Nature Friends Tourist Club San Francisco — Attraction in Mill Valley

This is a hidden gem! Lovely place nested in the middle of the Muir Woods! There's an easy hike (0.8 miles / flat / gravel) with beautiful views to get there, the place offers board games, good beers, snacks and a nice patio! Everything is CASH ONLY, there's no ATM around.

They are a private club, usually not open to public unless their calendar lists a guest day, festival, or other event specifically open to guests. Make sure you check their website or FB page before heading there.

There's a limited number of tables and benches. You might want to bring a blanket or ground cloth to spread on the...

I visited the Tourist Club with a friend about 20 years ago, and maybe he was a member and I didn't know or rules have changed. Everything about this place is beautiful, though it's important to note that if it's not a festival or other event open to the public, you may run into some of the members who feel a need to let you know that as an outsider you are 'not welcome'. We stayed on the trail above the building, got a nice hike and will keep an eye out for the next public event or maybe we try to join a few working days to see if we too can...

Private club that welcomes non members twice a year. The walk from the parking lots is steep. There is a shuttle for those in need - pregnant, with small children, health related concerns for climbing up and down the drive. Went for Kinderfest in Sep. Had a great time dancing to a live band, drinking lots of beer, and eating pretzels, sausage, and tarts. Everyone was dressed up in traditional Octoberfest costumes. Looking forward to...