Muir Beach Bird Walk at Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, CA

On the first Sunday of every month, members of the local Ong family host the Muir Beach Bird Walk at Muir Woods National Monument, north of San Francisco, California. The Ongs are local residents and bird enthusiasts who support the park on a volunteer basis. Take an easy one-mile hike with them to learn about the birds that live in this coastal redwood region. Anyone interested in birding aged 8 and up is welcome to attend. Visitors are encouraged to dress warmly and bring binoculars. The walks are held from 9AM-11AM and are cancelled if the weather is rainy. Attendees should meet at 9AM at the Muir Beach picnic area. Admission is free.

Muir Woods is part of the Golden Gate Recreational Area, one of the largest parks in the nation. Located about a half-hour north of San Francisco, Muir Woods is home to some of the rare coastal redwoods found in California and Oregon, and was named a National Monument by Teddy Roosevelt over 100 years ago. The entire Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a wonderful place to visit, as the park encompasses beaches, coastal nature preserves, mountains, city views, and of course, groves of coastal redwoods.