Just across the Golden Gate lies a world that feels centuries away: the towering redwoods of Muir Woods. This happy half-day escape pairs the ancient forest with a stroll through Sausalito, the charming waterfront village that looks like the Mediterranean slipped into California.
You will cross the iconic bridge into Muir Woods National Monument, where you get 90 minutes among some of the tallest trees on Earth — cathedral-quiet trails, dappled light, and that sweet forest scent you never forget. Then it is off to Sausalito, with its quaint shops, waterfront cafés and postcard views back at the San Francisco skyline.
The trip runs about half a day, and you return by bus or ferry — the ferry ride back is a little bonus sail across the Bay. With more than 5,200 reviews and a 4.4-star rating, it is one of the most popular day trips from the city, with prices starting at $80 per person.
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