Mill Valley, CA

Travel Guide

Muir Woods showing a river or creek, forests and landscape views
Muir Woods showing landscape views and forest scenes
Muir Woods showing forests and landscape views
Muir Woods showing a park, landscape views and hiking or walking
Muir Woods showing forest scenes, landscape views and a park

Where to stay in Mill Valley

Great cream filled doughnuts

Almonte

4/5(54 area reviews)

Located 14 miles north of San Francisco, this picturesque city offers stunning views of Mount Tamalpais and Richardson Bay. Explore the nearby Muir Woods National Monument for a serene nature experience.

Almonte
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Downtown Mill Valley

If you're spending some time in Downtown Mill Valley, Sweetwater Music Hall and Lytton Square are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Mill Valley
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Alto Sutton Manor

While there might not be top attractions in Alto Sutton Manor, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sweetwater Music Hall and Book Passage.

Alto Sutton Manor
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is SAR 459 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
SAR 459
SAR 695 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,250 reviews)
Overall wonderful experience. Staff was great, room was great.. a little cold but housekeeping brought up an extra blanket and i was perfect. Outdoor fireplaces were lovely. Great location so close to pier 39.

Reviewed on 10 January 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is SAR 488 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
SAR 488
SAR 574 total
16 Jan - 17 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,244 reviews)
Clean rooms, staff, excellent service

Reviewed on 6 January 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is SAR 475 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 475
SAR 559 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,128 reviews)
The room was clean, and the staff - from check-in to housekeeping - were all super friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF and Muir Woods

Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF and Muir Woods

Mill Valley CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Mill Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muir Woods National ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (47 reviews)
We had a great stay, loved the vibes and location. We didn’t notice the no TV part on the listing but enjoyed the relaxing detox it provided. The beds were not comfortable, particularly the sofa bed was pretty tough. Overall it really met our needs and we had everything we needed but recommend reading ...

Reviewed on 28 November 2025

Spacious Serene Sanctuary-Minutes to SF and Muir Woods
Lovely and Quiet suite with GORGEOUS VIEWS-10 min to Golden Gate Bridge

Lovely and Quiet suite with GORGEOUS VIEWS-10 min to Golden Gate Bridge

Mill Valley CA
Stay at this vacation home in Mill Valley. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Golden Gate Bridge ...
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
I absolutely adored this home, the views, the area and how truely comfy the place was. There are some steps to get down to get down to the home but I’d gladly take them again to wake up with the fireplace going while watching the sunrise. 10/10

Reviewed on 5 November 2025

Lovely and Quiet suite with GORGEOUS VIEWS-10 min to Golden Gate Bridge
Coral Reef Inn & Suites

Coral Reef Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Park St Alameda CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,879 reviews)
The kitchen, great for when yo you are cooking for a toddler.

Reviewed on 10 January 2026

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mill Valley

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
67
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
70
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
15
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

C.G.

Lovely area.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Sort of sad last days of America

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

NIce town but like all towns in Marin County and the Bay Area in general too many cars and people. These towns which were laid out over 100 years ago cannot support the number of residents and cars in today's world. Traffic and congestion nightmare

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There is very nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Watch out for afternoon traffic, can be really bad.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful, quaint old town. Just too darn crowded!