Mill Valley, CA

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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.

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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 Marin Theatre Company.

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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
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$138 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$163 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,223 reviews)
Nice location, good complimentary breakfast and a well-maintained hotel. I brought my own amenities so I didn’t care about them.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

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
$110 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$129 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and 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! (2,168 reviews)
They charge $75 for parking you can park across the street for $38 front desk was pretty rude hotel is nice and convenient.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
$256 nightly
The price is $301 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$301 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,427 reviews)
Very good hotel. Love it

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
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 Nov 28, 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 Nov 5, 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 (2,867 reviews)
Problems: heater didn't work; shower: lukewarm, no shower valve on/off; burned-out light bulbs. To your advantage: the breakfast offering was very good.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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
3
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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