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Is Muir Woods Day-Trip worth it for a Foodie Wanderer?

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Probably not your thing. It doesn't match what you're after.

Will plan a whole trip around a meal. Wants the local stuff.

About Muir Woods Day-Trip

Standing under 250-foot redwoods is a hush-the-whole-group moment. The catch is parking reservations, a half-day round-trip, and the fact that you're not the only one who read about it.

Price
$15 entry + transport/tour
Time needed
Half day
Last verified
2026-06-06
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  • All visitors aged 16+ pay a $15 entrance fee, and every car or shuttle requires an advance parking/shuttle reservation that opens 90 days ahead · nps.gov
  • Muir Woods protects an old-growth coast redwood forest about 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, with some trees over 1,000 years old · nps.gov