Muir Beach Overlook

Beautiful vantage point! We got there a little after 10 am on a Sunday, and while there were a few other couples and tourists there, it was relatively empty. There’s a great rock point that lets you climb a little higher but it is sometimes blocked off due to falcons nesting. Definitely a fun spot that my friend, a local of over four years, hadn’t even been to before.

The view is freaking AMAZING!!! Randomly drove across the golden gate bridge to explore because there was time to kill. Saw stintson beach and wanted to see if it resembled the beaches of LA… Found a GEM! You go through a bunch of hills and it can be scary because there’s no barricade on the side but worth it. Keep going till you find the Muir Beach Overlook sign– going up it’s a small sign on the left. You will find yourself in a parking lot at the top.
Breathtaking views– felt surreal. Basically what you envision California to be like in all its’ glory.
On the stereo
Listen as we go
Nothing’s gonna stop me now
California here we come
Right back where we started from
This song was basically playing in my head as I staring out over the cliff. I’m super scared of heights so I had to stop a couple times but you can walk to the edge of the cliff and look over.
MUST COME SEE!!! Even if I lived here I’d still come… just not at night cuz I might die driving up the hill.

5 ½ Stars
I’m almost at a loss writing about Muir Beach Overlook right now. It is stunningly beautiful here, surreal and sublime. My spirit flies about on the Overlook. .. searching, looking, and seeing something — myself perhaps.
This primo spot on the California coast is a mere one hundred yards from my little cottage down the road. It has become my morning ritual to greet each day here and back again to say goodnight to the Pacific Ocean, the day gone by, and to God.
It is strange to be sharing a home complex with two very attractive single women that I feel a connection with in this amazing spot in Marin County. It has been a lifelong curse for me to be around and close to gorgeous women who in some way are drawn to me, yet are not. My heart loves everyone, literally. So, I’m not sure what I feel for these two friends. But, I do associate them with Muir Beach Overlook. .. and the magic I feel here.
The month before I moved in, my friend Jacqueline C. and I walked down to the Overlook minutes before sunset. The air was uncharacteristically still, the skies were clear, and we had the entire place to ourselves. It could easily have been one of the most romantic moments in memory. Instead, I felt the kiss of God upon my heart and the hope of a better life as the orange and reddish-​yellow colors disappeared into starlight.
I’ve only lived in Muir Beach a few weeks, yet the Muir Beach Overlook has become an indelible mark in my life. The sweeping view, the brisk wind upon my face, the nature spirits abounding — a soaring place indeed.
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I think after having explore many of the various destinations that you can find around the entire Muir Woods landmark (such as Mt Tam, Muir Beach, Stinson Beach), I think it’s safe for me to say that any place that is associated with «Muir» is legit.
Muir Beach Overlook is totally not an exception too! There are many ways you can take to get to the overlook. If you are a bit lazy, you can simply drive to this landmark. But my crew and I wanted to start at Muir national monument (about 3.5 miles away?). Even then, it is a very easy hike that I find a lot of people don’t go through.
If you want to hike from Muir monument up to Muir Beach, it’s actually quite easy. You start at the parking lot, head south, and find your way onto Redwood creek trail. It shouldnt be too difficult to find as it is next to Muir woods road. Without a map, you can simply pop open Google Maps. Eventually if you follow Redwood creek, you willed up at several splits. We took a north trail before heading back south to the Overlook. You know you are in the right place when you start walking down the shoreline hwy.
The overlook is actually a pretty small destination, but the view is gorgeous. When we came around noon there were actually not that many people there, and so we took our time taking pictures. I find that this is probably a nice place to take wedding pictures because you have a gorgeous 360 degree view of the coastline.
This place is legit, check it out!
Have fun and prosper,

breathtaking and absolutely beautiful. It gets quite windy towards the end of the Overlook so be prepared to bring a jacket!

lovely overlook just past muir beach. It gives you a great view of the ocean with some wonderful breezes. Its great to just stop on your way to the beach or after you’re done with your beach day. Its not that large so if you have someone who isnt very inclined to do hiking but loves the scenery, this is a great spot to come. There are some tiny short trails (0.25 mi) that you can take and some picnic tables under pine trees so that you can relax, play cards, or have a quick picnic

Had a great adventure day with my boyfriend today, this was our destination. Traffic was terrible, because we decided Saturday was a good idea. Once we got there I was super carsick, and really hating life. So how is this a 5 star review?
Once we got there, the air was super clean smelling. Even though it was quite cloudy, it wasn’t too cold. I had to go to the restroom, and was quite pleased with the facilities here. It wasn’t smelly like most of the state park restrooms are. The views were amazing.
We even got to watch a guy propose to his girlfriend while we were here! I snuck some photos of them but didn’t get a chance to give them to them. So let me know if you know who got engaged here on 8÷8÷2015 :)

Stunning, breathtaking, must see, worth the drive!!! Take a box/​bento lunch.

