Welcome to Muir Beach
A convenient, vista-filled beach town
Muir Beach is a community within Western Marin County, CA. Just a few miles northwest of San Francisco, Muir Beach attracts visitors from near and far. Its primary residents, however, number just under 200, ensuring this peaceful oasis stays small.
Muir Beach is known for its wealth of wildlife and natural beauty. Its trails and beaches are the area’s foremost attractions for those seeking a coastal refuge. At Muir Beach, you can swim, hike, surf, and relax—and you don’t even have to be on vacation!
Homes in Muir Beach average around $2 million. With sweeping vistas and the quiet support of a close community, it’s no wonder homes here sell for top dollar. Homes range from beachside bungalows to those more modern in style.
What to Love
- Small community
- Beaches
- City convenience
People & Lifestyle
Muir Beach is incredibly charming and full of life. To live here is to know your neighbors on a first-name basis—yes, all of them. You’ll probably also know your mailman’s name (and what kind of gum he chews). This is all par for the course in a beachfront community like Muir Beach.
Muir Beach is ideal for families. With strong public schools and great community traditions and activities, there’s never a dull moment for families. Plus, there’s always the beach! Take the kids down for a weekend beach picnic and swim—Muir Beach makes it easy.
Dining, Shopping, & Entertainment
Dining and shopping in Muir Beach are as quaint as you might expect from a small beach town. A favorite community shop is
Rumor Has It, an eclectic vintage shop that sells clothes and home goods.
For dining, the local favorite is the
Pelican Inn. This inn sits on the cliffside and transports guests and diners back to 16th-century England. The restaurant specializes in English country fare, and you’re guaranteed to leave stuffed to the brim.
Things to Do
Living in Muir Woods means embracing the outdoors, and this beautiful community makes that easy.
Muir Woods is a federally protected attraction where you can walk among the impressively tall redwood trees. Go ahead, take a selfie with one! Afterward, head to
Muir Beach, where you’ll be sure to find other beach-goers no matter the time of year.
Right outside of Muir Beach is the
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, which offers a Zen training program and an organic farm and gardens. If you weren’t relaxed already, you certainly will be after visiting the center.
Schools
Muir Beach is home to a number of excellent schools. Top education opportunities include:
- Redwood High School (grades 9-12)