The very green Muir Woods

Our recent family trip to San Francisco was very refreshing and inspiring. Our trip to Muir Woods, just 12 miles north of SF was a real delight coming from the East Coast.

Muir Woods National Monument is a haven in the San Francisco Bay Area. You'll find redwoods, Douglas firs, maples, oaks and bay laurels in a peaceful setting about 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Watch butterflies and Steller's jays flying from tree to tree.

We took in a lot of fresh air and also literally inhaled the delicious food and goodies in their Cafe. Unlike most cafes at touristy locations that serve greasy pizza and hot dogs, it was a great treat to see a small menu with organic and local food options served in biodegradable and compostable ecotainers. It rounded up our visit of the glorious red wood trees perfectly.