Marin Headlands

This is one of my favorite spots in the Marin Headlands. This cliff is part of the Golden Gate Nature Recreation Area that looks out on the Pacific Ocean. Tennessee Beach is in the foreground and The Golden Gate Bridge and city of San Francisco are just south and can be seen in the distance. You can get to this spot by parking in the lot and walking about two miles along the trail through Tennessee Valley. Directions are below. The area is just 20 minutes north of San Francisco.



How to get there:


To Tennessee Valley from San Francisco

Go north on highway 101
Exit Mill Valley / Stinson Beach / Hwy. 1
Follow Shoreline Hwy. until you see the Tennessee Valley Road sign
The turn off will be on the left

To Tennessee Valley from the East Bay

Take 580 west to the Richmond / San Rafael bridge
Cross the bridge (toll this direction)
Take the second exit after the bridge, go through Larkspur and get on 101 south
Follow 101 south, Take the Mill Valley / Stinson Beach / Hwy. 1 exit
Follow Shoreline Hwy. until you see the Tennessee Valley Road sign, the turn off will be on the left

To Tennessee Valley from the North

Go south on highway 101
Take the Mill Valley / Stinson Beach / Hwy. 1 exit
Follow Shoreline Hwy. until you see the Tennessee Valley Road sign
the turn off will be on the left