Marin Headlands
The Marin Headlands are located in southern Marin County, in the North Bay region of the Bay Area of California. Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands offer beaches, hiking, history, and spectacular views of the California coast.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Golden Gate and Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Golden Gate
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With some of the most beautiful scenery and intact natural environments in the city, the Golden Gate area is the spectacular northern tip of the San Francisco peninsula.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean in California, United States.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sausalito and Richmond District.
Sausalito
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Sausalito is a unique and picturesque community, perched on a hillside between the San Francisco Bay and the Marin Headlands. Since it's across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, it makes a great trip by bike, ferry, bus, or car, for a good meal, a visit to an art studio, and views of the city from across the bay.
Richmond District
Suburb
The Richmond District is a neighborhood in the northwest corner of San Francisco, on the West Side of the city. Developed initially in the late 19th century.
Belvedere Tiburon
Village
Belvedere is a residential incorporated city located on the San Francisco Bay in Marin County, California, United States. Consisting of two islands and a lagoon, it is connected to the Tiburon Peninsula by two causeways.
Marin Headlands
- Type: Area
- Description: peninsula in southern Marin County, California
- Category: landform
- Location: Marin County, California, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Marin Headlands from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Chinese to Spanish—“Marin Headlands” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “馬林岬角”
- Chinese: “馬林高地”
- Chinese: “马林岬角”
- Chinese: “马林高地”
- Dutch: “Marin Headlands”
- French: “Marin Headlands”
- German: “Marin Headlands”
- Indonesian: “Marin Headlands”
- Occitan (post 1500): “Marin Headlands”
- Occitan (post 1500): “Morres de Marin”
- Spanish: “Marin Headlands”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Marin City and Sea Cliff.
Marin County: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Tiburon, Sausalito, San Rafael, and Novato.
Explore These Curated Destinations
Discover places selected for their distinct character and enduring appeal.
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