Long Live Summer Nights

Summer days get a lot of love, but some of the season’s best adventures happen after sunset. From guided walks beneath towering redwoods to beach bonfires and stargazing programs, here are three really good reasons to stay out late this summer.

Week: 06.03.2026
Regions: Northern CA

Muir Woods Night Tour

See Muir Woods at Night on a Guided Walk

North Bay
Hike Mount Tamalpais into Muir Woods
Thousands of people flock to Muir Woods every year, yet only a few see it at night, when this beloved park is experienced in a whole new light. The Muir Woods Night Tour happens on the last Friday of every month through October.
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Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

The Quintessential NorCal Experience: All in One Place

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Wanda-ful Hike & Night Programs

Hike Mount Wanda in the East Bay

East Bay
Hikes, Dog Friendly
Hike Mount Wanda Nature Preserve in Martinez
Hike Mount Wanda, then stay for campfires and stargazing at the John Muir National Historic Site.
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Muiraculous Beauty

Have a bonfire at Muir Beach in Marin

North Bay
Dog Friendly, Relaxing, Hikes
Ready to make your non-California friends jealous? Have a bonfire at Muir Beach while watching the sunset. This is Northern California living at its most braggadocious.
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    Headlands Over Heels

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    Bluffing Good!

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