The Marin Headlands is a hilly peninsula at the southernmost end of Marin County, California, United States, located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, which connects the two counties and peninsulas. The entire area is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Headlands are famous for their views of the Bay Area, especially of the Golden Gate Bridge.
If you get the chance to cross the Golden Gate Bridge make the quick right turn after the tourist parking lot and drive to the Headlands. If you are up for an adventure, you can drive one of the curviest two-lane roads in the world to Muir Woods and see some of the largest trees in the world. The Headlands with the shore cliffs, trees, and vistas is always worth the drive.
