Dec 7

Dec 7 Marin County Travel Guide: 5 Most Popular Posts in 2022

Happy Holidays to our readers and guests from the staff at Marin Hotels. An extra-special shout-out to our guests: thank you for making Marin Hotels part of your Marin County travel experience! And if you haven’t stayed with us yet, we hope to see you at Mill Valley inn, Waters Edge Hotel, and Acqua Hotel in 2023!.

Next up: what popped on ThingsToDoMarin.com this year? A beautiful combination of nature, views, hiking, and exploring the wonderful small towns of Marin. Nice!

Thanks for stopping by here for inspiration and information about planning your trip to Marin. We think that Marin County is one of the most beautiful places on the planet and we love sharing ideas with you! Just click on the headlines below to visit each of the posts. Enjoy!

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Best Flat Hikes in Marin County, All in One Place

Everyone loves a flat hike, especially one with a view. Think low effort, high reward! Since we published that post, we have added another REALLY WONDERFUL flat hike, check it out: Best Flat Hikes In Marin County: Verna Dunshee Loop Trail

2. Where To Eat In Marin: 6 Michelin Bib Gourmands

This post was first published a couple of years ago, when Michelin Guide first deemed the state of California worthy of its own Michelin Guide. Over a couple of years, the Marin County restaurants featured in the post have come and gone from the list. All are excellent whether they make the list or not! And don’t forget if you are looking for a Michelin Star restaurant in Marin County, Madcap is must. (And yes, they made this year’s list!)

3. Travel Guide: Best Things to Do in Mill Valley California

Mill Valley in the quintessential Marin County small town, and this guide features the abundance of things to do there: romance, nature, dining, entertainment, wellness. Small town, big choices! Looking for more? Check out these posts: Local’s Favorite: The Junction Beer Garden and Bottle Shop and Mill Valley California is a Redwood Lover’s Paradise.

4. Hike With A View: A Walk Along the Coast in Marin County

You almost can’t get closer to the water without getting in! This qualifies as a flat hike too, except for a slight elevation in the beginning. Worth it! OH and keep your eyes peeled for the pelicans who sometimes fly so close you can hear their wings flap.

5. Best Flat Hikes In Marin: The Coastal Trail on Mt. Tamalpais

Choose how far you want to go on this out and back trail with the MOST AMAZING VIEWS. You might want to combine this hike with a spot to just sit enjoy the view on Mt. Tam: Here’s a spot for when you just want to enjoy the view.

Bonus! Another top post!!

Marin Travel Guide: The Main Streets of Marin County

If you like to go off the beaten path with an open mind and a free day of wandering around the county, visiting the small towns of Marin should be on your agenda!

p.s. the photo up top is the Cypress Tree Tunnel in West Marin

See you out there!

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