Muir woods national monument is the closest place to san francisco where visitors can see coastal redwood trees just a few miles north of the golden gate bridge.
San francisco to muir woods.
Driving to muir woods.
Muir woods is located 11 miles north of the golden gate bridge.
Location of muir woods on the map of san francisco.
Reservations for parking or seats on the shuttle are required.
Some of these giant trees are over 2 000 years old and stand at over 300 feet tall.
From the east bay.
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Want to drive to muir woods but won t be coming to san francisco with a car.
Located in marin county less than 10 miles 16 kilometres from san francisco s golden gate bridge muir woods is a 295 hectare forest.
Escape san francisco to enjoy california s pristine nature on this half day san francisco redwoods tour to muir woods national forest.
15 00 adult.
Take highway 101 north.
Take highway 101 south.
People come from all over the world to view the ancient coastal redwoods of muir woods.
This 2 day san francisco muir woods and alcatraz tour will show you everything the bay area has to offer.
Muir woods national monument tour with entrance fee included.
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If you are thinking about an alcatraz tour alcatraz tickets can sell out months in advance.
Due to its importance it was declared a national monument in the year 1908.
Travel guide information info.
This tour features extended time inside the park giving you plenty of time to marvel at the beautiful ancient redwood trees.
To get to muir woods by car you ll take the 101 freeway north of san francisco across the golden gate bridge this is a toll bridge in case you didn t know set your gps to muir woods national monument and familiarize yourself with the route before you make the drive.
Follow the signs to muir woods.
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You ll spend time at alcatraz aka pier 33 as well as over an hour exploring both muir woods and sausalito and a full san francisco city tour.
Take the mill valley highway 1 stinson beach exit.
Muir woods is one of the best known national parks in northern california.
Entrance fees and passes.
Free children 15 years of age and under directions and transportation.
Follow the signs to highway 1.
Muir woods national monument is open 365 days a year.
If you decide to drive to muir woods you can rent a car for the day with the car rental services getaround or turo which let you rent other peoples cars to drive around in so the fees are less than a normal car rental service.