Mill Valley, CA

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FEBRUARY 2023, SAN FRANCISCO, CA - sunrise view of famous Golden Gate bridge from Mill Valley side looking twards city shows traffic lights crossing bridge
FEBRUARY 2023, SAN FRANCISCO, CA - sunrise view of famous Golden Gate bridge from Mill Valley side looking twards city shows traffic lights crossing bridge
View of homes nestled in the hills of Mill Valley.
This is the Cataract Falls hike in Marin County, CA.  the closest city would be Bolinas.  This is a 2 mile hike of extraordinary beauty,  where one is surrounded at all times by redwoods, ferns, waterfalls, and little wooden bridges.  It is a very peaceful and beautiful place.
home. ❤️ 
I’m incredibly lucky to call Mill Valley home. Even on the stormiest days it’s still pretty beautiful. We have so many easy walking paths and small treasures.

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Where to stay in Mill Valley

Mount Tamalpais Hike

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 Throckmorton Theater 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 Richardson Bay Audubon Center.

Alto Sutton Manor
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$159 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,345 reviews)
Clean room, nice staff.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$214 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Total with taxes and 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,350 reviews)
Extra fees charged at check-in. Overall good experience though.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$139 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$164 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,890 reviews)
Rooms are perfect and staff is super friendly definitely recommend!

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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.
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! (29 reviews)
Although I booked this stay as a gift to my son and daughter in law, I was pleased to work with the host, Fengua. Nice disposition and willingness to answer questions and provide help if needed. 5 Star visit according to my children. ;-)

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Lovely and Quiet suite with GORGEOUS VIEWS-10 min to Golden Gate Bridge
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3 out of 5
2620 Jones St San Francisco CA
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
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 (2,919 reviews)
Sketchy place, room smelled like urine, place was old and unkempt. People loitering everywhere. Not worth the price at all

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
2
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!

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