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Travel Guide: 7 Adventurous Things To Do in Marin County

Maybe you’ve visited Marin County and have ticked off all of the “best things to do in Marin County” and are looking for something new, different, a bit more adventurous? Okay then, this post is for you!

(Oh, if you are looking for ideas for the best things to do in Marin, check out our Marin Travel Guide: Top Ten Things To Do In Marin County and Where To Stay in Marin County. If you want to go deeper, have a look at this whole page: Marin’s Top Spots)

Onward, Adventure!

Open Water Swim

Don’t just look at the San Francisco Bay, get in it! Book a private open water swim with Odyssey Open Water Swim for a Marin County location, or join one of their organized swims around Alcatraz Island.

Surfing

Learning to surf is a great Marin vacation activity! The 2-Mile Surf Shop and The Proof Lab suggested surfing teachers can teach you how.

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga

Take your usual yoga or pilates workout to the water with Seatrek in Sausalito.

Skateboarding

Skate Parks in Marin are especially fun for the kids! Here are some Proof Lab suggested skate teachers.

Full Moon Kayak Tour

We’ve let you know about the full moon hikes in Marin. Let’s float that idea on the San Francisco Bay during a night kayak tour.

Cruise To The Farallon Islands

This is not your usual pleasure cruise, but WOW the wildlife! Prepare by reading Devils Teeth. Learn more here.

Bike The Flow Trail

The Tamarancho Flow Trail offers some adventurous Marin County Biking! Also consider Repack Road, one of the first trails to give mountain biking a kickstart.

See you out there!

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