This spot is ridiculously beautiful. Seriously, one of the best in NorCal… hands down.
If you’ve never been here, it’s time to take a trip. You have an amazing view in all directions. Super easy to walk… You’ll be taking some steps down and back up. Windy? Heck to the yes… but so worth it.
There’s a parking lot. The drive here is super wavy but only for a few miles. Great date spot. Great place to take your out of town friends. 5 stars.

This is definitely one of my favorite spots in the Bay Area. I have not found many gorgeous scenic overlooks in the area; the nearest ones being on the 17-​Mile Drive. There are couple picnic tables around too. Dress in layers, as sometimes it can be overcast and chilly. The view is so beautiful, and after a short walk from the parking lot too, i.e. great «hike» for lazy people.

Outdoor lunch alongside a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean? Romance me.
The Muir Beach Overlook is one of the most beautiful view spots I have ever been to in my life. Picnic tables line the area, so bring your friends, your family, or your significant other! When the weather is cooperating, I feel that it would the most romantic place to have a date.
It’s also a great place for a photo op. Of the view. Of you with the view. Etc. The overlook has its own historical significance as well. Anticipate any kind of weather by layering! One sweater was able to keep me warm during my visit — it was a clear day and hardly windy.
Keep in mind that the bathrooms at this location are not your standard. They do not have plumbing = no sinks. Make sure to bring antibacterial wipes or use the restroom before coming here! I would avoid it at all costs. Ha!

This place is even more beautiful than the pictures. easy to find and plenty of parking. even when its foggy, this place offers amazing views of the water and surrounding areas. i would highly recommend Muir Beach Overlook.

I stumbled on this bridge before my drive to Alamere Falls. This is one of the best scenic views in Northern California. This is a truly breathtaking place. They have picnic tables, so take advantage and bring your lunch. It has an WWII bunker, which has history. So worth to see!

This is the most beautiful spot I have seen in California so far! I will be taking everyone who visits me from other states to this spot. I enjoyed a picnic there 2 days in a row. It is super close to Muir Woods so if you are going to that area it is most definitely worth your time! I will be going back!

I had lunch here yesterday after hiking Muir Woods. We had three separate cars and didn’t really have any trouble parking, which was really surprising after trying to find parking at Muir Woods!
The view here is amazing! You can see the ocean while you eat on the picnic tables along the cliff. I would definitely recommend stopping here if you are already planning on going to Muir Woods or Muir Beach.

This overlook has an amazing view of Muir Beach, the cliffs, and the ocean. There are a lot of pullouts along this stretch of the highway but this overlook has the best views. There is also some information about the soldiers that were stationed here during World War II.
The views are generally best in the winter when there is no fog. If you do come in the summer definitely bring a jacket!

One of the best sunset view ever! Beautiful, peaceful, breathtaking! California has always been stunning and this is another pearl! The drive on highway 1 was a little bit tricky but worth it! I hope they have a bench at the end of the spot. ^_^

Absolutely stunning.
We drove here after walking through the trees at Muir Woods and I’m so glad I did. The walkway down to the cliff’s edge made me a bit shaky as I’m not good with heights, but the view was worth it. You feel like you’re on the edge of the earth!
There is also an old WW2 lookout bunker here which is historically interesting. There were nesting hawks (?) and lots of quite cool vultures in the trees and flying about as well.
Absolutely worth a visit for the beautiful panoramic views of the Pacific!

YOU MUST STOP HERE.
My god, if you wanted to find the perfect vista point driving along the 1 near this area, it would be here. My god what a treat this was. Beautiful overlook allowing you to see Muir beach, but to see the cliffs and the waves crashing against the rocks — stunning. They let you walk all the way down to this beautiful overlook, beautiful enough to propose to someone at.
Definitely stop here if you drive by!

Muir Beach Overlook is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and just up Highway 1 from the Beach of the same name. It’s a stunning little cliff-​side park, and and apparently a popular wedding spot. Places like this also remind me of what I love about the Bay Area and how I too often take these multiple blessings for granted.
Muir Beach Overlook also contains several historic coastal military stations. At the time, soldiers viewed ships and triangulated their distance, speed, and direction in coordination with different stations. These stations were mostly important for artillery units stationed on the coast to defend from possible invasion. That gained particular importance during World War II immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor when many in California feared San Francisco or Los Angeles would be the next target. With the advent of radar, these stations became obsolete, but their subsequent ruins continue to provide a fascinating historical perspective.