Muir beach

After crossing over the Golden Gate Bridge on Highway 1, one of the next main stops you will reach is the beautiful Muir Beach Overlook. Even if you haven’t heard about this spot, there is still a good chance that you have seen pictures of it online. It is the iconic staircase that leads down...

The Muir Beach Overlook is one of the most convenient spots to take in an amazing view of the entire coastline, and one of the best places to catch a dramatic sunset. It’s conveniently located one mile north of Muir Beach and parking is easy. It’s a 5 minute walk down the trail to the Overlook. On a clear day, you can see San Francisco’s Sutro Tower, Mount Tam, and out to the Farallon Islands. Be sure to pack a jacket and dress in layers if you plan to catch the sunset– it can get breezy and…

The small trail out to Muir Beach Overlook means you get uninterrupted ocean views, perfect for taking in the sunset. It's an amazing spot for photography, for the path itself, the beautiful stretches of coastline, and the view of San Francisco off in the distance. #sanfrancisco #marincounty #muirbeachoverlook #california via @nomanbefore

This trail to the Muir Beach Overlook offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Marin County coastline.

Muir beach overlook

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The Simple Proof takes us along with her on the trail from Muir Woods to Stinson Beach. This 5 miles path takes hikers through the fog and into the open meadow above the Pacific Ocean.

When we headed back to California for a long weekend, we had trouble settling on a location. Mendocino? Wine Country? Bodega Bay? In the end, Muir Beach Overlook is where we landed.