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    Rebecca C.

    I have been through this tunnel thousands of times whether it was for school trips during my childhood to the city, with friends or family. My favorite part of the ride going to/from the city and Marin was going through the Waldo Tunnel. Some of the best memories I have is competing with my friends to see who could hold their breaths the longest. Other times I would simply make a wish. It has been renamed the Robin Williams tunnel in honor of him and where his spirit lives on. This couldn't be a more perfect name for the tunnel as Robin was a Marin and SF resident. I smile every time I see the sign when I drive back to Marin. I may not hold my breath anymore because I'll probably pass out, but this tunnel holds a special place in my heart.

    Fog sweet fog
    Carole B.

    The rainbow always makes me smile and I love that first glimpse of the city as I drive on southbound 101. I love the fact that it was renamed in honor of one SF's most beloved. Pro tip: CHP hangs out by the southbound exit, so watch your speed!

    03.10.18  Rainbow Tunnel tribute to Robin Williams
    May A.

    The Robin Williams Rainbow Tunnel in Sausalito Once in a while we drive through the Robin Williams Tunnel when going to/from Marin and San Francisco. For the longest time the tunnel was called the Waldo Tunnel because it cuts through the Waldo Grade but in 2015 the State renamed the rainbow tunnel the Robin Williams Tunnel in memory of the beloved late actor, comedian and longtime Bay Area (Sausalito) resident. There is also a sign to mark the passageway. The iconic rainbow arches was a nice tribute as he was famous for wearing rainbow suspenders as Mork from the TV show "Mork and Mindy." Now fans have a real-life memory lane. The tunnel is located in Marin County, on the U.S. 101 freeway just north of the Golden Gate Bridge and only the northbound side will you see the rainbows painted on. I personally think it should be painted on both sides of the tunnel. I don't think there's a place for foot traffic or pedestrians to walk through the tunnel as we just zip through it when we drive through. The photos I captured were from our car as a passenger. There are four lanes on each passageway. If driving from the south you won't be able to get a glimpse of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge immediately because of the hills surrounding the tunnel but as soon as you exit it you will get your first view of the City. Yay! San Francisco! The colors on the arches are starting to fade again and needs a new paint job so that once again we can enjoy the double rainbow on the Robin Williams Tunnel. This is my official tunnel tribute... remember Robin. Drive safe California! Review #0980

    I am a big fan of Robin Williams! Long live Mrs. Doubtfire!!
    Lorraine C.

    This tunnel seriously puts a smile on my face each time I drive through it. The rainbow in the beginning does add to the personality Robin Williams had. Sure it's just a tunnel, but it's named after one of the city's greatest and for that I am thankful and admire The City for doing a great deed.

    Ray F.

    You must past through this structure either coming or going on the 101, from south that brightly colored passageway leading towards all things Northern California, and from the north that final rainbow hurdle to the Golden Gate Bridge. The Waldo grade or Rainbow tunnel if you will, forever changed by tragedy now the Robin Williams tunnel. The first bore opened in 1937 allowed for two lanes of traffic each direction, and the second bore completed in 1954 allowing four lanes each way, as it currently stands today. Most of us do not know this passageway any other way. Often shrouded in the fog, along with the rush of the traffic and terrain. You usually drive through it, unaware and it's just the passing landscape. But on clear days, this tunnel gives way to one of the most spectacular views of the GGB, the bay and the city. 4 Stars ~ another iconic landmark of nor-cal. 00514

    Christine R.

    HELLO!!! Why review a tunnel? Why not? Thanks to Yelp, one can Yelp about anything! It's officially the Robin Williams tunnel...how fitting! Look for the sign on each side of the tunnel, but always keep both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Don't try to snap a picture of the sign, safety first people. My kid took this great photo as I drove through the tunnel on our way to Little League. This tunnel makes me so HAPPY every time I go through it. I almost forget about the traffic and double-decker buses on busy weekends/holidays/commute hour. There's light at the end of the tunnel. Here are some famous quotes from Robin Wiliams (I like the first & last one): You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose. Comedy is acting out optimism. Reality is just a crutch for people who can't cope with drugs. If women ran the world we wouldn't have wars, just intense negotiations every 28 days. Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!' Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves?

    Lots of traffic, but look at that bridge!
    Sandy K.

    Always love driving through this tunnel in either direction, but especially on the way coming into the city because that means home!!

    David S.

