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Mill Valley

California, United States · North America

About Mill Valley

Mill Valley works well as a base: 10 minutes from Marin City, 3km from Muir Woods National Monument.

Mill Valley is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 14,394, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Mill Valley sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mill Valley to your route.

About Mill Valley

Mill Valley is a city in Marin County, California, United States, located about 14 miles (23 km) north of San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge and 52 miles (84 km) from Napa Valley. The population was 14,231 at the 2020 census. Mill Valley is located on the western and northern shores of Richardson Bay, and the

Read more eastern slopes of Mount Tamalpais. Beyond the flat coastal area and marshlands, it occupies narrow wooded canyons, mostly of second-growth redwoods, on the southeastern slopes of Mount Tamalpais. The Mill Valley 94941 ZIP Code also includes the following adjacent unincorporated communities: Almonte, Alto, Homestead Valley, Tamalpais Valley, and Strawberry. The Muir Woods National Monument is also located just outside the city limits.

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Mill Valley offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Mill Valley located?

Mill Valley is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.9060 latitude, -122.5450 longitude.

What is the population of Mill Valley?

Mill Valley has a population of approximately 14,394 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
14,394
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.9060, -122.5450

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911
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911
Fire
911
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Mill Valley

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Muir Woods National Monument

An ancient old-growth coast redwood forest just north of San Francisco, offering peaceful trails beneath towering thousand-year-old trees.

3 km · about 5 min drive

bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay that once held America's most dangerous criminals.

14 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

A pioneering hands-on science museum on San Francisco's waterfront that inspired interactive museums worldwide.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Coit Tower

Art Deco observation tower on Telegraph Hill offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

17 km · about 20 min drive

museum

California Academy of Sciences

A unique museum combining an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum under a living green roof in Golden Gate Park.

17 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Sonoma Raceway

A challenging road course set among the rolling hills of California wine country, hosting NASCAR and IndyCar events.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Point Reyes National Seashore

A windswept peninsula north of San Francisco with dramatic sea cliffs, a historic lighthouse, elk herds, and pristine beaches.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Mill Valley

  • Right hereGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.
  • 37 kmTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mill Valley.

Corte Madera

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 9,901

Tamalpais Valley

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 7,000

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 10,735

Larkspur

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 12,417

Strawberry

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 5,393

Marin City

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 2,666

Kentfield

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 6,485

Ross

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 2,479

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