Wines from Napa Valley and Sonoma County are world famous and just 15 minutes away from home! (Marin Wine bars - excellent!)

Nearby Attractions – & Good to know

The Marin Vista Retreat Home is centrally located in San Rafael, CA. Enjoy easy proximity to all of Marin County and the SF Bay Area from this centrally located home. Most of our recommendations are in Marin for your convenience.

15 minutes to the Golden Gate Bridge
15 minutes to Napa Valley Wineries
3-4 minutes to grocery and mall shopping / downtown San Rafael or NorthGate Mall
Enjoy the private spacious setting of your Marin vacation home retreat!

Top Marin Tourist Attractions:

National & State Parks - Golden Gate Bridge/ Marin Headlands, China Camp, Muir Woods, Mt Tamalpais, Stinson Beach, Pt. Reyes National Seashore.
Tourist towns: Sausalito, Tiburon, Mill Valley, West Marin small towns.
World famous Napa Valley & Sonoma Wine Country - Marin’s back-yard.
San Francisco Bay: Angel Island & Alcatraz
City of San Francisco.
Six Flags Amusement Park - Vallejo (15mins away)

Attractions from Marin Vista Retreat House:

Towns/Counties of interest:

Marin Towns = Tiburon, Sausalito, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Ross, Fairfax, & San Rafael - all have character and flair! All downtown take approx 10-15 minutes (except San Rafael - 4minutes)
- West Marin Towns in 25 minutes: Stinson Beach, Pt. Reyes, Olema, Nicasio, Tomales.
Downtown San Francisco - 20 minutes. Each way provide incredible views and landscape!
Napa Valley Wineries in just 20 minutes drive! (Napa is a World Known, Wine region)

West Marin’ Pt. Reyes and beaches in 30 minutes
Sonoma Wine Country is only 40 minutes away, past gorgeous marshlands and country landscape!
Downtown Oakland
Berkley, Ashby Ave shopping/ boutiques - 20 minutes
Sonoma, downtown, 35 minutes!
Top of Marin's Mt. Tamalpais! Be on top of the earth in 35min scenic driving time.

Marin Nature

China Camp State Park: 5 minutes from house.
Olompali State Historic Park: 10 minutes from house
McNears Beach, 10 min from house.
Other Beaches: Stinson Beach, Muir Woods, Bolinas, Pt. Reyes, Nicasio.
Marin Headlands & Gold Gate Bridge: 14 minutes from house.
Mt. Tamalpais for Hikes and Vista’s - 25mins
Muir Woods - 35mins (All visits needs to be reserved as of 2019)
Pt. Reyes National Seashore - 30 mins
… Lots more!!!!!

Cities & Counties near Marin:

City of San Francisco (15mins! - just cross the Golden Gate Bridge from Marin - amazing scenery!)
Napa Valley (15 mins!)
- Mondavi, Inglenook, Stags Leap, Beringer, Clos du Val - to name a few!
Sonoma County
- Skate at Charles Schultz (snoopy) Redwood Empire Ice Skating Arena!
- Gamble at Graton Casino
- Taste premier wines - Kenwood Vineyards, Benziger Wines, Cline Wines - the list go on!
Silicon Valley, San Jose (45min)
- home to Google & Facebook and more! (tour these giants!)
- Sharks Hockey team.

Golf & Sport/ Group Activities:

McInnis Park: 5 minutes from Marin Vista House. Retaurant and outdoor family dining. Offers Golf range, batting cage, mini golf, skate park, and driving range. With view of wildlife ponds, walking and hiking.
China Camp State Park

Family Entertainment:

Northgate Mall Movie Theatre
Marin County Fair - fireworks nightly - fun rides and attractions.
Golden Gate Bridge, Marin / SF
Alcatraz Island, SF
Pier 39, SF – mini amusement park, arcade, shopping.
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, Marin County
Six Flags Amusement Park - 15 minute drive
Jelly Belly Candy Company, Fairfield, Ca. - 25 min drive.

Culture in Marin:

Marin Civic Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Architectural Tours available.
Events at Marin Civic Center
Marin Theatre Company
Mission San Rafael Archangel
Mill Valley Film Festival
George's live music, San Rafael
Terrapin Crossroads: Restaurant and music venue.
Marin Symphony