyd Wright Tour
90-minute docent-led tour of Wright's 1957 Civic Center, including the Board of Supervisors chambers and the iconic blue roof. About a mile of walking; tickets in advance. Free parking. Meet in Room 233 (2nd-floor cafeteria). Tours run through May 28, 2027.
- Hours
- Wed 1pm; Fri 10:30am
- Cost
- Adults $18; seniors 65+, full-time students and youth 5-17 $10
libraryFree
Mill Valley Public Library
City library with a regular calendar of free talks and events.
- Hours
- Mon-Wed 10am-8pm; Thu 8am-8pm; Fri-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
park
Muir Woods National Monument
Old-growth redwoods with 6 miles of trail, including half-hour, one-hour and 90-minute loops, and free Junior Ranger booklets. Parking or shuttle reservations are required in advance at GoMuirWoods.com.
- Hours
- 8am to about sunset
- Cost
- Entrance $15 per adult (16+); parking/shuttle reservation fee is separate
parkFree
Paradise Beach Park
Peaceful bayside park with lawns, shade trees, a fishing pier (no license needed) and views across to the East Bay. Parking is limited; no dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 3450 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, CA
landmarkFree
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse at the tip of the Point Reyes Headlands, 313 steps below the observation deck. Gray whales pass from December through May. The lot holds only 38 vehicles, and there is no food west of Inverness.
Checked 2026-10-20parkFree
Stafford Lake Park
139-acre lakeside park with the Terwilliger Nature Trail, shore fishing, a bike park, an 18-hole disc golf course and trees that turn fall colors. No dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA
🎳11 picks
Friends and Groups
Mountain trails, disc golf, fishing piers and a record-listening night.
eventFree
Friends Book Sale at Mill Valley Library
Friends of the Library book sale, 10am-4:30pm.
- Dates
- Oct 24, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
eventFree
After Hours: 1966 Record Listening Night
Evening record-listening night at Mill Valley Public Library, 6:30pm.
- Dates
- Nov 6, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
park
Angel Island State Park
Island state park in San Francisco Bay, reached by ferry from Tiburon or San Francisco. Some services and facilities are restricted. Tiburon ferry round trip $18 adults 13-64, $16 seniors 65+, $15 ages 6-12, $6 ages 3-5, 2 and under free. Through Oct 31 it runs Wed-Sun; in Nov-Dec, weekends only plus Nov 11 and Nov 27.
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset
- Cost
- Entry $3 adults, $2 youth, under 5 free (included in Golden Gate Ferry fares)
museumFree
Bay Model Visitor Center
Working hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Fully accessible.
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 9am-3pm; Sat 9am-4pm; closed Sun, Mon and federal holidays
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
transit
Golden Gate Ferry to San Francisco
Ferry routes from Sausalito, Larkspur and Tiburon to San Francisco, plus San Francisco-Angel Island service.
Checked 2026-10-20event
Marin County Civic Center Frank Lloyd Wright Tour
90-minute docent-led tour of Wright's 1957 Civic Center, including the Board of Supervisors chambers and the iconic blue roof. About a mile of walking; tickets in advance. Free parking. Meet in Room 233 (2nd-floor cafeteria). Tours run through May 28, 2027.
- Hours
- Wed 1pm; Fri 10:30am
- Cost
- Adults $18; seniors 65+, full-time students and youth 5-17 $10
parkFree
McNears Beach Park
55-acre park in a sheltered cove on San Pablo Bay with a fishing pier (no license needed), kayak access and tennis and pickleball courts. No dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
park
Mount Tamalpais State Park
Redwood canyons, oak woodlands and grasslands on Marin's landmark mountain, with the East Peak Visitor Center and the Mountain Theater, which hosts outdoor plays and astronomy programs.
- Hours
- Daily 7am-sunset
- Cost
- No entrance fee; parking fees at East Peak, Pantoll and Bootjack
parkFree
Muir Beach
Golden Gate National Recreation Area beach with fire rings, where wintering monarch butterflies can sometimes be seen in the pine grove. Redwood Creek Lagoon is closed to all access.
