Photo spots in San Rafael
- Golden Gate National Recreation AreaParks
National Recreation Area — NPS unit; centroid coordinates, so aim for the main entrance or visitor center when you arrive.
- Muir Woods National MonumentLandmarks
National Monument — NPS unit; centroid coordinates, so aim for the main entrance or visitor center when you arrive.
- Farallon Island LightLighthouses
Lighthouse, built 1855.
- Waldo Point Harbor HouseboatsWaterfront
addr 1 Gate 5 Rd C, Sausalito CA 94965. 200+ individually designed houseboats.
- Muir Beach OverlookViewpoints
addr Muir Beach CA 94965. WWII-era staircase out to an ocean overlook.
- Mount TamalpaisViewpoints
Rolling hills and Stinson Beach view; above the fog on Karl days. $8 entry.
- Muir WoodsNature
Old-growth coast redwoods and moss. $15 entry, reservation required.
Where to stay
Hotels near these spots are shown on the map as bed pins, grouped into three price
bands, with a booking link for each one. Open the map
and tick “Hotels” in the legend.