I had a pretty great childhood, but I didn't have a park with a playground surrounded by redwoods…read more This park is amazing!! But wait, there's more! It's not just for kids here, as there are often people sitting or lying amongst the redwoods... reading, listening to the creek, or even forest bathing. I've done this and let hours slip away while I just zenned out here. It's also in a fantastic location- right next to the MV Library and the Friends of the Library Bookstore. It is a smaller park, and it's a very peaceful place. Come and enjoy, and please leave no trace. =)

It's tranquil. Beautiful. Quiet. And full of peace. It's a great place to read, walk talk or see…read moredogs and humans shuttle to and from.

Super cute, neighborhood-inspired local park. This park is so sweet because of all the wooden…read morestructures and interesting spaces. My daughter used to have fantastic games of tag and hide and seek here with just about anyone who showed up. The little children's play area is fenced with swings, a play structure and a sand box that is usually shaded. The bigger kids area has a sort of wooden castle structure with walkways and secret spots as well as a great twisty slide. There are several picnic tables and large lawn. The lawn is sometimes used for off-leash dog play, so take that as you will. If you like dogs and want to bring yours, it's welcome. If they make you uncomfortable, this may not be the best spot for you as the dogs are right next to the children's area. Usually it's just one or two dogs chasing a ball for a few minutes and then they continue on with their owners. One definite downside: there is NO BATHROOM. I think the neighbors fought this tooth and nail -- the ones immediately next to the park, that is. While I respect the notion of not wanting a public bathroom just behind your yard, this approach was a little short sided. Kids have been known to pee in the bushes along the fence line.

Great park for toddlers! Hard to find but worth the effort. Separate areas for little guys.read more

Definitely a hidden gem in Tiburon! The entrance is at the end of a residential area. There are a…read morefew spots to park on the side of the streets. It's a bit of an uphill walk towards the tree but once you get up there, it's to your left. We were there on a Saturday afternoon and it was empty so we got to enjoy the views and swings to ourselves. Check the weather prior before going because it can be cloudy and the view won't be as great.

Another stunning day at Hippie Tree! Such a beautiful spot that offers spectacular views. A very…read moreshort walk from the road. On this occasion, there were three swings and thankfully one of them was low enough to the ground. I could get my 70-year-old body up on it. Too fun!

This trail technically goes from Mill Valley to Kent Woodlands but this review is for the trail…read moreloop featured on All Trails which is 2.7 miles and a little over an hour. This leg of the trail runs parallel to the Southern Main Fire Road which is a good alternative if you are going to also go to Dawn Falls but wanted more trail and not a fire road. It's also much less trafficked and has more shade. This loop is better in winter and spring. The winter especially after the rains there are small waterfalls along the trail (they dry up by late March) and it's very green. Spring brings some wildflowers like Irises. The summer can get hot with dead brush so not as great but at least it's mostly shaded. Can see Bay, Richmond Bridge, and Mount Diablo in the distance.

What a gorgeous hike! The drive to get to the base of the hike is an easy one hour drive from SF…read more The first 15 minutes of the hike is mostly covered in tree canopy with a gorgeous stream. It's a little chilly but then it opened up to an uphill climb for a mile. The expansive views of the mill valley are beautiful. Very dog friendly but also lots of mountain bikers so just keep your pup close. Lovely hike and I cannot wait to do it again.

This park is large and has it all. There are soccer fields, sand volleyball courts, 2 large off…read moreleash dog areas with grass with dog amenities, bike path, and a walking path along a bay. There are also 2 restrooms that are well placed. Very dog friendly with picnic benches sprinkled throughout the park so you can eat and enjoy the outdoors with your best friend. It is very well kept.

Best park within spitting distance of a sewage treatment plant that I've been to!…read more Seriously though. I've ridden my bike along the multi-use path that runs through this park dozens of times going up to Paradise Loop in Tiburon or other Marin locations and have always admired the well manicured fields usually filled with soccer teams or other youth sporting activities. You also have great views of Richardson Bay and benches every now and then to sit and enjoy them. This past weekend was the first time I visited here on foot and found the lawns to be the perfect place for a game of croquet after letting little Maddie let off some energy at the Mill Valley Dog Run http://www.yelp.com/biz/mill-valley-dog-run-mill-valley-2 Yes, I said croquet!!