    O captain, my captain. The famous tunnel with its signature rainbow arches connecting the Golden Gate Bridge to greater Marin County has officially become the Robin Williams tunnel. The tunnel was unofficially known as the Waldo Tunnel before this change. State lawmakers approved a resolution last year to change the tunnel's name to honor the late actor and comedian, who grew up and lived in the San Francisco Bay Area. The two signs--one for each side of the tunnel--cost $3,000. Private donations paid for the cost.

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    Bay Model Visitor Center

    4.2(64 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    A very interesting exhibition. I enjoy watching the videos. The basement model was huge and even…read morehas a clean bathroom. The volunteers are very nice and friendly. It's probably a bit boring for children but if you're interested in how water is processed from the bay and the history of the bay area's water development, this is educational. I really enjoyed my trip here. It's about an hour long. Definitely recommend an afternoon here and a walk in the neighborhood plus a nice lunch afterwards.

    Interested in hydraulic models? Here's your chance to walk around a model of the San Francisco Bay…read moreDelta which simulates a 24-hour cycle of tides. What blew me away was how expansive the model was! Exhibits of the area's hydrology are also found throughout the facility. Guided tours are available on Saturdays at 11AM. It's limited to 40 visitors on a first come basis. Tours are 45 minutes long. If there is more staff available, they offer tours on the hour or half hour. Tours can also be tailored to groups at various technical levels (see their website for contact information). Hours are: Tuesday - Friday: 9AM - 3PMSaturday: 9AM - 4PM They are closed on Sunday, Monday, and Federal Holidays. If a Federal holiday falls on a Monday, then they will be closed on the previous Saturday. There's a free parking lot next to the facility. Admission is free!

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    Bay Model Visitor Center - Check in desk. You can pick up a map and other informational brochures.

    Check in desk. You can pick up a map and other informational brochures.

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    Marin Headlands - Marin Headlands

    Marin Headlands

    4.8(415 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Marin Headlands is one of the best regional parks in Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)…read more It is one of the best places to not only hike but to take pictures. This is also great for photographers. Pretty much the hills, grass, trails, rocks, and trails are amazing! This is also a great place for photographers. There are other places like those Battery ones and Hill 88, but my friend and I didn't really get a chance to go there since we pretty much missed the path and we didn't want to turn around. Honestly, it's really hot here and thank goodness that I bring water and snacks in case I'm thirsty or hungry. Most importantly, bring water! You'll need it if you're ever going to hike here. The trip is short in my opinion since I'm used to hiking for a long time. In the future, I am planning to come back here to revisit scenic spots that we missed. The hike might be longer since I enjoy hiking at regional parks.

    Absolutely stunning. The Marin Headlands offer some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge,…read morethe Pacific Ocean, and San Francisco. The hiking trails are beautiful and well worth exploring, whether you're going for a short walk or a longer hike. It's peaceful, scenic, and feels like a total escape from the city even though it's so close. Bring a camera -- every overlook feels postcard-worthy. A must-visit if you're in the Bay Area. Magical!

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    City of Sausalito - Sausalito at night

    City of Sausalito

    3.9(80 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Your a tourist from the other side of the world. You come to see San Francisco and the Golden Gate…read morebridge. You find yourself here. This is a very cute city that is just on the other side of the Golden Gate bridge. The views along the shore are stunning and you can tell real estate is expensive. Is this where the elite live? If you really made the flight from half way around the world to see San Francisco - this is part of it. The famous bridge you have to drive over and while your there make the Marin Headlands loop by car and stop for lunch in Sausalito. I'm not sure why but ladies go crazy for this place. A friend of mine screamed in delight with anticipation of going here later that day. It must be in tourist brochures floating around somewhere. I'm not sure - I never saw them. Delighted the ladies will be. Over priced lunches in a cute little city. Very charming - and one can only daydream of living here. I've spent lots of time wondering why nobody likes living in San Francisco - people prefer to live here or even across the bay - I think it all had to do with the 1906 earthquake... San Francisco is where people work. People don't really want to live there... If you take a look here maybe it will be easier to understand. My uncle lived in Twin Peaks area - and even that - a $2M house is undesirable - fog, no stores or neighborhood vibe and a horrid, horrid commute to financial district. It is a great idea to come here. So many tourists fly into the city only to leave shortly after to see wine country or other far off places. Maybe a long the way check out Muir Woods to the north - but check for parking availability and if you can reserve it. Great little city with views - part of your SF tour.

    Stopped by Sausalito for lunch. What a beautiful place. Love the shops and the gorgeous view of San…read moreFrancisco. There are benches to sit & just enjoy the view. The weather was perfect. There's a parking lot nearby.

