Muir Beach

This quiet cove, beach, and lagoon are tucked into the coastline three miles west of Muir Woods. Hikers can go east along the trail (uphill) to scenic Coyote Ridge or south along the breathtaking Coastal Trail to Tennessee Cove. The sheltered picnic area next to the Muir Beach parking lot is furnished with barbecue grills, tables, and restrooms.

A small signpost north of Muir Beach along Highway 1 points the way to Muir Beach Overlook. The short but awe-inspiring overlook trail follows the narrow crest of a coastal promontory. On either side of the promontory, the land sheers off dramatically down to the ocean hundreds of feet below.