West Marin County packs a surprising variety of parks and wild spaces into its rolling hills and foggy coastline. You’ve got the towering redwoods of Samuel P. Taylor State Park, and then there’s the rugged coastline at Point Reyes National Seashore. Altogether, we’re talking about more than 18,500 acres to wander—plenty of room for creek-side strolls, tough hikes up Barnabe Peak, or maybe a lazy afternoon paddling or birdwatching. If you’re into biking, swimming, or just soaking up the wild, you’ll find your spot here.
Some of these places are county parks, others are protected by the feds. Tomales Bay State Park has mellow beaches where you can just breathe for a while, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area brings you spots like Tennessee Valley and Dias Ridge. Ask a local and they’ll probably say these open spaces are the best way to ditch the city for a bit—families, solo hikers, weekend warriors, everyone finds something that fits.
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Honestly, it’s hard to beat the access. Marin County has 39 parks and 34 open space preserves, so you’re basically never far from a trailhead. Maybe you want a quick morning walk through the mossy groves of Roy’s Redwoods, or you’re in the mood to wander the wild edge of Point Reyes all day. Either way, these parks have a way of drawing you back, season after season. There’s always something new out there—if you’re willing to look.
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