Waterfront Spots in Marin worth going out for.

Most of what I'd send you to here starts at a trailhead and ends somewhere with a view of the water.

I keep track of waterfront spots in Marin and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Morgan Horse Ranch Open House

Morgan Horse Ranch Open House Great Terrace

Sun, Sep 20 · 9:00 AM

Point Reyes Station

Historic horse ranch

Battery Townsley Open House

Battery Townsley Open House

Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM

Mill Valley

Wwii bunker & coastal views

Floating Homes Association

Floating Homes Association

Sausalito

Colorful houseboat neighborhood

Lagoon Park

Lagoon Park

San Rafael

Scenic waterside green space

Loch Lomond Marina Park

Loch Lomond Marina Park

San Rafael

Funk nugget live

Remillard Park

Remillard Park

Larkspur

Historic brick kiln park

Dipsea Trail Head

Dipsea Trail Head

Mill Valley

Redwoods to ocean views

Ayala Cove Pier - Angel Island

Ayala Cove Pier - Angel Island

Belvedere Tiburon

Boat camping under stars

George Rocky Graham Park

George Rocky Graham Park

Sausalito

Family art day

Tiburon Historical Trail

Tiburon Historical Trail

Belvedere Tiburon

Scenic waterfront rail trail

Not everyone knows about these

Drakes Estero

Drakes Estero

Inverness

Quiet marsh kayaking

Tiburon Uplands

Tiburon Uplands

Belvedere Tiburon

Steep woodland loop

Marin Shipbuilding Division of W.A. Bechtel Co., Now known as 'Marinship Park'.

Marin Shipbuilding Division of W.A. Bechtel Co., Now known as 'Marinship Park'.

Sausalito

Industrial waterfront & houseboats

Swede's Beach

Swede's Beach

Sausalito

Hidden bay cove

Old St. Hilary's Landmark

Old St. Hilary's Landmark

Belvedere Tiburon

Historic chapel with views

Rush Creek Trailhead

Rush Creek Trailhead

Novato

Birdwatching & oak groves

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Frequently asked questions

How are these waterfront spots in Marin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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