Cascade Falls in Cascade Park, Mill Valley is different from Cascade Falls in Fairfax which are…read moreclose together. The Cascade Falls in Cascade Park still have water unlike the Falls in Fairfax in July 2025. The road to get there is cascade drive would take us all the way to the park. There aren't many parking lots for spaces around the area. We're lucky to find one right in front of the Cascade trail. People parked along the Cascade Drive and walk up to the trail. It's a very short hike to the Falls, on the right hand side by the little bridge. The trail is really nice, you can walk up hills pass the Falls. In the rainy season, we can see the water running along the creek on the right hand side. From here we can take a drive to Muir Beach or Muir Woods National Monuments which is very beautiful but we need to book a parking permit in advanced. It's always booked unless we book a week in advance. This Summer we're trying to visit all the beautiful places in Northern California.

This hike is easily accessible from the parking lot and has gorgeous falls and streams straight…read morefrom the beginning. There is a bigger, more challenging loop if you want more exercise and is the quintessential hike to see redwoods and falls in their splendor.

Great views, great trails. If you plan on camping, please…read morecheck the website for limitations on type of camping and spaces. The park has no car camping, just tent camping and the available sites are very limited. I also suggest checking the weather before you go as conditions on the mountain can change dramatically ( like going from over 80° and no wind to 56° windy and foggy so bring layers no matter how warm it is.

Just past SF this park has so many different trail options perfect for all hiking levels. The…read moredownside is this place gets PACKED! My sister and I arrived before 8am at the Watershed parking lot and barely found a space. We did the trail that took us to the West Point Inn for the pancake breakfast and round trip was close to 5 miles so it was a great workout. There's gorgeous views and well! On the way back to the 101 however it's a mess. The road on the way down is crowded with parked cars, which makes driving through challenging. That's the only thing about this park, other than that I'd love to come back in spring when everything is green and vibrant!

#23 of 2026! I'm trying to do at least one a day this month! Just 9 days to go…read more This was such a pleasant hike. A bit of an incline at the trailhead but other than that, it was pretty easy. I liked that we went on a sunny day in January. Such gorgeous views!!!

I found Ring Mountain on AllTrails and mapped to the pinned location but was completely lost. After…read moredriving around the residential areas, my friend and I finally found an unmarked trail head. The first part of the trail was extremely muddy (which was strange because it hadn't rained in a few days) and our shoes + my white dog were covered in mud. We decided to venture up the mountain and found the actual trail which was very pleasant. There was no shade so definitely bring your sunscreen and sunglasses! I also found two ticks on my dog so make sure to check yourself/your dogs when you get home. The overall hike was very pleasant & fairly easy and the VIEWSSS were amazing! Pros: VIEWS, dog friendly (on leash), not many people, easy hike Cons: Ticks, no shade, difficult to find the actual trailhead All in all, my friend and I both agreed we would definitely do this hike again!

Come with layers. The wind feels amazing against the skin, a strong continuous breeze…read more The water dances, ripples of waves in some parts of water, gentle streams in others. Ducks and geese gather, wading, playing and sunbathing. They observe you as you pass by. Paths engraved in the grass taking different directions throughout. One circles the water. A beautiful tree landscape, standing tall around the perimeter with residential property filling in the gaps. Workout equipment sits at the top nearest the Strawberry Cove Park sign. Simple bars in different heights and lengths. Crows settle. Street parking is ample along the parks perimeter, no meters here or time restrictions posted. Even in the presence of cars passing, nature's song is prominent, delicate, beautiful, welcomed. It's slowing down the internal rhythm, inviting you in to stay a while. Such a beautiful place to exist, observe, relax, enjoy, take in. Don't forget to breathe - it's breathtaking.

Wanted to go here with our beautiful Lab but dogs are not allowed! Instead we went to another park…read morewhich had no problem having her along with all of the other well behaved dogs in the area.

I took my engagement photos in this amazing garden. I couldn't have asked for a better location. It…read morewas private, it was an amazing experience and it is the most beautiful backyard garden I've ever seen. One of the owner's, Chipps Newsom-Barsky, dad architected the Japanese tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. The garden back here is just as incredible. There was a bridge, a koi pond, a huge unique redwood tree, stone-paved paths, a rustic shed, a bamboo cove and move. Alan and Chipps were incredibly hospitable. Chipps has a background in photography and worked with top model agencies so she was able to offer suggestions of hair, makeup, wardrobe and even posture. Alan is very familiar with film and photography as he has an impressive advertising background, so he could recommend typical shot locations to our up-and-coming photographer. They let us be in the garden for hours and the rate wasn't bad either. I'd highly recommend this place for a romantic photo shoot, garden and home tour, commercial video, or film. Thank you so much, Chipps and Alan! I couldn't be more pleased.

From the owner: Not open to the public.read more