Guidebook for Activities Near Happy Acres MV
Sightseeing
Muir Woods National Monument
Spectacular natural redwood grove.
Mill Valley
Downtown village community with excellent restaurants and shops.
Beautiful day trip from Happy Acres to Stinson Beach. Spectacular natural setting.
363 locals recommend
Stinson Beach
Beautiful day trip from Happy Acres to Stinson Beach. Spectacular natural setting.
Cascade Falls
Cascade DriveBreathtaking waterfalls!
Sausalito
Charming village with specialty shops and good restaurants.
Mill Valley Market
12 Corte Madera AveFun shops and restaurants.
Muir Beach
Nice beach!
Ride an ebike or walk across the Golden Gate Bridge - fun, exercise, and beautiful views.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeRide an ebike or walk across the Golden Gate Bridge - fun, exercise, and beautiful views.
Taking the ferry is a fun way to get into the City! To get to the ferry you can drive and park your car at paid parking or take an Uber. A short ride from the Cottage.
Golden Gate Ferry Terminal
1 Sausalito - San Francisco Ferry BldgTaking the ferry is a fun way to get into the City! To get to the ferry you can drive and park your car at paid parking or take an Uber. A short ride from the Cottage.
Food scene
Excellent live music and good food. Be sure to checkout weekend brunch for family friendly concerts.
166 locals recommend
Sweetwater Music Hall
19 Corte Madera AveExcellent live music and good food. Be sure to checkout weekend brunch for family friendly concerts.
The best natural food store and self serve restaurant. Everything here can be trusted as good for the earth and the human body.
192 locals recommend
Good Earth Natural Foods
720 Center BlvdThe best natural food store and self serve restaurant. Everything here can be trusted as good for the earth and the human body.
Equator Coffees
2 Miller AveAmazing coffee!
Playa Mill Valley
41 Throckmorton AveLively restaurant with a twist on traditional Mexican food.
Cozy, comfortable, elegant dining. Excellent bar with interesting specialty drinks.
10 locals recommend
Gravity Tavern
38 Miller AveCozy, comfortable, elegant dining. Excellent bar with interesting specialty drinks.
Tamalpie Pizzeria
477 Miller AveDelicious pizza deep dish pizza. Great cocktails.
Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsaria
382 Miller AveFun and casual Mexican Food.
Bungalow 44
44 E Blithedale AveGreat wine list and cocktails. Check out their happy hour!
Vasco Restaurant
106 Throckmorton AveAmazing Italian food!
The food is fresh and the vibe youthful and relaxed. Particularly nice in the warmer weather as outside seating is enjoyable especially for watching live music.
37 locals recommend
Hook Fish Co. at Proof Lab Beer Garden
254 Shoreline HighwayThe food is fresh and the vibe youthful and relaxed. Particularly nice in the warmer weather as outside seating is enjoyable especially for watching live music.
The food here is excellent and reasonably priced. Highly recommended. The interior seating is not great - however, the food is.
226 locals recommend
Sol Food
903 Lincoln AveThe food here is excellent and reasonably priced. Highly recommended. The interior seating is not great - however, the food is.
Pelican Inn
10 Pacific WaySee the source where oysters are grown and enjoy the scene and food.
118 locals recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co
20215 Shoreline HwySee the source where oysters are grown and enjoy the scene and food.
Art
O'Hanlon Center For the Arts
616 Throckmorton AveInteresting art exhibits by local artists.
Wonderful art gallery in downtown Mill Valley. Several art galleries located in this area - 2nd Tuesday night art walk monthly.
Seager Gray Gallery
108 Throckmorton AveWonderful art gallery in downtown Mill Valley. Several art galleries located in this area - 2nd Tuesday night art walk monthly.
Contemporary art gallery in downtown Mill Valley. Several art galleries located in this area - 2nd Tuesday night art walk monthly.
Julie Zener Gallery
540 E Blithedale AveContemporary art gallery in downtown Mill Valley. Several art galleries located in this area - 2nd Tuesday night art walk monthly.
GEORGE LAWSON GALLERY
18 E Blithedale AveLive like a Local
A list of activities to do in the neighborhood.
Proof Lab Surf Shop
244 Shoreline HwyGreat surf shop!
Located a short walk from downtown, Mill Valley public library is a must for book lovers.
31 locals recommend
Mill Valley Public Library
375 Throckmorton AveLocated a short walk from downtown, Mill Valley public library is a must for book lovers.
Rent an Ebike for the day for a bike experience of a lifetime. Maps and guides available.
8 locals recommend
Tam Bikes
357 Miller AveRent an Ebike for the day for a bike experience of a lifetime. Maps and guides available.
Kayak and stand up paddle board center.
45 locals recommend
Sea Trek Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Center
2100 BridgewayKayak and stand up paddle board center.
Independent and current run films. October is the month of the internationally acclaimed Mill Valley Film Festival.
35 locals recommend
CineArts Sequoia
25 Throckmorton AveIndependent and current run films. October is the month of the internationally acclaimed Mill Valley Film Festival.
Many back woods homes available directly from the Cottage. Check out the public outside swimming pool- a great warm weather activity to do with kids.
https://homesteadvalley.org/membership-and-fees/
Homestead Valley
Many back woods homes available directly from the Cottage. Check out the public outside swimming pool- a great warm weather activity to do with kids.
https://homesteadvalley.org/membership-and-fees/
Rent surf boards and get a lesson at this beautiful beginner surf spot.
25 locals recommend
Bolinas Beach
Rent surf boards and get a lesson at this beautiful beginner surf spot.