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    City of Sausalito - Gorgeous Sausalito by night!

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    Gorgeous Sausalito by night!

    Battery Townsley

    Battery Townsley

    5.0(1 review)
    3.2 mi

    Hiking leads you to discover so many interesting areas that are natural and man-made. Mother Nature…read moreprovides so many places with wonderful views and man makes structures that are significant and have historical importance; Battery Townsley has both. There are so many batteries built along the California coast that I've explored during my hikes and this is one of my favorites. It's located on a side of the hill in Marin Headlands heading towards Hill 88. The one huge difference between this battery compared to the rest is the size of its guns...and they were big. Even the barrel of the gun is on display outside the battery for everyone to admire. Most of the batteries that were constructed along the coast were WWI era, this one was constructed during WWII. Construction started in January 1938, completed in July 1, 1940 and transferred to the Coast Artillery for use on July 24, 1940. It is a reinforced concrete, casemated battery with two gun emplacements mounted with 16" guns that was part of Fort Cronkhite. It's named after WWI veteran and superintendent of the United States Military Academy, Major General Clarence P. Townsley. The two massive 16" guns were mounted on steel carriage on heavy-duty rollers that enabled the guns to pivot 140 degrees. The whole assembly weighed over a million pounds, which required lots of practice to ensure it operated smoothly, which the crew drilled repetitively. Each gun was capable of shooting a 2,100 pound, armor-piercing projectile with a range of 25 miles. That's as far as the Farallon Islands with that range. One of the guns eventually made it to the U.S.S. Missouri, which is now permanently docked at Pearl Harbor. This is the battleship where Japan officially surrendered to end WWII. The size of this battery was also massive that included bunk room for 150 soldiers, 2 powder rooms, 2 shell rooms, 2 powder service rooms, 4 storerooms, power room, radiator room, latrines, a shop and storeroom. A large reserve magazine room was also built in about 2500 feet southeast of the gun emplacement # 1 on the reverse slope that is not visible as it was surely heavily fortified. There's also a long tunnel from the entrance leading to the gun emplacement # 1 that is very cool to walk through. It reminded me of 'Walking Dead' every time I walk through this cool tunnel. On a nice clear day, the views from this battery provides a gorgeous backdrop of Rodeo Beach and Marin Headlands nearby, as well as the Golden Gate Bridge, the city and the Peninsula Coast in the distance. But Karl visits this area a lot, especially in the early mornings. He tends to dissipate in the afternoon and you're rewarded with clear skies. Next time you're hiking towards Hill 88, stop by this battery and check out the big gun. #YelpChallenge2020 review No. 84

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    Nike Missile Site SF-88

    Nike Missile Site SF-88

    4.8(28 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Yesterday we did a nice day trip to the Golden Gate national recreation area, where we visited the…read morehistoric site for the Nike missile silo number 88L. as of April 2026, the site is only opened on the last Saturday of the month between 12 and 3 PM. There is a free parking, but the lot is small so if it is full, you can park at one of the other parking lot that are located either below the side or past the site. However, you would have to walk either uphill or downhill from the other parking lot and that is roughly about 1/3 of a mile. This was a very interesting visit and we were able to see several radars, equipment, and missiles from the Cold War in a guided tour by several elderly military volunteers who maintain and run the tours. Some of them who worked at that same site between 1950s and 1970s. Due to the current political administration, they have lost most funding and it was very shocking to hear that the site opens once a month and that it is staffed completely by all volunteers. They told us that one ranger visits for two hours every month due to budget cuts to the park system. Volunteers are in their 80s and 90s, and after talking to them, they feel sad that their history and experiences will be lost due to lack a funding since it is very likely that the site will close completely as the volunteers become unable to keep these going due to their age and lack of parks personnel and national parks funding. The site has multiple things to see, they have a very small area where they show a movie and have some artifacts to see, then you move over to another area where you can see some missiles and lastly you walk over to the site where they store some of the missiles and you get a chance to observe how they bring one up and down (and also go underneath where you can see where they have them stored and their communications area.

    This was the first place our 11 year old truly made a comment about how cool something like was…read more We were the first tour of the day, so when they opened the doors to lift the missile; the water from the rain dumped down making a huge dramatic effect to add. This was one of the most interesting and cool places we've gone too. Having been at White Sands too, it was cool to see it all "put together". I can't recommend this stop enough. Junior Ranger program was short too, which my son loved.

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    Robin Williams Tunnel - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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