• Visitors from all over the world come to explore the tranquility, beauty, and nature sounds of Muir Woods National Monument.

    Muir Woods

    National Monument California

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  • Muir Beach Parking Lot Closed June-November 2013

    This alert applies to Muir Beach, but not nearby Muir Woods. Muir Beach parking lot closed June-November 2013 for construction. Restrooms and parking will not be available at Muir Beach during this period. Check back for updates or call (415)561-3054.

  • Dipsea Foot Bridge at the Annex Lot is BACK!

    The Dipsea foot bridge at the Annex Lot is back in place. Thanks to all who took the Deer Park Fire Road detour. Taking those extra steps helped to protect Redwood Creek and the endangered juvenile coho.

Operating Hours & Seasons

Hours

The park is open every day of the year at 8 AM, including all holidays. The park closes according to Daylight Savings Time. The Visitor Center, the Muir Woods Trading Company Cafe and Gift Shop, Muir Beach, Muir Beach Overlook, and Stinson Beach open at 9 AM, year round.

The closing times for 2013 are as follows:

Park Visitor Center

Muir Beach, Stinson Beach,

Muir Beach Overlok
Jan. 27

6 PM

5:30 PM

7 PM

Mar. 10

Daylight Savings Begins

8 PM

7:30 PM

9 PM
Sept. 15

7 PM

6:30 PM

8 PM

Oct. 13

Nov. 3

6 PM

5 PM

5:30 PM

4:30 PM

7 PM

6 PM


2013 Muir Woods Trading Company Hours:

Dates

Gift Shop

Cafe
Jan.27 - Mar. 9

9 AM - 5 PM

9 AM - 4:30 PM
Mar. 10 - May 24

9 AM - 6 PM

Mon. - Fri.

9 AM - 7 PM

Sat. - Sun.

9 AM - 5:30 PM

Mon. - Fri.

9 AM - 6:30 PM

Sat. - Sun.
May 25 - Sept. 2

9 AM - 6 PM

Mon. - Fri.

9 AM - 7 PM

Sat. - Sun.

9 AM - 5:30 PM

Mon. - Fri.

9 AM - 6:30 PM

Sat. Sun.
Sept. 3 - Sept. 14

9 AM - 6 PM

Mon. - Fri.

9 AM - 7 PM

Sat. - Sun.

9 AM - 5:30 PM

Mon. - Fri.

9 AM - 6:30 PM

Sat. - Sun.
Sept. 15 - Oct. 12

9 AM - 6 PM

Daily

9 AM - 5:30 PM

Daily
Oct. 13 - Nov. 2

9 AM - 5:30 PM

Daily

9 AM - 5 PM

Daily

Nov. 3 - Winter

9 AM - 4:30 PM

Daily

9 AM - 4 PM


Climate

The park is cool, shaded and moist year round. Daytime temperatures at Muir Woods average between 40 and 70 degrees Farenheit. Be prepared for rain if visiting the park between October through May.

Did You Know?

Volunteers working during Earthday restoring native habitat.

You can help with habitat restoration at Muir Woods and Redwood Creek, by volunteering at one of our regular drop-in programs, Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm.  Call 415-383-4390 for more information. More...