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Welcome to our blog. We're Marin Hotels, a collection of boutique hotels in Marin County California. Perched Bayside or nestled amongst the Redwoods, guests at our hotels immerse in Marin's famous natural environment at each of our properties.

Join us as we share our adventures, insights, and insider tips about this special place. We hope you find some inspiration for a wonderful visit to the county and of course we hope to see you at one of our hotels.

There's so much to do here. You're going to want to say awhile!

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Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Marin County
Jul 14

Jul 14 Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Marin County

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Sunsets in Marin, Marin Sunset Spot, Best Sunsets in Marin

Ending your summer day with watching the sunset is a must-do. Read on for our favorite spots to watch the sunset in Marin County!

Best Flat Hikes In Marin County Summer 2025!
Jun 2

Jun 2 Best Flat Hikes In Marin County Summer 2025!

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It’s the best time of year to get outside in Marin! Read on for the best places to take a low-effort wander around the county…

Challenging Hikes in Marin County: Doing The Dipsea
May 5

May 5 Challenging Hikes in Marin County: Doing The Dipsea

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Experience the beauty, pain, and sense of accomplishment by Doing the Dipsea. All of it or some of it, wow moments guaranteed.

Marin Travel Guide:  World Traveler Manu Espinoza's Marin Itinerary
Apr 23

Apr 23 Marin Travel Guide: World Traveler Manu Espinoza's Marin Itinerary

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A world traveler visits Marin County, and does it right! Read on for his Travel Guide…

Best Flat Hikes: Marina Green to Fort Mason in San Francisco
Mar 27

Mar 27 Best Flat Hikes: Marina Green to Fort Mason in San Francisco

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Read on the learn about a truly delightful flat walk in San Francisco, starting point only minutes from our Marin Hotels!

Tiburon Hiking Trails With the Best Views
Mar 27

Mar 27 Tiburon Hiking Trails With the Best Views

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A world-class hiking trail in Tiburon just got better! Read on to learn more about one of our favorite spots in Marin!

Marin County California is a Nature Lover's Escape
Mar 27

Mar 27 Marin County California is a Nature Lover's Escape

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You can do no better than disconnecting from the daily hustle and plugging in to Marin’s unspoiled nature.

Top of Mount Tamalpais: A Perfect Hike for Mill Valley Inn Guests!
Sep 10

Sep 10 Top of Mount Tamalpais: A Perfect Hike for Mill Valley Inn Guests!

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Read on to learn about one of our all time favorite walks with incredible Marin County views on Mt. Tamalpais.

Ring Mountain Preserve: A Must-Do Hike for Waters Edge Hotel Guests!
Sep 10

Sep 10 Ring Mountain Preserve: A Must-Do Hike for Waters Edge Hotel Guests!

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Step way back in time—165 million years back—to explore rare rocks and flowers on Ring Mountain above the town of Tiburon.

Tennessee Point Trail: A Coastal Hike For Acqua Hotel Guests!
Sep 10

Sep 10 Tennessee Point Trail: A Coastal Hike For Acqua Hotel Guests!

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An easy and super-rewarding hike with views of the wild coast of Marin, San Francisco, and the Pacific Ocean.

Best Flat Hikes in Marin: Let's Go Over The Golden Gate Bridge!
Jul 8

Jul 8 Best Flat Hikes in Marin: Let's Go Over The Golden Gate Bridge!

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For this Flat Hike, we’re headed over the Golden Gate Bridge to Crissy Field, only minutes from any of our Marin Hotels.

Let's Go To Stinson Beach in Marin County California!
Jul 8

Jul 8 Let's Go To Stinson Beach in Marin County California!

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Exploring Marin, Marin Beaches, Marin Towns, Stinson Beach, Things To Do in Marin

Stinson Beach is surrounded by coastal cliffs and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, a perfect spot to spend a summer day!

Travel Guide: Best Sunset Hike in Marin County
Jul 8

Jul 8 Travel Guide: Best Sunset Hike in Marin County

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Let’s take a magical sunset hike in the Marin Headlands in Marin County! Read on for details…

Best Place to Stay Cool This Summer: Marin County!
Jul 8

Jul 8 Best Place to Stay Cool This Summer: Marin County!

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Welcome to the summer of fog and ocean breezes, welcome to Marin where you can stay cool and explore outdoors!

Best Flat Hikes in Marin County, Updated!
Oct 24

Oct 24 Best Flat Hikes in Marin County, Updated!

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Our most popular post, updated! Read on for the full list of Best Flat Hikes in Marin County (so far!)

Marin County October Full Moon Hike
Oct 2

Oct 2 Marin County October Full Moon Hike

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The Hunter Moon is coming, just in time for Spooky Season! Read on to learn about a full moon hike in Marin…

Marin County Travel Guide: Cruise, Kayak, Sail, Surf, SUP
Aug 9

Aug 9 Marin County Travel Guide: Cruise, Kayak, Sail, Surf, SUP

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Let’s get out on the water in Marin County! Read on to learn how to cruise, kayak, surf, sail and more on the waters of Marin.

Best Flat  Hikes In Marin: Southern Marin Fire Road
Jul 31

Jul 31 Best Flat Hikes In Marin: Southern Marin Fire Road

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Welcome to a new addition in our Best Flat Hikes in Marin series, Read on to learn about a low effort, high payoff trail!

Visit California State Parks in Marin County
Jun 16

Jun 16 Visit California State Parks in Marin County

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California State Parks week is a great reminder of our abundance of State Parks in Marin County, read on to learn more about how to get out there and immerse!

Marin County Redwoods are a National Treasure
Jun 7

Jun 7 Marin County Redwoods are a National Treasure

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Some of the most magical Redwood forests are in Marin County California. Read more for our favorite spots.

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