Mount Tamalpais State Park

Mount Tamalpais State Park is a protected natural area spreading across 6,300 acres of redwood forests, grasslands, and coastal scrub. The landscape features open ridges and forested valleys that extend toward the Bay Area.

The protected area was established in 1976 by California state authorities to preserve the ecological diversity of Mount Tamalpais. Its protected status followed decades of efforts to keep the mountain and surrounding lands from development.

The Mountain Theater, built in the 1930s from natural stone, hosts spring performances that draw audiences from across the region. The venue connects local artists and performers with the surrounding communities throughout the season.

The park maintains roughly 60 miles of hiking trails that connect to a broader 200-mile network across neighboring public lands. Visitors can plan day trips ranging from short walks to longer hikes depending on fitness and time available.

From the summit, visitors can see across a 25-mile radius that includes San Francisco, the Bay Area, and even the Farallon Islands on clear days. This vista from the peak ranks among the most expansive views in Northern California.

Location: Marin County

Operator: California Department of Parks and Recreation

Website: http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471

GPS coordinates: 37.89683,-122.61354

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44