Mill Valley Travel Guide

 swissfondue Says:  The beautiful town of Mill Valley has a very artistic feel and a number of art galleries to enjoy. One gallery I definitely recommend seeing is Robert Green Fine Arts in Throckmorton Ave. Different artists are highlighted throughout the year and the paintings are largely... 

 karenincalifornia Says:  Winter is the best time to take the Steep Ravine hike. A good part of the hike goes along a creek. Because of change in elevation, most of the creek consists of cascading waterfalls. Sounds soothing - and would be, but the hike is moderately strenuous in parts due to steep... 

 karenincalifornia Says:  I love the Steep Ravine hiking trail because the terrain is so diverse! Before descending into the ravine, the trail winds alongside the hills. Fabulous views of San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean will take your breath away! 

 karenincalifornia Says:  Steep Ravine hiking trail is only 3.5 miles long but it will give you a good workout. The trail has many steps - you will go down then up. It even has a ladder. The ravine is green and shaded all year round. We did the hike in 90 minutes. 

 karenincalifornia Says:  Mill Valley is the gateway to several fun activities:Drive to Stinson Beach and put a toe in the water. Too cold for much else than that. Hike or camp around Mt. Tam State Park. The hiking trails are gorgeous!Visit our famed Muir Woods - one of our redwood groves, which... 

 karenincalifornia Says:  To the west of Mill Valley is the Mount Tamalpais Watershed area. The Watershed area contains hundreds of undeveloped acres and provides the source of much of Marin County's potable water. The Watershed is open to hiking and fishing. The area has some gorgeous scenery and is... 

 Karnubawax Says:  Boyle Park is Mill Valley's Little League field. Across the creek there is a great picnic area and playground. Most large community events take place here, as does the annual Litlle League Parade, which is a BIG deal. Few people remember nowadays, but this humble field was... 

 swissfondue Says:  Piazza DÁngelo in the heart of Mill Valley is obviously the restaurant of choice for locals and tourists alike. I enjoyed a fabulous meal there recently but I would suggest booking ahead as this vibrant family run Italian eatery was packed with people mostly locals I would... 

 rids Says:  This restaurant has been in the center of Mill Valley for almost 30 years. We went there when it first opened. The two brothers from Italy who started it are still there and doing a fabulous job! Just moved back to California and was excited it was still there, and was even... 

 jessicadf Says:  Our first visit was for Valentine's Day. Instead of their standard, a la carte menu, they had a single prix fixe menu from which one could choose from a variety of tasty sounding dishes. The tables all had long-stem red roses, had heart-shaped confetti spread upon them and... 

 swooten Says:  The Dipsea Cafe in Mill Valley is one of two restaurants in Marin County. It is named for the famous Dipsea Trail/Dipsea Race from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it's good, local, hearty fare at a decent price. The restaurant is... 

 adriennejohnson Says:  Stefanos is a wonderful pizzeria in the heart of downtown Mill Valley. A long time sponsor of Little League, Girlscouts and other charities, Stefanos not only serves a great pizza but does so with a conscious! Stefanos pizza is a local teen fave and kids often hang out... 

 jessicadf Says:  Excerpt from the Buckeye's website that really sums up the atmosphere: "This charming landmark has been part of Marin's postcard scenery since 1937. New ownership launched a major renovation in the early 1990s, enhancing the structure's inherent country warmth and... 

 Karnubawax Says:  You may have never heard of it, but record collectors around the world know about Village Music. It is not uncommon to see the likes of Elvis Costello or (the late) Joe Strummer in here, digging throught the racks next to the local music nuts. The walls are covered with... 

 jessicadf Says:  One of my favorite walks. This is within the first half mile, where it's paved (for emergency vehicles). Not much farther towards the beach, the road becomes a trail. The trail ends at Tennessee Valley Beach, which is beautiful and wild and not somewhere you'd go swimming...