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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 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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Easy Hikes, Flat Hikes, Hikes with a View, Presidio, San Francisco, San Francisco Hikes

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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Easy Hikes, Flat Hikes, Hikes with a View, Hiking in Marin, Marin Date Ideas, Marin Headlands, Marin Hikes, Marin Sunset Hikes

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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Acqua Hotel, Easy Hikes, Flat Hikes, Hikes with a View, Hiking in Marin, Marin Headlands, Marin Hikes, Marin Hotels, Marin Sunset Hikes, Mill Valley Inn, Waters Edge Hotel

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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China Camp State Park, Exploring Marin, Hiking in Marin, Kayaking in Marin, Marin Date Night, Marin Date Ideas, Marin Events, Marin Group Hikes, Marin Hikes, Marin off the beaten path, Things To Do in Marin

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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Kayaking in Marin, Marin Travel Guide, Paddle Boarding in Marin, San Francisco Bay Cruise, Surfing in Marin, Things To Do in Marin, Waters Edge Hotel, Marin Sunset Cruise, Marin County Sailing, Marin Wildlife Cruise

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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Easy Hikes, Exploring Marin, Flat Hikes, Hikes with a View, Hiking, Hiking in Marin, Marin Hikes, Marin off the beaten path

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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Angel Island, China Camp State Park, Easy Hikes, Exploring Marin, Flat Hikes, Hikes with a View, Hiking in Marin, Marin Hikes, Mt. Tam, Mt. Tam Hikes, Things To Do in Marin

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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Exploring Marin, Hiking in Marin, Marin Hikes, Marin Travel Guide, Mt. Tam Hikes, Muir Woods, Redwoods, Marin County Redwoods, Redwood Hikes in Marin

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

Marin County Sunset Cruise
Jun 6

Jun 6 Marin County Sunset Cruise

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Exploring Marin, Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Beauty, Marin Date Ideas, Marin Date Night, San Francisco Bay Cruise, Things To Do in Marin, Things To Do in Tiburon, Waters Edge Hotel

Book passage on a San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise, now departing from Tiburon each Saturday and Sunday!

Marin County Waterfall Hike: Staff Pick!
Apr 26

Apr 26 Marin County Waterfall Hike: Staff Pick!

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Exploring Marin, Hiking, Hiking in Marin, Marin Beauty, Marin Hikes, Marin Waterfalls, Redwoods, Things To Do in Marin, Waterfalls

Marin County’s waterfalls are naturally spectacular this year. Read on for information about one of our favorite Waterfall Hikes through the Redwoods.

Marin Wildflower Hike: Tiburon Superbloom!
Apr 21

Apr 21 Marin Wildflower Hike: Tiburon Superbloom!

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Exploring Marin, Hikes with a View, Hiking in Marin, Marin Beauty, Marin County Wildflowers, Marin Hikes, Things To Do in Marin, Things To Do in Tiburon, Tiburon Hikes

Ready for some WOW views of the San Francisco Bay framed a spray of hillside wildflowers? Read on to learn where…

Travel Guide: Marin County Waterfall Hikes
Nov 29

Nov 29 Travel Guide: Marin County Waterfall Hikes

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YAY the rain has come to Marin County! Let’s bundle up and explore the beautiful Waterfalls of Marin together!

Best Flat Hikes In Marin County: Verna Dunshee Loop Trail
Nov 29

Nov 29 Best Flat Hikes In Marin County: Verna Dunshee Loop Trail

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Easy Hikes, Exploring Marin, Flat Hikes, Hikes with a View, Hiking in Marin, Marin Beauty, Marin Hikes, Mt. Tam, Mt. Tam Hikes

It’s like you’re there! Read on to immerse in a video of one of our all time favorite walks with incredible Marin County views on Mt. Tamalpais.

Rock On: The Rare Rocks and Petroglyphs of Tiburon
Nov 3

Nov 3 Rock On: The Rare Rocks and Petroglyphs of Tiburon

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Challenging Hikes, Exploring Marin, Hikes with a View, Hiking in Marin, Marin Hikes, Marin off the beaten path, Things To Do in Marin, Things To Do in Tiburon, Tiburon Hikes

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

Marin County Travel Guide: Redwood Forests of Marin County
Sep 19

Sep 19 Marin County Travel Guide: Redwood Forests of Marin County

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Easy Hikes, Hiking in Marin, Marin Beauty, Marin Hikes, Marin Travel Guide, Muir Woods, Redwoods

A Redwood forest offers a cool respite on a warm summer day. Here are some lesser-known spots to cool down and look up.

Marin County Must-Do: Drakes Beach in West Marin
Sep 19

Sep 19 Marin County Must-Do: Drakes Beach in West Marin

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California Road Trip, Exploring Marin, Hikes with a View, Hiking in Marin, Marin Beaches, Marin Hikes, Pt. Reyes, Things To Do in Marin, Drakes Beach, Chimney Rock

One of the most spectacuiar beaches in Marin County is also one of the least crowded. Read on to learn more about this gem!

Here are the Best Places for a  Beach Picnic In Marin County!
Sep 19

Sep 19 Here are the Best Places for a Beach Picnic In Marin County!

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Angel Island, Hikes with a View, Marin Beaches, Marin Date Ideas, Marin Travel Guide, Things To Do in Marin, Picnics in Marin

Summertime means picnic time in Marin. Read on for Marin Magazine’s 8 recommendations for a beach picnic.

Attention Animal Lovers: There's Wildlife in Marin!
Jun 8

Jun 8 Attention Animal Lovers: There's Wildlife in Marin!

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wildlife in marin, Change of Scenery, Exploring Marin, Hiking, Hiking in Marin, Marin Beauty, Marin Date Ideas, Marin Group Hikes, Marin Hikes, Marin Wildlife, Things To Do in Marin

Look up, down, and all around to see the wildlife of Marin County! The sky, forests, ocean, creeks, and hills are teaming with our animal friends.

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