Marin CVB Romantic Places Jan. '22

Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau

Romancing Marin County

While the holidays were a great time to reconnect with friends and family, don’t forget to pay extra attention to that special someone. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, now is the best time to start planning a romantic Marin getaway. Here are a few tips for making the most of your visit.

What To Do

Schooner Freda B

Muir Woods

Point Reyes Lighthouse

Marin Symphony

A dramatic oceanside setting certainly sets the mood for romance. One of the best locales to enjoy that oceanside ambiance is. Point Reyes Lighthouse. The lighthouse and visitors center are open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday through Monday, but they’re closed Tuesday through Thursday. So if you want to light up your Valentine’s Day, your best bet is a weekend visit.

Point Reyes Lighthouse

Muir Woods

This national forest is populated with 295 acres of old, giant—and impressive—redwood trees. A hand-in-hand stroll through the peaceful. Muir Woods forest can help create the right mood for a romantic Valentine’s Day stay in Marin County. The park is open 8 a.m. to sunset every day, including holidays.

Take your loved one by the hand and grab a seat at the Marin Symphony as they present a trio of super-powerful pop vocalists who perform some of the greatest love songs of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The Power of Love happens just in time for Valentine's Day on February 12th at the Marin Civic Center.

For all you need to plan your Marin County vacation, visit the Marin Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website or Facebook page.

Valentine’s Day Sail

Listen to Romantic Songs

Nothing says romance more than a sunset cruise on San Francisco Bay. From 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, February 14th, passengers on the Schooner Freda B will soak up the sights, including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the glittering San Francisco skyline, during the annual Valentine’s Day Sail on the bay. The excursion, costing $99 a person, launches from the boat’s slip at Marin County’s Sausalito Yacht Harbor.

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Where to Eat

Rickey's will have something for everyone. Their menu of seasonally inspired Farm-Fresh American cuisine, with a focus on seafood, is complemented by expertly crafted cocktails, a world-class wine program, and genuine, warm service. Executive Chef, Munther Massarweh sources each recipe from purveyors offering the highest quality and freshest ingredients to ensure perfection with every bite. Make reservations early to ensure a perfectly romantic evening!

Rickey's Restaurant

Il Davide

Italy is one of the most romantic countries in the world, so it’s only fitting to dine at a romantic Italian restaurant for Valentine’s Day. Owned by David Haydon, Il Davide, which serves classic Tuscan-style cuisine, is regarded as one of the best Italian restaurants in Marin. The San Rafael eatery is open for dinner 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Be sure to check out the luscious desserts.

The Mountain Home Inn

The Mountain Home Inn in Mill Valley is part of a collection of properties branded as “romantic places.” So, it would make perfect sense to partake of a romantic dinner at an official romantic place. The menu dishes up soups, salads, and entrees, and the property gives you a taste of the breathtaking scenery at two parks: Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais. The restaurant is open for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Located on the town square in Nicasio, Rancho Nicasio offers rustic ambiance, California cuisine, and LIVE music! Get ready for a romantic Valentine's Day Night filled with stirring French Gypsy Jazz, and Romantic American Standards by Le Jazz Hot Quartet. Bandjango plays with global rhythms that famously inspire dancing, and the dance floor will be open! Reserve your table and purchase tickets for this magical gypsy jazz Valentine's treat!

Rancho Nicasio

Where to Stay

This turn-of-the-century boutique hotel is a cluster of dwellings nestled amongst the Redwoods and just steps away from the quintessential downtown area of Mill Valley. Stay in a bungalow surrounded by tall redwood trees or book a room in the nearby Creek House with all its Victorian charm. Here, rooms open onto wrap-around verandas to view the splendor of nature at her best.

Mill Valley Inn

Inn at Roundstone Farm

Want to relax and unwind with your loved one? The Inn at Roundstone Farm might be the right spot for you. Located on 10 acres in the town of Olema, this bed-and-breakfast, featuring just five guestrooms, sits within the Point Reyes National Seashore. Aside from providing views of Mount Wittenberg, Olema Valley, Inverness Ridge and Tomales Bay, the property is home to horses, bullfrogs, and more than 360 species of birds.

Acqua Hotel

Looking for a larger property for your Valentine’s Day getaway in Marin County? The Acqua Hotel in Mill Valley might be ideal for you. This 49-room boutique hotel “melds stylish city sophistication with the natural beauty which surrounds it” and is intrinsically linked with its natural setting, creating a quiet and calm atmosphere. Perched on the edge of Richardson Bay, the hotel delivers splendid views of the water and Mount Tamalpais. The soothing atmosphere also extends to the sleek, Zen-like guestrooms where guests can recharge after a day of activity.