- Hours
- Closes one hour after sunset
park
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Shady strolls through redwoods along Lagunitas Creek and hikes to Barnabe Peak, one of the best viewpoints in Marin. Creek access closes Dec 1.
- Hours
- 8am-sunset
- Cost
- Vehicle day use $8
parkFree
Stafford Lake Park
139-acre lakeside park with the Terwilliger Nature Trail, shore fishing, a bike park, an 18-hole disc golf course and trees that turn fall colors. No dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA
🎟️15 picks
Free and Cheap
Free entry, plus outings with a low parking or entry fee.
eventFree
Friends Book Sale at Mill Valley Library
Friends of the Library book sale, 10am-4:30pm.
- Dates
- Oct 24, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
eventFree
The Buzz About Pollinators at Mill Valley Library
Library talk on pollinators, 1pm.
- Dates
- Oct 24, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
eventFree
Author Talk: How to Look Away with Daniel Peña
Author talk at Mill Valley Public Library, 6:30pm.
- Dates
- Oct 26, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
eventFree
After Hours: 1966 Record Listening Night
Evening record-listening night at Mill Valley Public Library, 6:30pm.
- Dates
- Nov 6, 2026
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
museumFree
Bay Model Visitor Center
Working hydraulic model of San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Fully accessible.
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 9am-3pm; Sat 9am-4pm; closed Sun, Mon and federal holidays
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
park
China Camp State Park
Bayshore park on San Pablo Bay with China Camp Village, a museum about an early Chinese settlement, beach access, picnicking and a weekend snack shop.
- Hours
- 8am-sunset
- Cost
- Vehicle day use $5
parkFree
McNears Beach Park
55-acre park in a sheltered cove on San Pablo Bay with a fishing pier (no license needed), kayak access and tennis and pickleball courts. No dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
libraryFree
Mill Valley Public Library
City library with a regular calendar of free talks and events.
- Hours
- Mon-Wed 10am-8pm; Thu 8am-8pm; Fri-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm
- Where
- 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
parkFree
Muir Beach
Golden Gate National Recreation Area beach with fire rings, where wintering monarch butterflies can sometimes be seen in the pine grove. Redwood Creek Lagoon is closed to all access.
- Hours
- Closes one hour after sunset
parkFree
Paradise Beach Park
Peaceful bayside park with lawns, shade trees, a fishing pier (no license needed) and views across to the East Bay. Parking is limited; no dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 3450 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, CA
landmarkFree
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse at the tip of the Point Reyes Headlands, 313 steps below the observation deck. Gray whales pass from December through May. The lot holds only 38 vehicles, and there is no food west of Inverness.
Checked 2026-10-20park
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Shady strolls through redwoods along Lagunitas Creek and hikes to Barnabe Peak, one of the best viewpoints in Marin. Creek access closes Dec 1.
- Hours
- 8am-sunset
- Cost
- Vehicle day use $8
farmFree
Slide Ranch
Farm between Muir and Stinson beaches where visitors can milk goats, collect eggs and learn how food is grown. Free and open to the public from sunrise to sunset; no fees, donations welcome.
- Where
- 2025 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA
parkFree
Stafford Lake Park
139-acre lakeside park with the Terwilliger Nature Trail, shore fishing, a bike park, an 18-hole disc golf course and trees that turn fall colors. No dogs. Free entry.
- Hours
- Fall hours Sep 8-Nov 1: 7am-7pm; Nov 2-Mar 7: 8am-5pm
- Cost
- Free entry
- Where
- 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA
park
Tomales Bay State Park
Gently sloping, surf-free beaches sheltered by Inverness Ridge, four miles north of Inverness on Pierce Point Road.
- Hours
- 8am-sunset
- Cost
- Vehicle day use $8 ($7 for 62+)